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Everyone at South Central College is committed to ensuring all students thrive while in college and achieve their dreams after graduating.
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Since 2016, SCC has been part of Achieving the Dream — a nationwide network of 300+ colleges in 45 states dedicated to cutting-edge reforms for student success. achievingthedream.org
Since 2016, SCC has been part of Achieving the Dream — a nationwide network of 300+ colleges in 45 states dedicated to cutting-edge reforms for student success. achievingthedream.org
ENROLLMENT
4,495
Total Enrollment — FY2025
Faribault & North Mankato Campuses
Full-time vs. Part-time
Avg. credits — full-time14.37/semester
Avg. credits — part-time6.18/semester
Avg. lecture class size20 students
Avg. lab class size11 students
Top Sending Cities
Faribault Campus
Faribault · Owatonna · Northfield · Lonsdale · Morristown
North Mankato Campus
Mankato/North Mankato · St. Peter · New Ulm · Janesville
DEMOGRAPHICS
26.6
Avg. Age
78
Veterans
868
PSEO Students
Student Population
Age Distribution
First-Generation Students
STUDENT OUTCOMES
68.0%
Persistence & Completion Rate
Full-time students in Fall 2022 cohort who graduated, transferred, or were retained to second fall
49.3%
Completion / Transfer Rate
Fall 2021 cohort of fall-entering full-time students who completed or transferred by third spring
91.1%
Related Employment Rate
FY23 graduates available for employment who were employed in a field related to their program
34.4%
Continuing Education Rate
FY23 graduates continuing their education after graduation
Student Right-to-Know Disclosure
View Full ReportEXAM PASS RATES
| Program | Test / Credential | Year | Pass Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auto Body and Collision | I-CAR Pro Cert – Level 1 Non Structural Repair | 2019 | 75% |
| Auto Body and Collision | I-CAR Pro Cert – Level 1 Refinishing | 2019 | 83% |
| Auto Body and Collision | I-CAR Pro Cert – ASE Tests | — | — |
| Auto Body and Collision | I-CAR Pro Cert – Non Structural Repair | 2019 | 92% |
| Auto Body and Collision | I-CAR Pro Cert – Structural Repair | 2019 | 83% |
| Auto Body and Collision | I-CAR Pro Cert – Auto Collision Mechanical | 2019 | 92% |
| Auto Body and Collision | I-CAR Pro Cert – Automotive Refinishing | 2019 | 92% |
| Dental Assisting | MN Dental Jurisprudence Exam | 2023 | 85% first time; 66% repeat |
| Dental Assisting | MN Dental Assistant State Licensure Exam – first time | 2023 | 83% |
| Dental Assisting | MN Dental Assistant State Licensure Exam – repeat | 2023 | 75% |
| Graphic Communication | SkillsUSA Graphic Design Test | 2023 | 100% |
| HVAC/R | EPA 608 Refrigeration Handling Certification | 2023 | 90% |
| Intensive Care Paramedic | NREMT | 2022 | 50% first time; 75% within 3 attempts; 83% within 6 attempts |
| Medical Assisting | CMA (AAMA) | 2018–2022 | 80.7% (5-year avg.) |
| Medical Laboratory Technician | NAACLS | 2023 | 50% first time |
| Nursing LPN | NCLEX-PN | 2023 | 100% |
| Nursing RN | NCLEX-RN | 2023 | 87.23% |
