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2023 Best Graduate Schools - Public Universities
2023 Best Graduate Schools - Minnesota

Saint Cloud State University

Saint Cloud State University is a public college located in Saint Cloud, Minnesota, and has been named one of the 250 Best Graduate Schools for 2023. Tuition for in-state full-time graduate students at Saint Cloud State University is $8,009. Tuition for out-of-state full-time graduate students is $12,229. The college offers Master’s degrees in 50 different degree areas, with 13 Master’s degrees offered online. Saint Cloud State University enrolls 1,818 graduate students, with 63% part-time students, 31% online students, and 22% hybrid students.

Overview

School Type

Website: www.stcloudstate.edu

Accessibility

  • Distance education:Yes
  • Online degrees:Yes
  • Weekend/Evening classes:Yes
  • On-Campus day care:Yes
  • Online library services:Yes
  • Master's degrees:Yes
  • Post-master's certificates:Yes
  • Doctorate Degrees:Yes

Demographics

Graduate students
677 full-time
1,141 part-time
  • Online and distance education graduate students:560
  • Graduate students doing hybrid learning:406
  • Out-of-state online graduate students:79
  • Online students
    31%
  • Male/Female
    37% / 63%

Cost

In-state average tuition full-time graduate students
$8,009
Out-of-state average tuition full-time graduate students
$12,229
  • Application fee:$40
  • In-state required fees for full-time graduate students:$1,183
  • In-state per credit hour charge part-time graduate students:$448
  • Out-of-state required fees for full-time graduate students:$1,183
  • Out-of-state per credit hour charge part-time graduate students:$680
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Outcomes

Master's degrees awarded in most recent year.
515 master's

Military & Veteran

Number of graduate students receiving Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits
10 students
  • Percentage of graduate students receiving post 9/11 GI Bill benefits:1%
  • Graduate students receiving Department of Defense Tuition Assistance Program benefits:1
  • Credit for military training:Yes
  • Dedicated staff member:Yes
  • Student veteran organization:Yes
  • Yellow Ribbon Program member:No
  • Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges member:Yes
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