Saint Paul College
Saint Paul, MN · Highest award: Associate's
Read the years, not just the numbers
Each figure below is labelled with the period it covers, because they are not all from the same year. Tuition is Academic year 2024-25, while the earnings figure describes students who entered Entering cohort AY2009-10 / 2010-11, measured in 2022 dollars. They are historical facts about this institution, not a quote for you.
What it actually costs
Net price is what students paid after grant and scholarship aid — usually far below the sticker price.
Average net price by family income
Academic year 2023-24
| $0–30,000 | 10,177 | |
|---|---|---|
| $30,001–48,000 | 10,632 | |
| $48,001–75,000 | 12,318 | |
| $75,001–110,000 | 13,354 | |
| $110,001+ | 17,428 |
Figures are U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard data for Academic year 2023-24, published by the U.S. federal government. They are historical reference values, not a quote, and not an offer. Your actual cost will depend on your own circumstances.
Outcomes
Historical results for students who attended. They do not predict your own.
Compared with a high-school graduate
Students here earned a median of $38,399 ten years after entering, against a national benchmark for high-school graduates of $36,082. That benchmark is 2023 ACS 5-year pooled, 2024 dollars.
Admissions and size
Many institutions do not report these — “Not reported” is not a zero.
Student body
Fall 2024
| White | 23% | |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 11% | |
| Black | 38% | |
| Asian | 17% | |
| Two or more races | 5% | |
| Nonresident / international | 4% |
Other Two-year institutions in MN
| Institution | Net price | Grad rate | Earnings (10 yr) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandria Technical & Community College | $13,691 | Not reported | $49,393 |
| Anoka Technical College | $16,953 | Not reported | $47,746 |
| Anoka-Ramsey Community College | $16,434 | Not reported | $48,342 |
| Anoka-Ramsey Community College-Cambridge Campus | Not reported | Not reported | $48,342 |
| Avalon School of Cosmetology | Not reported | Not reported | $28,336 |
| Central Lakes College-Brainerd | $13,869 | Not reported | $42,162 |
| Central Lakes College-Staples Campus | Not reported | Not reported | $42,162 |
| Century College | $10,906 | Not reported | $46,424 |
| Dakota County Technical College | $13,548 | Not reported | $51,938 |
| Hennepin Technical College | $10,272 | Not reported | $49,460 |
| Inver Hills Community College | $11,636 | Not reported | $49,898 |
| Lake Superior College | $15,492 | Not reported | $46,449 |
Earnings by field of study
Four years after graduation, by programme. Compare each against the national median for that field.
| Programme | Median earnings (4 yr) | National median | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plumbing and Related Water Supply Services. | $106,325 | $49,996 | Not reported |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers. | $69,776 | $53,078 | $12,000 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | $63,304 | $65,389 | $23,000 |
| Precision Metal Working. | $62,541 | $48,702 | $9,928 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions. | $61,879 | $38,675 | $11,375 |
| Human Resources Management and Services. | $55,104 | $54,425 | $30,562 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | $54,742 | $48,733 | $27,066 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | $53,765 | $37,073 | Not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians. | $53,658 | $58,424 | Not reported |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications. | $52,173 | $54,971 | $16,065 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | $50,492 | $47,660 | Not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians. | $50,356 | $51,586 | $12,000 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | $49,800 | $35,447 | Not reported |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. | $49,225 | $56,073 | $17,500 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services. | $47,176 | $30,572 | $17,500 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | $47,049 | $44,125 | $15,827 |
| Woodworking. | $45,996 | $44,664 | Not reported |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services. | $42,842 | $39,605 | Not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services. | $38,855 | $26,307 | $14,250 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. | $36,624 | $31,135 | Not reported |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10) — https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/data/ · Data last updated 2026-06-10