South Central College

South Central College is a Public, 2-4 years school located in North Mankato, MN. The 2023 average tuition & fees is $6,146 over its programs in average.
The school has a total enrollment of 2,602 and it offers 57 programs(5 online programs).
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2023 Tuition & Fees, Living Costs

The average undergraduate tuition & fees at South Central College is $6,146 for academic year 2022-2023. The amount is the average costs over all degree programs and the vocational program tuition may be lower than the average cost.
South Central College offers the alternative tuition plans .
92% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $4,230 (exclude student loans).
South Central 2023 Tuition & Fees, Living Costs
Tuition & Fees$6,146
Average Financial Amount$4,230

Offered Career / Vocational Programs and Completers

South Central College offers 57 vocational programs for Less than 12-Week Certificate, Less than 1-Year Certificate, 1-2 Years Certificate, and 2-4 Years Certificate programs. The following table lists number of programs by offered type and online availability along with number of completers.
Last year, 534 students have completed their career programs.
Offered Career Programs at South Central College
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online ClassNumber of Completers
Less than 12 Weeks Certificate200
Less than 1 Year Certificate23485
2 Years Certificate19134
4 Years Certificate13030
Total575534

Programs by Award Level

The following table summarizes the number of completers by program and award level.
  • 85 students have earned/completed Less than 1 Year Certificate program.
  • 34 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
  • 30 students have earned/completed 2-4 Years Certificate program.
  • 385 students have earned/completed Associate's program.
Less than 12 Weeks Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Engineering Technology [+] 0 completers-
Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician0-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 0 completers-
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide0-
Total0
Less than 1 Year Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Agriculture [+] 1 completers-
Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations1-
Farm/Farm and Ranch Management0-
Agricultural Mechanization0-
Agricultural Production Operations0-
Animal/Livestock Husbandry and Production0-
Computer and Information Sciences [+] (1 completers) 18 completers-
Information Technology2-
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design0-
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications0-
Computer Support Specialist16-
Education [+] (1 completers) 5 completers-
Early Childhood Education and Teaching5-
Engineering Technology [+] 11 completers-
Automation Engineer Technology/Technician11-
Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician0-
Social Sciences [+] 5 completers-
Geographic Information Science and Cartography5-
Construction Trades [+] 3 completers-
Carpentry/Carpenter3-
Mechanics and Repairers [+] 0 completers-
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology0-
Precision Production Trades [+] 21 completers-
Welding Technology/Welder21-
Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist0-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 16 completers-
Health Unit Coordinator/Ward Clerk10-
Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist6-
Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling0-
Business [+] 5 completers-
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping4-
Receptionist1-
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry0-
Total85
1-2 Years Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Agriculture [+] 1 completers-
Farm/Farm and Ranch Management0-
Agricultural Power Machinery Operation0-
Agricultural Mechanics and Equipment/Machine Technology1-
Architecture [+] 1 completers-
Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology1-
Personal and Culinary Services [+] 2 completers-
Culinary Arts/Chef Training2-
Education [+] 5 completers-
Early Childhood Education and Teaching5-
Engineering Technology [+] 0 completers-
Automation Engineer Technology/Technician0-
Legal Studies [+] (1 completers) 0 completers-
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary0-
Construction Trades [+] 0 completers-
Carpentry/Carpenter0-
Mechanics and Repairers [+] 5 completers-
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology5-
Precision Production Trades [+] 0 completers-
Welding Technology/Welder0-
Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist0-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 19 completers-
Dental Assisting/Assistant1$36,100
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder0-
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)1-
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training17-
Business [+] 1 completers-
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping1-
Marketing/Marketing Management0-
Total34
2-4 Years Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Agriculture [+] 6 completers-
Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations0-
Farm/Farm and Ranch Management1-
Agricultural Mechanics and Equipment/Machine Technology2-
Agricultural Production Operations3-
Communications Technologies [+] 1 completers-
Graphic Communications1-
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 0 completers-
Information Technology0-
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications0-
Construction Trades [+] 3 completers-
Carpentry/Carpenter3-
Mechanics and Repairers [+] 8 completers-
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology2-
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician2-
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician4-
Precision Production Trades [+] 12 completers-
Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist12-
Visual and Performing Arts [+] 0 completers-
Commercial and Advertising Art0-
Total30
Associate's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Agriculture [+] 14 completers-
Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations6-
Agricultural Business Technology0-
Agricultural Mechanics and Equipment/Machine Technology1-
Agricultural Production Operations7-
Architecture [+] 5 completers-
Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology5-
Communications Technologies [+] 12 completers-
Graphic Communications9-
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects3-
Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator0-
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 16 completers-
Information Technology5-
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications11-
Personal and Culinary Services [+] 5 completers-
Culinary Arts/Chef Training5-
Education [+] 10 completers-
Early Childhood Education and Teaching10-
Engineering [+] 0 completers-
Pre-Engineering0-
Engineering Technology [+] (1 completers) 35 completers-
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician12-
Automation Engineer Technology/Technician23-
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD0-
Energy Management and Systems Technology/Technician0-
Work and Family Studies [+] 0 completers-
Child Care and Support Services Management0-
Legal Studies [+] (1 completers) 0 completers-
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary0-
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities [+] 109 completers-
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies109-
Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] 0 completers-
Biology/Biological Sciences0-
Human Services [+] 10 completers-
Social Work10-
Construction Trades [+] 0 completers-
Building/Construction Site Management/Manager0-
Mechanics and Repairers [+] 6 completers-
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology6-
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician0-
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician0-
Precision Production Trades [+] 8 completers-
Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist8-
Visual and Performing Arts [+] 1 completers-
Commercial and Advertising Art0-
Graphic Design0-
Fine/Studio Arts1-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 106 completers-
Dental Assisting/Assistant15-
Medical/Clinical Assistant10-
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant0-
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)10-
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician16-
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse55-
Business [+] 42 completers-
Business/Commerce7-
Business Administration and Management12-
Office Management and Supervision1-
Accounting13-
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping0-
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science7-
Restaurant/Food Services Management0-
Marketing/Marketing Management2-
Total385

