St Cloud Technical and Community College
- The college offers five major career clusters with over 100 career opportunities in Business, Marketing, and Communications, Computer Science and Information Systems, Construction Technology, Health and Human Services, Manufacturing Technology, and Transportation Technology. The college also offers an Associate in Arts degree that transfers to the state universities.
School Highlights
St Cloud Technical and Community College serves 3,931 students (47% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is same as the state community college average of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 32%.
Quick Stats (2023)
- Enrollment: 3,931 students
- In-state tuition: $5,308
- Out-state tuition: $5,308
- Student:teacher ratio: 16:1
- Minority enrollment: 18%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
St Cloud Technical and Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
School Overview
The teacher population of 240 teachers has grown by 69% over five years.
St Cloud Technical and Community 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
240 staff
153 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of St Cloud Technical and Community College has declined by 6% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has decreased from 17:1 over five years.
The St Cloud Technical and Community College diversity score of 0.32 is less than the state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
3,931 students
1,912 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
# Full-Time Students
1,860 students
1,076 students
# Part-Time Students
2,071 students
1,424 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
306 students
309 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,860 students
991 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
52 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
2,071 students
1,331 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
24 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
112 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
5%
7%
% Black
8%
9%
% White
82%
68%
% Two or more races
4%
4%
% Non Resident races
1%
1%
% Unknown races
n/a
4%
Diversity Score
0.32
0.52
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
3.84%
2.61%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.97%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$39,100
$36,900
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $5,308 is less than the state average of $5,427. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $5,308 is less than the state average of $6,082. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$5,308
$5,427
Out-State Tuition Fees
$5,308
$6,082
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
96%
94%
Median Debt for Graduates
$12,000
$12,264
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,666
$6,747
Acceptance Rate
n/a
91%
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: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
- St. Cloud Technical College is a public institution that offers a variety of certificates, diplomas and degrees that you can complete in two years or less. Our faculty combines teaching experience with industry expertise to make our graduates marketable in today's changing economy. As a quality improvement college, we provide a first rate education that is relevant to today's job market. The college hosts one of the largest job fairs in the state. For the past three years the placement rate of our graduates in the fields they prepared for averaged 97 percent, a statistic that makes us proud. Students participate in numerous sports and club activities. We offer a variety of sports activities, such as: basketball, volleyball, softball, and baseball. Students compete against other colleges and universities in state and national competitions through club activities related to their career majors. We encourage students to become active members of the Student Senate, a campus and state-wide governance organization.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does St Cloud Technical and Community College cost?
St Cloud Technical and Community College's tuition is approximately $5,308 for In-State students and $5,308 for Out-State students.
What is St Cloud Technical and Community College's ranking?
St Cloud Technical and Community College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Minnesota for: Least expensive tuition.
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