Saint Cloud Technical College is a technical college located in St. Cloud, Minnesota, United States. It was founded in 1948. The college is part of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system. The College awards Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, and Associate of Applied Science degrees in a wide variety of majors.
Saint Cloud Technical College hosts a wide variety of student clubs and organizations based on the varied interests of the students. Some of the popular student clubs are the American Advertising Federation, Delta Epsilon Chi, Child and Adult Care and Education, and PTK Student Honor Society. The college's athletics department hosts several men’s and women’s sports teams.
Students attend Saint Cloud Technical College in Saint Cloud, MN, a small city. The school is a public institution. Saint Cloud Technical College degrees go up to the Associate's degree.
The school is known for its programs in media, engineering technician, and construction trades.
Applicants to Saint Cloud Technical College appreciate its open admissions policy.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
There are 3,909 students at Saint Cloud Technical College (as of 2007-2008).
The school reports its educational mission is:
"St. Cloud Technical College prepares students for life-long learning by providing relevent technical education and training for developing necessary knowledge, skills, and attitudes to obtain, maintain, or advance in a career."
More complete details are provided below.
Saint Cloud Technical College
1540 Northway Drive
Saint Cloud, MN 56303-1240
General Phone: (320) 308-5000
http://www.sctc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 134 | licensed practical nurse, EMT paramedic, health aide |
| Business and Management | 116 | sales and marketing, accounting, business management, banking, accounting technology, human resources development |
| Engineering Technician | 105 | architectural drafting, civil engineering tech, water quality and recycling tech, mechanical drafting, electronics tech, instrumentation tech |
| Construction Trades | 94 | electrician, plumbing, carpentry |
| Medical Support and Technology | 83 | dental assistant, surgical tech, cardiovascular tech, dental hygienist, sonography and ultrasound tech |
| Mechanics and Repair | 54 | HVAC, automobile mechanics, heavy truck tech, autobody repair |
| Production Trades | 34 | welding, machinist |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 32 | computer networking, web design, computer programming, computer applications programming, database administration |
| Medical Administration | 30 | medical records tech, medical office assistant |
| Media | 27 | advertising, graphic communications |
| Cooking and Culinary Arts | 20 | chef training |
| Office and Administration | 17 | general office occupations, receptionist, executive secretary |
| Family and Social Work | 13 | child care management |
| Law | 8 | legal secretary |
| Education and Teaching | 4 | teacher aide |
| Agricultural Science and Management | 1 | farm management |
Number of programs and degrees for Saint Cloud Technical College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 382 | 35 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 260 | 25 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 113 | 9 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 17 | 7 |
In 2007-2008, Saint Cloud Technical College had a total enrollment of 3,909 students (2,983 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 83% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 11% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 8% |
| 18-19 | 34% |
| 20-21 | 21% |
| 22-24 | 14% |
| 25-29 | 10% |
| 30-34 | 4% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 4% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 62 % |
| Part-Time | 32 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of St. Cloud, 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 | $ 4,614 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 4,614 |
| Books and supplies | $ 900 |
Financial Aid:
Saint Cloud Technical College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 553400)
Saint Cloud Technical College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 46 | 30 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 11 | 5 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 57 | $62,329 | 35 | $59,600 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 57 | $62,329 | 35 | $59,600 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Farm/Farm and Ranch Management
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Banking and Financial Support Services
Business Administration and Management, General
Human Resources Development
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming, Specific Applications
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Carpentry/Carpenter
Electrician
Plumbing Technology/Plumber
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Culinary Arts/Chef Training
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Teacher Assistant/Aide
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Instrumentation Technology/Technician
Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD
Water Quality & Wastewater Treatment Mgmt & Recycling Tech
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care and Support Services Management
LAW
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician
MEDIA
Advertising
Graphic Communications, General
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
Medical Office Assistant/Specialist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer & Ultrasound Technician
Surgical Technology/Technologist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Health Aide
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
Receptionist
PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
Welding Technology/Welder
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Saint Cloud Technical College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in business and management (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 13% | ![]() |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in construction trades (vs. all colleges) | 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 part-time study
On-campus library
Tenure system for quality teaching
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