Saint Cloud State University
Saint Cloud, MN · public
Official site ↗Admissions
| Admit rate | 95% |
| Applicants | — |
| Middle-50% SAT | 970–1280 |
| Middle-50% ACT | 18–25 |
| Avg GPA | — |
| Test policy | — |
| Avg net price / yr | $14,485 |
| Grad rate | 47% |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $55,813 |
| Source | scorecard_bulk · 2025 |
Application requirements
- •Personal profile: Name, address, demographics, citizenship.
- •Family: Parent/guardian education and occupation (used for first-gen context).
- •Education: Current school, GPA/rank if reported, courses & grades, planned senior courses.
- •Testing: SAT/ACT scores (self-reported); many schools are test-optional or test-blind — check per school.
- •Activities: Up to 10 activities with role, hours/week, weeks/year.
- •Personal essay: One 250–650 word essay from the Common App prompts.
- •Recommendations: Counselor recommendation + typically 1–2 teacher recommendations.
- •School supplements: Per-school essays and questions (the 'Why us', short-answer, etc.).
Supplemental essays
- At Santa Clara University, we value our diverse and inclusive community. Our campus learning environment is enriched by the lived experiences of people from different backgrounds. What people, places, events, or circumstances have shaped the individual you are today and how you could contribute to our community? (150-300 words)· ~300 words
- At Santa Clara University, we push our students to be creative, be challenged, and be the solution. Think about an ethical dilemma that you care about that our society is currently facing. This can be something happening in your local community or more globally. How can an SCU education help you prepare for and address this challenge? (150-300 words)· ~300 words
- Why are you interested in pursuing the [Division or Major] selected above? (25-50 words)· ~50 words
Copied verbatim from the school's official admissions page (2025-26 cycle).