by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual’s Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of a South Central College degree with its cost to decide whether the school is asking a fair price. Here is how South Central College measures up.
South Central College is ranked #767 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of A (top 10% for value). Within Minnesota, it ranks #5 of 69 for value.
Below is the detailed South Central College value breakdown: state and national value rankings, the real cost of a degree, and how the price stacks up against the aid most students receive.
South Central College is ranked #51 out of #72 in Minnesota for quality and #5 out of #69 for Minnesota value.
Live in-state? You may qualify for a reduced price. Check the South Central College financial aid page to be sure.
South Central College is ranked #767 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
The quality education South Central College provides combined with its relatively low cost makes this school a great value.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at South Central College costs about $11,081. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $44,323 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $15,328 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $9,082 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $11,081 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $44,323 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
There are many ways to lower the cost of a college education. Consider in-state tuition, transfer credits, or finishing your degree faster. Learn more about South Central College net price and the factors that affect it.
What South Central College costs you depends on how much aid you receive, so few students fit perfectly into averages.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a South Central College degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $61,312 | — | — |
| All Students | $44,323 | #767 | A |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $36,328 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $61,312 | — | — |
| All Students | $44,323 | #5 | C |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $36,328 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at South Central College shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $8,070 |
| $30K–$48K | $8,757 |
| $48K–$75K | $10,228 |
| $75K–$110K | $12,968 |
| Over $110K | $14,525 |
About 68% of South Central College undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $4,384 per year. Get more details on the South Central College financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual determines value by weighing a school’s average total cost against its educational quality, then comparing it to other schools in the same quality tier. See the South Central College net price page for the cost detail.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.