Business School

Business School at St. Cloud State University

Public university ยท St. Cloud, Minnesota

  • AACSB accredited
  • MBA

St. Cloud State University is a public university with graduate business programs in St. Cloud, Minnesota. Those programs run through the Herberger Business School. The institution is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

The business school holds AACSB accreditation - one of 4 of the 5 schools in MBA Lab's Minnesota directory that do. It is the longest-established of the three business-school accreditors recognized in the United States, and it covers the school as a whole rather than any one program - a floor, not a ranking. More on accreditation.

Federal reporting puts graduate enrollment at 1,994 students, alongside 5,088 undergraduates. Total enrollment is not MBA cohort size - ask the admissions office how many students are in the specific program you're considering, which is usually a far smaller number and the one that shapes your experience.

Based on MBA Lab's directory data, the school offers a graduate MBA path. Format availability changes; confirm the current lineup with the school before planning around it.

It is the only school in St. Cloud in this directory - the other 4 business school options in Minnesota are elsewhere in the state, so weigh travel time against fit before ruling them out.

What to ask St. Cloud State University

These questions are picked from what MBA Lab's data already says about this school, so they're the ones most likely to surface a real difference between it and the next school on your list.

  • Residency and tuition tier. As a public institution, St. Cloud State University may price in-state and out-of-state students differently, and some programs charge a flat rate regardless. Ask which tier you'd fall into and whether it changes after a year of residency.
  • Where the degree is administered. Programs run through the Herberger Business School may have their own admissions timeline, aid pool, and career office, separate from the university's central graduate school. Confirm which office owns your application.
  • Ask for the school's own outcome numbers. The federal figures on this page cover business master's graduates who took federal aid, pooled across several years. The school's employment report will be narrower and more current - ask for it by program and by graduating class, not a blended average.

At a glance

InstitutionSt. Cloud State University
Business schoolHerberger Business School
Controlpublic
LocationSt. Cloud, Minnesota
Campus settingSmall city
Carnegie classMaster's college or university (larger programs)
MBA formats listed MBA
Graduate enrollment1,994
Undergraduate enrollment5,088
Business accreditation AACSB — view listing
Institutional accreditationHigher Learning Commission
Official site Visit website
Net price calculator Estimate your cost
Federal data College Scorecard profile

School names, locations, and program formats are curated by MBA Lab and reviewed periodically (last data update: August 2026). Enrollment, accreditation, links, and any outcome figures come from U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (June 2026 release). Always verify formats, deadlines, and costs on the school's official admissions pages. How this data works.

Programs at St. Cloud State University

Details below come from St. Cloud State University's own program pages, not from a ranking service or an aggregator. Each card links to the page it was read from and the date it was last checked, so you can confirm anything before you plan around it.

MBA

MBA
$20,774
  • Length 10 months
  • Credits 30
  • Delivery Online or in person
What that price isEstimated total program cost per St. Cloud State's online-programs microsite (degree.stcloudstate.edu); the school's main MBA pages do not themselves publish a figure
On lengthReported to be about 30 credits (21 core + 9 concentration), though not confirmed on the official pages checked this pass. Offered as a 100% online accelerated program with multiple start terms, or an on-campus program with fall/spring cohorts; full-time or part-time. Tuition figure not confirmed on the pages checked this pass.

8 concentrations

  • Management and Leadership
  • Accounting
  • Business Analytics
  • Finance
  • Healthcare Administration
  • Information Systems
  • Marketing
  • Supply Chain Management

Reported outcomes

Median earnings, 1 year out $102,478 Median of 49 graduates working one year after completion +17% vs. the $87,219 median across MBA Lab's directory
Median earnings, 4 years out $141,749 Median of 32 graduates working four years after completion +38% against the 1-year figure - two separate cohorts measured at different times, not one group's career path
Median federal graduate debt $20,500 Median across 35 borrowers entering repayment About 0.20x the 1-year earnings median. Federal loans only - private loans, employer sponsorship, and savings aren't counted

Among the 5 schools in MBA Lab's Minnesota business schools directory that report a figure, St. Cloud State University ranks 4th by one-year earnings. Schools that report nothing are left out of that count rather than counted as zero.

