Sanford-Brown College-Mendota Heights (Closed 2024)

1345 Mendota Heights Road
Saint Paul, MN 55120
  • Brown College is dedicated to providing quality programs, like our visual communication program, that are sound in concept, implemented by competent and dedicated faculty, and geared to serve those seeking a solid foundation in knowledge and skills required to obtain employment in their chosen fields. Brown has campuses in Mendota Heights (Minneapolis/St. Paul) and Brooklyn Center, Minnesota.

School Highlights

Sanford-Brown College-Mendota Heights served 150 students (51% of students were full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the state community college average of 22:1.
Minority enrollment was 38% of the student body (majority Black), which was less than the state average of 42%.

School Overview

Sanford-Brown College-Mendota Heights
(MN) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Institution Level
Less than 2 yrs
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private, for profit
Public
Year Founded
1946
Total Faculty
18 staff
171 staff

Student Body

Total Enrollment
150 students
2,858 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
22:1
# Full-Time Students
76 students
1,050 students
# Part-Time Students
74 students
1,808 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
251 students
420 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
76 students
915 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
38 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
1,771 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
12 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
116 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%
% Asian
2%
6%
% Hispanic
6%
8%
% Black
11%
15%
% White
62%
58%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
1%
4%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
17%
6%
Diversity Score
0.57
0.63
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
n/a
34%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
57%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$34,900
$36,900

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Private State Tuition Fees
$13,140
$17,300
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
86%
Median Debt for Graduates
$28,542
$13,775
Median Debt for Dropouts
$8,015
$7,253
Acceptance Rate
n/a
94%
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: 2016 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

School Notes

  • Founded in 1946, Brown College is a recognized leader in private post-secondary education. At Brown College our goal is to provide students with the technical knowledge, skills and hands-on training needed to succeed in many of today's popular fields. We are dedicated to providing quality programs that are sound in concept, implemented by an outstanding faculty, and geared towards those seeking a solid educational foundation for employment in their chosen fields. Brown has enjoyed huge success training and graduating students in technology, design, and broadcast fields for over 50 years. We are proud of this legacy and invite you to join us as you are setting your own career goals. With campuses in both Mendota Heights and Brooklyn Center, you are sure to find a location convenient for you. Program availability differs by location. Whether you're interested in a visual communication program, or the fast-growing IT, software development, or want to launch a career in Criminal Justice, Business Management or the Radio or Television Broadcast fields, Brown College has a program designed to propel you into the job marketplace with confidence and capability. Brown's programs emphasize hands-on training that is relevant to the needs of current employers. They also focus on areas that offer strong long-term employment opportunities to provide graduates with the skills and knowledge they will need to obtain a position in today's demanding market.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Sanford-Brown College-Mendota Heights cost?
Sanford-Brown College-Mendota Heights's private state tuition is approximately $13,140.

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