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Saint Cloud State University Reviews

Based on 40 Reviews
720 Fourth Ave. South Saint Cloud, MN
College Review
Career PreparationA-
Students and CultureA
FacilitiesA-
Activities and GroupsA
A-
Excellent
Study Areas, Degree Popularity

Check out the most popular majors and specific degrees students have earned at Saint Cloud State University

*Sources for school statistics and data include the U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics and the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System. Data may vary depending on school and academic year.
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Adult Development and Aging
0
Applied Behavior Analysis
25
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
2
Art Teacher Education
2
Art/art Studies, General
6
Biology Teacher Education
4
Chemistry Teacher Education
2
College Student Counseling and Personnel Services
8
Communication Sciences and Disorders, General
32
13
Counselor Education/school Counseling and Guidance Services
16
3
Curriculum and Instruction
5
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
18
0
Earth Science Teacher Education
2
Education/teaching of Individuals In Early Childhood Special Education Programs
1
3
Education/teaching of Individuals with Autism
35
Education/teaching of Individuals with Emotional Disturbances
6
Education/teaching of Individuals with Mental Retardation
5
Education/teaching of Individuals with Orthopedic and Other Physical Health Impairments
0
Education/teaching of Individuals with Specific Learning Disabilities
13
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
9
31
7
Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision
0
Educational/instructional Technology
0
0
10
Elementary Education and Teaching
60
English Language and Literature, General
51
50
English/language Arts Teacher Education
11
2
French Language and Literature
1
French Language Teacher Education
0
German Language and Literature
4
German Language Teacher Education
2
Health and Physical Education/fitness, General
4
Health Teacher Education
4
Higher Education/higher Education Administration
13
1
History Teacher Education
0
Kindergarten/preschool Education and Teaching
0
Liberal Arts and Sciences/liberal Studies
160
Mathematics Teacher Education
7
0
Music Teacher Education
6
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
0
0
Physics Teacher Education
3
Reading Teacher Education
4
School Librarian/school Library Media Specialist
1
7
6
Social Studies Teacher Education
24
Spanish Language and Literature
11
Spanish Language Teacher Education
1
Special Education and Teaching, General
26
34
6
Sport and Fitness Administration/management
9
Technology Teacher Education/industrial Arts Teacher Education
2
* Number of pople in 2015 that gradutated with thie degree and study level.
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Anthropology
9
Community Psychology
74
14
Counseling Psychology
0
Cultural Resource Management and Policy Analysis
4
History, General
12
2
Human Development and Family Studies, General
2
Humanities/humanistic Studies
0
Industrial and Organizational Psychology
8
International Relations and Affairs
18
International/global Studies
6
Marriage and Family Therapy/counseling
13
2
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other
0
147
26
Philosophy
4
Political Science and Government, General
40
Psychology, General
108
Public Administration
1
1
Science, Technology and Society
0
0
Social Sciences, General
0
Social Work
65
28
Sociology
10
Sociology and Anthropology
4
Urban Studies/affairs
3
Women's Studies
7
* Number of pople in 2015 that gradutated with thie degree and study level.
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Accounting
86
Applied Economics
10
