Everyone at 色中色 is committed to ensuring all students thrive while in college and achieve their dreams after graduating.
Achieving the Dream
In 2016, 色中色 was selected to participate in Achieving the Dream, a nationwide network of more than 220 colleges in 39 states dedicated to student success. As an Achieving the Dream institution, 色中色 is working to implement, align, and scale cutting-edge reforms to ensure the success of current students and the sustainability of the college to serve future students.
SCC Students at a Glance
(based on Fiscal Year 2024 unless otherwise indicated)
- Number of Students: 4,449
- Average Age: 23.4
- Age 18 or less: 25.5%; Age 19-24: 32.7%; Age 25+: 40.6%
- Females: 48.3%, Males: 49.1%
- Students of Color: 23.2%
- First Generation (Federal definition-parents did not graduate from college): 51.5%
- First Generation (MN definition-parents did not attend college): 22.0%
- Pell Grant Eligible: 27.6%
- Underrepresented Students (Students of Color, Pell Eligible, or First Generation - MN): 44.3%
Exam Pass rates for Licensure/Certification
| PROGRAM | TEST / CREDENTIAL | YEAR | PASS RATE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auto Body and Collision | I-CAR Pro Cert - Level 1 Non Structural Repair | 2019 | 75% |
| Auto Body and Collision | I-CAR Pro Cert - Level 1 Refinishing | 2019 | 83% |
| Auto Body and Collision | I-CAR Pro Cert - ASE Tests | class | class |
| Auto Body and Collision | I-CAR Pro Cert - Non Structural Repair | 2019 | 92% |
| Auto Body and Collision | I-CAR Pro Cert - Structural Repair | 2019 | 83% |
| Auto Body and Collision | I-CAR Pro Cert - Auto Collision Mechanical | 2019 | 92% |
| Auto Body and Collision | I-CAR Pro Cert - Automotive Refinishing | 2019 | 92% |
| Dental Assisting | MN Dental Jurisprudence Exam | 2023 | 85% first time pass rate, 66% repeat pass rate |
| Dental Assisting | MN Dental Assistant State Licensure Exam - first time | 2023 | 83% |
| Dental Assisting | MN Dental Assistant State Licensure Exam - repeat | 2023 | 75% |
| Graphic Communication | SkillsUSA Graphic Design Test | 2023 | 100% |
| HVAC/R | EPA 608 Refrigeration Handling Certification | 2023 | 90% |
| Intensive Care Paramedic | NREMT | 2022 | 50% first time pass rate, 75% cumulative pass within 3 attempts, 83% cumulative pass within 6 attempts |
| Medical Assisting | CMA (AAMA) | 2018-2022 | 80.7% 5-year average |
| Medical Laboratory Technician | NAACLS | 2023 | 50% first time pass rate |
| Nursing LPN | NCLEX - PN | 2023 | 100% |
| Nursing RN | NCLEX - RN | 2023 | 87.23% |
