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Saint Paul College

235 Marshall Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55102
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  • Saint Paul College is a community and technical college located in St. Paul, MN.
  • With over 100 career-focused and transfer programs and degrees, at Saint Paul College you can start here and go anywhere.

School Highlights

Saint Paul College serves 7,655 students (31% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the state community college average of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 42%.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Enrollment: 7,655 students
  • In-state tuition: $6,132
  • Out-state tuition: $6,132
  • Acceptance Rate: 100%
  • Student-teacher ratio: 23:1
  • Minority enrollment: 73%
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Saint Paul College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 333 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Saint Paul College
(MN) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
333 staff
171 staff
Number of Programs Offered
100
76
School Calendar

Student Body

The student population of Saint Paul College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Saint Paul College diversity score of 0.77 is more than the state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
7,655 students
2,858 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
22:1
# Full-Time Students
2,366 students
1,050 students
# Part-Time Students
5,289 students
1,808 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
765 students
420 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
2,366 students
915 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
38 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
5,289 students
1,771 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
12 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
116 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
1%
% Asian
17%
6%
% Hispanic
9%
8%
% Black
35%
15%
% White
27%
58%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
4%
4%
% Non Resident races
2%
1%
% Unknown races
4%
6%
Diversity Score
0.77
0.63
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.3155%
34%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
57%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$34,100
$36,100

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $6,132 is more than the state average of $5,489. The in-state tuition has grown by 5% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $6,132 is less than the state average of $6,145. The out-state tuition has grown by 5% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$6,132
$5,489
Out-State Tuition Fees
$6,132
$6,145
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
94%
89%
Median Debt for Graduates
$10,975
$12,264
Median Debt for Dropouts
$7,957
$6,750
Acceptance Rate
100%
94%
SAT Reading
n/a
625
SAT Math
n/a
600
SAT Writing
n/a
565
ACT Composite
n/a
24
ACT English
n/a
24
ACT Math
n/a
23
ACT Writing
n/a
8

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
16 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
African American AssociationAll Nations Student Association
American Sign Language Interpreters AssociationAssociation of Computing Machinery
Counter Culture Christian ClubEl Futuro
Environmental Action SocietyEthiopian Student Association
Kappa Beta DeltaMuslim Student Association
Phi Theta KappaPRISM Campus Alliance
Saint Paul College Yoga AssociationSkillsUSA
Somali Student AssociationStudents in Recovery

Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators

School Notes

  • Saint Paul College is a student-centered, open access, comprehensive community and technical college within the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System.
  • The College provides transfer and occupational programs, workforce training, educational outreach, student development programs and life-long learning opportunities.
  • Saint Paul College has been educating people for employment since 1910. Saint Paul College is the oldest of the metro area's public two-year colleges. Recently, it was recognized as one of the top 50 fastest growing public two-year colleges in the nation, and in 2002 was ranked among the top five of Minnesota's community and technical colleges.
  • Offering a breadth of liberal arts and technical programs, Saint Paul College continues its long-standing commitment to the people in the community it serves. We are a community and technical college, which means you can choose to pursue an Associate in Arts (AA) Degree and complete the first two years of a bachelor's degree or select one of our many technical programs.
  • Saint Paul College A Community & Technical College, is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. The College also holds program-specific accreditation for severalprogram areas.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Saint Paul College cost?
Saint Paul College's tuition is approximately $6,132 for In-State students and $6,132 for Out-State students.
What is the acceptance rate of Saint Paul College?
The acceptance rate of Saint Paul College is 100%, which is higher than the state average of 94%.
What is Saint Paul College's ranking?
Saint Paul College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Minnesota for: Diversity in US community colleges, Average community college minority breakdown, Largest student body and Least debt for graduating students.
In what neighborhood is Saint Paul College located?
Saint Paul College is located in the Cathedral Hill neighborhood of Saint Paul, MN.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Enrollment: 7,655 students
  • In-state tuition: $6,132
  • Out-state tuition: $6,132
  • Acceptance Rate: 100%
  • Student-teacher ratio: 23:1
  • Minority enrollment: 73%
  • Source: Verified school update

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