Description

As the largest community college in Minnesota, Century Community and Technical College offers an impressive array of resources for an institution of its kind. Its academics are mostly professionally oriented diplomas, certificates and associate’s degrees, including the unique associate’s of fine arts degree. Century also offers transfer programs for liberal arts bachelor degrees.

One of Century College’s premier features is its low tuition. Each credit hour is about half the cost of a University of Minnesota credit, and several financial aid options are available. Among these are federal grants, student loans and work-study. Additionally, the school awards more than a hundred scholarships per year to those who qualify.

With the exception of high school and international students, Century College handles its admissions online. The school maintains an open-door admissions policy. While a copy of your high school or GED transcript is required, ACT/SAT scores are not.

Despite being a commuter college, Century’s campus is quite vibrant. Student life at Century offers clubs and organizations, academic events, multicultural programs and various intramural sports. Whatever your interests are, Century has plenty of options to get you involved on campus.

Quick Facts

Location

Midwest

Setting

Large City Setting

Type

Public

Size

Large (5,000 to 10,000 Undergrad)

Website

www.century.edu

On-Campus Housing Available

No

In-State Tuition

$4,690

Out-of-State Tuition

$4,690

Selectivity

Open Admissions

Enrollment

10,489

Students

Total Students
10,489

Full-Time vs. Part-time Students

Full-Time
47%
Part-Time
53%

Ethnic Diversity

African-American
10%
Asian
14%
Caucasian
69%
Latino
2%
Other
5%

International Students

International
1%
Domestic
99%