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Is St. Cloud State University a Good School for the Money?

Above Average National Value
Unknown In-State Value
$113,512 Avg Total Cost

Saint Cloud State University Value Report

College Factual set out to determine if St. Cloud State University is asking a fair price for the quality of education they provide. Keep reading for the detailed value report.

Above Average Value Nationwide

Top 20% National Value
Top 30% National Quality
Good Price

Saint Cloud State University is ranked #410 out of 2,223 for value nationwide.

Compared to other schools of similar quality, Saint Cloud State University is priced well for the kind of quality provided and is thus a good value according to College Factual's Best for the Money Ranking.

National Value Ranking  410 out of 2223
Overpriced
Great Value
National Value Score  81.70 out of 100
Overpriced
Great Value

Prices of Institutions with Similar Quality Scores

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*Total price is determined by multiplying average annual cost by time to graduate.

That Degree May Cost You $113,512 in Total

The St. Cloud State University time to graduate is about 4.61 years and will cost an estimated $24,623 per year. This brings the total cost to 113,512.

Amount
Average Yearly Cost$24,623
Average Years to Graduate4.61
Estimated Avg Total Cost of Degree$113,512

Many Factors Affect Net Price

Depending on your personal circumstances, your net price may be well below the average St. Cloud State University net price, which could make this school a better value. You may quality for more financial aid, or be able to complete your degree faster than average. Get more details on St. Cloud State University cost.

Does This School Make Financial Sense To You?

$72,695 In-State With Aid
$126,886 Avg Cost No Aid
4.61 Years to Graduate

Most students will not pay the full sticker price and few students fit perfectly into averages.

Look at the table below to determine your likely cost of a bachelor's degree at St. Cloud State University.

Nationwide Value by Aid GroupAvg Degree CostValue RankValue Grade
Students with no Aid$126,886#0F
All Students$113,512#410A-
Only Students Receiving Aid$100,138#738B
In-State Value by Aid GroupAvg Degree CostValue RankValue Grade
Students with no Aid$99,442#F
All Students$86,069#F
Only Students Receiving Aid$72,695#F

Note: the Value Grade for in-state students is calculated by looking only at other schools in the state of Minnesota.

About 93% of St. Cloud State University students receive financial aid. Get more details on what St. Cloud State University financial aid you may qualify for.

How to Finance The Gap

How to Calculate Value

College Factual calculates value by calculating average St. Cloud State University cost multiplied by time to graduate, and then compares that number to other schools of a similar quality ranking. If the school is priced fairly based on the educational quality it receives a fair ranking. If it is underpriced it receives a good or excellent value.

Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.

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