Saint Paul College

City/population: St. Paul/286,620

Tuition and fees (2008-2009): $4,399

FAFSA code: 005533

Enrollment:
Total number students served: 7,645
Full-year equivalent enrollment: 3,276
Percent female: 53.9%
Percent male: 46.1%
Percent students of color: 44.4%

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

Largest programs: Liberal arts and sciences, practical nursing, business and computer science, American Sign Language interpreter, construction trades

Unique programs: Entrepreneurship, American Sign Language interpreter and transliterator, watchmaking, geomatics (land surveying) and mapping sciences, international trade, energy process technician, reflexology, personal trainer, Sun Center of Excellence, medical laboratory technology

Student activities: Student Senate, SkillsUSA, African Heritage Student Association, Hispanic American Student Association, Asian American Student Association, Phi Theta Kappa honor society, soccer, Student Ambassadors

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

Highlights

Start here. Go anywhere. The college will help you get where you want to go. That might be completing one of 70 career-focused programs, starting a bachelor's degree or meeting continuing education needs.

• The college has a long and rich history of helping students succeed in high-demand careers since 1910.
• The liberal arts and sciences program offers transfer credits that allow students to take the first two years and then transfer to a four-year degree program.
• Faculty members have the necessary industry experience and academic credentials to teach students the critical skills and knowledge to be successful.
• Students have access to technology through wireless networks and computer labs, including e-mail and Internet access.
• Students experience career-focused technical and liberal arts courses, small classes, state-of-the-art technology, excellent job placement services, flexible schedules and a diverse student population.
• Employers rely on the college to fill their need for skilled and professional employees. The college's close link to business and labor ensures that programs give you what you need to be successful in today's competitive workplace.
• A scholarship program called Power of You provides qualified students graduating from Minneapolis or St. Paul public schools the opportunity to attend Saint Paul College tuition free.

Last updated: 10/08