Saint Paul College is a public community college located in Saint Paul, MN. It offers 119 programs for degree/certificate. (Of that, the distance learning opportunity (online degrees/courses) is given to 7 programs).

It is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.

The 2024 tuition & fees of Saint Paul College is $6,318 for Minnesota residents and $6,318 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is cheaper than that of Minnesota public community colleges' average ($6,465).

The school has 5,365 students, which is higher than Minnesota community collleges' average (2,862). In addition, 1,314 students have enrolled online exclusively. The students to faculty ratio is 21 to 1, which is lower than the average ratio (18 to 1) of Minnesota community colleges.


2024 Tuition & Fees

The following table shows the 2023-2024 tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living costs at Saint Paul College. Then, we compare its costs to Minnesota community colleges and all U.S. community colleges.

In addition, the chart shows tuition trends over the last 5 years. You can check more comprehensive tuition information on the cost of attendance page.

2024 Cost Of Attendance -
Minnesota ResidentsOut-of-State
Tuition & Fees$6,318$6,318
Books & Supplies$1,200
Off-Campus Living Costs$16,516
Average Financial Aid$5,577
Cost of Attendance$24,034$24,034
After Financial Aid$18,457$18,457
Tuition Comparison to National and State Average
Minnesota ResidentsOut-of-State Students
Saint Paul College$6,318$6,318
Public Community Colleges in Minnesota$6,037$6,465
Public Community Colleges in U.S.$4,992$8,639

Offered Degrees/Programs By Area of Study

Saint Paul College offers Certificate and Associate's programs. The following table summarizes the number of offered programs by degree types.

Offered Programs and Online Availability
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Online Programs43NOT OFFERED
Total Programs6752NOT OFFERED

The following tables list each major program along with offered degrees and online availability. The number in each column indicates the number of awarded degrees and/or certificates of the program. It includes completers through on-campus classes, partially online classes, and only online classes.

CertificateAssociateBachelor
Computer Programming/ProgrammerNOT OFFERED 12 completers
NOT OFFERED
Computer Programming, Specific ApplicationsNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Computer ScienceNOT OFFERED 14 completers
NOT OFFERED
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources DesignNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database AdministrationNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Computer GraphicsNOT OFFERED 3 completers
NOT OFFERED
Computer Systems Networking and TelecommunicationsNOT OFFERED 7 completers
NOT OFFERED
Network and System Administration/AdministratorNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information AssuranceNOT OFFERED 14 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist11 completers
4 completers
NOT OFFERED
Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist 3 completers
NOT OFFERED
Nail Technician/Specialist and ManicuristNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef14 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Culinary Arts/Chef Training5 completers
18 completers
NOT OFFERED
Food Preparation/Professional Cooking/Kitchen AssistantNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Wine Steward/SommelierNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Early Childhood Education and TeachingNOT OFFERED 4 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Pre-EngineeringNOT OFFERED 2 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
American Sign Language (ASL)7 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Sign Language Interpretation and TranslationNOT OFFERED 11 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Child DevelopmentNOT OFFERED 7 completers
NOT OFFERED
Child Care and Support Services ManagementNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Child Care Provider/Assistant NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal StudiesNOT OFFERED 2 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Biology/Biological SciencesNOT OFFERED 18 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies (other)NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
ChemistryNOT OFFERED 1 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Science Technologies/TechniciansNOT OFFERED 1 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Criminal Justice/Safety StudiesNOT OFFERED 3 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Geographic Information Science and CartographyNOT OFFERED 3 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Carpentry/Carpenter10 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Electrician35 completers
8 completers
NOT OFFERED
Pipefitting/Pipefitter and Sprinkler Fitter15 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Plumbing Technology/Plumber27 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician30 completers
11 completers
NOT OFFERED
Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician1 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Sheet Metal Technology/Sheetworking6 completers
3 completers
NOT OFFERED
Welding Technology/Welder24 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist29 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Cabinetmaking and Millwork10 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Digital ArtsNOT OFFERED 4 completers
NOT OFFERED
Game and Interactive Media DesignNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
MusicNOT OFFERED 1 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Health/Health Care Administration/ManagementNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 8 completers
NOT OFFERED
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Medical Office Computer Specialist/AssistantNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Medical Office Assistant/SpecialistNOT OFFERED 1 completers
NOT OFFERED
Medical Reception/ReceptionistNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder4 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant6 completers
6 completers
NOT OFFERED
Respiratory Care Therapy/TherapistNOT OFFERED 18 completers
NOT OFFERED
Surgical Technology/TechnologistNOT OFFERED 22 completers
NOT OFFERED
Athletic Training/Trainer2 completers
2 completers
NOT OFFERED
Clinical/Medical Laboratory TechnicianNOT OFFERED 8 completers
NOT OFFERED
Phlebotomy Technician/PhlebotomistNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Sterile Processing Technology/Technician33 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Public HealthNOT OFFERED 4 completers
NOT OFFERED
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage17 completers
5 completers
NOT OFFERED
Yoga Teacher Training/Yoga TherapyNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training59 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/AideNOT OFFERED 2 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Business/CommerceNOT OFFERED 17 completers
NOT OFFERED
Business Administration and ManagementNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain ManagementNOT OFFERED 4 completers
NOT OFFERED
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational ManagementNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Project ManagementNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
AccountingNOT OFFERED 11 completers
NOT OFFERED
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping2 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Accounting and FinanceNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Executive Assistant/Executive SecretaryNOT OFFERED 1 completers
NOT OFFERED
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry3 completers
NOT OFFERED
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial StudiesNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
FinanceNOT OFFERED 9 completers
NOT OFFERED
Hospitality Administration/ManagementNOT OFFERED 2 completers
NOT OFFERED
Restaurant/Food Services ManagementNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Human Resources Management/Personnel AdministrationNOT OFFERED 16 completers
NOT OFFERED
Management Information SystemsNOT OFFERED 5 completers
NOT OFFERED
Marketing/Marketing ManagementNOT OFFERED 4 completers
NOT OFFERED
International MarketingNOT OFFERED 3 completers
NOT OFFERED

Student Population

There are 5,365 students at Saint Paul College including both full-time and part-time students. By gender, 2,167 male students and 2,916 female students are attending the school.

The following table shows the total number of students by gender and attending status at the school. You can check more enrollment information of the school.

Student Population
TotalFull-TimePart-time
Total5,0831,7703,313
Male Students2,1678591,308
Female Students2,9169112,005

Distance Learning (Online Degree/Program) Enrollment

Of the 5,365 total students, 2,832 students enrolled through distance learning (1,314 students enrolled exclusively and 1,518 enrolled in some online courses).

Distance Learning Enrollment Distribution
Total Enrollment5,365
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses1,314
Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses1,518
Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses2,533

School Profile and Academic Overview

The following table shows directory information and summarizes important academic and admission characteristics for Saint Paul College.

Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type2-4 year, public
Address235 Marshall Ave, Saint Paul, MN
Phone651-846-1600
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024) »In-State$6,318
Out-of-State$6,318
Student Population »5,365 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »31%
Transfer-out Rate22%
Retention Rate62% (Full-time)
41% (Part-time)
Average Financial Aid »$5,577
Students to Faculty21:1 (4.76%)