Sanford-Brown College-Mendota Heights (Closed 2017)
Tel:
(651)905-3400
- 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 serves 150 students (51% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the state community college average of 30:1.
- Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 27%.
- Sanford-Brown College-Mendota Heights is one of 3 community colleges within Dakota County, MN.
- The nearest community college to Sanford-Brown College-Mendota Heights is Rasmussen College-Eagan (2.3 miles away).
School Overview
- The teacher population of 18 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
| Sanford-Brown College-Mendota Heights | (MN) Community College Avg. | |
| Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges | Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges |
| Institution Level | Less than 2 yrs | Four or more years |
| Institution Control | Private, for profit | Public |
| Total Faculty | 18 staff | 56 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 150 students | 1,302 students |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 8:1 | 30:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 76 students | 768 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 74 students | 534 students |
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| % American Indian/Alaskan | 1% | 1% |
| % Asian | 2% | 5% |
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% |
| % Black | 11% | 9% |
| % White | 61% | 73% |
| % Two or more races | 1% | 3% |
| % Unknown races | 17% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.58 | 0.45 |
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| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $34,900 | $35,400 |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) 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.
Nearby Schools
- The nearest community college to Sanford-Brown College-Mendota Heights is Rasmussen College-Eagan (2.3 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- Rasmussen College-EaganPublic733 students | 2.30 Mi3500 Federal Dr
Saint Paul, MN 55122
(651)687-9000 2.30733 - Academy CollegePrivate, for profit149 students | 4.30 Mi1600 W 82nd st, Ste 100
Minneapolis, MN 55431
(952)851-0066 4.30149 - 5,958 students | 6.10 Mi2500 80th St E
Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076
(651)450-3000 6.105,958 - 763 students | 6.20 Mi1401 W 76 St
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612)861-2000 6.20763 - 6,740 students | 6.60 Mi235 Marshall Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(800)227-6029 6.606,740
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