South Central College

1920 Lee Blvd
North Mankato, MN 56003
Top Ranked (2024-25): View Rankings
  • South Central College is a Minnesota Community and Technical College with a history of academic excellence since 1946. The college has campuses in two great communities: Faribault and Mankato.

School Highlights

South Central College serves 2,511 students (40% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the state community college average of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 89%.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Enrollment: 2,511 students
  • In-state tuition: $5,378
  • Out-state tuition: $5,378
  • Student:teacher ratio: 11:1
  • Minority enrollment: 98%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

South Central College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 234 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
South Central College
(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
234 staff
153 staff
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Student Body

The student population of South Central College has declined by 9% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 has decreased from 12:1 over five years.
The South Central College diversity score of 0.46 is less than the state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
2,511 students
2,033 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
16:1
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# Full-Time Students
993 students
843 students
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# Part-Time Students
1,518 students
1,190 students
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This chart displays the Full-time students and Part-time students enrollment breakdown of South Central College.
This chart displays community college average Full-Time students and Part-Time students enrollment breakdown of Minnesota.
# Enrollment Undergraduate
209 students
309 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
993 students
662 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
14 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
1,518 students
1,190 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
3 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
116 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
5%
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% Asian
8%
12%
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% Hispanic
n/a
1%
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% Black
10%
9%
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% White
2%
11%
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% Hawaiian
72%
54%
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% Two or more races
5%
4%
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% Non Resident races
n/a
n/a
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% Unknown races
2%
4%
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in South Central College.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Minnesota.
Diversity Score
0.46
0.67
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.3013%
0.3841%
This chart displays completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of South Central College and community college average completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.5%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$36,100
$36,900
This chart displays average graduate earnings (10 Years) of South Central College 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 $5,378 is less than the state average of $5,482. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $5,378 is less than the state average of $6,138. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$5,378
$5,482
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Out-State Tuition Fees
$5,378
$6,138
This chart displays tuition fees for an out-of-state student of South Central College and the public community college average tuition fees for an out-of-state student of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
94%
89%
This chart displays the percent of students who is receiving some financial aid in South Central College and the percent of community college students who is receiving some financial aid in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Median Debt for Graduates
$12,000
$12,264
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Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,242
$6,747
This chart displays median debt for students who have not completed a certificate or degree in South Central College and average median debt for community college students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
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: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators

School Notes

  • South Central College offers Associate in Arts, Associate in Applied Science, Associate in Science (degrees), diplomas, and certificates. South Central College has more than 50 quality program options with industry-savvy instructors. Many programs have evening degree completion opportunities. South Central College offers a variety of online courses. South Central College offers on-campus child care, career counseling and academic support services including tutoring and ADA assistance. South Central College enjoys established relationships with regional businesses and industries that provide great employment opportunities for students and graduates. South Central College offers a unique agriculture education "2 plus 2" program in collaboration with the University of Minnesota.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does South Central College cost?
South Central College's tuition is approximately $5,378 for In-State students and $5,378 for Out-State students.
What is South Central College's ranking?
South Central College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Minnesota for: Least expensive tuition and Average community college minority breakdown.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Enrollment: 2,511 students
  • In-state tuition: $5,378
  • Out-state tuition: $5,378
  • Student:teacher ratio: 11:1
  • Minority enrollment: 98%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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Did You Know?

For Minnesota public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $5,482 per year for in-state students and $6,138 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $17,208 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 0.67, which is lower than the national average of 0.75. The most diverse community college in Minnesota is Globe University-Minneapolis. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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