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• Why Saint Paul College?

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Whether you are starting college for the first time or returning to enhance your career opportunities, a Saint Paul College education will fit into your life. Our nearly 9,000 full- and part-time students are attending Saint Paul College for a variety of reasons and at various stages in their lives. Most work at least part-time. Many have family obligations. They come from a variety of ethnic and cultural backgrounds. But all of them have found their place in the Saint Paul College community.

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. Technical programs provide hands-on applications in the latest technology or in a time-honored craft.

Admissions

If you are interested in enrolling in a certificate, diploma or degree program, you may do one of the following:

• Stop by Enrollment Services and speak to one of our representatives.
• Fill out our information request form to request specific materials.
• Complete the Online Application for Admission.
• See more information about Admissions.

Attend a “Start Here” session

“Start Here” sessions are held every Tuesday at 10:00am and the first and third Wednesdays of every month at 6:00pm for students who are interested in Saint Paul College. Sessions introduce students to the programs at the College, inform them of the admission processes, financial aid, job outlook and other services. Reserve a spot online!

• Sign up for a “Start Here” visit and tour!

A history of helping students succeed

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.

Read the “top ten reasons” why students choose Saint Paul College

Fast facts and other useful information

Established:

1910

Type:

Community and technical college

Location:

Saint Paul, only blocks from downtown

Enrollment:

10,567 students total; 7,352 credit students; 3,124 full-time credit students

Programs:

34 Associate Degree programs including the AA degree; 70 diploma and certificate programs

Faculty:

103 full-time; 13 part-time; 153 adjunct

Student/faculty ratio:

19/1

Approximate annual tuition cost:

$3,790.50 (full-time)

Graduate job placement rate:

85 — 92%

Students of color:

38% (FY05)

Accreditation:

Has been recommended for continued accreditation for another ten years by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Accreditation of Colleges and Schools (HLC-NCA). Saint Paul College has been accredited by the HLC-NCA since 1983.