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3300 Century Avenue North
White Bear Lake, MN 55110
United States

Certificates / Diplomas
Associate Degree
Century College is a 2-year community and technical college located in White Bear Lake, Minnesota.

As one of the largest two-year colleges in Minnesota, we serve nearly 16,400 credit and non-credit students every 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 welcoming and vibrant campus community.
As a "community" college, we care about our locality. We are engaged, connected and a resource within our local communities, including K-12 and workforce/industry partners.

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The following information should help you understand the cost of attending college. Keep in mind that most students receive a financial aid package (grants and scholarships) which lowers their out-of-pocket cost. This is reflected on the net price information, if available.
Living On-Campus
19,644
Living Off-Campus
19,644
Living with Family
19,644
The amounts above pertain to first-time full-time undergraduate students and include tuition and fees, housing and meals, transportation, and personal expenses. Use these estimated amounts as a reference for building your annual budget for attending this institution.
Average Net Price $10,552 / year

This is the average annual amount that first-time, full-time undergraduate students pay at this institution after subtracting all grants and scholarships from the cost of attendance.

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Net cost after grants and scholarships by income
$0-$30,000: $8,624
$30,001-$48,000: $8,307
$48,001-$75,000: $9,938
$75,001-$110,000: $12,642
Over $110,000: $14,374

This net price data shows the average amount students have paid, according to their family income, after subtracting all grants and scholarships.

Student/Faculty Ratio
24:1
Size of Student Body
7,678
Average Class Size
24
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Breakdown by Race
Black or African American: 13%
Hispanic: 11%
Asian: 20%
White: 48%
Two or more races: 5%
International Students: 2%
Unknown: 2%
Breakdown by Age
19 and Younger: 31%
20 to 24: 36%
25 to 34: 21%
35 to 44: 7%
45 and Older: 4%
Breakdown by Gender
Men: 44%
Women: 55%
New entering students who are transfers
51%

Graduation Rate for Two-Year Programs
21%
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Completers within 3 years by race
Black or African American: 9%
Hispanic: 18%
Asian: 16%
Unknown: 17%
Two or more races: 25%
Completers within 3 years by Gender
Men: 19%
Women: 23%
Retention Rate
58%
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Retention Rate By Type
Full-time: 61%
Part-time: 45%
Average amount of federal, state, local, institutional or other sources of grant aid awarded to undergraduate students
$4,978

The following information pertains to first-time full-time undergraduate students.

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Average amount of aid awarded to full-time first-time undergraduates
State/Local grant aid: $1,413
Institutional grant aid: $1,839
Federal grant aid: $3,079
Average amount of grant aid awarded by income (all sources)
$0-$30,000: $5,969
$30,001-$48,000: $6,035
$48,001-$75,000: $4,697
$75,001-$110,000: $2,415
Over $110,000: $409
School Scholarships
Yes
Required Forms: FAFSA
Title IV (FAFSA) School Code:
010546
Financial Aid Contact

This section shows the median debt graduates incurred to complete their degree at this institution.

Median Cumulative Debt by Degree Type
  • Associate's Degree: $14,569
  • Undergraduate Certificate: $9,500
Percent of Graduates With Loans
  • Associate's Degree: 15%
  • Undergraduate Certificate: 21%

  • Common applications (online)
  • System applications (online)
  • School applications (online)
  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Transcripts
  • Accepts dual credits
  • Accepts exam-based credits
  • Institution awards credits for military training
Application Timelines

Financial Aid Application Deadline

April 15th

Open Admissions Deadline

One week before the start of each semester

Admissions Contact
The data displayed below comes from the Graduate Employment Outcomes tool and only reports on graduates employed in Minnesota. This section shows employment data for graduate class of 2020, including percent of graduates with full-time employment in the 3rd year after college graduation and the median annual wages by award level, according to the Minnesota unemployment insurance records. Data does not include federal employees, self-employed (e.g. professional freelancers, artists, developers, designers, business owners), military, or individuals who moved out of state for a job. The list below may be incomplete and limited to some majors. Additionally, data has been suppressed when it refers to 10 or less students.Jump to:
Certificates / Diplomas
Field of Study Percent Employed Full-time 3 Years Post-Graduation Median Annual Salary of Graduates
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services 42% $51,435
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services 42% $51,435
Business, management, marketing, and related support services 54% $49,991
Health professions and related programs 45% $56,630
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HAC 71% $86,774
Mechanic and repair technologies/technicians 65% $59,754
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions 64% $87,183
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants 36% $45,292
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants 36% $45,292
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies 63% $54,505
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies 63% $54,505
Associate Degree
Field of Study Percent Employed Full-time 3 Years Post-Graduation Median Annual Salary of Graduates
Accounting and Related Services 68% $58,259
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions 68% $76,185
Business Administration, Management and Operations 65% $58,960
Business, management, marketing, and related support services 62% $58,960
Computer and information sciences and support services 56% $60,935
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications 77% $50,284
Criminal Justice and Corrections 63% $76,726
Engineering technologies and engineering-related fields 63% $60,931
Health and Medical Administrative Services 79% $50,439
Homeland security, law enforcement, firefighting and related protective services 64% $87,002
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities 33% $54,149
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 33% $54,149
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing 42% $85,128
This profile features institution-wide data. Be aware that some categories may not be showing and that data is suppressed when reporting is for 10 or less students. Most data and terminology is sourced from IPEDS. To learn more about each section, please refer to Data Sources. The College Search Tool provides information and reported data for postsecondary institutions in Minnesota that receive federal and state financial aid. For licensed occupational training providers in Minnesota, please visit OHE's Licensed Career Schools.