Century College

City/population: White Bear Lake/24,927

Tuition and fees (2007-2008): $4,410

FAFSA code: 010546

Enrollment:
Total number students served: 11,872
Full-year equivalent enrollment: 5,980
Percent female: 58.4%
Percent male: 41.6%
Percent students of color: 21.3%

Degrees offered: Associate in Arts, Associate in Applied Science, Associate in Science, diplomas, certificates

Largest programs: Courses such as English and mathematics that transfer to a four-year college, English for Speakers of Other Languages, registered nursing, emergency medical services and paramedics, computer science/technology

Unique programs: Orthotics/prosthetics, women and gender studies, pre-engineering, visual communications technologies, kitchen and bath design, sports facilities management, para-educator

Intercollegiate sports: Men's and women's golf, soccer

Student activities: Debate team, math team, Phi Theta Kappa honor society, chamber orchestra, concert band, choir, Asian Student Association, Creative Arts Alliance, drama club, Q and S Club, Student Senate, Wood Duck Celebration, intramural sports

Housing: The college has no on-campus housing, but rental units are within walking distance.

Century College Highlights

Century College is proud of its beautiful new Kopp Technology Center, which features cutting-edge convergence technology (data, video and voice). The center is the home of "Century: CSI," which includes programs in computer forensics, investigative sciences, forensic photography, forensic science and biology, interviews and interrogation, hazardous materials, homeland defense and crime mapping.

Century's new science and library building is under construction and will open in fall 2008.

As both a community college and a technical college, Century also offers:

• A GPS Life Plan program of academic advising that allows every student to chart his or her path to a future career.
• Award-winning faculty members, including a winner of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities Excellence in Teaching Award 2007.
• Excellent programs in areas such as emergency medical services, law enforcement, information and telecommunications technology, interior design, horticulture, and dental hygiene and assisting.
• A Phi Theta Kappa honor society that has been named "most distinguished chapter" in its four-state region; also, award-winning debate and math teams.
• Student clubs, men's and women's golf and soccer teams, intramural activities, new fitness center, and music and theater programs.
• Active learning opportunities, including a renowned service learning program.
• The Wood Duck Trail for walking and running behind West Campus, meandering through a wooded area, past a pond and athletic fields.
• A Multicultural Center, where international students from more than 45 countries meet to plan activities, socialize and study.

Last updated: 10/07