a smart choice how community and technical colleges can benefit your students
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A Smart Choice
How Community and Technical Colleges Can Benefit Your Students
Who is a community college student?
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 2010. 2012 Fall Term: 10, 422
Century College has a diverse student population.
37% students of color15% Asian11% African American/African Origin
43% of Century students are age 25 or over.Average age: 26
57 % of Century students are part-time. 43% are full-time.
$1 Trillion
Student Debt
http://oncampus.mpr.org/2012/10/how-minnesota-student-debt-compares-nationally/
Student Debt
University of Minnesota-Duluth
Average debt of graduates 2011 $31,168 Proportion of graduates w/debt 2011 74%
Nonfederal debt, % of total debt of graduates 2011 37%
Full-time enrollment fall 2010 9,4582010-11 In-state tuition and fees $11,808 2010-11 Total cost of attendance $21,404
2010-11 % Pell Grant recipients 23%
Minnesota State University-Mankato
Average debt of graduates 2011 $29,415 Proportion of graduates w/debt 2011 75%Nonfederal debt, % of total debt of graduates 2011 24%
Full-time enrollment fall 2010 11,7622010-11 In-state tuition and fees $6,725 2010-11 Total cost of attendance $16,294
2010-11 % Pell Grant recipients 29%
Student Debt
Minneapolis College of Art and Design
Average debt of graduates 2011 $43,035 Proportion of graduates w/debt 2011 85%
Nonfederal debt, % of total debt of graduates 2011 40%
Full-time enrollment fall 2010 6282010-11 In-state tuition and fees $29,700 2010-11 Total cost of attendance $41,420
2010-11 % Pell Grant recipients 17%
The College of Saint Scholastica
Average debt of graduates 2011 $41,282 Proportion of graduates w/debt 2011 88%Nonfederal debt, % of total debt of graduates 2011 46%
Full-time enrollment fall 2010 2,5562010-11 In-state tuition and fees $28,374 2010-11 Total cost of attendance $38,756
2010-11 % Pell Grant recipients 33%
Student Debt
Century College
Average debt of graduates 2011 $9,125Full-time enrollment fall 2010 10,836
2010-11 In-state tuition and feesApprox
. $5,000
2010-11 Total cost of attendance$13,31
0 2010-11 % Pell Grant recipients 37%
Starting Salaries
Secondary School Teacher10th percentile (metro area) $35,674.78
Child, Family, and School Social Workers10th percentile (metro area) $36,192.00
Artist10th percentile (metro area) $29,140.80
Starting Salaries
Registered Nurse10th percentile (metro area) $52,748.80
Radiologic Technologist10th percentile (metro area) $41, 288.00
Software Developers, Systems Software10th percentile (metro area) $66,227.20
ROIReturn on Investment
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- $178.56 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
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College Cost Questions
• What are the differences?• Are they worth it?• Can we afford them?
Why Century?
• Cost- $178.56 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)
Thanks for coming
If you have any other questions, please call the Admissions Office at (651) 773-1700, e-mail [email protected] or IM centuryadmission