Century College
About Century College
Overview, location, and what makes it stand out
Century College teaches in White Bear Lake, in the northeastern suburbs of St Paul. Nursing and dental support are among its largest programs, and close to a third of its students move on to a four-year college.
Founded
1967
Location
White Bear Lake, Minnesota
Students
6,280
Institution
Community College
Known For
Key Stats
A quick snapshot of what matters most
Acceptance Rate
Open
Admits all qualified applicants
Graduation Rate
31.2%
Below national average
Tuition
$6,214
Per year
Avg Net Price
$10,906
After financial aid
SAT Average
Not required
No test scores requested
Median Earnings
$46,424
10 years after enrollment
Admissions
How competitive is getting in?
Selectivity
Open Admission
Every applicant who meets the basic requirements is admitted, so there is no acceptance rate
How to Apply
Test Policy
No test needed
Application Fee
Free
Early
N/A
Deadline
Rolling
Academics
How strong is the academic experience?
Student Success
Below Average
31.2% complete their degree within three years
Retention
58%
Transfer Out
29%
Teaching Quality
25:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-Time
43.8%
$/Student
$6.7K
Class Size
Large
The 31.2% graduation rate is below the national average of 44%. It's worth looking into what support systems the school offers to help you finish your degree.
Tuition & Costs
What will you actually pay?
Tuition & Fees
$6,214
Annual Tuition
Tuition and mandatory fees only, does not include housing or meals
Room & Board
No on-campus housing
Books & Supplies
$900
Total Cost of Attendance
$15,983
After Financial Aid
$10,906
Average Net Price
Average amount students actually pay after grants and scholarships
Net Price (family income <$30K)
$9,717
Receive Grants
31.2%
Take Loans
17.7%
Tuition is $6,214/yr, and after aid the average student pays about $10,906.
Financial Aid
Who gets aid and what happens after
Financial aid comes in two forms: grants and scholarships (free money you don't repay) and loans (borrowed money you pay back after graduating). Here's how students at Century College fund their education.
While in School
31.2%
Get Grants
Free money
17.7%
Take Loans
Must repay
$29,622
Median Family Income
After Graduation
$14,250
Median Debt at Graduation
Total federal loan balance when students graduate
$151/mo
Monthly Payment
0%
LowDefault Rate
The median debt is just $14,250, and less than 0% of graduates default on their loans. Students here leave with very manageable financial obligations.
Student Body
Diversity, gender, and enrollment
From gender balance and racial diversity to age and background, here's a look at who attends Century College.
Gender
57.4%
Female
43%
Male
Female to Male Ratio
Race & Ethnicity
Enrollment
6,280
Undergraduate Students
Student Profile
N/A
Graduates
34.4%
First-Gen
24 yrs
Avg Age
25.6%
Age 25+
Women make up the majority at 57% of the student body. 34.4% are first-generation college students, so there's a strong community of students who understand that experience.
Campus Life
What it's like to be a student here
Campus Setting
Suburb: Large
Campus Quick Facts
6,280
Students
community
Institution
Medium
Campus Size
N/A
Classification
What This College Offers
Semester calendar
Study Abroad
No
AP Credit
Yes
Teacher Cert
No
ROTC
No
Evening College
Yes
Online Programs
Yes
Job Placement
Yes
Career Counseling
Yes
Sports & Athletics
How seriously this college takes sport
Century College fields 2 varsity teams with 42 student athletes, about 1% of the student body.
Division
NJCAA
Division III
Conference
Not reported
Only collected for NCAA and NAIA teams
Varsity Sports
2
Biggest: Baseball
Student Athletes
42
1% of the student body
Athletes by Gender
69% / 31%
29
Men
13
Women
1
Men's Teams
1
Women's Teams
Biggest Teams
After Graduation
What can you earn with this degree?
How much do graduates of Century Collegeearn, and what do they study? Here's a look at outcomes and popular programs.
Earnings Trajectory
$46,424
Median Earnings · 10 Years After
Popular Programs
Top 6Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
$38K
416 grads
1yr Earnings
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
$67K
92 grads
1yr Earnings
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions
$48K
64 grads
1yr Earnings
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions
$66K
56 grads
1yr Earnings
Criminal Justice and Corrections
$54K
54 grads
1yr Earnings
Design and Applied Arts
$40K
42 grads
1yr Earnings
Graduates earn about $42K six years out, growing to $46K by year ten. Above average, though your choice of major will be the biggest factor.
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Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard Some figures may reflect prior academic years. Our editorial team reviews and updates college profiles to ensure accuracy. If you notice outdated information, please let us know.