C
Average
Score: 50/100
Overall (traditional)
C+
Outcome Rating
55/100 · earnings-weighted

Saint Paul College

2-Year Public
📍 Saint Paul, Minnesota 55102
Saint Paul College campus, Saint Paul, MN
Saint Paul College campus, Saint Paul, MN. Photo: McGhiever, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons.
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Rating Context: ⚠️ Limited Data Available. Some metrics for this institution are incomplete or unavailable, which may affect the overall grade. Consider researching this school directly for the most current information.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (C) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 32%
Outcomes
C
46/100
Affordability
B+
76/100
Resources
C+
56/100
Experience
D
44/100
Prestige
F
28/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

5,155
Total Enrollment
32%
Graduation Rate
59%
Retention Rate
21.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
$11,795
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near Saint Paul College ▼

44% of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.

Avg Home Value
$288,977
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,641
1-Year Change
+5.3%

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Saint Paul College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$38,399
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$36,932
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$10,925
Median debt at graduation
40.1%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
39.9%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 28% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 64th percentile among certificate-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (MN wage index 1.10). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Saint Paul College

Median pay of associate's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions$57,464$63,304-3%#306 of 560#436$14,793
Human Resources Management and Services$32,632$55,104+1%#15 of 35#19$20,237
Business Administration, Management and Operations—$54,742+12%#132 of 547#195$24,250
Health and Medical Administrative Services—$53,765+45%#17 of 286#39—
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians$34,848$53,658-8%#128 of 176#153—
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications$38,654$52,173-5%#61 of 87#68—
Accounting and Related Services—$50,492+6%#93 of 225#134—
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions$47,780—————
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities$25,100$47,049+7%#222 of 947#399$14,155
Culinary Arts and Related Services—$42,842+8%#18 of 96#45—
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services$32,055$36,167+6%#40 of 93#53—
American Sign Language—$34,519-9%#5 of 6#5—

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Saint Paul College Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $288,977
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,641/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 55101 (6.6% cap, Saint Paul)

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🏆 Where Saint Paul College Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

#5
Sterile Processing Technology/Technician
of 21 schools
#20
Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians, Other
of 22 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $5,486 $5,486

Financial Aid

90%
Receive Any Aid
69%
Receive Pell Grants
19%
Take Out Loans
$11,795
Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000$11,052
$30,001 - $48,000$11,143
$48,001 - $75,000$13,097
$75,001 - $110,000$15,303
$110,001+$17,684

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 201 grads/yr Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General 99 grads/yr Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide 79 grads/yr Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist 61 grads/yr Electrician 57 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 45 grads/yr Sterile Processing Technology/Technician 39 grads/yr Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training 35 grads/yr Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians, Other 30 grads/yr Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General 28 grads/yr Surgical Technology/Technologist 27 grads/yr Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage 27 grads/yr Accounting 25 grads/yr Welding Technology/Welder 25 grads/yr Culinary Arts/Chef Training 24 grads/yr Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician 24 grads/yr Plumbing Technology/Plumber 23 grads/yr Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist 22 grads/yr Network and System Administration/Administrator 21 grads/yr Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 20 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Saint Paul College's top programs commonly pursue.

Postsecondary teachers, all other
$78k/yr 183,400 jobs
Makeup artists, theatrical and performance
$50k/yr 7,000 jobs
Skincare specialists
$42k/yr 97,400 jobs
Hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists
$35k/yr 575,200 jobs
Manicurists and pedicurists
$35k/yr 210,100 jobs
Shampooers
$31k/yr 18,500 jobs
Nursing assistants
$40k/yr 1,441,500 jobs
Signal and track switch repairers
$84k/yr 8,700 jobs

Student Demographics

5,155
Total Students
57%
Women
45%
Traditional Age (18-24)
44%
Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 25%
Hispanic 9%
Black 34%
Asian 18%
Two or More 4%
Non-Resident 3%

🏠 Living Arrangements

Off-Campus (Renters) 44%
With Family 56%
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~2,258 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 51%
Hybrid (Some Online) 27%
Fully Online 22%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 45%
25-64 (Adult) 32%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Saint Paul College?
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.
How much does it cost to attend Saint Paul College?
Tuition at Saint Paul College is $5,486 for in-state students and $5,486 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $11,795.
What is the graduation rate at Saint Paul College?
The graduation rate at Saint Paul College is 32%. This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.
Is Saint Paul College a good school?
Saint Paul College has a Repit College Score of 50/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (C): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (B+): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (D): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.
How many students attend Saint Paul College?
Saint Paul College has a total enrollment of 5,155 students.
Is there rental demand near Saint Paul College?
Yes! Approximately 44% of students at Saint Paul College live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 2,258 students who need rental housing near campus. This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Saint Paul area.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology