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Century College is a two-year community and technical college located in White Bear Lake, MN.As one of the largest two-year colleges in Minnesota, we serve over 21,000 credit and non-credit students per year.
We offer degrees, diplomas, certificates, and courses in general education and transfer, business, human services, health sciences, technology, engineering, applied design, industrial and non-credit workforce training.
With a variety of student support and student life opportunities, including athletics, student clubs and organizations, campus theatre, Multicultural Center, LGBTQ Center, Veterans Center, and much more, Century College provides a warm, welcoming and vibrant campus community. Hear from students about their Century College experiences.
As a "community" college, we care about our local communities. We are engaged, connected and a resource within our local communities, including K-12 and workforce/industry partners. Get to know us!
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School Highlights
Century College serves 7,678 students (38% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the state community college average of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority American and Asian), which is more than the state average of 89%.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
Enrollment: 7,678 students
In-state tuition: $5,359
Out-state tuition: $5,359
Student:teacher ratio: 17:1
Minority enrollment: 96%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
The teacher population of 457 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Century College
(MN) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
457 staff
153 staff
Student Body
The student population of Century College has declined by 11% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has decreased from 19:1 over five years.
The Century College diversity score of 0.65 is less than the state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
7,678 students
2,033 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
# Full-Time Students
2,915 students
843 students
# Part-Time Students
4,763 students
1,190 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
591 students
309 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
2,915 students
662 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
14 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
4,763 students
1,190 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
3 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
116 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
17%
5%
% Asian
12%
12%
% Hispanic
n/a
1%
% Black
8%
9%
% White
4%
11%
% Hawaiian
55%
54%
% Two or more races
3%
4%
% Non Resident races
n/a
n/a
% Unknown races
1%
4%
Diversity Score
0.65
0.67
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.22%
0.3841%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.5%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$37,700
$36,900
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $5,359 is less than the state average of $5,482. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $5,359 is less than the state average of $6,138. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$5,359
$5,482
Out-State Tuition Fees
$5,359
$6,138
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
81%
89%
Median Debt for Graduates
$15,750
$12,264
Median Debt for Dropouts
$8,250
$6,747
Acceptance Rate
n/a
94%
SAT Reading
n/a
625
SAT Math
n/a
600
SAT Writing
n/a
565
ACT Composite
n/a
24
ACT English
n/a
24
ACT Math
n/a
23
ACT Writing
n/a
8
Sports
Total Sports Offered
3 sports
Sports
Baseball, Soccer, Softball
Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
Century is a comprehensive, two-year public college that was
created in 1996 when the former Lakewood Community College
consolidated with Northeast Metro Technical College. A member of
the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system, Century is
located in White Bear Lake, Minnesota, on a 170-acre campus that
includes a wildlife refuge. Century College is the largest two-year
college in the state, serving about 12,000 students per year.
Century's enrollment has grown 44 percent over the last four years.
Century students earn college credit leading to an associate degree
that provides a seamless transfer to four-year Minnesota colleges
and universities. Or they enroll in career and technical programs
in areas such as computer and information technology, nursing,
dental hygiene, emergency medicine, business, automotive technology
and heating, ventilation and air-conditioning technology. Century
has a large English-As-A-Second-Language department that serves
students from 44 different countries. A new campus Multicultural
Center offers students a central location where they can have their
questions answered and establish a social network. Century provides
a wide variety of cultural events including concerts, theatrical
productions and art shows that are attended by community members.
Hundreds of area students from local schools attend Century's
award-winning summer academic program called Kaleidescope.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
Enrollment: 7,678 students
In-state tuition: $5,359
Out-state tuition: $5,359
Student:teacher ratio: 17:1
Minority enrollment: 96%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
For Minnesota public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $5,482 per year for in-state students and $6,138 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $17,208 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.
