St. Cloud State University

For a high-quality educational experience that provides you with endless opportunities both in and out of the classroom, there’s the Saint Cloud State University in Saint Cloud, Minnesota (SCSU). The school is proud of its diversity. It welcomes more than 1,000 international students from 80 countries. Student life is informed by this diversity. Many multicultural and ethnic celebrations and fairs are hosted on campus, exposing students to many different cultures and ways of life. Since the school encourages making a global connection, it also offers more than 13 study abroad programs. SCSU is dedicated leadership and community service. Students may participate in many outreach initiatives offered throughout the year, designed to strengthen the community as well as provide students with real-world experience. A wide variety of recreational, social, spiritual and academic clubs and organizations are available, which makes it easy to become involved in student life on campus. You’ll meet lifelong friends as you get the most out of your education. Academics are offered in more than 200 programs and more than 60 graduate degrees. Bachelor’s degrees include Art Education, Community Development, Manufacturing Engineering and Music. Graduate programs are available in Education, Science, Business Administration, Engineering Management and more. Admissions are determined by your high school GPA, class rank, curriculum, standardized test scores and other academic indicators. Applicants must submit an official high school transcript and ACT/SAT scores. Tuition is set lower for Minnesota residents. Eligible first-year students may receive financial aid through merit- and need-based scholarships, grants, loans and work employment opportunities.

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