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 36:1.
Minority enrollment was 38% of the student body (majority Black), which was less than the state average of 43%.

School Overview

Sanford-Brown College-Mendota Heights
(MN) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associate's Colleges
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
94 staff

Student Body

Total Enrollment
150 students
2,812 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
36:1
# Full-Time Students
76 students
1,168 students
# Part-Time Students
74 students
1,714 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
76 students
2,681 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
76 students
1,143 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%
% Asian
2%
6%
% Hispanic
6%
8%
% Black
11%
16%
% White
62%
57%
% Two or more races
1%
4%
% Unknown races
17%
7%
Diversity Score
0.57
0.00
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$34,900
$36,900

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Private State Tuition Fees
$13,140
$17,176
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
86%
Median Debt for Graduates
$28,542
$13,775
Median Debt for Dropouts
$8,015
$7,253
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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