Saint Cloud State University Top Questions

What's unique about your campus?

Tyler

I really like going to the sporting events for free and the fact that it is a campus where everything is pretty close together and easy to get to. Plus the people are very friendly and nice.

Tracanne

I received a wonderful education at SCSU. The community and education is a wonderful place to grow.

Emily

I love the size of the campus. It took me less than ten minutes to walk from my dorm at one end of campus to the athletic center at the opposite end of campus for gym class freshman year, which was nice because gym was first thing in the morning. I never really felt overwhelmed or lost on campus and it was easy to get wherever I needed to go; I could even use skyways in the winter.

Amber

I love how my college is a four year college but not an oversized campus. I enjoy being able to move through the campus fairly easliy and do not feel overwhelmed by the amount of students attending the college.

Mackenzie

One of the best things about SCSU is the wide variety of classes and majors offered for each student. Its fun to meet all the people who are studying other subjects, because it gives you an insight to what they like and plan to do. Since there is a wide variety of classes, its easy to connect with the people in your classes, since some of them aren't too big.

Nathan

The best thing about St. Cloud State University is that the school offers a Real Estate bachelor's degree that is only offered by one other school in the state. The other school that offers this degree is a private college and is four times as expensive. I am happy to be earning a unique degree from a public, affordable university.

Keri

I think the Honors Program is the best thing about SCSU. The teachers really care about your education a lot and they are always there to guide you especially the Honors Directors and Graduate Assistants. The smaller class sizes make learning feel more intimate and exciting. I actually like going to my honors classes because I know I won't just be lectured at but have a conversation with my professor and classmates.

Patrick

The best thing about St. Cloud State University is the amount of opportunities that are given here. At this college you can join as many organizations as you please as well as get an on campus job. With these kind of opportunities, the students are able to meet and come in contact with many new faces. Making friends is one of the best things about this Univeristy. SCSU makes it easy to communicate with others and be yourself.

Khoi

The best thing about this school is its diversity. To learn in a homogenous community would be to miss out on a whole different view on other cultures. If college is about experiencing new things, then going to an institution that's not very different from the one you were at before defeats that purpose.

Alesha

The best thing about St. Cloud State University is the sense of community. There are so many things you can be involved in and it helps you met so many different kinds of people. The campus in itself is rather small, which is nice for not having to walk to far and you always see familiar faces. I am in the honors program at SCSU and that is a community in itself! There are so many opportunities to broaden your horizons, learn, and meet different types of people. The diversity and community feel is what makes SCSU.

Alvaro

The best thing about Saint Cloud State is the avaliability to get any place on campus within five minutes. Time is crucial when it comes to the college life and very important to manage it properly.

Nancy

Community involvement, I know that every student at St. Cloud State are community base. We help one another as well as help others in the community to bring a better and friendlier community. We have acceptance of one another another, no matter what our race or background is, we accept each other.

Ashley

The people that attend and the faculty.

Jena

The best thing about my school is the Residential Life. The professional Staff and the community Advisors are very welcoming and help you find opportunities to get involved on campus or in a club of some sort. They are very easy to talk to and are willing to meet with you when necessarry.

Emily

The best aspect of Saint Cloud State is that there are plenty of opportunities. There are more than two hundred programs of study to choose from more than two hundred clubs and organizations to choose from and the courses offered make choosing a major eaiser on students. Saint Cloud State University offers more than enough courses and extracurriculars to make students feel at home and also to help them discover what they wish to pursue as a career.

Laura

What I consider to be the best thing about St. Cloud State University would be the friendliness that they have. I have interacted with many people throughout the school, when I needed to find out some information, and I found everyone that I talked to very friendly. If they personally didn't know the answer they would take the extra step to find someone that did know the answer.

Elba

One of the best things about St. Cloud State University is the that there are so many different student organizations that you can join. There is something out there for everyone and they are so easy to find. The fact that there are so many different organizations here at St. Cloud State makes this campus very unique. There is something for everyone, you just have to be willing to go out there and look. "Main Street" even makes that easier. I definitely recommend this campus to anyone you never know what you will find or who you will meet.

Abigail

The best thing about SCSU is that our school offers a lot of help. There are very new resources everywhere. It is a small campus so in the winter you do not have to walk far. I like that it is in a small community so there is not a lot of distractions around, helps you stay focused and grounded.

