South Central College

1920 Lee Blvd
Mankato, MN 56003
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Tel: (507) 389-7200
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  • 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 3,387 students (47% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is lower than the state community college average of 30:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 27%.

Top Placements

South Central College places among the top 20% of community colleges in Minnesota for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 137 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
South Central College(MN) Community College Avg.
Institution LevelAt least 2 but less than 4 yearsFour or more years
Institution ControlPublicPublic
Total Faculty137 staff56 staff
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Student Body

The student population of South Central College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 has increased from 18:1 over five years.
The South Central College diversity score of 0.30 is less than the state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment3,387 students1,302 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio25:130:1
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# Full-Time Students1,587 students768 students
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# Part-Time Students1,800 students534 students
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% American Indian/Alaskan		-
1%
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% Asian
1%
5%
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% Hispanic
5%
5%
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% Black
7%
9%
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% White
83%
73%
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% Two or more races
2%
3%
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% Non Resident races		--
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% Unknown races
1%
4%
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Diversity Score0.300.45
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College Completion Rate
24%
30%
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$36,100$35,400
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Finances and Admission

The public in-state tuition of $5,378 is less than the state average of $6,980. 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 $7,515. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees$5,378$6,980
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Out-State Tuition Fees$5,378$7,515
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid89%91%
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Median Debt for Graduates$14,164$15,511
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Median Debt for Dropouts$7,500$7,600
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Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS

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.

Nearby Schools

The nearest community college to South Central College is Bethany Lutheran College (2.7 miles away).
  • College Location Mi. Students
  • Bethany Lutheran College
    Bethany Lutheran College Photo - Bethany is part a member of the NCAA - Division III.
    Private, non-profit
    531 students | 2.70 Mi700 Luther Dr
    Mankato,  MN  56001
    (507) 344-7000     2.70531
  • Rasmussen College-Mankato
    Private, for profit
    690 students | 4.50 Mi130 Saint Andrews Drive
    Mankato,  MN  56001
    (507) 625-6556     4.50690
  • ITT Technical Institute-Eden Prairie
    Private, for profit
    216 students | 57.10 Mi7905 Golden Triangle Drive, Suite 100
    Eden Prairie,  MN  55344
    (952) 914-5300     57.10216
  • Normandale Community College
    Public
    9,539 students | 57.40 Mi9700 France Ave S
    Minneapolis,  MN  55431
    (952) 358-8200     57.409,539
  • Academy College
    Private, for profit
    149 students | 59.80 Mi1600 W 82nd st, Ste 100
    Minneapolis,  MN  55431
    (952) 851-0066     59.80149
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Quick Stats (2021)
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  • Students: 3,387 students
  • In-state tuition: $5,378
  • Out-state tuition: $5,378
  • Student:teacher ratio: 25:1
  • Minority enrollment: 17%
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Did You Know?
For Minnesota public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $6,980 per year for in-state students and $7,515 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $16,383 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Minnesota is 80%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Minnesota community colleges have a diversity score of 0.45, which is lower than the national average of 0.65. 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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