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
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Auto Body Program
The auto body program at South Central College prepares students for careers as a custom painter, technician, glass installation technician, welder, metal fabricator, or paint technician. The program focuses on applying technical knowledge and skills to repair, reconstruct, and finish automobile bodies, fenders, and external features. Program courses include: structure analysis, damage repair, non-structural analysis, mechanical and electrical components, plastics and adhesives, painting and refinishing techniques, and damage analysis and estimating. Get more details below including other Minnesota colleges that offer auto body program.
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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.
Students Enrolled in the Auto Body Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. South Central College has offered the following degree levels for students:
- Associate's Degree
- Less Than Four-Year Award
Students by Academic Level (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Associate's Degree | 3 |
| Less Than Four-Year Award | 8 |
Students by Gender (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Male | 11 |
| Female | 0 |
Students by Race (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 6 |
| White | 5 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.
Career Options for Graduates
Upon completion of the Auto Body program at South Central College, most students have pursued careers in the following fields:Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage
Description
Appraise automobile or other vehicle damage to determine repair costs for insurance claim settlement. Prepare insurance forms to indicate repair cost or cost estimates and recommendations. May seek agreement with automotive repair shop on repair costs.
Automotive Body and Related Repairers
Description
Repair and refinish automotive vehicle bodies and straighten vehicle frames.
Career Outlook & Projections (
)
According to the BLS, automotive body and related repairers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 9.2% from 2014 to 2024
Salary & Wages
- Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI
- Total Employment: 1
- Average Hourly Rate: $24.12
- Average Annual Salary: $50170
Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers
Description
Replace or repair broken windshields and window glass in motor vehicles.
Career Outlook & Projections ()
According to the BLS, automotive glass installers and repairers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 7.8% from 2014 to 2024
Salary & Wages
- Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI
- Total Employment: 300
- Average Hourly Rate: $20.13
- Average Annual Salary: $41870
Painters, Transportation Equipment
Description
Operate or tend painting machines to paint surfaces of transportation equipment, such as automobiles, buses, trucks, trains, boats, and airplanes. Includes painters in auto body repair facilities.
Career Outlook & Projections ()
According to the BLS, painters, transportation equipment employment is expected to grow at a rate of 5.9% from 2014 to 2024
Salary & Wages
- Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI
- Total Employment: 680
- Average Hourly Rate: $27.91
- Average Annual Salary: $58050
Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
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
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