South Central Academic Snapshot
Tuition Overview:
- In-State Tuition: $6,146
- Out-of-State Tuition: $6,146
- Both in-state and out-of-state tuition are relatively affordable compared to national averages.
Student Population at South Central:
- Total Enrollment: 2,731, including 991 online students
- All Undergraduate
- Gender Distribution: 38.7% men, 61.3% women.
- This is a small institution, fostering a close-knit community and individualized attention.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 39%. Lower graduation rate, which may reflect challenges in student retention or completion.
- Transfer-Out Rate: 14%. Some students transfer out, which is common in higher education.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 59%. Lower retention, which may reflect challenges in student engagement or support.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 113 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 9 programs available fully online.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Certificate, Associate's.
South Central Overview
South Central College (South Central) is a 2-4 year, public school located in North Mankato, MN. It is classified as special-use Associate's college by Carnegie Classification
The South Central's tuition & fees is $6,146 for Minnesota residents and $6,146 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2024-2025. 66% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $4,384.
The school has a total enrollment of 2,731 and the students to faculty ratio is 16 to 1 (6.25%).
South Central College is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
South Central has 1 campuses and you can check institutes' campuses section for their information.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of South Central College is $6,146 for in-state students and $6,146 for out-of-state students.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $6,146 for Minnesota residents and $6,146 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year.
| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $6,146 | $6,146 |
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| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $6,146 | $6,146 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
South Central College offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for undergraduate programs.
Special Learning Opportunities at South Central
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | No |
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| Weekend/Evening College | Yes |
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| Teacher Certification | No |
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| Study Abroad | No |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
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South Central College Directory Information
South Central Campuses and Colleges
South Central College has 1 campuses and colleges. The following table shows each campus information. You can check the detailed tuition and directory inforatmion of each school by following the link on the school's name
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