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South Central College, also known as SCC, is a two-year, comprehensive, community and technical college located in southern Minnesota, United States. It was established in the year 1946. SCC operates campuses in Faribault and North Mankato. The college offers more than 50 diplomas, certificates, Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degrees, and Associate of Science (AS) degrees. It offers enrollment to more than 5,000 students annually.
Student life at South Central College is active and vibrant. There are several student clubs and organizations including Delta Epsilon Chi, SkillsUSA-Vocational Industrial Clubs of America, National Student Nurses Organization, Post-Secondary Agriculture Students organization, and Phi Theta Kappa.
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Campus Location1920 Lee Blvd
North Mankato, MN 56003-1920
USA
Main Tel: (507) 389-7200
Web Site The campus is in a self-contained town. |
South Central College HighlightsWhere South Central College stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in agricultural science and management, family and social work, nursing and emergency medicine, and business and management.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- Good faculty-to-student ratio.
- Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
- High male/female ratio.
- High faculty salary.
- Many mature (40+ year old) students.
- Large number of students.
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 |
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| Associate | 306 | 32 | | 1-2 year certificate | 162 | 22 | | 2-4 year degree | 38 | 4 | | < 1 year certificate | 18 | 6 |
StudentsThe student enrollment at South Central College was 3,639 in 2007 (2,403 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 |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 4,436 | | Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
Financial Aid: South Central College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2007): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| With tenure | | 75 | | Without tenure; working toward tenure | | 36 |
Housing and MealsOn-campus housing is not available.
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses) AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT (33 awarded) - Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations
- Agricultural Business Technology
- Agricultural Mechanics and Equipment/Machine Technology
- Agricultural Production Operations
- Farm/Farm and Ranch Management
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (75 awarded) - Accounting
- Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
- Marketing/Marketing Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (19 awarded) - Computer Programming/Programmer
- Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
- Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
CONSTRUCTION TRADES (18 awarded) COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS (7 awarded) - Cooking and Related Culinary Arts
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (22 awarded) - Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
- Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
- Telecommunications Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (41 awarded) - Child Care and Support Services Management
- Human Services
HOSPITALITY (6 awarded) - Restaurant/Food Services Management
LAW (9 awarded) - Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
LIBERAL ARTS (15 awarded) - Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR (39 awarded) - Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
- Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
- Marine Maintenance/Fitter and Ship Repair Technology/Technician
- Small Engine Mechanics and Repair Technology/Technician
MEDIA (10 awarded) - Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator, General Production
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (1 awarded) - Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (52 awarded) - Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
- Dental Assisting/Assistant
- Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
- Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (124 awarded) - Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (20 awarded) - Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
- Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
- Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary
- Receptionist
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART (9 awarded) - Commercial and Advertising Art
PRODUCTION TRADES (24 awarded) - Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
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