Katy

The best part of Saint Cloud State University is the many opportunities the school provides. There are over 200 student organizations on campus to choose from, so no matter what your ethnic background or personal or academic interests you have, SCSU has a place for you. I am currently involved in a few organizations and it was a great way for me to meet new people that have the same likes and dislikes as I do.

Jonathan

The best thing that i consider about my school is to see everyone succeed during their college carreer. This concept of succeeding makes a major impact on each and everyones life when you are done graduating. Starting out as a freshmen and making your way up to become a senior is a great oppurtunuty to discover that you have made it this far. After graduation, it all begins with a whole new life and thats when you chase for your dreams to come true. This part of the process tells you that, many great oppurtunities awaits you.

tiffany

The best thing about Saint Cloud State University is the diversity that the campus provides. With everything from a diverse array of students and faculty, to a diverse array of clubs and organizations to get invloved in. The best thing is that there is a little of something for everyone.

Morgan

There are so many options. Many different majors and minors, as well as classes and teachers. It's easy to find a schedule that works for you.

Shane

I think that the oppurtunities that this university offers are the best thing. This university allows students to gain a thorough understanding of their major of choice. If you apply yourself and do the work that your professor assigns you will learn so much. The professors themselves are very passionate about their work and love to teach students about their subject. They dedicate themsleves to helping students learn as much as they can about their subject of choice. The oppurtunity for undergraduate research at this university is also a great aspect.

Chris

I like the small campus because I'm able to meet a lot of people instead of being in a bigger school and not being able to meet as many people. I also like how the classes here are smaller and the professors are able to focus on the students instead of having to teach to a large number of students. I absolutely love coming to school here and believe that everyone should apply to come to school here.

Aaron

I think the best thing about St. Cloud State is the available resources at my finger tips to ensure a career job after graduation. Whether it is career services, advisors, job fairs, or job searches on the St. Cloud State website, there are endless opportunities to help plug you in to the job you are seeking after graduation. I think that this is the best thing about the school because the school really emphasis's planning ahead on lining up a job for when you graduate so you are not left wondering why you haven't been offered a job.

Amy

The best thing about St. Cloud State is the diverse population of its students and faculty. This has positively impacted my education and personal life. The faculty is comprised of a unique group of people with a variety of ethnicities and personal values. This has made me more culturally aware and comfortable with people who are perceived different than me, after coming from a predominately white suburb with little diversity. Currently I have a very diverse group of friends who include people from all over the world. My experiences have made me a well-rounded student and very culturally competent.

Kalina

The amount of diverse people and activities is what I consider to be the best thing about my school. There are always educational and interesting events going on. Everyone is friendly and willing to help if needed.

Kyle

I consider the best thing about my school is the available help if I need it. There are various tutoring centers where I can go to receive help. My professors have also been able to help me with any problems I have in their class.

Katie

I like how there is so much opportunity and help. During welcome week for Freshmen their program they have set up most definitely helps you get established and feel comfortable with the campus. Also I like how it is a University, but yet the campus isn't to big where I get losted or feel out of place. The departments are also very helpful with your questions and they dont juggle you around.

Christopher

St. Cloud State is a college with many diverse back grounds that allows education to students who are willing to learn. This is the best part bacause it allows students to make friends from all over the state, country and world. Which is nice about this is also having professors from all walks of life bringing their own teaching styles to educate students in different ways in every class.

Sara

I would consider the best thing about Saint Cloud State University to be how wonderful the teaching staff and office staff are. My second job is an on campus job in an office setting. I could not ask for better guidance and assistance in doing my job. The professors here are top notch and are very approachable. I am not one to be timid, and if I were these teachers are not ones to be intimidated by, one can inquire about whatever and whenever.

Samantha

I like our College of Education program the best. I have learned so much and am starting feel prepared for my job proffession as a teacher, even though I am jsut beginning my learning in this field. The professors are friendly, intelligent, and understanding. There are so many resources available for future teachers.

Greyson

I chose St Cloud State University because it offers a wide variety of academic programs in a diverse learning environment. There are many opportunities for students to join clubs and organizations. The learning community is friendly and fun. The faculty and staff are very helpful and accessible. The campus is located on the banks of the Mississippi River and there many community activities available nearby. I have found my experience to be intellectually challenging and personally enriching.

