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South Central College

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South Central College: the applicant's brief

6 findings

  1. The short answer

    South Central College is a public community and technical college in Minnesota, with campuses in North Mankato and Faribault. It suits students who want academic transfer options, technical training, workforce-focused study, or farm business management outreach.

  2. What you can study

    Students can study academic transfer pathways, technical programs, workforce training, and farm business management outreach. The college serves a 12-county region in southern Minnesota and offers both transfer-oriented and career-focused study.

  3. Getting in

    International applicants should check the official website for entry requirements, document lists, and application steps, since those details are not published in the information available here. Because SCC is part of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system, applicants should also confirm any system-level requirements that apply to their chosen programme.

  4. What it costs

    The college does not publish a fee range in the information available here; confirm current tuition and any international student charges with its admissions office. Living costs will depend on where you live in Minnesota and your housing choice.

  5. Coming from abroad

    The language of instruction is not published, so confirm it with the college before applying. Students moving from abroad should also check visa support, programme availability at each campus, housing, and whether their intended study path is transfer-focused, technical, or workforce-based.

  6. How it compares

    Among the 2,515 universities and colleges in the United States, South Central College is a smaller public option rather than a large research university. Its main distinction is its mix of transfer pathways, technical programmes, workforce training, and farm business management outreach across two Minnesota campuses.

Written from this university's catalogue entry and its cited encyclopedia summary. Figures are only shown where the institution or a cited source publishes them — always confirm fees and entry requirements with the university itself before applying.

Questions about South Central College

What type of institution is South Central College?

It is a public community and technical college.

Where is South Central College located?

It has campuses in North Mankato and Faribault, Minnesota.

What can students study there?

The college offers academic transfer pathways, technical programs, workforce training, and farm business management outreach.

Is South Central College part of a larger system?

Yes. It is part of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system.

Overview

South Central College (SCC) is a public community and technical college with campuses in North Mankato and Faribault, Minnesota. It is part of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system, the statewide network of public higher education institutions. Founded in 1946 and re-chartered in 2005, SCC serves a 12-county region in southern Minnesota and offers academic transfer pathways, technical programs, workforce training, and farm business management outreach.

Programs at South Central College

55 programs across 1 study levels.

Diploma

Diploma Professional Accounting & Finance

Accounting

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⏱ 2 years 🎓 Full Time
Diploma Business & Management

Agribusiness

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⏱ 2 years 🎓 Full Time
Diploma Social Sciences & Psychology

Associate of Arts

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⏱ 2 years 🎓 Full Time
Diploma Business & Management

Business Management

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⏱ 2 years 🎓 Full Time
Diploma Engineering

Carpentry

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⏱ 2 years 🎓 Full Time
Diploma Computer Science & IT

Computer Networking

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⏱ 2 years 🎓 Full Time
Diploma Computer Science & IT

Computer Programming

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⏱ 2 years 🎓 Full Time
Diploma Hospitality & Tourism

Culinary Arts

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⏱ 2 years 🎓 Full Time
Diploma Medicine & Health Sciences

Dental Assisting

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⏱ 2 years 🎓 Full Time
Diploma Social Sciences & Psychology

Family Services

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⏱ 2 years 🎓 Full Time
Diploma Business & Management

Marketing Management

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⏱ 2 years 🎓 Full Time
Diploma Engineering

Mechatronics

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⏱ 2 years 🎓 Full Time
Diploma Medicine & Health Sciences

Medical Assisting

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⏱ 2 years 🎓 Full Time
Diploma Medicine & Health Sciences

Paramedic Technician

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⏱ 2 years 🎓 Full Time
Diploma Medicine & Health Sciences

Phlebotomy

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⏱ 2 years 🎓 Full Time
Diploma Medicine & Health Sciences

Respiratory Therapy

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⏱ Coming Fall 2027 🎓 Full Time
Diploma Medicine & Health Sciences

Surgical Technology

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⏱ 2 years 🎓 Full Time
Diploma Engineering

Welding

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⏱ 2 years 🎓 Full Time

Tuition fees & costs

Indicative annual tuition

On request

Indicative living cost

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Fees vary by programme and are indicative. Confirm exact fees with the university before applying.

Admission requirements

How to apply

  1. 1Check the entry requirements and intake dates for your chosen programme on the official university website.
  2. 2Confirm you meet the academic requirements (high-school certificate, bachelor’s degree or equivalent) for the programme.
  3. 3Apply directly through the university admission portal, or via its official application platform.
  4. 4Submit your transcripts and English-proficiency scores (IELTS / TOEFL / Duolingo English Test) and pay the application fee.
  5. 5On receiving your offer letter, accept it and begin your student-visa process for United States.

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Last updated 29 Aug 2026. Information is provided for guidance — verify with official sources before applying.

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