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Data on population and enrollment changes at South Central College from 2016 to 2021, broken down by cohort, race/ethnicity, and county. The data includes percentage changes and headcounts for each category.
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The South Central College Fact Book is a rich source of detailed information about the college, designed to support the college’s planning activities, assessment efforts, grant requirements, reporting requirements, accreditation needs, and other areas that directly support the college’s mission. It serves as a quick and convenient source of information about South Central College, and brings together the results of studies conducted by the Office of Research and Institutional Effectiveness.
The data provided covers the last five years and is the most recent available. Data are generally provided by fiscal year, which is July 1 – June 30, however in some cases a calendar year is used, and cohort tracking (such as Fall 20XX starts) is also utilized.
While attempts have been made to align reporting in this document to other MnSCU reports, there may yet be some differences due to use of different sources, data definitions, or reporting dates or time periods. Included in the appendix are definitions of terms. Please be sure to refer to it for questions or concerns.
You may also contact the staff in the Office of Research and Institutional Effectiveness for any questions or concerns. We welcome your questions, comments and suggestions about the content and format of the Fact Book.
South Central College will be the region’s leading institution for transitioning individuals into the college environment, educating students for technical careers, and building student capacity for future study through inclusive student-centered programs and services. The college will be a committed partner in the regional economy, helping individuals and organizations compete in the global marketplace.
South Central College provides accessible higher education to promote student growth and regional economic development.
SCC students who have completed a diploma or a degree of 45 or more credits will demonstrate:
Personal, social, and ethical responsibility
Intellectual and practical skills
South Central College is accredited by the Commission on Institutions of Higher Education of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
30 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2400 Chicago, IL 60602 1-800-621-
SCC was granted a full 10-year reaccreditation in 2010. To promote our belief in the continuous quality improvement model, SCC is utilizing HLC’s Academic Quality Improvement Program (AQIP).
AQIP Accomplishments:
FY12 FY13 FY14 FY15 FY Approved as an AQIP Institution X Established Charter and Bylaws X Action Project Guide developed X AQIP tagline created X AQIP logo developed X AQIP Poster Sessions X Action Project: Large Capital Equipment Purchase Process X Action Project: First Year Initiative X Action Project: Program Review X X Action Project: First Year Initiative – Phase 2 X Action Project: Increasing Student Participation in Tutoring X Action Project: Credit for Prior Learning Initiative X Systems Portfolio submitted and Feedback Report received X
Some programs at SCC also have accreditation and certifications by external agencies which have published standards, evaluation criteria, and methods for evaluating if criteria are met.
Automotive Services: National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation
Dental Assisting: American Dental Association
Emergency Medical Technician: National Registry of EMT
Intensive Care Paramedic: National Registry of EMT, Committee on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs, and Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the EMS Professions
Pharmacy Technician: American Society of Health-System Pharmacists
Medical Assisting: Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
Medical Laboratory Technician: National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences
South Central College delivers academic programming on campus, online and via interactive television to students primarily from a twelve county area surrounding the Faribault and North Mankato campuses. In addition, SCC operates Farm Business Management offices in approximately 10 area cities. Small Business Management offices are located in approximately 4 local cities as well. The Center of Business and Industry serves over 1,000 southern Minnesota businesses annually.
The SCC surrounding area includes the following counties: Blue Earth, Brown, Faribault, Goodhue, LeSueur, Martin, Nicollet, Rice, Sibley, Steele, Waseca and Watonwan (outlined here in red). The Top Ten feeder school districts include (in order of enrollment) Mankato, Faribault, New Ulm, St. Peter, Waseca, Maple River, Montgomery Lonsdale, Owatonna, United South Central, and Lake Crystal Wellcome Memorial.