Business Administration and Management, General
150
34
Business/commerce, General
0
Business/managerial Economics
14
0
Econometrics and Quantitative Economics
5
Economics, General
16
Entrepreneurship/entrepreneurial Studies
10
Finance, General
118
Insurance
1
1
International Business/trade/commerce
17
Marketing/marketing Management, General
109
11
Non-Profit/public/organizational Management
1
Real Estate
8
* Number of pople in 2015 that gradutated with thie degree and study level.
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Biomedical Sciences, General
67
Biotechnology
3
Computer Engineering, General
3
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
24
0
Engineering/industrial Management
37
Environmental Science
6
Environmental Studies
20
Geographic Information Science and Cartography
0
3
Industrial Technology/technician
16
Manufacturing Engineering
13
Mechanical Engineering
42
0
Nuclear Medical Technology/technologist
2
Surveying Technology/surveying
7
3
* Number of pople in 2015 that gradutated with thie degree and study level.
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Athletic Training/trainer
13
Clinical Laboratory Science/medical Technology/technologist
18
Clinical Research Coordinator
5
Community Health and Preventive Medicine
29
Gerontology
4
2
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
3
Medical Radiologic Technology/science - Radiation Therapist
14
Pharmacy Administration and Pharmacy Policy and Regulatory Affairs
11
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
72
Substance Abuse/addiction Counseling
15
6
Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling/counselor
12
* Number of pople in 2015 that gradutated with thie degree and study level.
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Communication, General
98
Mass Communication/media Studies
106
9
* Number of pople in 2015 that gradutated with thie degree and study level.
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Aeronautics/aviation/aerospace Science and Technology, General
15
Aquatic Biology/limnology
0
Biochemistry
12
Biology/biological Sciences, General
15
9
Biotechnology
3
Chemistry, General
6
Geography
18
0
Geology/earth Science, General
7
Hydrology and Water Resources Science
4
Mathematics, General
10
Meteorology
10
Physics, General
7
Statistics, General
13
2
* Number of pople in 2015 that gradutated with thie degree and study level.
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Criminal Justice/law Enforcement Administration
11
Criminal Justice/safety Studies
93
8
* Number of pople in 2015 that gradutated with thie degree and study level.
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Computer and Information Systems Security/information Assurance
16
7
Computer Science
16
8
Information Science/studies
1
Management Information Systems, General
58
7
Modeling, Virtual Environments and Simulation
2
* Number of pople in 2015 that gradutated with thie degree and study level.
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Drama and Dramatics/theatre Arts, General
8
Film/cinema/video Studies
15
Fine/studio Arts, General
41
Music Performance, General
1
2
Music, General
7
0
* Number of pople in 2015 that gradutated with thie degree and study level.
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management, General
41
Tourism and Travel Services Management
19
* Number of pople in 2015 that gradutated with thie degree and study level.
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Ecology
15
* Number of pople in 2015 that gradutated with thie degree and study level.
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Quality Control and Safety Technologies/technicians, Other
5
* Number of pople in 2015 that gradutated with thie degree and study level.
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Online Programs

