Saint Cloud State University Acceptance Rate
Saint Cloud, Minnesota · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 5,026
- Admitted
- 4,772
- Yield
- 18.8%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Saint Cloud State University's acceptance rate has risen from 82.2% in 2014–15 to 94.9% in 2023–24. Applications fell from 5,941 to 5,026 (-15%) over that period.
Its 94.9% rate makes Saint Cloud State University more selective than about 10% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 33 tracked Minnesota schools, it is more selective than about 6%.
Saint Cloud State University has been test-optional since 2021–22. Of admitted students, 18.8% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 5,941 | 4,883 | 82.2% | 1,683 |
| 2015–16 | 6,110 | 5,267 | 86.2% | 1,863 |
| 2016–17 | 6,988 | 5,946 | 85.1% | 1,798 |
| 2017–18 | 6,387 | 5,479 | 85.8% | 1,509 |
| 2018–19 | 5,415 | 4,668 | 86.2% | 1,293 |
| 2019–20 | 5,171 | 4,656 | 90% | 1,237 |
| 2020–21 | 5,251 | 3,845 | 73.2% | 1,022 |
| 2021–22 | 4,228 | 3,988 | 94.3% | 837 |
| 2022–23 | 4,810 | 4,583 | 95.3% | 771 |
| 2023–24 | 5,026 | 4,772 | 94.9% | 897 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 2,846 | 2,714 | 95.4% |
| Men | 2,180 | 2,058 | 94.4% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 470–620 | 2% |
| SAT Math | 500–660 | |
| ACT Composite | 18–25 | 34% |
How Saint Cloud State compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Saint Cloud State University's acceptance rate?
Saint Cloud State University's acceptance rate is 94.9% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (4,772 admitted of 5,026 applicants).
Is Saint Cloud State University test optional?
Saint Cloud State University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Saint Cloud State University?
Saint Cloud State University received 5,026 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 4,772.
What SAT score do you need for Saint Cloud State University?
Admitted students at Saint Cloud State University typically scored 470–620 on SAT Reading/Writing and 500–660 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Saint Cloud State University getting harder to get into?
Saint Cloud State University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 82.2% in 2014–15 to 94.9% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://www.stcloudstate.edu/.