Saint Cloud State University Rankings by Salary Score™

I chose St. Cloud State University for numerous reasons. The first of which was that St. Cloud State was a public college with lower tuition rates. This was important to me because I had limited financial resources and my parents werent able to help me pay for school, so I was reliant on financial aid and student loans. The second of which was that St. Cloud State has a great financial aid package and did not require multiple separate scholarship applications for the schools general population (given there... Read More were special scholarships which required a separate application). The process was easy to complete and was applied directly to my bill at the beginning of the semester. Anything that was left over from financial aid or loans could be direct deposited in my bank account to help with books, fees, and other living costs. I lived on campus for the first year. The buildings were nice and updated, but got warm in the fall because there was no AC. They had live and learn communities that paired people based on similar interests, which was nice when being assigned a roommate. Thirdly, St. Cloud State had great reviews for their nursing program. When I toured there, the nursing students took me on special tour of their SIM labs and allowed me to sit in on a few classes. This helped me to become comfortable with the professors who taught there and the structure of the nursing program. They also assigned me an advisor to help me set up what my two years in the program would look like and helped me choose which classes to take which semester. The program was in depth and the clinical opportunities were numerous. My professors took time to get to know me, which ensured I received the right clinical experiences and placements. There were multiple opportunities to get involved, although I did not due to work obligations. I found that the professors and staff were incredibly helpful and I am glad I chose to pursue my nursing baccalaureate there.

If you plan to get a serious education rather than simply a diploma, SCSU is a solid choice. Most faculty are very knowledgeable and teach you the information that you will need to know in the future. The content is challenging, but you will learn so much. There are some faculty that go above and beyond and I would highly recommend taking their courses. Some of the buildings are beginning to show their age, however they still function fine. I certainly put forth a great amount of effort, but I learned an immense... Read More amount as a biomedical science major. I also feel it prepared me well for graduate school as a physical therapist.