- Saint Paul College is a community and technical college located in St. Paul, MN.
- With over 100 career-focused and transfer programs and degrees, at Saint Paul College you can start here and go anywhere.
School Highlights
Saint Paul College serves 8,365 students (36% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the state community college average of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 42%.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Enrollment: 8,365 students
- In-state tuition: $6,132
- Out-state tuition: $6,132
- Acceptance Rate: 100%
- Student:teacher ratio: 25:1
- Minority enrollment: 69%
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Saint Paul College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Completion Rates
Debt For Students
School Overview
The teacher population of 333 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Saint Paul College
(MN) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Institution Level
Less than 2 yrs
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
333 staff
153 staff
Number of Programs Offered
100
76
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Saint Paul College has grown by 25% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 has increased from 17:1 over five years.
The Saint Paul College diversity score of 0.75 is more than the state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
8,365 students
2,555 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
22:1
# Full-Time Students
3,011 students
915 students
# Part-Time Students
5,354 students
1,808 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
425 students
372 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
8,365 students
842 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
38 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
3,815 students
1,771 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
12 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
116 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%
% Asian
18%
6%
% Hispanic
9%
8%
% Black
34%
15%
% White
31%
58%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
4%
4%
% Non Resident races
1%
1%
% Unknown races
2%
6%
Diversity Score
0.75
0.63
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
31%
0.3421%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.5652%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$34,100
$36,900
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $6,132 is more than the state average of $5,489. The in-state tuition has grown by 10% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $6,132 is less than the state average of $6,145. The out-state tuition has grown by 10% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$6,132
$5,489
Out-State Tuition Fees
$6,132
$6,145
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
94%
89%
Median Debt for Graduates
$10,975
$12,264
Median Debt for Dropouts
$7,957
$6,747
Acceptance Rate
100%
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
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
8 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
African American Association, All Nations Student Association, American Sign Language Interpreters Association, Kappa Beta Delta, Muslim Student Association, Phi Theta Kappa, PRISM Campus Alliance, SkillsUSA
African American Association, All Nations Student Association, American Sign Language Interpreters Association, Kappa Beta Delta, Muslim Student Association, Phi Theta Kappa, PRISM Campus Alliance, SkillsUSA
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
- Saint Paul College is a student-centered, open access, comprehensive community and technical college within the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System.
- The College provides transfer and occupational programs, workforce training, educational outreach, student development programs and life-long learning opportunities.
- Saint Paul College has been educating people for employment since 1910. Saint Paul College is the oldest of the metro area's public two-year colleges. Recently, it was recognized as one of the top 50 fastest growing public two-year colleges in the nation, and in 2002 was ranked among the top five of Minnesota's community and technical colleges.
- Offering a breadth of liberal arts and technical programs, Saint Paul College continues its long-standing commitment to the people in the community it serves. We are a community and technical college, which means you can choose to pursue an Associate in Arts (AA) Degree and complete the first two years of a bachelor's degree or select one of our many technical programs.
- Saint Paul College A Community & Technical College, is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. The College also holds program-specific accreditation for severalprogram areas.
Profile last updated: 07/10/2024
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Saint Paul College cost?
Saint Paul College's tuition is approximately $6,132 for In-State students and $6,132 for Out-State students.
What is the acceptance rate of Saint Paul College?
The acceptance rate of Saint Paul College is 100%, which is higher than the state average of 94%.
What is Saint Paul College's ranking?
Saint Paul College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Minnesota for: Diversity in US community colleges, Average community college minority breakdown, Largest student body, Highest completion rates and Least debt for graduating students.
In what neighborhood is Saint Paul College located?
Saint Paul College is located in the Cathedral Hill neighborhood of Saint Paul, MN.
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The nearest community college to Saint Paul College is Globe University-Minneapolis (8.2 miles away)
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