Fall 2023, Spring 2024, and Summer 2024 tuition and fee rates are presented below and are subject to change without notice.
Flat-rate tuition allows full-time undergraduate students taking 12-18 credits to pay one flat rate for their tuition. In that 12-18 credit band, students can take more credits without paying more tuition, increasing their ability to graduate on time.
The Be A Husky Award to all admitted, undergraduate out-of-state, North Dakota, and South Dakota Huskies automatically reduces tuition costs for students coming to St. Cloud State from other states.
For annual and per semester estimates calculating tuition, student fees, housing, books and supplies, transportation, etc, please see the Cost of Attendance page.
| Undergraduate | Per credit |
|---|---|
| Resident and Reciprocity (Minnesota, North Dakota, Wisconsin, and Manitoba) | 341.22 |
| South Dakota | 360.90 |
| MSEP Compact (IN, KS, MO, NE, OH) | 511.83 |
| Non-Resident and Non-Reciprocity | 733.86 |
| International Student Market Rate | 375.34 |
| Off-Campus Course | + 36.84* |
| Continuing Studies/Workshops | + 44.90* |
| Interactive Television Courses / Off-Campus Continuing Education | + 72.45* |
| Nursing | + 36.23* |
| Non-General Education Art | + 37.20* |
| Mass Communications | + 33.46* |
| * This additional amount is added to the base tuition for your residency status. |
| Flat Rate Tuition Cost (Undergraduate only) | |
|---|---|
| Flat Rate 12 to 18 credits: Resident and Reciprocity (MN, WI, and Manitoba) | 4,406.13 |
| Flat Rate 12 to 18 credits: Reciprocity North Dakota | 4,636.50 |
| Flat Rate 12 to 18 credits: Reciprocity South Dakota |
5,077.00 |
| Flat Rate 12 to 18 credits: MSEP Compact (IN, KS, MO, NE, OH) |
6,609.20 |
| Flat Rate 12 to 18 credits: Non-Resident and Non-Reciprocity | 9,347.93 |
| Flat Rate 12 to 18 credits: International Student Market Rate | 4,846.74 |
| Graduate | Per credit |
|---|---|
| Resident and Reciprocity (Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Manitoba) | 516.67 |
| Reciprocity Wisconsin | 516.67 |
| MSEP Compact (IN, KS, MO, NE, OH) | 775.01 |
| Non-Resident and Non-Reciprocity | 784.94 |
| Applied Behavior Analysis, M.S. (BACB Approved) | 705.38 |
| Off-Campus Course | + 36.84* |
| Continuing Studies/Workshops | + 44.90* |
| Interactive Television Courses / Off-Campus Continuing Education | + 72.45* |
| Communication Sciences and Disorders | + 105.61* |
| Non-General Education Art | + 37.20* |
| Mass Communications | + 33.46* |
| * This additional amount is added to the base tuition for your residency status. |
| St. Cloud State Master Programs Off-Campus | Per credit |
|---|---|
| Master of Engineering Management (MEM) | 521.61 |
| Medical Technology Quality; Regulatory Affairs Services; Applied Clinical Research | 963.50 |
| Master of Education Administration and Leadership - Off-Campus | 553.51 |
| Masters of Public Administration - Off-Campus and Online | 553.51 |
| Master of Business Administration (MBA) | Per credit |
|---|---|
| Master of Business Administration (MBA)- On-Campus | 750.75 |
| Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Off-Campus and Online | 1,019.20 |
| Metropolitan State University, St. Paul | Per credit |
|---|---|
| Executive Master of Engineering Management (MEM) | 637.27 |
| Accelerated 100% Online Masters | Per credit |
|---|---|
| Master of Business Administration (MBA)- 7 week courses | 620.54 |
| Master of Education Programs- 7 week courses | 537.20 |
| St. Cloud State Doctoral Programs | Per credit |
|---|---|
| Doctoral Programs - On-Campus and Online | 757.72 |
| Doctoral Programs- Off-Campus | 867.17 |
All Student Tuition and Fee rate structures are authorized by the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities under Board Policy 5.11, and all colleges and universities are required to charge tuition and fees consistent with Minnesota statutes and policies. The Student Fee Allocation Committee, comprised of 9 students elected through Student Government, make an annual recommendation to the President of the University as to what the student fee structure should be each year. The technology fee is recommended by a separate student government committee.
| Student Fees | Flat Fee | Per Credit | Credit Limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health Services Fee | 76.49 | ||
| Student Activity | 12.75 | 9 | |
| Athletics | 6.22 | 9 | |
| Facility Assessment | 8.24 | 9 | |
| Student Union | 16.89 | 9 | |
| Technology | 12.36 | None | |
| Students United | .80 | None | |
| Total | 76.49 | 57.26 |
| Total Fees | |
|---|---|
| Total fees per credit (1-9 credits) | 76.49 (Health Services flat fee) + 57.26 per credit |
| Total fees per credit (after 9 credits) | 13.16 per credit |
| Additional Undergraduate Fees | |
|---|---|
| Orientation fee (includes Advising and Registration Day fee) | 75.00 |
| Respect and Responsibility Workshop fee | N/A |
Health Services Fee: Allocated to the Medical Clinic operating budget allowing the University to offer on-campus medical services to all students.
Student Activity Fee: Allocated to seven director managed areas and the Senate Finance Committee (SFC). The SFC allocates funds to student organizations along with KVSC, UTVS, and the Student Government Association.
Athletics Fee: This fee allows free access for all students to Intercollegiate Athletic events, and provides additional Athletics department operating budget.
Facilities Assessment Fee: Allocated to payment of debt for the Fitness Center, Stadium/Dome, and Atwood Memorial Center addition.
Student Union Fee: Allocated to the Atwood Memorial Center (AMC) operating budget. AMC is a student-owned facility providing services and meeting spaces for students.
Technology Fee: Provides funding for technology initiatives benefiting students across campus.
Students United Fee: Students United is the state-wide student organization comprised of the seven MN state universities. Students United lobbies our state and federal legislatures for funding of higher education institutions. (Previously known as the MSUSA Fee.)
St. Cloud State applies Minnesota State Colleges and Universities policy 5.11 and procedure 5.11.1 when establishing tuition and fee amounts.
Minnesota residents that are age 62 or older are charged a $20 per credit administrative fee plus minimal standard fees to attend "for credit" courses. If course is taken “for audit”, on a space available basis, there is no administrative fee per credit.
The provisions of Minnesota Statute 135A.52 indicate senior citizen rates apply “when space is available after all tuition-paying students have been accommodated.” Doctoral credits are not eligible for senior citizen rates when doctoral cohort enrollment caps are reached and a wait list is generated with tuition-paying students who have not been accommodated.
Students may prove their eligibility for in-state tuition by demonstrating domicile in Minnesota. Students have the burden of proving domicile for in-state tuition purposes.
Definition: A domicile is a person's true, fixed and permanent living place. Domicile is the place to which a person intends to return after temporary absences. A person may have only one domicile at a time.
Do I qualify for resident tuition? To determine if you qualify for MN resident tuition, download the Resident Tuition Classification Request (pdf) form and review the conditions on the left side. If you meet one of the conditions, fill out the application and submit it (along with the proper documentation) to the Records and Registration Office.
How do I apply for instate tuition? Please download the Resident Tuition Classification Request (pdf) and return it to the Office of Records & Registration, 118 Administrative Services Building, 720 Fourth Avenue South, St. Cloud, MN 56301-4498. Please include appropriate documentation as indicated on the request form.
If you have any questions about the residency application, please contact the Office of Records & Registration at (320) 308-2111 or registrar@stcloudstate.edu.
Related Resources
Students may be eligible to pay reciprocity tuition rates at St Cloud State University if they are residents of a state in which MN has a reciprocity agreement:
St. Cloud State University also has a reciprocity agreement for people who are residents of the following province:
If you have any questions regarding the reciprocity agreement, including on how to apply, please contact your home state.
If you have further questions about the reciprocity application, please contact the Office of Records & Registration at (320) 308-2111 or registrar@stcloudstate.edu.