I'm curious about how St. Cloud State University stacks up in rankings. Does anyone have information on its national or regional rankings, especially for engineering or business programs?
St. Cloud State University is a public institution situated in St. Cloud, Minnesota. Looking at rankings, it's important to remember that they are but one angle to evaluate a college or a university.
For St. Cloud State, it's currently listed under the "National Universities" category in U.S. News & World Reports' annual college rankings. However, I'm afraid they don't provide a specific numerical rank for the school as it falls into the #298-#389 band in their list.
In terms of their academic programs, the university offers a range of undergraduate and graduate programs, including those in Business and Engineering. The Herberger Business School, where the business programs are housed, is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) - a prestigious recognition granted to less than 5% percent of business schools worldwide.
Their engineering programs are also accredited and while they may not be nationally ranked, their syllabus prepares students to be successful in engineering careers.
A good way for you to assess if St. Cloud's programs align with your career interests is to look beyond rankings. Reach out to alumni of the programs you're interested in, converse with current students, review program curriculum, evaluate the faculty, and consider their internship or co-op programs & placement rates. This can give you a fuller picture of the program's quality beyond the single lens of national rankings.
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