ACCREDITATIONS & ACCOLADES

In addition to ongoing recognition from outside accrediting agencies, St. Cloud State University is a member of many academic and professional associations.

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Accreditations

Higher Learning Commission logo

St. Cloud State University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org), a regional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

AACSB accredited logo

The Herberger Business School at St. Cloud State University is accredited by AACSB International (AACSB). Less than 6% of the world’s schools offering business degree programs hold AACSB business accreditation. We are one of two business schools in Minnesota to hold AACSB accreditation for 45+ years showing a long-standing record of excellence.

The AAQEP Logo which stands for Association for Advancing Quality in Education Preparation.

St. Cloud State University is a member in good standing of the Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP), a national accrediting organization recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

The CCNE Accredited Logo which stands for Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education

The Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing program at St. Cloud State University is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791.

The Educational Administration programs are approved by the Minnesota Board of School Administrators (BoSA).

St. Cloud State University is accredited by the Council for Exceptional Children.

The Teacher Education Unit and all teaching licensure programs at St. Cloud State University are approved by the Minnesota Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board (PELSB).

Accolades

  • St. Cloud State is ranked among “America’s Top Colleges” and “America’s Best Value Colleges” by Forbes magazine, which reflects post-graduate success, student debt, student experience, graduation rate, academic success and alumni leadership.

  • The Herberger Business School at St. Cloud State University has received the Innovation in Business Education Award from the MidAmerican Business Dean’s Association (2023).

  • St. Cloud State University has been named a “Best Online College in Minnesota” for 2022.

  • St. Cloud State has been recognized as a "College of Distinction" in the field of business by Colleges of Distinction, 2022-2023

  • 97.1% of College of Education and Learning Design students obtained employment in their field of study (2018-2019).

  • St. Cloud State University has been recognized by VIQTORY media as a Top 10 Military Friendly® School for embracing military students and dedicating resources to ensure their success (2021).

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