Saint Paul College

Saint Paul College, a community and technical college, was established in 1910. Originally a Boy’s Vocational School, the college got its present name in 2002. The college is the oldest of all the two-year colleges present in the metro area. The college campus located in Saint Paul, Minnesota enrolls more than 7,000 students on an annual basis. The college offers more than 26 degree programs and more than 70 diploma and certificate programs in study areas which include business, computer, engineering, liberal arts and sciences.

The public community college has many student clubs and organizations including includes Business Professionals of America, the Minnesota Precision Manufacturing Association, the Student Senate and the Student Ambassadors.

Campus Location

235 Marshall Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55102-9808
USA
Main Tel: (651) 846-1600
Web Site

The campus is in a large city.

Saint Paul College Highlights

Where Saint Paul College stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

Many students concentrating in production trades, construction trades, cooking and culinary arts, and medical adminstration.
Large number of programs of study offered.
Large number of students.
Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
High male/female ratio.
High faculty salary.

Other important characteristics:

Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
Faculty tenure system
Library on-campus
Distance learning available
Part-time classes available

Degrees Awarded (in 2007)

Degree	Total Earned	Different Programs
< 1 year certificate	449	26
Associate	269	24
1-2 year certificate	252	15
2-4 year degree	54	4

Students

The student enrollment at Saint Paul College was 4,990 in 2007 (2,947 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.

Tuition and Other Costs

Item	Cost
State Tuition and fees	$ 4,319
Out-of-state tuition and fees	$ 8,309
Books and supplies	$ 1,225

Financial Aid: Saint Paul College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

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Similar Schools

Based on computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Saint Paul College:

School	Location	Enrollment
Southwestern Illinois College	Belleville, IL	13,713
South Central College	North Mankato, MN	3,639
Ashland Community and Technical College	Ashland, KY	4,675
Maysville Community and Technical College	Maysville, KY	3,630
Olympic College	Bremerton, WA	6,623
Hennepin Technical College	Brooklyn Park, MN	5,582
Illinois Valley Community College	Oglesby, IL	4,103
Sheridan College	Sheridan, WY	3,277
Sauk Valley Community College	Dixon, IL	2,700
Spokane Community College	Spokane, WA	6,961

Faculty

Tenure (2007):

Full-Time Faculty		Total
With tenure		73
Without tenure; working toward tenure		27

Housing and Meals

On-campus housing is not available.

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses)

BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY (50 awarded)

Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (67 awarded)

Accounting
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration
International Marketing
Logistics and Materials Management
Management Information Systems

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (23 awarded)

Computer Programming, Specific Applications
Computer Programming, Vendor/Product Certification
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design

CONSTRUCTION TRADES (146 awarded)

Carpentry/Carpenter
Electrician
Painting/Painter and Wall Coverer
Pipefitting/Pipefitter and Sprinkler Fitter
Plumbing Technology/Plumber

COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS (53 awarded)

Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef
Culinary Arts/Chef Training

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (27 awarded)

Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Manufacturing Technology/Technician
Surveying Technology/Surveying

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (42 awarded)

Child Care Provider/Assistant
Child Care and Support Services Management

LIBERAL ARTS (99 awarded)

American Sign Language (ASL)
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Sign Language Interpretation and Translation

MECHANICS AND REPAIR (58 awarded)

Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair
Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician
Watchmaking and Jewelrymaking

MEDIA (2 awarded)

Animation, Interactive Tech, Video Graphics and Special Effects

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (49 awarded)

Health Unit Coordinator/Ward Clerk
Medical Office Assistant/Specialist
Medical Reception/Receptionist

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (55 awarded)

Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (201 awarded)

Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (7 awarded)

Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science

PRODUCTION TRADES (122 awarded)

Cabinetmaking and Millwork/Millwright
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
Sheet Metal Technology/Sheetworking
Tool and Die Technology/Technician
Welding Technology/Welder

THERAPY AND COUNSELING (23 awarded)

Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage