Contact Information
General Contact
- School Code: 553700
- Phone: (651) 696-6000
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
- Phone: (507) 389-7218
Financial Aid Office
- Phone: (507) 389-7269
FINANCIAL AID RATE
82%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
16:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
24FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$3,694Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
School Map
South Central College
1600 Grand Ave, Saint Paul, MN
South Central College (SCC) is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association and has two main campuses, Faribault, MN, and North Mankato, MN, in addition to an online campus located at online.southcentral.edu.
SCC offers more than 50 Liberal Arts and Science majors in the following subjects:
- Healthcare
- Arts, Communications, and Information Systems
- Business Management and Administration
- Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources
- Engineering, Manufacturing, and Technology
SCC’s Liberal Arts and Science programs allow for credits to be easily transferred to 4-year colleges or universities and can be completed in two years for full-time students. Certificate programs or those with a diploma may be completed in a shorter time period.
All applicants applying to SCC must have a high school diploma/GED or if an applicant has no diploma/GED, he or she should demonstrate potential for being a successful student.
Tuition for on-campus courses, including all fees, was $180 for the most recent surveyed year. Meanwhile, the online course tuition plus fees was approximately $212 per credit.
Financial aid options are available from federal financial aid programs and SCC’s own financial aid programs.
Admission Requirements & Details
The admissions information below may provide a better idea of the candidates South Central College accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college or dual credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The average "out of pocket" cost of attendance, after any grants and scholarships are considered, is around $9,800. To calculate a more personalized cost visit the net price calculator. The figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition, fees, and expenses.
Tuition & Fees Information
- Tuition is estimated to be around $5,300 per year for in-state and nonresident students
- Per unit charges are around $180 for part time students
Financial Aid Details
The table listed below helps break down the types of financial aid students receive and the percent receiving aid, as well as the average amount of aid per student per year.
Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
---|---|---|
Any Financial Aid | 82% | - |
Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 71% | $4,715 |
Receiving Student Loans | 37% | $4,708 |
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and alumni, South Central College may provide services to students like:- Distance learning
- Remedial courses
- Academic counseling for students
- Work study style employment
- Helping students find work after graduation
Specialized Programs & Accreditations
- Dental Assistant Program
- * Accredited by the American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation (since 1970)
Programs Offered
The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.
Get more information about the programs offered by South Central College by clicking the request information to the right.
(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Agriculture Operations
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Business and Marketing Studies
Communication Technology
- Animation (A)
Computer and Information Sciences
Construction Trades
Engineering Technology
Family and Consumer Sciences
Health and Clinical Professions
Legal Professions and Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences
- Liberal Arts (A)
Mechanic and Repair Technology
- Heating and Air Conditioning (HVAC) (A, C)
- Auto Body (A, C)
- Auto Mechanic (A, C)
Personal and Culinary Services
- Culinary Arts (A)
Public Administration and Social Services
- Human Services (A)
Social Sciences
Visual and Performing Arts
Other Community Colleges
The list of schools below have been selected by researching which schools offer similar programs to South Central College.
- Dakota County Technical College in Saint Paul, MN (62 miles away)
- Riverland Community College in Minneapolis, MN (62 miles away)
- Iowa Lakes Community College in Fort Dodge, IA (66 miles away)
- Minneapolis Community and Technical College in Minneapolis, MN (67 miles away)
- Inver Hills Community College in Minneapolis, MN (67 miles away)
Also, check out our college lists below, which can help students compare schools to one another:
- Get a list of all the colleges in Minnesota
- Compare other Minnesota community colleges
- Review all the different Minnesota liberal arts colleges
Contact Information
General Contact
- School Code: 553700
- Phone: (651) 696-6000
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
- Phone: (507) 389-7218
Financial Aid Office
- Phone: (507) 389-7269