Century College Tuition, Demographics & Completion (2026)
Century College is a public community college in White Bear Lake, Minnesota, serving roughly 6,280 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $10,906 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $6,214. Student demographics in federal data include White (44.8%) and Asian (20.8%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $6,214
- 2024 Average Net Price: $10,906 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 6,280 41.1% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 31.20%
- Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
- First-Generation Students: 34.4%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 1.3% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 5.3% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 43.8%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 12,599
- Room & Board: $8,042 annual estimate
Century College: what the data shows
Common questions about Century College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Century College?
Century College is located in White Bear Lake, MN (ZIP 55110).
NCES locale classification: Rural fringe.
Is Century College public or private?
Century College is a Public institution.
How much does Century College cost?
Published tuition: $6,214.
Average net price after aid: $10,906.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $9,717 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $9,003 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $10,767 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $12,512 |
| $110,001+ | $15,710 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $24,856.
How big is Century College?
Total enrollment: 6,280 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 12,599 students.
About 41% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Century College?
150%-time completion rate: 31.20%.
First-year retention: 58.0%.
What do graduates of Century College earn?
Median earnings: $41,959 six years after entry; $46,424 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $14,250.
31.21% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Century College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies (418 completions)
- Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide (196 completions)
- 05.1081 (139 completions)
- Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (133 completions)
- Dental Assisting/Assistant (119 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (104 completions)
- Criminal Justice/Police Science (75 completions)
- Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) (68 completions)
- Interior Design (67 completions)
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General (49 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Century College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 31.20%; median earnings $46,424 at 10 years; net price $10,906. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$6,214
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Century College was $6,214.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$10,906
2024 Value
In 2024 Century College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $10,906.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$43,624 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$10,906 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$24,856 4-Year Tuition
$8,042 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$900 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$15,156 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$60,624 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Century College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
31.21% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
17.65% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Century College was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Century College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $5,360 | $5,360 | $9,601 |
| 2014 | $5,373 | $5,373 | $9,504 |
| 2015 | $5,391 | $5,391 | $8,931 |
| 2016 | $5,360 | $5,360 | $8,891 |
| 2017 | $5,417 | $5,417 | $10,765 |
| 2018 | $5,435 | $5,435 | $11,071 |
| 2019 | $5,578 | $5,578 | $10,808 |
| 2020 | $5,578 | $5,578 | $10,397 |
| 2021 | $5,907 | $5,907 | $10,228 |
| 2022 | $6,105 | $6,105 | $10,595 |
| 2023 | $6,182 | $6,182 | $10,037 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Century College reported total enrollment of about 6,280 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 43% male and 57% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (44.8%), Asian (20.8%), and Black or African American (14.0%). About 31.21% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 34.4% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
41.1% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Century College in 2024 is 6,280 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 12,599 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
58.0%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 44.8%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
18.74% 100% Completion Time
31.20% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 18.74% of students graduating from Century College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 40% male / 60% female
- Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide: 14% male / 86% female
- 05.1081: 55% male / 45% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Century College.
Return on Investment
$14,250 Median Student Debt
$46,424 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
30.70% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
964.18% Return on Investment
3.1 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Century College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 75 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 418 completions
2. Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide: 196 completions
3. 05.1081: 139 completions
4. Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician: 133 completions
5. Dental Assisting/Assistant: 119 completions
6. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 104 completions
7. Criminal Justice/Police Science: 75 completions
8. Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic): 68 completions
9. Interior Design: 67 completions
Most popular programs at Century College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Century College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Century College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 43.8%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $9,554
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $6,737
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Century College is a public institution located in White Bear Lake, MN, classified as Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide, 05.1081. Enrollment is approximately 6,280 students. Student body composition includes White (44.8%), Asian (20.8%), Black or African American (14.0%). The 150%-time completion rate is 31.20%. Approximately 31.21% of students receive Pell Grants. About 34.4% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Location
White Bear Lake, MN 55110
Region: Plains
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 31.20% graduation rate at Century College falls below the national average. Prospective students should carefully consider factors such as academic preparation, support services, and career outcomes when evaluating this institution.
Diverse Program Offerings: With over 75 distinct degree programs, Century College provides students with a wide range of academic options. This diversity allows students to explore various fields and find programs that align with their interests and career goals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Century College located?
Century College is located in White Bear Lake, MN.
How much does Century College cost?
Reported tuition is $6,214 and average net price is $10,906 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $8,042 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Century College?
Century College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 12,599 students, White (44.8%), Asian (20.8%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Century College?
About 34.4% of students at Century College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Century College earn?
Median earnings are $41,959 six years after entry and $46,424 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Century College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 31.2% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Century College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $14,250.
Is Century College public or private?
Century College is a public institution located in White Bear Lake, MN.
Is Century College an HBCU?
No. Century College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Century College a tribal college?
No. Century College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Century College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Century College does not meet that proxy (reported share 12.1%).
Is Century College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Century College in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Minnesota college costs
- Minnesota colleges by ROI
- Minnesota trade schools profile
- Plains regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Minnesota
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.