| Saint Cloud State University View More Rivals | Metropolitan State University View More Rivals | |
| #23 in Minnesota | Rankings | #27 in Minnesota |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Saint Cloud, MN | Location | Saint Paul, MN |
Saint Cloud State| Known as | Metropolitan State | |
| 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (medium programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $10,117 | Undergraduate | $9,684 Minnesota residents $9,780 out-of-state |
| $10,484 Minnesota residents $15,314 out-of-state | Graduate | $10,570 Minnesota residents $10,977 out-of-state |
| $5,564 | Financial Aid | $4,570 |
| Admission | ||
| $40 | Application Fee | $20 |
| 85.78% | Acceptance Rate | 55.54% |
| 27.54% | Yield | 23.64% |
| 1,135 SAT, 21 ACT | Test Scores | |
| Student Population | ||
| 10,420 | Total Students | 6,294 |
| 8,569 | Undergraduate | 5,488 |
| 1,851 | Graduate | 806 |
| 1,587 | Online Enrollment | 3,637 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 44% | Graduation Rate | 32% |
| 36% | Transfer-out Rate | 45% |
| 69% | Retention Rate | 64% |
| $48,600 | Average Earning after Graduation | $51,700 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,599) $6,220 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | Not offered or not Reported |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 16 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 14 to 1 |
| 381 Full-time 191 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 144 Full-time 475 Part-time |
| 921 Full-time 319 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 470 Full-time 544 Part-time |
| $89,429 for Faculties $69,401 Part-time | Average Salary | $89,034 for Faculties $70,004 Part-time |