What these numbers are. Figures cover graduates of master's-level programs in Business Administration, Management and Operations (CIP 52.02) who received federal financial aid. At some institutions that group includes business master's degrees other than the MBA, and it never includes graduates who took no federal aid - so these are a directional signal about a school's business master's programs, not an MBA salary report. Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, June 2026 release. Check St. Cloud State University's Scorecard profile. Full methodology.

Want to see what these figures could mean for your own timeline? Try the free MBA ROI calculator, prefilled with St. Cloud State University's context.

Compare with other schools in Minnesota

School City AACSB Formats listed Earnings, 1 yr out
St. Cloud State University This page St. Cloud Yes MBA $102,478
University of Minnesota Minneapolis Yes MBA, Executive MBA, Part-Time MBA $132,950
Hamline University St. Paul — MBA $85,774
Minnesota State University, Mankato Mankato Yes MBA $107,540
University of St. Thomas St. Paul Yes MBA, Executive MBA, Part-Time MBA $117,374

"Not reported" means College Scorecard publishes no figure for that school - usually too few federally-aided graduates to release without identifying them. It is not a low number, and these schools are excluded from every average on this page rather than counted as zero. A dash under AACSB means the school isn't on AACSB's accredited list; it may hold ACBSP or IACBE accreditation instead, which this directory doesn't track.

This school in other directories

Frequently asked questions

What MBA formats does St. Cloud State University offer?

MBA Lab's directory lists an MBA path at St. Cloud State University. Check the school's official site for current formats such as online, evening, or executive options.

How much does the MBA at St. Cloud State University cost?

St. Cloud State University lists $20,774 for the MBA. Estimated total program cost per St. Cloud State's online-programs microsite (degree.stcloudstate.edu); the school's main MBA pages do not themselves publish a figure. Checked against the school's own page on July 27, 2026; costs change, so confirm before you apply.

How long is the MBA at St. Cloud State University, and when does it meet?

The MBA takes about 10 months, requires 30 credits, and is delivered either fully online or in person. Reported to be about 30 credits (21 core + 9 concentration), though not confirmed on the official pages checked this pass. Offered as a 100% online accelerated program with multiple start terms, or an on-campus program with fall/spring cohorts; full-time or part-time. Tuition figure not confirmed on the pages checked this pass.

What do graduates of St. Cloud State University's business master's programs earn?

College Scorecard reports median earnings of $102,478 one year after completion for graduates of master's-level Business Administration programs at St. Cloud State University who received federal financial aid. Four years out the reported median is $141,749. That group can include business master's degrees other than the MBA, and excludes graduates who took no federal aid, so treat it as a directional signal rather than an MBA salary figure.

How much debt do students take on at St. Cloud State University?

The reported median federal graduate debt is $20,500 for business master's graduates at St. Cloud State University. Against the reported one-year earnings median, that is about 0.20x a year of earnings. Federal loans are only part of the cost picture - it excludes private loans, employer sponsorship, and savings.

Is St. Cloud State University's business school AACSB-accredited?

Yes - St. Cloud State University appears on AACSB's list of accredited institutions. AACSB, founded in 1916, is the longest-established of the three business-school accreditors recognized in the United States (the others are ACBSP and IACBE). Accreditation covers the school, not any individual program, so treat it as a quality floor rather than a ranking.

Is St. Cloud State University a public or private institution?

St. Cloud State University is a public university, and MBA Lab lists its graduate business programs in St. Cloud, Minnesota. It is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

How do I compare St. Cloud State University with other schools in Minnesota?

MBA Lab lists 5 schools in its Minnesota business schools directory. Use a consistent rubric across them: curriculum, recruiting outcomes, format fit, cost after aid, and location constraints.

Where should I verify program details?

Always confirm formats, deadlines, and costs on the school's official admissions pages. MBA Lab is a planning directory, not an admissions authority, and does not endorse specific schools.

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