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Students attend Saint Cloud Technical College in St. Cloud, Minnesota, a small city. The school is a public institution. Saint Cloud Technical College degrees go up to the Associate's degree.
The range of program offerings available from the school is especially impressive compared to its number of students. Saint Cloud Technical College is known for its programs in media, engineering technician, and construction trades.
Applicants to the school appreciate its open admissions policy.
Saint Cloud 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.
There are 3,521 students at Saint Cloud Technical College (as of 2005).
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
Admissions Phone: (320) 308-5089
Financial Aid Phone: (320) 308-5961
http://www.sctc.edu
Saint Cloud Technical College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 141 | sales and marketing, accounting, banking, business management, accounting technology, human resources management, human resources development, financial management |
| Engineering Technician | 120 | architectural drafting, water quality and recycling tech, civil engineering tech, CAD and design, instrumentation tech, electronics tech, mechanical drafting |
| Construction Trades | 96 | electrician, carpentry, plumbing |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 93 | licensed practical nurse, EMT paramedic |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 91 | dental assistant, surgical tech, cardiovascular tech, sonography and ultrasound tech, dental hygienist, optometric tech |
| Mechanics And Repair | 78 | automobile mechanics, HVAC, autobody repair, heavy truck tech |
| Media | 60 | advertising, graphic communications |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 45 | computer networking, web design, computer programming, computer applications programming |
| Family And Social Work | 42 | child care management, child care provider, social work |
| Office And Administration | 35 | executive secretary, general office occupations, receptionist |
| Production Trades | 17 | welding, machinist |
| Cooking And Culinary Arts | 15 | chef training |
| Medical Adminstration | 10 | medical office assistant |
| Law | 6 | legal secretary |
| Education And Teaching | 0 | teacher aide |
Number of programs and degrees for Saint Cloud Technical College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 387 | 31 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 281 | 26 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 165 | 12 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 16 | 8 |
In 2005, Saint Cloud Technical College had a total enrollment of 3,521 students (2,633 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 75% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 22% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Minnesota | 98% |
| Wisconsin | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 65 % |
| Part-Time | 40 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of St. Cloud, Minnesota for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Admissions Phone Number: (320) 308-5089
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 3,978 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 7,956 |
| 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)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (320) 308-5961
Saint Cloud Technical College has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 62 | $56,363 | 37 | $53,932 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 62 | $56,363 | 37 | $53,932 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Banking and Financial Support Services
Business Administration and Management, General
Finance and Financial Management Services, Other
Human Resources Development
Human Resources Management and Services, Other
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming, Specific Applications
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
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
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
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 Provider/Assistant
Child Care and Support Services Management
Social Work
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 ADMINSTRATION
Medical Office Assistant/Specialist
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer & Ultrasound Technician
Optometric Technician/Assistant
Surgical Technology/Technologist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
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 7% |  |
| % of degrees in business and management (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in construction trades (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement 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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Engineering Technician
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