by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow you’ll find the current tuition and fees at Saint Cloud State University, plus how they stack up against other schools and where they may be headed.
For the most recent year on record, tuition and fees at Saint Cloud State University came in at $10,245 a year for undergraduate students. Note that the school does not charge a different rate for in-state students.
Within that total, required fees came to $1,434; the rest is tuition itself.
| Most Recent Reported Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,811 |
| Fees | $1,434 |
| Total | $10,245 |
This tuition and fees total reflects one year of study and do not cover room and board.
Remember that a lot of students receive financial aid and scholarships that decrease the cost of attending. These costs are the full sticker price.
How much does Saint Cloud State University cost if you attend part time? Check the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the breakdown.
To put that price in context, here is how Saint Cloud State University prices compare to peer schools. Ratings are based on how far the price sits from each group’s average.
| Nationwide | In MN | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Average |
Against the nationwide average, Saint Cloud State University is a relative bargain.
Bear in mind that aid packages often lower the real cost well below these published figures. See the Saint Cloud State University Financial Aid page for more.
Take a look at how tuition at Saint Cloud State University has moved over the last few reported years.
| Year | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $7,839 |
| Two Years Ago | $8,811 |
| One Year Ago | $8,811 |
| Most Recent Year | $8,811 |
The chart below tracks how tuition at St. Cloud State University has shifted across recent years.
Tuition generally rises year after year at most schools, so expect the price in later years to be higher than today’s figure.
Discover answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional information.
On average, tuition and fees climbed each year by about 3.86%, so a year from now students could pay around $10,640.
Holding that rate, here is how tuition and fees could track over the next five years:
| Academic Year | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|
| Next Year | $10,640 |
| In 2 Years | $11,051 |
| In 3 Years | $11,478 |
| In 4 Years | $11,921 |
| In 5 Years | $12,381 |
Budgeting for four years rather than one is the safer way to plan — projecting four years of out-of-state tuition and fees at this rate gives roughly $45,090.
Tuition is just the starting figure — grant aid and scholarships often reduce the actual price families pay.
For specifics on financial aid at Saint Cloud State University, check out the Saint Cloud State University Financial Aid page.
