- The college offers five major career clusters with over 100 career opportunities in Business, Marketing, and Communications, Computer Science and Information Systems, Construction Technology, Health and Human Services, Manufacturing Technology, and Transportation Technology. The college also offers an Associate in Arts degree that transfers to the state universities.
School Highlights
St Cloud Technical and Community College serves 4,030 students (46% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 35:1 is lower than the state community college average of 36:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 43%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 4,030 students
- In-state tuition: $5,308
- Out-state tuition: $5,308
- Student-teacher ratio: 35:1
- Minority enrollment: 37%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
St Cloud Technical and Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
Debt For Students
School Overview
The teacher population of 114 teachers has declined by 52% over five years.
St Cloud Technical and Community College
(MN) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
0
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
4
Institution Control
Public
0
Year Founded
1948
Total Faculty
114 staff
94 staff
Number of Programs Offered
-2
52
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of St Cloud Technical and Community College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 35:1 has increased from 17:1 over five years.
The St Cloud Technical and Community College diversity score of 0.56 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has grown by 76% over five years.
Total Enrollment
4,030 students
2,882 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
35:1
36:1
# Full-Time Students
1,870 students
1,168 students
# Part-Time Students
2,160 students
1,714 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
257 students
301 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,870 students
1,143 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
51 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
2,160 students
1,699 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
4 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
124 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
1%
% Asian
2%
6%
% Hispanic
6%
8%
% Black
20%
16%
% White
63%
57%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
% Non Resident races
2%
1%
% Unknown races
4%
7%
Diversity Score
0.56
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
34%
34%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$39,100
$36,900
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $5,308 is less than the state average of $5,530. The in-state tuition has declined by 9% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $5,308 is less than the state average of $6,060. The out-state tuition has declined by 9% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$5,308
$5,530
Out-State Tuition Fees
$5,308
$6,060
Tuition Notes
$204.12/credit for in-person
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
79%
87%
Median Debt for Graduates
$12,000
$12,750
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,666
$6,752
Acceptance Rate
n/a
90%
SAT Reading
n/a
625
SAT Math
n/a
600
SAT Writing
n/a
565
ACT Composite
n/a
24
ACT English
n/a
24
ACT Math
n/a
24
ACT Writing
n/a
8
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- School Mascot: Cyclones
- St. Cloud Technical College is a public institution that offers a variety of certificates, diplomas and degrees that you can complete in two years or less. Our faculty combines teaching experience with industry expertise to make our graduates marketable in today's changing economy. As a quality improvement college, we provide a first rate education that is relevant to today's job market. The college hosts one of the largest job fairs in the state. For the past three years the placement rate of our graduates in the fields they prepared for averaged 97 percent, a statistic that makes us proud. Students participate in numerous sports and club activities. We offer a variety of sports activities, such as: basketball, volleyball, softball, and baseball. Students compete against other colleges and universities in state and national competitions through club activities related to their career majors. We encourage students to become active members of the Student Senate, a campus and state-wide governance organization.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does St Cloud Technical and Community College cost?
St Cloud Technical and Community College's tuition is approximately $5,308 for In-State students and $5,308 for Out-State students.
What is St Cloud Technical and Community College's ranking?
St Cloud Technical and Community College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Minnesota for: Least expensive tuition and Least debt for graduating students.
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