Population by Race/Ethnicity
Race/Ethnicity (^) Population^2016 Population^2021 Change % Change 2016 % of Cohort
White, Non-Hispanic 336,962 334,742 -2,220 -1% 88.65% White, Hispanic 20,531 21,978 1,447 7% 5.40% Black, Non-Hispanic 8,595 9,654 1,059 12% 2.26% Asian, Non-Hispanic 5,101 5,502 401 8% 1.34% Two or More Races, Non- Hispanic 4,827^ 5,373^546 11%^ 1.27% American Indian or Alaskan Native, Non-Hispanic 1,674^ 1,820^146 9%^ 0.44% American Indian or Alaskan Native, Hispanic 821 952 131 16%^ 0.22% Two or More Races, Hispanic 638 743 105 16% 0.17% Black, Hispanic 563 697 134 24% 0.15% Asian, Hispanic 178 206 28 16% 0.05% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Non-Hispanic 147 172 25 17%^ 0.04% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Hispanic 55 61 6 11%^ 0.01% Total 380,092 381,899 1,807 0% 100.00% Source: QCEW Employees, Non-QCEW Employees & Self-Employed - Emsi 2016.2 Class of Worker
Population by County
County Name (^) Population^2016 Population^2021 Change % Change
Blue Earth County, MN 66,104 67,430 1,326 2% Rice County, MN 65,763 66,791 1,028 2% Goodhue County, MN 46,581 46,830 249 1% Steele County, MN 36,658 36,927 269 1% Nicollet County, MN 33,307 33,718 411 1% Le Sueur County, MN 27,818 27,966 148 1% Brown County, MN 25,042 24,671 -371 -1% Martin County, MN 19,996 19,553 -443 -2% Waseca County, MN 18,983 18,866 -117 -1% Sibley County, MN 14,823 14,609 -214 -1% Faribault County, MN 13,984 13,619 -365 -3% Watonwan County, MN 11,031 10,919 -112 -1% Source: EMSI
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Percent of FY 2015 graduates reporting employment during the year after graduation in a job that was related to their program or major: 87.8% Minnesota State Goal for SCC: 83.3% Source: Minnesota State Accountability Dashboard 12/29/
Percent receiving Financial Aid awards 66.0% Dollar amount average aid $3, Source: IPEDS
AA Liberal Arts & Sciences 125 AS Nursing 39 AAS Business Management 29 AAS Computer Careers 24 AAS Child Development 23
Office Administration and Technology 29 Welding 26 Health Unit Coordinator 18 Child Development 13 Computer Careers 7
Nursing - Practical 19 Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning/Refrigeration 9 Auto Body and Collision Technology 6 Computer Integrated Machining 5 Agribusiness - Production 5 Source: ISRS
Unduplicated Headcount 10, Sections 756 Duplicated Headcount 13, Seats Sold 13, Hour Based 93, Source: MnSCU Management Reports
Faculty 513 Staff 169 Average Age 49 Average Years of Service 11 Gender 52% Female; 48% Male Ethnicity 96% White; 3% People of Color *Faculty/Staff is a duplicated count Source: MnSCU Management Reports
Face to Face $179. Online and Hybrid $211.
FYE Distribution by Delivery Method FY2012 FY2013 FY2014 FY2015 FY Mostly classroom 34.5% 36.7% 34.1% 34.9% 24.1% Mostly online 9.8% 9.4% 9.7% 10.4% 9.0% No online 52.3% 49.2% 51.4% 49.0% 57.1% Totally online 3.4% 4.6% 4.9% 5.8% 9.8%
Headcount by Student of Color: % FY2012 FY2013 FY2014 FY2015 FY Yes 12.7% 15.5% 15.6% 16.8% 19.2% No 83.0% 79.5% 80.0% 78.5% 76.7% Unknown 4.3% 4.9% 4.4% 4.8% 4.1%
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ON CAMPUS HYBRID ONLINE MANAGEMENT TOTAL
FYE by Delivery Method
