South Central College
South Central College is a Public, 2-4 years located in North Mankato, MN. South Central College is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
- The 2025 tuition & fees of South Central College is $6,146 where the average tuition & fees of all community colleges is $8,737.
- The tuition & fees stays same as last year at South Central.
- Total 2,731 students have enrolled in South Central and, of that, 991 students enrolled online exclusively.
- South Central offers 113 programs and 9 programs are available in online classes.
- The graduation rate of South Central is 39% where the average graduation rate of all community colleges is 40.6%.
- South Central College has 1 branch campus and you can compare them in branch campuses section below.
2025 Tuition & fees & Increase Rate
The 2025 tuition & fees at South Central College is $6,146 in average over all programs. The tuition & fees stays same as last year. The next table shows the 2025 tuition & fees and the tuition trends over last 5 years.
You can check and view more costs information including living costs, books & supplies, and tuition per credit hour at Cost of Attendance page
| Year | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|
| 2021 | $5,491 |
| 2022 | $5,966 |
| 2023 | $6,146 |
| 2024 | $6,146 |
| 2025 | $6,146 |
Branch Campuses
South Central College has 1 branch campus. The following table lists the campuses with contact information and tuition rate.
| Campsus Name | Address | Phone | Web | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Faribault | 1225 SW 3rd St, Faribault, MN | 507-334-3965 | southcentral.edu/ | $6,146 / $6,146 |
Offered Degrees and Major Programs
South Central College offers 106 major programs through 1 Year Certificate, 1-2 Years Certificate, 2-4 Years Certificate, Associate, degrees/programs. Of that, 9 programs are offered via distance learning (online classes).
You can view all major programs offered at South Central College at Area of Study & Major Program page with completer and earning after graduation information.
| Number of Programs | Number of Online Programs | |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 47 | 4 |
| 12 Week Certificate | 2 | 0 |
| 1-2 Years certificates | 19 | 1 |
| 2-4 Years Certificate | 13 | 0 |
| Total | 106 | 9 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist | 15 |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | 13 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | 10 |
| Automation Engineer Technology/Technician | 9 |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 4 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 102 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 49 |
| Business Administration and Management | 19 |
| Social Work | 16 |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 14 |
Student Population
Total 2,731 students have enrolled to South Central College. By gender, there are 1,058 male and 1,673 female students are attending the school. The male to female ratio is 0.63 to 1.
South Central College offers online degree/certificate programs and 991 students enrolled in online programs. You can check and view more student population by gender, race, age, and online enrollment at enrollment data page
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 9 | 5 | 4 |
| Asian | 41 | 20 | 21 |
| Black or African American | 245 | 85 | 160 |
| Hispanic | 376 | 138 | 238 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| White | 1,822 | 714 | 1,108 |
| Two or More Races | 73 | 23 | 50 |
| Race/Ethnicity Unknown | 74 | 40 | 34 |
| Total | 2,731 | 1,058 | 1,673 |
Important Academic Statistics
The graduation rate at South Central College is 39% and the transfer-out rate is 14%. The average financial aid amount is $4,384 and 66% of students received grant aid (any source). The next table shows the important statistics at the school.
| Graduation Rate | 39% |
|---|---|
| Transfer-out Rate | 14% |
| Retention Rate | 59% |
| Financial Aid Amount | $4,384 |
| Students to Faculty Ratio | 16 to 1 |
| Number of Faculty (full-time) | 73 |
| Number of Staff (full-time) | 184 |