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St. Cloud State University

St. Cloud State University
720 4th Avenue South
St. Cloud, MN 56301

Official telephone: (320) 308-0121
Fax number: (320) 308-2243
Website: https://www.stcloudstate.edu/
Screen last updated on: January 2024

The admissions information below is valid for the 2023 academic year.
ADMISSIONS OFFICE
Contacting the office: 320 308-2244
877 654-7278 (toll free)

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN APPLICATION PROCESS & REQUIREMENTS
Is there an application deadline for fall? yes
Final filing date for fall: August 15
High school graduation is: required, GED is accepted
Standardized test requirements: SAT I or ACT recommended
Dates test scores should be received: August 1 for SAT I/ACT, August 1 for SAT II
School has concurrent enrollment program for high school: no

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN SELECTION PROCESS
Academic criteria:
  • secondary school report very important
  • class rank very important
  • recommendations considered
  • standardized test scores important
  • essay considered
Nonacademic criteria:
  • interview not considered
  • extracurricular activities not considered
  • particular talent/ability not considered
  • character/personal qualities not considered
  • alumni/ae relationship not considered
  • geographical residence not considered
  • state residency not considered
  • religious affiliation/commitment not considered
  • minority affiliation not considered
  • volunteer work not considered
  • work experience not considered
Average secondary school GPA: 3.4
Percent of freshmen who submitted GPA: 39%
Percent of freshmen who submitted class rank: 28%
Average SAT I: 530 verbal, 535 math
Combined ACT middle 50% range: 18 - 24
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted ACT score: 39%

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN ENROLLMENT
Number of completed applications received: 4,228
Number of applicants offered admission who enrolled: 3,988
School has a waiting list policy: no
Percent of freshmen who came from out of state: 10%
Admission may be deferred: yes

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