South Central College
tuition & fees
$6,146
Student Population
2,731
online students
991
Number of Programs
113
Financial Aid Amount
$4,384
Graduation Rate
39%
South Central College is a Public, 2-4 years college located in North Mankato, Minnesota. South Central ranked 16th in Community Colleges.
It has a total enrollment of 2,731 (all undergraduate) and student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. It is a Associate's - Public Special Use school by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Associate's degree.
South Central College is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
School Overview
The following table shows the basic characteristic of South Central College and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Address | 1920 Lee Blvd, North Mankato, MN 56003-1920 |
| Phone | 507-389-7200 |
| WEB | southcentral.edu/ |
| Admission Information | |
| Admission | https://southcentral.edu/Admissions/how-to-apply.html |
| Online Application | https://eservices.minnstate.edu/adm/public/studentWelcome?campusId=274&utm_source=MnSCUedu&utm_medium=CollegeSearch&utm_campaign=ProfApplyNow&appType=underGrad |
| Financial Aid | https://southcentral.edu/financial-aid/financial-aid-home.html |
| Net Price Calculator | https://southcentral.edu/financial-aid/net-price-calculator.html |
| Athletic | https://southcentral.edu/research-and-institutional-effectiveness/right-to-know.html?format=html |
| Disability Service | southcentral.edu/Disability-Support-Services/disability-services.html |
| School Category | |
| School Type | Public, 2-4 years |
| Carnegie Category | Associate's - Public Special Use |
| Highest Degree Offered | Associate's degree |
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
South Central College has an open admission policy (any students can attend with high school diploma or a certificate of attendance or General Educational Development (GED) certificate). Contact the school to get more information.
| Open Admission Policy | ✔ |
|---|
Tuition & Fees
South Central's 2025 tuition & fees is $6,146 for Minnesota residents and $6,146 for out-of-students. The undergraduate tuition is not changed and same to the last year's rate based on out-of-state rate ($6,146).
| Minnesota Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $6,146 | $6,146 |
*Data Source: 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 6/05/2025)
Student Population
A total of 2,731 students have enrolled at South Central (2024-2025). Among them, 991 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 2,731 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 2,731 |
| Online Enrollment | 991 |
Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services
South Central offers 113 programs (all undergraduate). 9 out of the 113 programs are offerd via distace learning (online programs).
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by South Central
| Number of programs | 113 Programs |
|---|---|
| Number of online programs | 9 Programs |
| Offered Degrees/Programs | Certificates of less than 12 weeks Certificates of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 year 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Associate 2-4 Year Certificate |
| Academic/career counseling service | ✔ |
|---|---|
| Employment services | ✔ |
| Placement services for completers | ✔ |
| On-campus day care for students | ✗ |
| Distance Learning (online classes) | ✔ |
|---|---|
| ROTC | ✗ |
| Study Abroad | ✗ |
| Weekend/Evening College | ✔ |
| Teacher Certification | ✗ |