by our College Data Analytics TeamFind out more about how Century College ranks, how diverse it is, what majors it offers, and other essential facts below.
In its yearly rankings, College Factual analyzes over 2,000 colleges and universities to determine which ones are the best in a variety of categories, such as overall value, quality, diversity, which schools are the best for each major, and much more.
Century College was awarded 232 badges in the 2026 rankings.
According to College Factual’s 2026 analysis, Century College is ranked #1,055 out of 3,449 schools in the nation that were analyzed for overall quality.
Century College is also ranked #34 on the Best Colleges in Minnesota list.
At Century College, the student to faculty ratio is 25 to 1. Compared to the national average of 15 to 1, this is somewhat high. This could mean that class sizes may be larger than they are at other colleges or universities or that professors may be required to teach more classes.
Another measure that is often used to estimate how much access students will have to their professors is how many faculty members are full-time. The idea here is that part-time faculty tend to spend less time on campus, so they may not be as available to students as full-timers.
The full-time faculty percentage at Century College is 39%. This is lower than the national average of 47%.
The freshmen retention rate is a sign of how many full-time students like a college or university well enough to come back for their sophomore year. At Century College this rate is 61%, which is a bit lower than the national average of 68%.
When we say that a student has graduated on time, we mean that they have finished their bachelor’s degree within four years. The on-time graduation rate at Century College is 21%. That’s lower than the national rate of 33.3%.
Find out more about the retention and graduation rates at Century College.
The current enrollment includes 5,971 undergraduates at Century College.
Get more detailed information on the diversity at Century College.
The overall average net price of Century College is $16,772. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group. See the table below for the net price for different income groups.### Net Price by Income Group for Century College
| $0-30 K | $30K-48K | $48-75 | $75-110K | $110K + |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $8,624 | $8,307 | $9,938 | $12,642 | $14,374 |
The net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board and other costs and subtracting financial aid. Note that the net price is typically less than the published price for a school. For more information on the sticker price of Century College, see our tuition and fees and room and board pages.
It’s not uncommon for college students to take out loans to pay for school. In fact, almost 66% of students nationwide depend at least partially on loans. At Century College, approximately 18% of students took out student loans averaging $7,225 a year. That adds up to $28,900 over four years for those students. The student loan default rate is 11.4%. This is higher than the national default rate of 10.1% so you should proceed with caution when taking out student loans. Get more details about paying for Century College.
The pay for some majors is higher than others, but on average, students who graduate with a bachelor’s degree from Century College make about $46,424 a year during their first few years of employment after graduation. This is right on par with the average college graduate’s salary of $49,219 per year. Also, graduates in your major field may make more.
Century College is a public institution situated in White Bear Lake, Minnesota. White Bear Lake is considered a suburb and offers tranquility and safety near the excitement of a city center. Get more details about the location of Century College.
Contact information for Century College are listed below.
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Address: | 3300 Century Ave N, White Bear Lake, MN 55110 |
| Phone: | 6517703200 |
| Website: | www.century.edu |
In the latest year of available data, students from 22 majors graduated from Century College. The following table lists the most popular undergraduate majors along with the average salary graduates from those majors make.
| Most Popular Majors | Completions | Average Salary of Graduates |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary Studies | 2,159 | NA |
| Liberal Arts General Studies | 418 | $33,736 |
| Nursing & Nursing Assistants | 196 | NA |
| Allied Health Services | 174 | $34,196 |
| Heating, Ventilation, Air & Cooling | 133 | $49,485 |
| Dental Support Services | 131 | $39,713 |
| Nursing | 104 | $57,564 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 100 | $38,605 |
| Allied Health Professions | 97 | $56,580 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | 97 | $37,538 |
Online courses are a great option for busy, working students as well as for those who have scheduling conflicts and want to study on their own time. As time goes by, expect to see more and more online learning options become available.
5,171 students took at least one online class at Century College.
Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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