South Central College is a public community college located in North Mankato, MN. It offers 106 programs for degree/certificate. (Of that, the distance learning opportunity (online degrees/courses) is given to 9 programs).

It is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.

The 2024 tuition & fees of South Central College is $6,146 for Minnesota residents and $6,146 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is cheaper than that of Minnesota public community colleges' average ($6,465).

The school has 2,602 students, which is lower than Minnesota community collleges' average (2,862). In addition, 843 students have enrolled online exclusively. The students to faculty ratio is 15 to 1, which is lower than the average ratio (18 to 1) of Minnesota community colleges.


2024 Tuition & Fees

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 tuition trends over the last 5 years. You can check more comprehensive tuition information on the cost of attendance page.

2024 Cost Of Attendance -
Minnesota ResidentsOut-of-State
Tuition & Fees$6,146$6,146
Books & Supplies$1,250
Off-Campus Living Costs$12,200
Average Financial Aid$4,230
Cost of Attendance$19,596$19,596
After Financial Aid$15,366$15,366
Tuition Comparison to National and State Average
Minnesota ResidentsOut-of-State Students
South Central College$6,146$6,146
Public Community Colleges in Minnesota$6,037$6,465
Public Community Colleges in U.S.$4,992$8,639

Offered Degrees/Programs By Area of Study

South Central College offers Certificate and Associate's programs. The following table summarizes the number of offered programs by degree types.

Offered Programs and Online Availability
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Online Programs54NOT OFFERED
Total Programs5947NOT OFFERED

The following tables list each major program along with offered degrees and online availability. The number in each column indicates the number of awarded degrees and/or certificates of the program. It includes completers through on-campus classes, partially online classes, and only online classes.

CertificateAssociateBachelor
Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations1 completers
8 completers
NOT OFFERED
Farm/Farm and Ranch Management NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Agricultural Business TechnologyNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Agricultural MechanizationNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Agricultural Power Machinery Operation3 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Agricultural Mechanics and Equipment/Machine Technology 4 completers
NOT OFFERED
Agricultural Production Operations1 completers
7 completers
NOT OFFERED
Animal/Livestock Husbandry and ProductionNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology2 completers
4 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Information Technology 2 completers
NOT OFFERED
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources DesignNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications1 completers
14 completers
NOT OFFERED
Computer Support SpecialistNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Culinary Arts/Chef Training2 completers
6 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Early Childhood Education and Teaching4 completers
12 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Pre-EngineeringNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Civil Engineering Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 11 completers
NOT OFFERED
Automation Engineer Technology/Technician9 completers
13 completers
NOT OFFERED
Manufacturing Engineering Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADDNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Energy Management and Systems Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Child Care and Support Services ManagementNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal StudiesNOT OFFERED 102 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Biology/Biological SciencesNOT OFFERED 1 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Human ServicesNOT OFFERED 3 completers
NOT OFFERED
Social WorkNOT OFFERED 16 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Geographic Information Science and CartographyNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Carpentry/Carpenter NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Building/Construction Site Management/ManagerNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Welding Technology/Welder NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist15 completers
3 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Commercial and Advertising Art NOT OFFERED
Graphic DesignNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Fine/Studio ArtsNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Dental Assisting/Assistant4 completers
35 completers
NOT OFFERED
Health Unit Coordinator/Ward ClerkNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Medical/Clinical AssistantNOT OFFERED 6 completers
NOT OFFERED
Pharmacy Technician/AssistantNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)2 completers
8 completers
NOT OFFERED
Clinical/Medical Laboratory TechnicianNOT OFFERED 6 completers
NOT OFFERED
Phlebotomy Technician/PhlebotomistNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Community Health Services/Liaison/CounselingNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Registered Nursing/Registered NurseNOT OFFERED 49 completers
NOT OFFERED
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training13 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/AideNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Business/CommerceNOT OFFERED 13 completers
NOT OFFERED
Business Administration and ManagementNOT OFFERED 19 completers
NOT OFFERED
Office Management and SupervisionNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
AccountingNOT OFFERED 4 completers
NOT OFFERED
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping1 completers
NOT OFFERED
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial ScienceNOT OFFERED 3 completers
NOT OFFERED
ReceptionistNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data EntryNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Restaurant/Food Services ManagementNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Marketing/Marketing Management 3 completers
NOT OFFERED

Student Population

There are 2,602 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
TotalFull-TimePart-time
Total2,5119931,518
Male Students1,083499584
Female Students1,428494934

Distance Learning (Online Degree/Program) Enrollment

Of the 2,602 total students, 1,669 students enrolled through distance learning (843 students enrolled exclusively and 826 enrolled in some online courses).

Distance Learning Enrollment Distribution
Total Enrollment2,602
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses843
Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses826
Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses933

School Profile and Academic Overview

The following table shows directory information and summarizes important academic and admission characteristics for South Central College.

Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type2-4 year, public
Address1920 Lee Blvd, North Mankato, MN
Phone507-389-7200
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024) »In-State$6,146
Out-of-State$6,146
Student Population »2,602 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »26%
Transfer-out Rate16%
Retention Rate54% (Full-time)
43% (Part-time)
Average Financial Aid »$4,230
Students to Faculty15:1 (6.67%)