St Cloud Technical and Community College
About St Cloud Technical and Community College
Overview, location, and what makes it stand out
St Cloud Technical and Community College teaches in central Minnesota and trains many of its students in the trades and healthcare. Allied health and nursing are its largest programs.
Founded
1948
Location
Saint Cloud, Minnesota
Students
3,113
Institution
Community College
Known For
Key Stats
A quick snapshot of what matters most
Acceptance Rate
Open
Admits all qualified applicants
Graduation Rate
44.9%
Below national average
Tuition
$6,124
Per year
Avg Net Price
$9,635
After financial aid
SAT Average
Not required
No test scores requested
Median Earnings
$46,874
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
$20
Early
N/A
Deadline
Rolling
Academics
How strong is the academic experience?
Student Success
Below Average
44.9% complete their degree within three years
Retention
64.8%
Transfer Out
17%
Teaching Quality
20:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-Time
46.7%
$/Student
$8.5K
Class Size
Large
44.9% of students graduate on time. That's above the national average, but researching academic support resources before you enroll is always a smart move.
Tuition & Costs
What will you actually pay?
Tuition & Fees
$6,124
Annual Tuition
Tuition and mandatory fees only, does not include housing or meals
Room & Board
No on-campus housing
Books & Supplies
$1,300
Total Cost of Attendance
$14,325
After Financial Aid
$9,635
Average Net Price
Average amount students actually pay after grants and scholarships
Net Price (family income <$30K)
$6,889
Receive Grants
34.4%
Take Loans
23%
Tuition is $6,124/yr, and after aid the average student pays about $9,635.
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 St Cloud Technical and Community College fund their education.
While in School
34.4%
Get Grants
Free money
23%
Take Loans
Must repay
$33,412
Median Family Income
After Graduation
$12,000
Median Debt at Graduation
Total federal loan balance when students graduate
$127/mo
Monthly Payment
0%
LowDefault Rate
The median debt is just $12,000, 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 St Cloud Technical and Community College.
Gender
61.6%
Female
38%
Male
Female to Male Ratio
Race & Ethnicity
Enrollment
3,113
Undergraduate Students
Student Profile
N/A
Graduates
32.1%
First-Gen
23 yrs
Avg Age
26.1%
Age 25+
Women make up the majority at 62% of the student body. 32.1% 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
City: Small
Campus Quick Facts
3,113
Students
community
Institution
Small
Campus Size
N/A
Classification
What This College Offers
Semester calendar
Study Abroad
No
AP Credit
Yes
Teacher Cert
Yes
ROTC
No
Evening College
No
Online Programs
Yes
Job Placement
Yes
Career Counseling
Yes
Sports & Athletics
How seriously this college takes sport
St Cloud Technical and Community College fields 4 varsity teams with 90 student athletes, about 3% of the student body.
Division
NJCAA
Division III
Conference
Not reported
Only collected for NCAA and NAIA teams
Varsity Sports
4
Biggest: Baseball
Student Athletes
90
3% of the student body
Athletes by Gender
50% / 50%
45
Men
45
Women
2
Men's Teams
3
Women's Teams
Biggest Teams
After Graduation
What can you earn with this degree?
How much do graduates of St Cloud Technical and Community Collegeearn, and what do they study? Here's a look at outcomes and popular programs.
Earnings Trajectory
$46,874
Median Earnings · 10 Years After
Popular Programs
Top 6Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
$38K
243 grads
1yr Earnings
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions
$65K
51 grads
1yr Earnings
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
$59K
42 grads
1yr Earnings
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions
$46K
31 grads
1yr Earnings
Business/Commerce, General
—
30 grads
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians
$51K
23 grads
1yr Earnings
Graduates earn about $42K six years out, growing to $47K 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.