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 admissions@century.edu or IM centuryadmission