A Smart Choice How Community and Technical Colleges Can Benefit Your Students

Who is a community college student?

What comes to your mind?

Century College has increased its enrollment from just over 7200 students in 2001 to more than 10,000 in Fall Term: 10, 422

Century College has a diverse student population. 37% students of color 15% Asian 11% African American/African Origin Century College has a diverse student population. 37% students of color 15% Asian 11% African American/African Origin

43% of Century students are age 25 or over. Average age: 26 43% of Century students are age 25 or over. Average age: 26

57 % of Century students are part-time. 43% are full-time.

Student Debt

Student Debt University of Minnesota-Duluth Average debt of graduates 2011$31,168 Proportion of graduates w/debt % Nonfederal debt, % of total debt of graduates % Full-time enrollment fall 20109, In-state tuition and fees$11, Total cost of attendance$21, % Pell Grant recipients23% Minnesota State University- Mankato Average debt of graduates 2011$29,415 Proportion of graduates w/debt % Nonfederal debt, % of total debt of graduates % Full-time enrollment fall , In-state tuition and fees$6, Total cost of attendance$16, % Pell Grant recipients29%

Student Debt Minneapolis College of Art and Design Average debt of graduates 2011$43,035 Proportion of graduates w/debt % Nonfederal debt, % of total debt of graduates % Full-time enrollment fall In-state tuition and fees$29, Total cost of attendance$41, % Pell Grant recipients17% The College of Saint Scholastica Average debt of graduates 2011$41,282 Proportion of graduates w/debt % Nonfederal debt, % of total debt of graduates % Full-time enrollment fall 20102, In-state tuition and fees$28, Total cost of attendance$38, % Pell Grant recipients33%

Student Debt Century College Average debt of graduates 2011$9,125 Full-time enrollment fall , In-state tuition and fees Approx. $5, Total cost of attendance$13, % Pell Grant recipients37%

Starting Salaries Secondary School Teacher 10 th percentile (metro area) $35, Child, Family, and School Social Workers 10 th percentile (metro area) $36, Artist 10 th percentile (metro area) $29,140.80

Starting Salaries Registered Nurse 10 th percentile (metro area) $52, Radiologic Technologist 10 th percentile (metro area) $41, Software Developers, Systems Software 10 th percentile (metro area) $66,227.20

Traditional View of Community College Students Pell Grant Eligible Low income Lower GPA, class rank Undecided on career

Expanded View of Community College Students Middle of the pack GPA, class rank Success is not necessarily sure

Why Century? Cost- $ per credit hour

Why Century? How do we compare? Century College………………….………....$5,357 MnSCU 4-year universities (average)…… $7,340 U of M—Twin Cities…………………....…..$13,304 Minn. School of Bus./Globe College.……...…$19,125 Carleton College………..……………..……$44,445.

College Cost Questions What are the differences? Are they worth it? Can we afford them?

Why Century? Cost- $ per credit hour Convenience- evening & day classes offered; easy access to 694; we can gear a transfer program to fit your needs Connections- faculty & staff are friendly and concerned about your academic success

Programs and Degrees Liberal Arts and Transfer Options 4-year college or university = Bachelor’s Degree

Technical & Career Programs Programs that in approximately 2-3 years will lead to employment –HVAC –Information Telecommunications Tech –Nursing –Radiologic Technology

Student Life Clubs and organizations include: Student Senate Special interest clubs Academic interest clubs Rockit Science Club Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society Intramural sports/recreation Performing arts Intercollegiate athletics: Men’s and women’s soccer; Baseball (men’s) and Softball (women’s)

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