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South Central College

#8 in Best Community Colleges in Minnesota
  • 2 Year
  • North Mankato, MN
  • 112 reviews
    B
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Professors
      B+
    2. Value
      C+
    3. Diversity
      B-
    4. Safety
      A+
    5. Student Life
      B
    6. Location
      B
    South Central is an above-average public college located in North Mankato, Minnesota. It is a small institution with an enrollment of 1,382 undergraduate students. The South Central acceptance rate is 100%. Popular majors include Liberal Arts and Humanities, Welding, and Robotics and Automation Engineering Technician. Graduating 30% of students, South Central alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $30,500.
    southcentral.edu
    1920 Lee Blvd
    North Mankato, MN 56003
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    Admissions

    Acceptance Rate
    100%
    SAT Range
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    ACT Range
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    Application Fee
    $0
    SAT/ACT
    Neither required nor recommended
    High School GPA
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    Cost

    Net Price
    $9,753/ year
    National
    $15,523
    Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
    Average Total Aid Awarded
    $4,715/ year
    National
    $7,535
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    82%
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    Academics

    Professors
    B+
    Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Faculty Ratio
    16:1
    Evening Degree Programs
    No
    75%
    of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.8 responses
    71%
    of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.7 responses
    71%
    of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.7 responses
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    Majors

    Most Popular Majors
    • Liberal Arts and Humanities
      124 Graduates
    • Welding
      55 Graduates
    • Robotics and Automation Engineering Technician
      40 Graduates
    • Nursing
      35 Graduates
    • Agricultural Production Operations
      21 Graduates
    • Automotive Mechanics
      21 Graduates
    • Health Unit Coordinator and Manager
      21 Graduates
    • Business
      18 Graduates
    • Child Development
      18 Graduates
    • Agricultural Mechanics and Machinery
      17 Graduates
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    Online

    Online Programs Offered
    11
    Offers Online Courses
    Yes
    Online Certificate Programs
    6
    Online Associates Programs
    5
    Online Bachelor's Programs
    0
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    How Students Learn
    • Mix of Online and on Campus
      29%
    • On Campus
      63%
    • Online
      8%

    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    1,382Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    1,364
    Undergrads Over 25
    20%
    Pell Grant
    57%
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    After College

    Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
    $36,100/ year
    National
    $33,028
    Graduation Rate
    30%
    National
    49%
    Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    92%
    National
    83%
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    I am in my freshman year at South Central College in North Mankato, MN. So far, I absolutely love it. There's always something going on for the students and faculty to keep things fun during the semester. I love the smaller class sizes which allow for more engagement and more time to talk to the professor about things in class. The professors are amazing and really try to help us succeed!
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    South Central College has the advantage of small class sizes and professors engaged in what they do. If there is sufficient effort on your end, the education received is insightful and rigorous if you ask for more. Outside of academics, the counselor is the best resource on campus, and I encourage people who need guidance to schedule an appointment. I transferred to a top 20 US university after graduating with my associate degree, so there is nothing limiting anybody from enrolling here, despite any other connotation saying the opposite.
    Of all the colleges I've been enrolled in, this is my third, I really like South Central College. The small class sizes and professors that want you to succeed make all the difference! I would recommend South Central College to anyone who wants a place where they can really succeed and grow as a person.
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