by our College Data Analytics TeamIs St. Cloud State University worth the money? College Factual’s value analysis weighs the quality of education against the cost. Here is the verdict.
St. Cloud State University is ranked #1,153 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of C. Within Minnesota, it ranks #28 of 69 for value.
Among the majors St. Cloud State University offers, these rank best for value nationally.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| Surveying Technology/Surveying | #3 of 10 |
| Engineering | #3 of 10 |
| Engineering-Related Technologies | #3 of 10 |
| Community Psychology | #4 of 8 |
| Psychology | #4 of 8 |
| Evolutionary Biology | #8 of 22 |
| Industrial Technology | #12 of 26 |
| Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology | #12 of 79 |
| Earth Science Teacher Education | #14 of 39 |
| Teacher Education | #14 of 39 |
Below is the detailed St. Cloud State University value breakdown: state and national value rankings, the real cost of a degree, and how the price stacks up against the aid most students receive.
Saint Cloud State University is ranked #22 out of #72 in Minnesota for quality and #28 out of #69 for Minnesota value.
Live in-state? You may qualify for a reduced price. Check the St. Cloud State University financial aid page to be sure.
Saint Cloud State University is ranked #1,153 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Saint Cloud State University is priced appropriately for the quality of education it provides, making it a fair value according to College Factual.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at St. Cloud State University costs about $15,713. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $62,852 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $21,060 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $13,529 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $15,713 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $62,852 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the St. Cloud State University net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
The price you actually pay depends on your circumstances — most students do not pay the full sticker price.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a St. Cloud State University degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $84,240 | — | — |
| All Students | $62,852 | #1,153 | C |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $54,116 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $84,240 | — | — |
| All Students | $62,852 | #28 | D- |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $54,116 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at St. Cloud State University shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $9,772 |
| $30K–$48K | $10,298 |
| $48K–$75K | $13,125 |
| $75K–$110K | $17,908 |
| Over $110K | $20,104 |
About 71% of St. Cloud State University undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $7,165 per year. Get more details on the St. Cloud State University financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual calculates value by comparing the average St. Cloud State University cost of a degree against other schools of a similar quality. If the school is priced fairly for the educational quality it provides, it receives a fair ranking; if it is underpriced, it earns a good or excellent value.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.