Saint Cloud State University

Saint Cloud State University is a public four-year institution located in Saint Cloud, Minnesota, in a small city setting. The university enrolls 12,711 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 46.17 out of 100. Its completion rate is 47% (IPEDS 2023), with a retention rate of 68% (IPEDS 2023).

Saint Cloud State offers a broad set of technical, health, and engineering programs. Associate-level offerings include Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance, Industrial Technology, Surveying Technology, Nuclear Medical Technology, Athletic Training, Registered Nursing, Manufacturing Engineering Technology, and Radiologic Technology/Science. Bachelor's degree programs include Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance, Engineering/Industrial Management, and Engineering Design.

Located along the Mississippi River in central Minnesota, Saint Cloud State University serves as a regional comprehensive university. Its wide array of applied technical and health programs makes it a significant provider of workforce-ready graduates across central Minnesota and the broader state.