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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Liberal Arts Degree
The liberal arts program at South Central College prepares students for careers in marketing, sales, business, social media, graphic design, data analysis and management, computer programming, and information technology networking and support. The program focuses in a structured combination of the arts. Program courses include: biological and physical sciences, social sciences, humanities, and independently designed programs of study. Get more details below including other Minnesota colleges that offer liberal arts degrees.
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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 Liberal Arts Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. South Central College offers an associate's degree program in liberal arts.
Students by Gender (2019)
Graduates | |
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Male | 55 |
Female | 90 |
Students by Race (2019)
Graduates | |
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American Indian | 2 |
Asian | 2 |
Black | 9 |
Hispanic | 15 |
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders | 1 |
White | 107 |
Multiple Races | 7 |
Non Resident Alien | 1 |
Unknown | 1 |
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
Students who have completed the Liberal Arts program at South Central College, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below:Postsecondary Teachers, All Other
Description
All postsecondary teachers not listed separately.
Career Outlook & Projections (
)
According to the BLS, postsecondary teachers, all other employment is expected to grow at a rate of 9.3% from 2014 to 2024
Salary & Wages
- Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI
- Total Employment: 650
- Average Annual Salary: $53060
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