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Campus & Student Life at Saint Cloud State University

Home to about 10,187 undergraduates in 2020, Saint Cloud State University is a large, public university located in Saint Cloud, Minnesota. This urban setting might be best suited for students who like the fast-paced city life. Should you tire of the campus however, Saint Cloud State University offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Saint Cloud State University can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Saint Cloud State University Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

Saint Cloud State University Has a Disability Services Site

Individuals with disabilities make up 5.0% of the student population at Saint Cloud State University. For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Saint Cloud State University Disability Services.

Saint Cloud State University for the Military

While not a "service academy", Saint Cloud State University does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs and there is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit Saint Cloud State University Veteran Services . For more information, check out our Saint Cloud State University for Veterans Guide.

Saint Cloud State University offers On-Campus Day Care

For students with young families, Saint Cloud State University does offer some day care. Programs like this are often in very high demand, so be sure to inquire as soon as you can.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at Saint Cloud State University

Saint Cloud State University offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at Saint Cloud State University

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at Saint Cloud State University

Saint Cloud State University has a comparatively large, student body. There were 10,187 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 5,959 (58.5%). Part-time attendance was 4,228 (41.5%).

Full-timePart-timeTotal
5,9594,22810,187

Saint Cloud State University is Ranked #744 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Saint Cloud State University is more diverse than average in terms of overall diversity. We rank Saint Cloud State University #744 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

Overall Diversity at Saint Cloud State University

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Saint Cloud State University by looking closer at the ethnic,  genderage, and geographic diversity metrics from the Saint Cloud State University Diversity Guide.

Saint Cloud State University Competes in the NCAA

Saint Cloud State University has a total of 531 student athletes, 331 men and 200 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

Total Revenue (all teams)$8,858,683
Total Expenses (all teams)$8,740,974
Net$117,709

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Saint Cloud State University Athletics

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