Check out the online programs offered at Saint Cloud State University

Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Applied Behavior Analysis
Criminal Justice/safety Studies
English Language and Literature, General
Public Administration
School Librarian/school Library Media Specialist

*Sources for school statistics and data include the U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics and the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System. Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

School Accreditation Information
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology
Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) - Graduate degree programs
National Association of Schools of Art and Design, Commission on Accreditation
Art and Design (ART) - Degree-granting schools and departments and non-degree-granting programs
National Association of Schools of Theatre, Commission on Accreditation
Theatre (THEA) - Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and/or non-degree-granting programs
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels
National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation
Music (MUS) - Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and/or non-degree-granting programs
National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
Teacher Education (TED) - Baccalaureate and graduate programs for the preparation of teachers and other professional personnel for elementary and secondary schools
Alumni & Student Reviews
A- Excellent
Career Preparation
What letter grade would you give your school on how well it prepares students for a career in the real world?
Based on 10 Reviews
Alumni
Education, Class of 1989
Business, education, sciences,this is not a technical college.
Rated January 2016
Alumni
sociology, Class of 1976
computer
Rated January 2016
Alumni
Music Major, Class of 1984
Don't know...been too long since I attended college.
Rated January 2016
Alumni
Radiologic Technology, Class of 2011
very nice career services department. help with resumes, mock interviews, etc. once in your program, and advisor is assigned to you that you can go to with networking help, career path choices, etc. Really great resources if you seek them out.
Rated January 2016
Alumni
Master of Arts, Class of 2002
I got to teach while learning my master's and got a stipend.
Rated January 2016
Alumni
social work, Class of 1991
Internships.
Rated January 2016
Alumni
Meteorology, Class of 2014
Career Center
Rated January 2016
Alumni
nursing, Class of 2012
clinical, research, & lots of training in the labs & studying
Rated January 2016
Alumni
Finance, Class of 1979
Nothing
Rated January 2016
Alumni
Masters in Engineering Management , Class of 2012
Computers, science and technology
Rated January 2016
A Excellent
Students and Culture
What letter grade would you give the students/culture at your school?
Based on 10 Reviews
Alumni
Education, Class of 1989
Less diverse than it could be, great sports programs, on campus housing, lots of commuter students, graduate programs at multiple sites.
Rated January 2016
Alumni
sociology, Class of 1976
middle income and less, used to be a party school
Rated January 2016
Alumni
Music Major, Class of 1984
Very diversified
Rated January 2016
Alumni
Radiologic Technology, Class of 2011
Very diverse university. Many different types of student organizations. It is pretty easy to find somewhere to fit in. Hockey is a big deal, and although it does have a party school reputation, it's easy to avoid it if you wish.
Rated January 2016
Alumni
Master of Arts, Class of 2002
Grad students were all I interacted with.
Rated January 2016
Alumni
social work, Class of 1991
very diverse.
Rated January 2016
Alumni
Meteorology, Class of 2014
Involved. Like to drink.
Rated January 2016
Alumni
nursing, Class of 2012
lots of diversity
Rated January 2016
Alumni
Finance, Class of 1979
Lots of different backgrounds
Rated January 2016
Alumni
Masters in Engineering Management , Class of 2012
Very good culture and encouraging staff and professors to pursue career.
Rated January 2016
A- Excellent
Facilities
What letter grade would you give the facilities at your school.
Based on 10 Reviews
Alumni
Education, Class of 1989
Excellent
Rated January 2016
Alumni
sociology, Class of 1976
have no idea
Rated January 2016
Alumni
Music Major, Class of 1984
???
Rated January 2016
Alumni
Radiologic Technology, Class of 2011
They keep expanding. They have a wonderful skyway system so you only have to be outside a tiny bit in the winter. It's the second largest university in the state but everything is in one place. It does not take long to walk from one end to the other. The library is beatiful. Some buildings are getting old, but they have been updating a lot of them. When I was there I thought the dorms were typical. Nothing fancy, but not gross in any way; they have everything you need. The dining hall is very large and offers a good variety. There are many "fast food" places throughout campus, as well as a convience store, so you really don't have to leave campus if you don't want to.
Rated January 2016
Alumni
Master of Arts, Class of 2002
My grad teacher offices were terrible.
Rated January 2016
Alumni
social work, Class of 1991
all of the above
Rated January 2016
Alumni
Meteorology, Class of 2014
Old.
Rated January 2016
Alumni
nursing, Class of 2012
all of the aboves
Rated January 2016
Alumni
Finance, Class of 1979
They were very up to date
Rated January 2016
Alumni
Masters in Engineering Management , Class of 2012
Plenty of resources and facilities available for students.
Rated January 2016
A Excellent
Activities and Groups
What overall letter grade would you give the activities/groups at your school?
Based on 10 Reviews
Alumni
Education, Class of 1989
Hockey, swimming, music, and biology programs.
Rated January 2016
Alumni
sociology, Class of 1976
sports
Rated January 2016
Alumni
Music Major, Class of 1984
Bowling
Rated January 2016
Alumni
Radiologic Technology, Class of 2011
The workout facility is very large and I believe open 24 hrs, so many people utilize it. There are many different intermural teams/sports that are also very popular. Getting a group together to go to the hockey game is very common. There is usually some sort of show/activity/concert on Friday nights that a lot of people take advantage of.
Rated January 2016
Alumni
Master of Arts, Class of 2002
Writing magazines featuring student work
Rated January 2016
Alumni
social work, Class of 1991
academic specialized groups, and sports groups
Rated January 2016
Alumni
Meteorology, Class of 2014
Hockey. Sports.
Rated January 2016
Alumni
nursing, Class of 2012
sports and lots of students organizations
Rated January 2016
Alumni
Finance, Class of 1979
Watching TV in the lobby
Rated January 2016
Alumni
Masters in Engineering Management , Class of 2012
Cultural activities and good opportunities for international students.
Rated January 2016