FY2012 FY2013 FY2014 FY2015 FY
34.5% 36.7%^ 34.1% 34.9% 24.1% 9.8% 9.4% 9.7% 10.4% 9.0%
52.3% (^) 49.2% 51.4% (^) 49.0% 57.1%
3.4% 4.6% 4.9% 5.8% 9.8% FY2012 FY2013 FY2014 FY2015 FY
FYE Distrbution by Delivery Method
Mostly classroom Mostly online No online Totally online
Headcount by Underrepresented: % FY2012 FY2013 FY2014 FY2015 FY Yes 50.6% 52.2% 51.7% 51.6% 52.5% No 14.4% 13.7% 13.3% 13.9% 15.0% Unknown 35.1% 34.1% 35.0% 34.6% 32.5%
Headcount by First Generation (Fed) % FY2012 FY2013 FY2014 FY2015 FY Yes 58.9% 59.3% 57.6% 57.3% 59.5% No 20.5% 21.5% 22.5% 23.8% 25.6% Unknown 20.6% 19.2% 19.9% 19.0% 14.9%
Headcount by First Generation (State) % FY2012 FY2013 FY2014 FY2015 FY Yes 22.3% 22.7% 22.1% 22.4% 23.3% No 58.7% 59.7% 59.8% 60.3% 63.7% Unknown 19.0% 17.6% 18.1% 17.3% 13.1%
Headcount by Pell Eligible % FY2012 FY2013 FY2014 FY2015 FY Yes 36.4% 38.0% 38.6% 37.9% 39.5% No 19.4% 18.8% 18.2% 18.8% 20.3% Unknown 44.3% 43.2% 43.2% 43.3% 40.2%
12.7% 15.5% 15.6% 16.8% 19.2%
83.0% (^) 79.5% 80.0% (^) 78.5% (^) 76.7%
4.3% 4.9% 4.4% 4.8% 4.1% FY2012 FY2013 FY2014 FY2015 FY
Headcount by Student of Color
Yes No Unknown
Enrollment by Age
FY2012 FY2013 FY2014 FY2015 FY Number Percent Number Percent Number Percent Number Percent Number Percent South Central College 18 or less (^595) 9.7% 572 10.1% 543 9.9% 685 13.0% 546 12.4% 19 - 20 1,060 17.2% 937 16.5% 944 17.2% 932 17.7% 902 20.6% 21 - (^24) 1,219 19.8% 1,184 20.8% 1,096 20.0% 1,061 20.1% 919 21.0% 25 - (^34) 1,431 23.3% 1,317 23.1% 1,281 23.4% 1,122 21.3% 984 22.4% 35 - (^44 759) 12.3% 738 13.0% 706 12.9% 618 11.7% 483 11.0% 45 - (^54 672) 10.9% 556 9.8% 547 10.0% 474 9.0% 311 7.1% 55 + (^322) 5.2% 295 5.2% 301 5.5% 307 5.8% 193 4.4% Unknown 94 1.5% 90 1.6% 63 1.1% 68 1.3% 48 1.1% Total (^) 6,152 100.0% 5,689 100.0% 5,481 100.0% 5,267 100.0% 4,386 100.0% Minnesota State System (Colleges and Universities) 18 or less (^) 51,177 18.6% 52,294 19.2% 53,276 20.1% 56,705 21.8% 57,930 23.1% 19 - (^20) 50,842 18.4% 50,150 18.4% 48,822 18.5% 47,624 18.3% 46,823 18.7% 21 - (^24) 64,137 23.3% 62,604 23.0% 60,759 23.0% 58,973 22.7% 56,856 22.7% 25 - 34 62,666 22.7% 61,832 22.7% 58,965 22.3% 55,926 21.5% 52,446 20.9% 35 - (^44) 25,457 9.2% 25,029 9.2% 23,662 8.9% 22,386 8.6% 20,530 8.2% 45 - (^54) 14,797 5.4% 13,983 5.1% 12,988 4.9% 11,744 4.5% 10,365 4.1% 55 + (^) 4,878 1.8% 5,102 1.9% 4,761 1.8% 4,790 1.8% 4,325 1.7% Unknown (^) 1,779 0.6% 1,507 0.6% 1,277 0.5% 1,401 0.5% 1,140 0.5% Total (^) 275,733 100.0% 272,501 100.0% 264,510 100.0% 259,549 100.0% 250,415 99.9%
Source: EPM 11
18 or less 19 - 20 21 - 24 25 - 34 35 - 44 45 - 54 55 or greater FY2012 9.7% 17.2% 19.8% 23.3% 12.3% 10.9% 5.2% FY2013 10.1% 16.5% 20.8% 23.1% 13.0% 9.8% 5.2% FY2014 9.9% 17.2% 20.0% 23.4% 12.9% 10.0% 5.5% FY2015 13.0% 17.7% 20.1% 21.3% 11.7% 9.0% 5.8% FY2016 (^) 12.4% 20.6% 21.0% 22.4% 11.0% 7.1% 4.4%
SCC - Enrollment by Age
18 or less 19 - 20 21 - 24 25 - 34 35 - 44 45 - 54 55 or greater FY2012 18.6% 18.4% 23.3% 22.7% 9.2% 5.4% 1.8% FY2013 19.2% 18.4% 23.0% 22.7% 9.2% 5.1% 1.9% FY2014 (^) 20.1% 18.5% 23.0% 22.3% 8.9% 4.9% 1.8% FY2015 21.8% 18.3% 22.7% 21.5% 8.6% 4.5% 1.8% FY2016 23.1% 18.7% 22.7% 20.9% 8.2% 4.1% 1.7%
Minnesota State System - Enrollment by Age