South Central College


1225 Third Street SW
Fairbault, MN 55021


As a two-year institution of higher learning, South Central College has been serving students since its founding in 1946. Today, the school boasts a full-time enrollment of 2,715 students campuses in Faribault and North Mankato. This Minnesota community college provides students with the courses and programs they need whether they're seeking a jump-start into employment or a transfer into a traditional bachelor's degree program.

At this Minnesota Community College students can choose to enroll in either diploma- or certificate-awarding career training courses, or associate degree programs. Depending on the type of associate degree program they enroll in, students may earn either an associate in arts, associate in applied science, or associate in science degree. Students who are unable to attend classes on campus may instead take South Central College's online courses.

From classes in agribusiness, civil technology, Culinary Arts, and automotive service, to courses in accounting, culinary arts, graphics production, and medical coding, there's something for nearly any student at this Minnesota community college.

Quick Facts:
  • South Central College has been accredited by the Commission on Institutions of Higher Education of the North Central Association of College and Schools.

  • Some South Central College programs have been approved by outside organizations. For example, the American Dental Association, Minnesota Board of nursing, and National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences have all either accredited or certified related courses within this Minnesota community college.

  • Students of this Minnesota community college participate in such extracurricular groups and organizations as the Business Professionals of America, Post-Secondary Agriculture Students organization, National Student Nurses Organization, and Delta Epsilon Chi.

  • At South Central College the average class ranges from 18 to 24 students per class.

  • South Central College's Foundation awards over $200,000 in scholarships every year.

  • This school profile has been compiled and updated by The CollegeBound Network. The school is not affiliated with The CollegeBound Network and shall not be considered a sponsor of this program.
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