Saint Cloud State University Graduate Programs

Saint Cloud State University is a Public, 4-years school located in Saint Cloud, MN. Saint Cloud State offers total 92 graduate programs through Master's, Doctorate, Post-graduate certificate degree/programs.

  • Graduate Tuition & fees: $15,314 ($10,484 Minnesota residents)
  • Graduate Students: 1,851
  • Graduate Programs: 92

Saint Cloud State Graduate Programs Overview

Saint Cloud State University (referred to as Saint Cloud State) is a Public, 4-years school located in Saint Cloud, MN. Saint Cloud State offers total 92 graduate programs through Master's, Doctorate, Post-graduate certificate degree/programs.
The 2023 graduate tuition & fees at Saint Cloud State University is $10,484 for Minnesota residents and $15,314 for out-of-state students when a student attends full-time status. The tuition per credit hour is $497 for Minnesota residents and $753 for out-of-state students. Total 1,851 students have enrolled in graduate programs where the school has total population of 10,420 with undergraduate students.
Saint Cloud State 2023 Graduate Programs Key Facts
Tuition & FeesMinnesota residents: $10,484
Out-of-State: $15,314
Costs per CreditMinnesota residents: $497
Out-of-State: $753
Graduate Students1,851
Graduate Programs92 programs
Offered Graduate DegreeMaster's, Doctorate, Post-graduate certificate

Who Accredits Saint Cloud State University

Saint Cloud State University is accredited by Higher Learning Commission (7/1/1947 - Current[Estimated Date]).

Graduate Degree & Major Programs, Number of Completers

Saint Cloud State University graduate schools offers 92 major programs and 25 programs are available on distance learning. Last year, total 616 students have earned their graduate degrees/certificate at Saint Cloud State. Next tables summarize the offered graduate major programs and its sub-programs at Saint Cloud State with number of completers.
Master's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramNumber of ProgramsNumber of Completers
Communication and Journalism [+] 1 program 3
Mass Communication/Media Studies1 program 3
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 2 programs (2 online)32
Computer Science1 program (1 online)6
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance1 program (1 online)26
Education [+] 13 programs (6 online)122
Curriculum and Instruction1 program (1 online)0
Educational Leadership and Administration1 program (1 online)10
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration1 program 18
Educational/Instructional Technology1 program (1 online)3
Special Education and Teaching1 program (1 online)19
Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs1 program 2
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services1 program 15
College Student Counseling and Personnel Services1 program 6
English/Language Arts Teacher Education1 program 0
Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education1 program 19
Social Studies Teacher Education1 program 0
School Librarian/School Library Media Specialist1 program (1 online)3
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor1 program (1 online)27
Engineering [+] 4 programs (3 online)14
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering1 program 12
Computer Software Engineering1 program (1 online)2
Electrical and Electronics Engineering1 program (1 online)0
Systems Engineering1 program (1 online)0
Engineering Technology [+] 2 programs (1 online)64
Engineering/Industrial Management1 program (1 online)55
Engineering Design1 program 9
Work and Family Studies [+] 1 program 1
Human Development and Family Studies1 program 1
English Language and Literature [+] 1 program 4
English Language and Literature1 program 4
Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] 1 program 4
Biology/Biological Sciences1 program 4
Mathematics and Statistics [+] 1 program 0
Statistics1 program 0
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] 3 programs 13
Gerontology1 program 3
Cultural Resource Management and Policy Analysis1 program 4
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies (other)1 program 6
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies [+] 2 programs 5
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management1 program 5
Kinesiology and Exercise Science1 program 0
Physical Sciences [+] 1 program 0
Materials Science1 program 0
Psychology [+] 3 programs (1 online)39
Community Psychology1 program 17
Industrial and Organizational Psychology1 program 5
Applied Behavior Analysis1 program (1 online)17
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] 2 programs (1 online)6
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration1 program 0
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies1 program (1 online)6
Human Services [+] 2 programs 51
Public Administration1 program 15
Social Work1 program 36
Social Sciences [+] 4 programs 7
Applied Economics1 program 4
Geography1 program 0
Geographic Information Science and Cartography1 program 3
Sociology and Anthropology1 program 0
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 6 programs 62
Communication Sciences and Disorders1 program 19
Athletic Training/Trainer1 program 0
Medical Scientist1 program 18
Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling1 program 10
Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling/Counselor1 program 15
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse1 program 0
Business [+] 1 program (1 online)60
Business Administration and Management1 program (1 online)60
History [+] 1 programs 2
History1 program 2
Total51 programs (15 online)489
Doctorate (Research) Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramNumber of ProgramsNumber of Completers
Education [+] 2 programs 13
Educational Leadership and Administration1 program 6
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration1 program 7
Psychology [+] 1 programs 0
Applied Behavior Analysis1 program 0
Total3 programs13
Post-Bachelor's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramNumber of ProgramsNumber of Completers
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 1 program (1 online)0
Artificial Intelligence1 program (1 online)0
Education [+] 20 programs (6 online)100
Educational Leadership and Administration1 program 19
Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision1 program (1 online)6
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration1 program (1 online)1
Educational/Instructional Technology1 program 10
Special Education and Teaching1 program 16
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Emotional Disturbances1 program 3
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Mental Retardation1 program 3
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Specific Learning Disabilities1 program 2
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Autism1 program 5
Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs1 program 1
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services1 program 3
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels1 program (1 online)0
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching1 program 0
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Oth (other)1 program 0
Driver and Safety Teacher Education1 program (1 online)0
English/Language Arts Teacher Education1 program 0
Mathematics Teacher Education1 program 0
Reading Teacher Education1 program 16
School Librarian/School Library Media Specialist1 program (1 online)13
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor1 program (1 online)2
Engineering [+] 1 program 2
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering1 program 2
Engineering Technology [+] 1 program 1
Engineering Design1 program 1
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] 3 programs (1 online)1
Gerontology1 program 0
Cultural Resource Management and Policy Analysis1 program (1 online)1
Human Computer Interaction1 program 0
Social Sciences [+] 5 programs (1 online)2
Economics1 program 0
Geography1 program 0
Geographic Information Science and Cartography1 program 1
Political Science and Government1 program 0
Urban Studies/Affairs1 program (1 online)1
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 3 programs 4
Clinical Research Coordinator1 program 0
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling1 program 4
Pharmacy Administration and Pharmacy Policy and Regulatory Affairs1 program 0
Business [+] 2 programs (1 online)3
Accounting1 program (1 online)0
Business Statistics1 program 3
History [+] 1 programs 0
History1 program 0
Total37 programs (10 online)113
Post-Master's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramNumber of ProgramsNumber of Completers
Education [+] 1 program 1
Educational Leadership and Administration1 program 1
Total1 program1

2023 Graduate Tuition & Fees

For academic year 2022-2023, the average tuition & fees of Saint Cloud State graduate programs is $10,484 for Minnesota residents and $15,314 for other students. The tuition per credit hour for graduate program is $497 for Minnesota residents and $753 for other students. The average living costs is $12,550 when a student lives on campus housing.
2022-2023 Graduate Program Tuition at Saint Cloud State
Minnesota residentsOut of State
Tuition$9,127$13,549
Fees$818$818
Costs per Credit Hour$497$753
Living on-campus$12,550
Living off-campus$12,550

Graduate Student Population

At Saint Cloud State graduate schools, there are total 1,851 graduate students. Among them, 575 students have enrolled graduate programs online exclusively. By gender, there are 695 men and 1,156 women students at Saint Cloud State graduate schools. Next table summarizes the graduate student population at Saint Cloud State.
Graduate Student Population By Race/ethnicity at Saint Cloud State University
TotalMaleFemale
Total1,8516951,156
American Indian/Native American835
Asian682147
Black/African American1105852
Hispanic441430
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander211
White825254571
Two More31922
Un-Known23273159
Graduate Student Population in Online Programs at Saint Cloud State
Total Graduate StudentsEnrolled ExclusivelyEnrolled Some CoursesNot In Online Courses
Number of Students1,851575444832

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