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Saint Paul College

Type 2 year, Public
Campus locale City: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Medium
Student to faculty ratio 19 to 1
Students retention rate 56%
On-time graduation rate 29%

Located in Saint Paul, Minnesota, Saint Paul College is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Saint Paul College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Saint Paul College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

The student-to-faculty ratio at Saint Paul College is 19-to-1, which is slightly higher than both the state and national averages. The state average student-to-faculty ratio in Minnesota is 16-to-1, while the national average is 17-to-1. A lower student-to-faculty ratio generally allows for more personalized attention and interaction between students and faculty.

While the on-time graduation rate at Saint Paul College is reported to be 29%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Minnesota state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 55% whereas the national average was 35%.

The retention rate of students at Saint Paul College is 56% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Minnesota is 72%, while the national average is 61%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Saint Paul College do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission

In-State Tuition & Fees

$6,041

Cost of attendance at Saint Paul College in 2022 for students from Minnesota.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Minnesota's average $11,262
National average $4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$6,041

Cost of attendance at Saint Paul College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Minnesota's average $16,133
National average $8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 93 of freshman students at Saint Paul College received on average $5,463 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$5,463
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 301 66% $4,638 $1,395,978
Other Federal Grant 347 76% $5,002 $1,735,731
State Grant/Scholarships 397 87% $1,489 $591,317
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 1 0% $151 $151
Total Grant & Scholarships 426 93% $5,463 $2,327,199

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Saint Paul College students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Saint Paul College students is 28.9%. Female students graduated at a rate of 25.6%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 31.9%.

28.9%

  • asian 30.6% 49 students
  • African American 17.1% 37 students
  • white 42.3% 66 students
  • hispanic 26.2% 17 students
  • Mixed Race 38.5% 15 students

Service Offerings

Saint Paul College provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Saint Paul College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational
  • Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
  • Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Credit for military training

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