Education

District 742 Community Schools, including the City of St. Cloud and nearby communities, have a total enrollment of approximately 12,000 K-12 students. District 742 also provides life-long learning for persons of all ages with over 1,500 classes offered annually through its Community Education program.  

Sauk Rapids-Rice Independent School District 47 has an enrollment of over 3,100 students in grades K-12. Community Education for District 47 serves the Sauk Rapids-Rice area by providing courses based on community needs and using available school resources.   

Sartell-St.Stephen Independent School DIstrict #742 has an enrollment of approximately 2,200 students. 

The Private School Alternative
The Catholic parishes in the St. Cloud area operate schools for pre-school through high school, with the Catholic school    communities open to all families in the St. Cloud area.  Protestant schools in the St. Cloud area focus on basic skills as well as religion. Most programs are inter-denominational.  Montessori schools    provide an alternative for families interested in the Montessori   learning philosophy.

Higher Education

College of Saint Benedict

A private, liberal arts college for women, the College of Saint Benedict also enjoys a unique educational partnership with St. John’s University.  Just ten minutes west of St. Cloud, off of Hwy. 75, St. Joseph MN.  Call 320-363-5011 or visit www.csbsju.edu.  

College of St. Scholastica

Accelerated Degree Evening Programs in St. Cloud; Accredited Bachelors Degrees completed in 3 years or less, Accredited Masters Degree in 14 Months.  Located at 4150 2nd St S, Ste 330, St. Cloud.  Call (320) 529-6663 or visit http://www.css.edu/x1989.xml  for more information.

Rasmussen College

Rasmussen College specializes in career-focused training designed to provide maximum job placement potential in a short amount of time. A Rasmussen education is technology-intensive, focused, and innovative. Graduate in as little as 9-months or earn your two-year degree.  Located off of Hwy. 15 in St. Cloud.  Call (320) 251-5600 or visit www.rasmussen.edu. 

St. John’s School of Theology/Seminary

Located on 2,450 acres of woods and lakes, this is Minnesota's oldest liberal arts college and Benedictine abbey. Site of the world famous Abbey Church, the world's largest collection of microfilmed medieval manuscripts and the Ecumenical Institute. Numerous trails for hiking and nature observation. 15 minutes west of St. Cloud on I-94, Collegeville. 320-363-2100
 

St. John’s University

A private, liberal arts college for men.  CSB and SJU are two of the top three Catholic institutions among the nation's most selective liberal arts colleges. Through their unique partnership, the schools share an academic curriculum and have identical degree requirements.  Located about 20 minutes west of St. Cloud.  Just take I-94 to exit #156.  Call 320-363-2011 or visit www.csbsju.edu.  

St. Cloud State University

SCSU opened its doors as the Third State Normal School for teacher training over 125 years ago. The institution has evolved into a comprehensive university with a national reputation for excellence. More than 15,000 students are enrolled in 70 undergraduate and 37 graduate programs offered by the university. St. Cloud State is the largest of the 62 institutions   which comprise the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system. 4th Ave. S. 320-255-0121 www.stcloudstate.edu.
 

St. Cloud Technical College

SCTC, part of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system, is an accredited school with 40 major programs of study.  1540 Northway Drive, 320-654-5800, http://sctcweb.tec.mn.us

Regency Beauty Academy

The St. Cloud Regency Beauty Academy is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Cosmetology Arts and 
Sciences and is licensed by  the Minnesota Department of Commerce, Cosmetology Unit. Students learn hair, skin, and nail 
care by providing supervised services through 72 modern work stations. Students also receive training in business management, customer service and retail marketing.  912 St. Germain Street W. 320-251-0500.
 

St. Cloud Hospital Schools of Medical Technology and X-ray Technology

In conjunction with St. Cloud State University, St. Cloud Hospital School of Medical Technology offers a 4-year degree program, with graduates eligible to complete the national certification examination for employment as certified medical technologists.  Clinical internships at St. Cloud Hospital are served by students with two or more years of undergraduate course work in the biological sciences. The School of X-ray Technology is a 24 month accredited program, with all classes and clinical work conducted by the faculty, technologists, and radiologists of the Imaging Services Department at St. Cloud Hospital. Course work prepares the student for the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist examination and work as a registered radiologic technologist. 1406 Sixth Avenue North 320-255-5719