South Central College - Community College Profile

Academic Overview

South Central College is a 2-4 years, public school located in North Mankato, Minnesota.

For the academic year 2023-2024, the tuition & fees are $6,146 for Minnesota residents and $6,146 for other students on average. It offers 106 degree programs through 59 Certificate, 47 Associate's programs. Of that, the distance learning opportunity is given to 9 programs (5 Certificate, 4 Associate's programs).

Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type	2-4 years, public
Address	1920 Lee Blvd, North Mankato, MN
Phone	507-389-7200
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024) »	In-State$6,146 Out-of-State$6,146
Student Population »	2,731 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »	39%
Transfer-out Rate	14%
Retention Rate	59% (Full-time) 41% (Part-time)
Average Financial Aid »	$4,384
Students to Faculty	16:1 (6.25%)
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation	$38,000

2024 Tuition & Fees

The 2024 tuition & fees are $6,146 for Minnesota residents and $6,146 for out-of-state students at South Central College. Its tuition & fees are cheaper than the average tuition ($6,137) over public community colleges in Minnesota.

The following table shows the 2023-2024 tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living costs at South Central College. Then, we compare its costs to Minnesota community colleges and all U.S. community colleges. In addition, the chart shows the changes in tuition over the last 5 years.

Each cost is an average amount over the offered programs at the school. You can check more comprehensive tuition information on the cost of attendance page.

2024 Tuition & Fees

2024 Cost Of Attendance
	Minnesota Residents	Out-of-State
Tuition & Fees	$6,146	$6,146
Books & Supplies	$1,250
Off-Campus Living Costs	$12,200
Average Financial Aid	$4,384
Cost of Attendance	$19,596	$19,596
After Financial Aid	$15,212	$15,212
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation	$38,000

Cost per Credit Hour

2024 Tuition & Fees and Comparison
	Minnesota Residents	Out-of-State Students
South Central College	$6,146	$6,146
Public Community Colleges in Minnesota	$6,052	$6,137
Public Community Colleges in U.S.	$5,207	$8,749

Offered Degrees/Programs By Area of Study

South Central College offers Certificate and Associate's programs. Of that, 9 programs can be conferred by distance learning - 5 Certificate, 4 Associate's. The following table summarizes the number of offered programs by degree types.

Total Number of Programs
	Certificate	Associate's	Bachelor's
Online Programs	5	4	NOT OFFERED
Total Programs	59	47	NOT OFFERED

The next tables list major programs with offered degrees and online availability. The number on each column denotes the conferred degree of the program.

The numbers include completers through on-campus classes and partially online classes as well as only online classes. Only in Classroom means that the program is offered only on-site classes and not offered denotes that the school does not offer the program.

You may want to see all schools offering a major program by following the link on the title of the program.

Agriculture

what is Agriculture program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	8 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Farm/Farm and Ranch Management	2 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Agricultural Business Technology	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Agricultural Power Machinery Operation	3 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Agricultural Mechanics and Equipment/Machine Technology	2 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	4 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Agricultural Production Operations	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	2 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Architecture

what is Architecture program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology	2 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	4 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Communications Technologies

what is Communications Technologies program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Graphic Communications	NOT OFFERED	3 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects	NOT OFFERED	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Computer and Information Sciences

what is Computer and Information Sciences program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Information Technology	NOT OFFERED	4 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	14 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Personal and Culinary Services

what is Personal and Culinary Services program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Culinary Arts/Chef Training	2 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	6 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Education

what is Education program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Early Childhood Education and Teaching	4 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	12 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Engineering

what is Engineering program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Pre-Engineering	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Engineering Technology

what is Engineering Technology program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	11 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Automation Engineer Technology/Technician	9 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	13 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Energy Management and Systems Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Work and Family Studies

what is Work and Family Studies program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Child Care and Support Services Management	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Legal Studies

what is Legal Studies program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities

what is Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies	NOT OFFERED	102 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Biological and Biomedical Sciences

what is Biological and Biomedical Sciences program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Biology/Biological Sciences	NOT OFFERED	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Human Services

what is Human Services program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Human Services	NOT OFFERED	3 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Social Work	NOT OFFERED	16 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Construction Trades

what is Construction Trades program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Carpentry/Carpenter	4 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Building/Construction Site Management/Manager	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Mechanics and Repairers

what is Mechanics and Repairers program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology	NOT OFFERED	9 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician	5 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician	5 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	7 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Precision Production Trades

what is Precision Production Trades program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Welding Technology/Welder	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist	15 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	3 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Visual and Performing Arts

what is Visual and Performing Arts program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Commercial and Advertising Art	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Graphic Design	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Fine/Studio Arts	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences

what is Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Dental Assisting/Assistant	4 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	35 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Medical/Clinical Assistant	NOT OFFERED	6 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)	2 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	8 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician	NOT OFFERED	6 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse	NOT OFFERED	49 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training	13 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Business

what is Business program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Business/Commerce	NOT OFFERED	13 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Business Administration and Management	NOT OFFERED	19 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Office Management and Supervision	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Accounting	NOT OFFERED	4 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science	NOT OFFERED	3 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED
Restaurant/Food Services Management	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Marketing/Marketing Management	NOT OFFERED	3 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Student Population

There are 2,731 students at South Central College including both full-time and part-time students. By gender, 1,083 male students and 1,428 female students are attending the school.

The following table shows the total number of students by gender and attending status at the school. You can check more enrollment information of the school.

Student Population
	Total	Full-Time	Part-time
Total	2,511	993	1,518
Male Students	1,083	499	584
Female Students	1,428	494	934

Distance Learning (Online Degree/Program) Student Population

At South Central College, there are 2,602 students including in both full-time and part-time status. Of that, 1,669 students were attending classes through distance learning (843 students are enrolled exclusively and 826 are enrolled in some online courses) .

Distance Learning Enrollment Distribution
Total Enrollment	2,602
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses	843
Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses	826
Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses	933