South Central College

City/population: Faribault / 22,798; Mankato area / 49,175

Tuition and fees (2009-2010): $4,697

FAFSA code: 005537

Enrollment:
Total number students served: 5,396
Full-time students: 48.4%
Part-time students: 51.6%
Percent female: 51.6%
Percent male: 48.4%
Percent students of color: 6.7%

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

Largest programs: Liberal arts and sciences, nursing, accounting, agribusiness, business management

Unique programs: Agribusiness, carpentrycabinetmaking, civil engineering technology, community social service, construction field supervision, culinary arts, graphics production, mechatronics, medical laboratory technician, legal administrative assistant

Student activities: Office of Multicultural Affairs supports Uno a Latino, Muslim Student Organization, Intercultural Student Organization and Student Mentor program. Also, Business Professionals of America, Campus Activities Board, Delta Epsilon Chi, Environmental Action Group, National Student Nurses organization, Phi Theta Kappa honor society, Post-Secondary Agriculture Students organization, sand volleyball, SkillsUSA, speech team, student newspaper, Student Senate and more

Housing: Off-campus housing is available in the area.

Highlights

• South Central College is the newest comprehensive community and technical college in the state of Minnesota. The college offers an Associate in Arts degree in liberal arts and sciences that allows students to take the first two years of a bachelor's degree, in addition to more than 50 career and professional majors. South Central College has campuses in two great communities - Faribault and North Mankato.
• South Central College has a growing online presence and offers fully accredited courses and majors taught by the college's faculty.
• The college emphasizes globalization and integrates an international perspective into the curriculum. Several international travel experiences are available to students.
• The college enjoys established partnerships with regional businesses and industries. This provides great opportunities for student employment and internships.
• South Central College offers career counseling, multicultural services, veterans services and academic support services including tutoring in math and science, as well as assistance for students with disabilities.
• The college foundations provide more than $250,000 in student scholarships annually, including full-tuition Presidential Scholarships for high school seniors demonstrating leadership skills while maintaining a 3.75 or greater grade point average. Scholarship deadline is mid-March.
• South Central College is a proud leader in the Minnesota Center for Engineering and Manufacturing Excellence.

Last updated: 09/09