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Affordable Education

SCC offers the region鈥檚 lowest tuition and generous scholarships, making your dream education affordable.

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Personalized Learning and Support

Thrive with expert faculty, small class sizes, cutting-edge labs, and dedicated support services.

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Explore Your Passions

SCC provides a wide variety of programs to help you start strong and build toward your four-year degree.

Your Options for Transfer Success:

General Education / Minnesota State Transfer Curriculum (MnTC)

As part of the Minnesota State Transfer Curriculum, SCC鈥檚 general education courses are guaranteed to transfer to any Minnesota State college or university. View our list of Minnesota State Curriculum-approved courses in our Academic Catalog.

Minnesota State Transfer Pathways Associate Degrees

Earn an associate degree at SCC and complete the first two years of your bachelor鈥檚 degree. With six Transfer Pathway degrees, you鈥檒l save thousands before seamlessly transferring to one of Minnesota鈥檚 State universities.

Associate of Arts Degree

Our Associate of Arts (AA) degree combines practical skills and a solid general education foundation, preparing you for a successful career or a smooth transfer to a four-year institution.

Through SCC鈥檚 transfer agreements with various universities, your credits align with general education or specific program requirements at four-year institutions, saving you time and money on your way to a bachelor鈥檚 degree.

 

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Start your bachelor's degree at SCC and finish at Bemidji State University, Metropolitan State University, Minnesota State University Mankato, Moorhead State University, Saint Cloud State University, Southwest State University, or Winona State University.

 

Stop by Campus

Explore your opportunities. Plan your visit to our North Mankato or Faribault campus today.

  •   Meet with an admissions advisor
  •   Discuss academic programs
  •   Tour campus
  •   Learn about student life
  •   Discuss college costs, financial aid, and scholarships

 

Disability Accommodations - Individuals with a disability who need reasonable accommodation should contact the Academic Support Center at 507-389-7222 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Contact should be made after you have signed up and at least seven days before the visit.

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Talk with the Admission team.

They are ready to help in the way that works best for you:

  •   Call 507-389-7220 and select Option 1 for quick assistance or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with general questions

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  •   Book an Adult Learner Admissions Appointment (for students 21 or older) in either or .

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