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Saint Paul College
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Annual Tuition
$6,318
Average Sticker Price
Admission Rate
N/A
Selectivity Level
Graduation Rate
31.9%
Completion Success
Median Earnings
$38,399
10y Career Outlook
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About Institution
Saint Paul College is an open-access public community college in Saint Paul, Minnesota. It is part of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System. The college enrolls about 11,000 students in the Minneapolis-Saint Paul metropolitan area and employs 126 full-time faculty, 116 part-time faculty, 233 staff members, and 18 administrative members.
Source: Wikipedia Data
Investment Return
Estimated College ROI Analysis
Total 2-Year Cost
$12,636
Based on sticker tuition
Estimated Payback
1.5 yrs
Time to recoup investment
Annual Earnings Boost
+$8,399
vs. $30k HS diploma baseline
10-Year Net Gain
+$71,354
Cumulative earnings advantage minus total college cost
20-Year Net Gain
+$155,344
Long-term projected return on your education investment
Graduation Rate: 32%
Students who don't graduate may still carry debt without the full earnings benefit. Consider program-specific outcomes in the Career Paths section below.
ROI estimates use the BLS national median of $30,000/yr for high school diploma holders as a baseline. Actual results vary based on major, career path, location, and individual circumstances. Median graduate debt at Saint Paul College is $10,925.
Student Community
Gender Balance
Ethnic Diversity
Security Audit
Incidents
0
Burglary
0
Theft
0
Assault
0
Robbery
0
Rape
0
Arson
0
Murder
0
Financial Outlook
Total Sticker Price
$6,318
Estimated cost before aid.
Net Price By Income
Debt & Financial Aid
Repayment measured in 2016–17; this federal measure was discontinued.
Grant Aid (IPEDS 2021)
* Most students receive significant grants and scholarships, reducing the actual cost. Grant data from IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey.
Quick Overview
Faculty Ratio
N/A
Retention
58.6%
Success
31.9%
In-State Cost
$6,318
Age 25+ Students
32.7%
Carnegie Class
Carnegie 5
Working at 6yr
3,296 students
Local City Insights
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