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South Central College, also known as SCC, is located in Southern Minnesota, United States. Previously, the college was known as South Central Technical College. It was established in the year 1946 and is under Minnesota State Colleges and Universities. The college has other campuses located at North Mankato and Faribault. South Central College offers students more than 50 diplomas, associate degrees, and certificate programs in a wide range of study fields including business, health care, industrial technology, management, and construction technology. SCC also offers online courses to its students.
There are various clubs and organizations available to students on campus including the Student Senate, Phi Theta Kappa, Delta Epsilon Chi, Business Professionals of America, and National Student Nurses Organization.
The campus of South Central College is in North Mankato, MN, which is a self-contained town. The school is a public institution. Degrees at South Central College include, at the school's highest level, the Associate's degree.
The range of program offerings available from the school is especially impressive compared to its number of students. South Central College is known for its programs in agricultural science and management and family and social work.
Its open admissions system makes the school an attractive choice for many applicants.
South Central College has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at the school is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
In 2007-2008, South Central College had 3,639 students enrolled (2,504 full-time equivalent). A large number of students at the school are 40 years old or older.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"South Central College provides comprehensive higher education for employment and continuous learning to promote individual growth and economic development."
More complete details are provided below.
South Central College
1920 Lee Blvd
North Mankato, MN 56003-1920
General Phone: (507) 389-7200
http://www.southcentral.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 178 | registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, EMT paramedic |
| Medical Support and Technology | 72 | medical lab tech, medical coding, phlebotomy, dental assistant |
| Business and Management | 61 | marketing, accounting, accounting technology, business management |
| Agricultural Science and Management | 38 | farm management, agricultural machine tech, agricultural production, agricultural operations, agricultural technology |
| Liberal Arts | 29 | liberal arts and sciences |
| Mechanics and Repair | 29 | automobile mechanics, HVAC, autobody repair |
| Family and Social Work | 28 | human services, child care management, child care provider |
| Office and Administration | 23 | executive secretary, receptionist, administrative assistant |
| Engineering Technician | 20 | architectural drafting, industrial safety tech, telecommunications tech, computer systems tech |
| Production Trades | 19 | machinist |
| Construction Trades | 16 | carpentry |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 16 | computer networking, web design, computer programming |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 12 | commercial art |
| Media | 9 | printing equipment operation |
| Law | 7 | legal secretary |
| Cooking and Culinary Arts | 5 | culinary arts |
| Hospitality | 4 | restaurant and food services management |
Number of programs and degrees for South Central College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 317 | 29 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 179 | 17 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 37 | 8 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 33 | 4 |
In 2007-2008, South Central College had a total enrollment of 3,639 students (2,504 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 81% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 12% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 24% |
| 20-21 | 17% |
| 22-24 | 13% |
| 25-29 | 12% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 11% |
| 50-64 | 6% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 57 % |
| Part-Time | 43 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of North Mankato, 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 | $ 4,515 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 4,515 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,100 |
Financial Aid:
South Central College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 553700)
South Central College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 48 | 30 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 18 | 20 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 4 | 0 |
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 | 70 | $62,692 | 50 | $61,354 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 70 | $62,692 | 50 | $61,354 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations
Agricultural Business Technology
Agricultural Mechanics and Equipment/Machine Technology
Agricultural Production Operations, General
Farm/Farm and Ranch Management
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Carpentry/Carpenter
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Cooking and Related Culinary Arts, General
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
Industrial Safety Technology/Technician
Telecommunications Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant
Child Care and Support Services Management
Human Services, General
HOSPITALITY
Restaurant/Food Services Management
LAW
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
MEDIA
Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator, General Production
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary
Receptionist
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets South Central College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in agricultural science and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 14% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (for colleges of its size and type) | 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 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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