St. Cloud State University
Admissions
Interested in attending St. Cloud State University?
On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into St. Cloud State University, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.
Admission Rates
Is it difficult to get into St. Cloud State University?
Using the most up-to-date data on record, St. Cloud State accepted 95% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.
In the most recent year, 5,026 people applied and 4,772 were accepted.
Applied/Accepted
Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at St. Cloud State University:
Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.
Of those accepted, 18% ended up enrolling at St. Cloud State University, making their yield rate Medium. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.
Application Factors
You can increase your chances of getting into St. Cloud State University by looking at what the school considers during the application process.
Here are the things St. Cloud State considers:
Very Important
- Academic GPA
- Class Rank
- Rigor of Secondary School Record
Important
- Standardized Test Scores
Considered
- Application Essay
- Recommendation(s)
Not Considered
- Alumni/AE Relation
- Character/Personal Qualities
- Extracurricular Activities
- First Generation
- Geographical Residence
- Interview
- Level of Applicant's Interest
- Religious Affiliation/Commitment
- State Residency
- Talent/Ability
- Volunteer Work
- Work Experience
Grades & Testing
Do you have the grades and test scores to get into St. Cloud State University?
Grades
Students who recently attended St. Cloud State University as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.23. 8% of freshmen who attended St. Cloud State were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 30% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.
These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:
High School GPAs
St. Cloud State is Test Optional. This means scores are considered if they are submitted, but applicants do not need to submit scores.
Applicants submitting SAT Scores
Applicants submitting ACT Scores
SAT Math Scores
SAT Verb Scores
SAT Composite Scores
Application Deadlines
These are the deadlines for applying to St. Cloud State University. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.
Regular Admissions
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