Century College is a two year community college, located in White Bear Lake, Minnesota. It is a part of the Minnesota State Colleges & Universities (MnSCU) system and is one of the largest two year community and technical college in Minnesota. It was originally founded in 1967 as Lakewood Community College, but in 1996, it merged with Northeast Metro Technical to become Century Community and Technical College.
Century College offers liberal arts transfer degrees and professional programs. It also confers more than 60 different career programs and short term certificate programs to students. The classes are offered online, during the day, evening and weekends. It also offers accelerated classes which begin after Labor Day and end before Thanksgiving.
White Bear Lake, MN is home to Century Community And Technical College. White Bear Lake is a large suburb. The school is a public institution. Degrees at Century Community And Technical College go up to the Associate's degree.
Students commonly pursue studies in media and design.
Prospective students are drawn to the school's open admissions. Since a large share of students are from out-of-state, you can assume the school has broad appeal.
Century Community And Technical College has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at the school is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
Century Community And Technical College has 8,968 enrolled students (as of 2007).
More complete details are provided below.
Century Community And Technical College
3300 Century Ave N
White Bear Lake, MN 55110
General Phone: (651) 770-3200
http://www.century.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 388 | liberal arts and sciences, international studies, women's studies |
| Medical Support And Technology | 248 | dental assistant, orthotist/prosthetist, medical assistant, radiographer, pharmacy tech, dental hygienist |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 155 | registered nursing, EMT paramedic |
| Mechanics And Repair | 87 | automobile mechanics, HVAC, autobody repair |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 72 | criminal justice and police, criminal justice and safety |
| Design | 64 | interior design |
| Business And Management | 52 | business management, special products marketing, accounting, accounting technology, marketing |
| Media | 42 | digital communications |
| Beauty And Cosmetology | 29 | cosmetology, manicurist |
| Family And Social Work | 28 | human services |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 15 | computer networking, computer science |
| Engineering Technician | 14 | computer systems tech, quality control tech, CAD and design |
| Construction Trades | 13 | property management |
| Medical Administration | 12 | medical secretary, medical office assistant |
| Therapy And Counseling | 10 | substance abuse counseling |
| Office And Administration | 9 | administrative assistant, general office occupations |
| Engineering | 7 | engineering |
| Landscaping And Horticulture | 6 | landscaping, horticultural science, greenhouse operations |
| Education And Teaching | 5 | teacher aide |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 3 | sports and fitness management |
Number of programs and degrees for Century Community And Technical College in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 840 | 34 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 281 | 18 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 138 | 18 |
In 2007, Century Community And Technical College had a total enrollment of 8,968 students (5,842 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 74% |
| Black | 8% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 10% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 3% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4% |
| 18-19 | 26% |
| 20-21 | 19% |
| 22-24 | 16% |
| 25-29 | 13% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 55 % |
| Part-Time | 44 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of White Bear Lake, Minnesota for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Minnesota Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 4,410 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 4,410 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
Financial Aid:
Century Community And Technical College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 1054600)
Century Community And Technical College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 73 | 65 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 5 | 17 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 7 | 3 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 85 | $59,632 | 85 | $58,179 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 85 | $59,632 | 85 | $58,179 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Special Products Marketing Operations
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Building/Property Maintenance and Management
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Teacher Assistant/Aide
ENGINEERING
Engineering, General
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
Quality Control Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Human Services, General
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Greenhouse Operations and Management
Horticultural Science
Landscaping and Groundskeeping
LIBERAL ARTS
International/Global Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Women's Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
MEDIA
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
Medical Office Assistant/Specialist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Orthotist/Prosthetist
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Century Community And Technical College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in media (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in design (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
On-campus day care
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Tenure system for quality teaching
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