North Mankato, MN · Public · Associate's degree · College Scorecard data · Updated September 10, 2026
| Tuition | Difference | |
|---|---|---|
| South Central College (in-state) | $6,146 | — |
| MN average | $17,056 | -64% |
| National average | $18,082 | -66% |
| Per year | Four years | |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $6,146 | $24,584 |
| Out-of-state | $6,146 | $24,584 |
Tuition only. Housing, books and living costs are not included — most colleges publish a fuller cost-of-attendance figure.
South Central College ranks 24 by in-state tuition among the 92 MN colleges that report a rate — lower is cheaper.
| Colleges with a similar price to South Central College | In-state tuition |
|---|---|
| Inver Hills Community College | $6,146 |
| South Central College-Faribault | $6,146 |
| Minneapolis Community and Technical College | $6,161 |
| St Cloud Technical and Community College | $6,124 |
In-state tuition at South Central College is $6,146 per year; out-of-state students pay $6,146.
South Central College in-state tuition is 64% below the MN average of $17,056.
National average in-state tuition is $18,082; South Central College is 66% below that.
$6,146 is the official in-state tuition published by College Scorecard for the most recent cohort year.
Four years of tuition at South Central College comes to about $24,584 for an in-state student and $24,584 for an out-of-state student at current rates. That is tuition only — it excludes housing, books and living costs.
By in-state tuition, South Central College ranks 24 out of the 92 MN colleges that report a rate — lower numbers are cheaper. The five cheapest and five most expensive colleges in the state are listed above.