Cassandra

I like that they have the major I want to get. I also like that it's relativly unxpensive because that way I won't have as much debt when I graduate. I also like some of the extras they have like free movie weekends and a certain amount of free cash. Also almost every classs is taught by the actual proffesors and not their TA's. Registration here is based on how many points you have and based on a lottery like some schools.

Alexandra

I consider the best thing at my school to be the professors with business professional experience. My accounting and business law professors really made you be able to connect what we are leaning to the real world. This also made it very interesting to learn the subjects.

Stephanie

As I walk down the sidewalk, wondering around campus, a rainbow of people flash by my eyes! There are hundereds of individuals of every shape, size, color, ethnicity, religion, and backround. In my opinion, this diversity is the absolute best part of St. Cloud State University because with this diversity of people, comes a mixture of interests. These interests had lead to the development of many clubs and activities. Not only are students able to express themselves and their culture at SCSU, feel proud to share it with others and learn about new cultures.

Kong

I find it that St. Cloud State University provides many great opportunities for incoming freshmen to grasp the college experience. There are also many different kinds of resource centers that may assist students on what to do for future hardships to come when there are money troubles or personal problems. Such places that would help for any money troubles would be the financial aid office. Many on campus buildings may also provide work study jobs for students. A place that would help students for any personal issues could be; the LGBT (LesbianGayBisexualTransgender) center, Multicultural center. These may help troubled students.

Jeff

I feel the best thing about SCSU is the ammount of field experiance that the physical education teacher education majors receive. The ammount of field work prepares us as students for what to expect as teachers after graduation.

Kalia

The best thing about our school is how it is very accepting and diverse no only that but also provide the best learning experience to all the students. After I got rejected by 7 colleges, St. Cloud was willing to give me a chance to prove myself that I can achieve success, it has given me a chance to go to college and aiming towards my goals. St. Cloud have a very pieceful environment where I can study easily and I can easily be adapted with other students. They are very welcoming including the professors.

Sainabou

As cheesy as it sounds I think I found out a lot about myself. I am able to make decisions and and not be so indecisive . Now I feel that I have better time management sice due dates are more concrete in college so there is no time to just goof off. I also gaianed some really good friends that i hope to know for most of my life. I feel that I am getting the full college experince, and that is the best part for me.

Kaitlin

What I really like about this school is the relatively small class sizes for most classes (except large chemistry or biology lectures) and the availability of professors to further help students learn if they are not fully understanding the material. I also like the availability of study space and computer access. The library here has plenty of computers if one is needed, and there is plenty of space in the library to sit down and study.

Jill

St. Cloud State University has many opportunities and new experiences, but maintains that feeling of home and family. I always felt safe while I was there. The professors were readily available to help all students learn and genuinely loved their jobs. It showed in the way they taught. SCSU also has many opportunity for student involvement no matter what your interest is. All of the student groups are well showcased at the beginning of the year with a campus get together. St. Cloud State really helped me find the real me.

Alyssa

Amazing LGBT program that is very accepting of everyone. It really made my the top of my list for my experience at SCSU .

Loni

St. Cloud State is a great school, the professors are wonderful and it has a large number of majors and classes to choose from. I'm actually completeing my degree online, that's probably the best thing about SCSU that even if you don't live in or near St. Cloud you can still obtain your degree from that school. Their online degrees are easy to follow and if you need help the professors are very patient and understanding.

Sara

The diversity is great. I came from a very small technical school to St. Cloud State Univerity, and there are so many more options available for students here. There are a variety of groups, activities, classes, and teachers to choose from. This is great because I can really get the education I want.

yvonne

The students are amazing, the work load is a challenge but if you are focused then you'll pass.

Dao

The best thing about Saint Cloud is the diversity that it has to offer for such a small town. I live in Saint Paul, MN and the move to and from are really similar. There are students of the same ethnicity and race so you could find a comfortable outlet before branching out. Friends are important and vital to college life and meeting people would be essential therefore, having friends of different backgrounds help you grow drastically.

logan

my school has an excellent business program which is to my advantage.

Lauren

The cost, state schools offer just as good an education.

Samantha

The size and location. I grew up in an urban setting and attened a school prior to SCSU that was very small and in a small town and I just hated it. I like being surrounded by a student population of 16,000 instread of 8,000 like before. The location is just an hour from home so I never feel too far away and is similar to where I grew up.