Admission, Enrollment, and Graduation

Total 2,602 students are attending at South Central College. There are 82 full-time faculty (instructional/teaching staffs) and 69 part-time faculty teaching for the school.
The students to faculty ratio is 15 to 1 (6.67%). The number of non-teaching staffs is 189 (full-time) and 104 (part-time).
The graduation rate of South Central College is 26% and transfer-out rate is 16%. The retention rate is 54% at the school.
South Central 2023 Key Statistics
Student Population2,602
Graduation Rate26%
Number of Faculty151
Student to Faculty Ratio15 to 1

Student Population at South Central

For the academic year 2021-2022, total 2,511 students enrolled into South Central College. By gender, 1,083 male and 1,428 female students are attending the school.
The following table summarizes the student population by gender and attending status for South Central College.
Student Population By Gender
South Central College
TotalMaleFemale
Total2,5111,0831,428
Full-time993499494
Part-tme1,518584934
There are 1,759 White (70.05%), 243 Black/African American (9.68%), 307 Hispanic (12.23%), 36 Asian (1.43%), and 473 students with other races attending South Central College. 54 students are enrolled with non-resident alien status.
Student Population By Race/ethnicity at South Central College
TotalMaleFemale
Total2,5111,0831,428
American Indian/Native American532
Asian361224
Black/African American24392151
Hispanic307122185
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander000
White1,759778981
Two More622933
Un-Known452619
Non-resident Alien542133
South Central College offers the distance learning opportunities (online classes) for career programs.
758 students (30.19% of total students) are enrolled online exclusively and 866 students (34.49% of total students) are enrolled some online courses. The following table summarizes the online student population for South Central College.
Distance Learning Student Population at South Central College
Number of Students
Total2,511
Enrolled Online Exclusively758
Enrolled Some Online Courses866
Not in Online Courses887
By age range, at South Central College, 808 students are aged 20 to 24 (32.18% of total students), 926 students are aged below 20 (36.88%), 48 students are aged above 50 (3.58%).
Graduate Student Population By Age at South Central College
TotalMaleFemale
Total2,5111,0831,428
Under 18338130208
Age 18-19588296292
Age 20-21459201258
Age 22-24349143206
Age 25-29289119170
Age 30-3417573102
Age 35-391204575
Age 40-491355382
Age 50-64451827
Over 64312
Age Un-Known1046

Directory and Accreditation Information

South Central College is accredited by Higher Learning Commission (1/1/1995 - Current[Estimated Date]).
The following list shows the contact and directory information of South Central College.
1920 Lee Blvd, North Mankato, MN
507-389-7200

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