South Central College
- 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%.
- South Central College is the only community colleges within Nicollet County, MN.
- The nearest community college to South Central College is Bethany Lutheran College (2.8 miles away).
Top Placements (Minnesota)
Listed among the top community colleges in Minnesota for:
- Category Attribute
- Affordability Least expensive tuition
School Overview
- The teacher population of 137 teachers has declined by 38% over five years.
| South Central College | (MN) Community College Avg. | |
| Institution Level | At least 2 but less than 4 years | Four or more years |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Total Faculty | 137 staff | 56 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 3,387 students | 1,302 students |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 25:1 | 30:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 1,587 students | 768 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 1,800 students | 534 students |
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| % American Indian/Alaskan | - | 1% |
| % Asian | 1% | 5% |
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% |
| % Black | 7% | 9% |
| % White | 83% | 73% |
| % Two or more races | 2% | 3% |
| % Non Resident races | - | - |
| % Unknown races | 1% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.30 | 0.45 |
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| College Completion Rate | 24% | 30% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $36,100 | $35,800 |
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 (2.8 miles away).
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