- Saint Paul College is a community and technical college located in St. Paul, MN.
- With over 100 career-focused and transfer programs and degrees, at Saint Paul College you can start here and go anywhere.
School Highlights
Saint Paul College serves 5,198 students (38% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 36:1 is same as the state community college average of 36:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 43%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Enrollment: 5,198 students
- In-state tuition: $6,132
- Out-state tuition: $6,132
- Acceptance Rate: 100%
- Student-teacher ratio: 36:1
- Minority enrollment: 74%
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Saint Paul College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Debt For Students
School Overview
The teacher population of 145 teachers has declined by 56% over five years.
Saint Paul College
(MN) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
Associate's Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Year Founded
1910
Total Faculty
145 staff
94 staff
School Calendar
School Motto
Grounded in equity and inclusion, Saint Paul College educates and empowers students to lead purposeful lives and discover rewarding careers.
AccreditationAccred.
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP)
Student Body
The student population of Saint Paul College has declined by 10% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 36:1 has increased from 20:1 over five years.
The Saint Paul College diversity score of 0.76 is more than the state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
5,198 students
2,882 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
36:1
36:1
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Full-Time Students
1,988 students
1,168 students
Showing 2013–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Part-Time Students
3,210 students
1,714 students
Showing 2013–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Enrollment Undergraduate
5,198 students
2,681 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,988 students
1,143 students
Showing 2013–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
3,210 students
1,714 students
% Asian
17%
6%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
10%
8%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
36%
16%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% White
26%
57%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Two or more races
4%
4%
% Non Resident races
2%
1%
% Unknown races
5%
7%
Diversity Score
0.76
0.63
Showing 2011–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
32%
34%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$34,100
$37,000
Tuition & Financial Aid
The public in-state tuition of $6,132 is more than the state average of $5,573. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $6,132 is more than the state average of $6,083. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$6,132
$5,573
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Out-State Tuition Fees
$6,132
$6,083
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
86%
87%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Median Debt for Graduates
$10,975
$12,750
Showing 2008–2020. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Median Debt for Dropouts
$7,957
$6,752
Showing 2008–2020. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Acceptance Rate
100%
90%
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
8 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
African American AssociationAll Nations Student Association
American Sign Language Interpreters AssociationKappa Beta Delta
Muslim Student AssociationPhi Theta Kappa
PRISM Campus AllianceSkillsUSA
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- Saint Paul College is a student-centered, open access, comprehensive community and technical college within the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System.
- The College provides transfer and occupational programs, workforce training, educational outreach, student development programs and life-long learning opportunities.
- Saint Paul College has been educating people for employment since 1910. Saint Paul College is the oldest of the metro area's public two-year colleges. Recently, it was recognized as one of the top 50 fastest growing public two-year colleges in the nation, and in 2002 was ranked among the top five of Minnesota's community and technical colleges.
- Offering a breadth of liberal arts and technical programs, Saint Paul College continues its long-standing commitment to the people in the community it serves. We are a community and technical college, which means you can choose to pursue an Associate in Arts (AA) Degree and complete the first two years of a bachelor's degree or select one of our many technical programs.
- Saint Paul College A Community & Technical College, is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. The College also holds program-specific accreditation for severalprogram areas.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Saint Paul College cost?
Saint Paul College's tuition is approximately $6,132 for In-State students and $6,132 for Out-State students.
What is the acceptance rate of Saint Paul College?
The acceptance rate of Saint Paul College is 100%, which is higher than the state average of 90%.
What is Saint Paul College's ranking?
Saint Paul College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Minnesota for: Diversity in US community colleges and Least debt for graduating students.
In what neighborhood is Saint Paul College located?
Saint Paul College is located in the Cathedral Hill neighborhood of Saint Paul, MN.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Saint Paul College is Diverse Media Institute (2.0 miles away)
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Diverse Media Institute
Private not-for-profit
1166 University Avenue West
St. Paul, MN 55401
(651) 287-0890
St. Paul, MN 55401
(651) 287-0890
2.0 miles
Enrollment: 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Globe University-Minneapolis
Private, for profit
IDS Center, 80 South 8th Street, Suite 51
Minneapolis, MN 55402
(612) 455-3000
Minneapolis, MN 55402
(612) 455-3000
8.2 miles
Enrollment: 164 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Private-state tuition: $13,440 Minority enrollment: 70%
2500 80th St E
Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076
(651) 450-3000
Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076
(651) 450-3000
8.6 miles
Enrollment: 3,804 students Student-teacher ratio: 39:1 In-state tuition: $5,272 Out-state tuition: $5,272 Minority enrollment: 48%
1501 Hennepin Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55403
(612) 659-6000
Minneapolis, MN 55403
(612) 659-6000
8.7 miles
Enrollment: 6,733 students Student-teacher ratio: 48:1 In-state tuition: $5,350 Out-state tuition: $5,350 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rasmussen College-Eagan
Public
3500 Federal Dr
Saint Paul, MN 55122
(651) 687-9000
Saint Paul, MN 55122
(651) 687-9000
8.7 miles
Enrollment: 733 students
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