Minnesota State College Southeast

  • Minnesota State College-Southeast Technical is dedicated to providing education for employment, skill enhancement, and retraining. The primary focus is to anticipate and meet the educational and training needs of students and employers. The college provides students with a strong foundation of general and technical education opportunities for acquiring knowledge, skills, and attitudes for a lifetime of learning. The college anticipates and responds to global, technological, and social changes.

School Highlights

Minnesota State College Southeast serves 1,912 students (38% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the state community college average of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the state average of 32%.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 1,912 students
  • In-state tuition: $5,617
  • Out-state tuition: $5,617
  • Student:teacher ratio: 17:1
  • Minority enrollment: 16%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

School Overview

The teacher population of 114 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Minnesota State College Southeast
(MN) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
114 staff
153 staff
This chart displays total faculty of Minnesota State College Southeast and community college average number of faculty in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student Body

The student population of Minnesota State College Southeast has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Minnesota State College Southeast diversity score of 0.29 is less than the state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has declined by 9% over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,912 students
2,516 students
This chart displays the total enrollment of Minnesota State College Southeast and community college average number of enrollment of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
This chart displays the student staff ratio of Minnesota State College Southeast and community college average student staff ratio of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
# Full-Time Students
730 students
1,092 students
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# Part-Time Students
1,182 students
1,424 students
This chart displays the total number of Part-time students enrollment of Minnesota State College Southeast and average number of community college Part-time students enrollment of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
This chart displays the Full-time students and Part-time students enrollment breakdown of Minnesota State College Southeast.
This chart displays community college average Full-Time students and Part-Time students enrollment breakdown of Minnesota.
# Enrollment Undergraduate
115 students
309 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
730 students
1,058 students
This chart displays the total number of Full-time undergraduate students enrollment of Minnesota State College Southeast and average number of community college Full-time undergraduate  students enrollment of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
52 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
1,182 students
1,424 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
1 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
116 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian/Alaskan students in Minnesota State College Southeast and the percentage of American Indian/Alaskan community college students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
% Asian
2%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Minnesota State College Southeast and the percentage of Asian community college students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
% Hispanic
5%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Minnesota State College Southeast and the percentage of Hispanic community college students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
% Black
4%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Minnesota State College Southeast and the percentage of Black community college students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
% White
84%
68%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Minnesota State College Southeast and the percentage of White community college students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
% Two or more races
2%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Two or more races students in Minnesota State College Southeast and the percentage of Two or more races community college students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
% Non Resident races
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Non Resident students in Minnesota State College Southeast and the percentage of Non Resident community college students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
% Unknown races
1%
4%
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Minnesota State College Southeast.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Minnesota.
Diversity Score
0.29
0.52
This chart displays the diversity score of Minnesota State College Southeast and the community college average diversity score of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
38%
32%
This chart displays completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of Minnesota State College Southeast and community college average completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.97%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$33,400
$36,900
This chart displays average graduate earnings (10 Years) of Minnesota State College Southeast and community college average graduate earnings (10 Years) of Minnesota by year, disaggregated by student subgroups with the latest 2012-13 school year data.

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $5,617 is less than the state average of $6,247. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $5,617 is less than the state average of $6,863. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$5,617
$6,247
This chart displays tuition fees for an in-state student of Minnesota State College Southeast and the public community college average tuition fees for an in-state student of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Out-State Tuition Fees
$5,617
$6,863
This chart displays tuition fees for an out-of-state student of Minnesota State College Southeast and the public community college average tuition fees for an out-of-state student of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
90%
94%
This chart displays the percent of students who is receiving some financial aid in Minnesota State College Southeast and the percent of community college students who is receiving some financial aid in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Median Debt for Graduates
$12,986
$12,264
This chart displays median debt for students who have completed a certificate or degree in Minnesota State College Southeast and average median debt for community college students who have completed a certificate or degree in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Median Debt for Dropouts
$7,750
$6,747
This chart displays median debt for students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Minnesota State College Southeast and average median debt for community college students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Acceptance Rate
n/a
92%
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
23
ACT Writing
n/a
8
Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators

School Notes

  • Minnesota State College - Southeast Technical is a multi-campus, regional technical college serving Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa and beyond. Choose from over 70 diverse programs in the following major career areas: Business and Office, Sales and Management, Health and Human Services, Musical Instrument Repair, Technical and Trade and Industrial. Minnesota State College-Southeast Technical is located in one of the most beautiful areas of the Midwest along the majestic bluffs and river valleys of the Upper Mississippi River. The location provides convenient access to Minneapolis/St. Paul and the security and hospitality of the Red Wing and Winona communities. Minnesota State College-Southeast Technical is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Minnesota State College Southeast cost?
Minnesota State College Southeast's tuition is approximately $5,617 for In-State students and $5,617 for Out-State students.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 1,912 students
  • In-state tuition: $5,617
  • Out-state tuition: $5,617
  • Student:teacher ratio: 17:1
  • Minority enrollment: 16%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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Did You Know?

For Minnesota public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $6,247 per year for in-state students and $6,863 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $16,754 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Minnesota is 89%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Minnesota community colleges have a diversity score of 0.52, which is lower than the national average of 0.71. The most diverse community college in Minnesota is Academy College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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