Research.com has named St. Cloud State University a 2026 best value college in Minnesota.
St. Cloud State was ranked No. 2 in the state in the most affordable and best value categories. SCSU also was ranked No. 4 on the Best Colleges in Minnesota list.
Research.com annually honors the country’s best colleges that provide their students with the most beneficial combination of affordability, quality of education and projected alumni salary.
This detailed report is a valuable tool for potential students. The ranking includes over 1,700 schools that were selected from more than 6,000 institutions based on a detailed analysis of more than 400 metrics.
More 2025 Awards
St. Cloud State ranks as a top public university
SCSU ranked No. 1 nursing school in Minnesota
St. Cloud State named transfer-friendly for sixth straight year
SCSU honored by Colleges of Distinction for fifth straight year
