Minnesota State College Southeast

www.southeastmn.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$5,849

13.2% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$14,965

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

1.71%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

3,676

36% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

38.4%

126 Graduates

About

Minnesota State College Southeast is a higher education institution located in Winona County, MN. In 2021, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Minnesota State College Southeast were Musical Instrument Fabrication & Repair (62 degrees awarded), Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (44 degrees), and Welding Technology (13 degrees).

In 2021, 452 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Minnesota State College Southeast. 48.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 51.5% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (387 degrees), 16.8 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (23 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Minnesota State College Southeast is $5,849, which is $−2,119 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Minnesota State College Southeast is $5,849, which is $−2,119 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $14,965.

In 2021, 39% of undergraduate students attending Minnesota State College Southeast received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 26% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$5,849

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Minnesota State College Southeast was $5,849. The cost of tuition at Minnesota State College Southeast is $−2,119 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Minnesota State College Southeast (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$14,965

2021 Value

15.6%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Minnesota State College Southeast had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $14,965. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Minnesota State College Southeast grew by 15.6%.

This chart compares the average net price of Minnesota State College Southeast (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$8,551

Room and Board

$1,000

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Minnesota State College Southeast was of $8,551 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 14.8% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,000. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Minnesota State College Southeast (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

39%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

26%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

39% of undergraduate students at Minnesota State College Southeast received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 15.2% with respect to 2020, when 46% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Minnesota State College Southeast (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

1.71%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Minnesota State College Southeast was 1.71%, which represents 9 out of the 527 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Minnesota State College Southeast had a total enrollment of 3,676 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Minnesota State College Southeast is 1,324 students and the part-time enrollment is 2,352. This means that 36% of students enrolled at Minnesota State College Southeast are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Minnesota State College Southeast, both undergraduate and graduate, is 82.8% White, 4.68% Hispanic or Latino, 3.32% Two or More Races, 3.1% Black or African American, 1.36% Asian, 0.598% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0544% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Minnesota State College Southeast in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (43.4%), followed by White Female (41.5%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (2.87%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

36%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Minnesota State College Southeast in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 3,676 students. The full-time enrollment at Minnesota State College Southeast is 1,324 and the part-time enrollment is 2,352. This means that 36% of students enrolled at Minnesota State College Southeast are enrolled full-time compared with 32.5% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Minnesota State College Southeast (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

66%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Minnesota State College Southeast was 66%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (60%), Minnesota State College Southeast had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Minnesota State College Southeast (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
3,042 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
172 enrolled students
Two or More Races
122 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Minnesota State College Southeast is 82.8% White, 4.68% Hispanic or Latino, 3.32% Two or More Races, 3.1% Black or African American, 1.36% Asian, 0.598% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0544% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 44.1% White, 26.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.5% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 150 students (4.08%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 14 fewer women than men received degrees from Minnesota State College Southeast. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Minnesota State College Southeast is white (387 degrees awarded). There were 16.8 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (23 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Minnesota State College Southeast is Musical Instrument Fabrication & Repair (62 degrees awarded), followed by Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (44 degrees) and Welding Technology (13 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Minnesota State College Southeast, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Mechanical Technologies (95 degrees awarded), Transportation (25 degrees), and Precision Production (32 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Other managers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Minnesota State College Southeast are Other managers (47,818 people), Construction managers (40,420 people), Aircraft pilots & flight engineers (33,547 people), Software developers (31,916 people), and Miscellaneous engineers, including nuclear engineers (17,620 people).

The most specialized majors at Minnesota State College Southeast in 2021 are Mechanical Technologies (95 degrees awarded), Transportation (25 degrees), Precision Production (32 degrees), Engineering Technologies (49 degrees), and Construction (9 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Cardiovascular technologists and technicians

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Minnesota State College Southeast are Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, Chief executives & legislators, Personal financial advisors, and Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers

The most specialized majors at Minnesota State College Southeast are Mechanical Technologies (95 degrees awarded), Transportation (25 degrees), Precision Production (32 degrees), Engineering Technologies (49 degrees), and Construction (9 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Construction

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Minnesota State College Southeast are Construction (97,959 people), Computer Systems Design (46,440 people), Air transportation (35,144 people), Architectural, engineering & related services (22,663 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (17,847 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Minnesota State College Southeast.

Most Common (2020)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
17 degree-majors awarded
CAD/CADD Drafting & Design Technology
14 degree-majors awarded
Radiographer
14 degree-majors awarded

In 2020, the most common associates degree concentration at Minnesota State College Southeast was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 17 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Minnesota State College Southeast according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

233

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

219

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 233 degrees were awarded to men at Minnesota State College Southeast, which is 1.06 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (219).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Minnesota State College Southeast by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 65 degrees were awarded to men at Minnesota State College Southeast in Musical Instrument Fabrication & Repair, which is 3.82 times more than the 17 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 42 degrees were awarded to men at Minnesota State College Southeast in Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training, which is 21 times more than the 2 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

29%

100% Completion Time

38%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 29% of students graduating from Minnesota State College Southeast completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 38% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 39% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Minnesota State College Southeast is Male and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
387 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
23 degrees awarded
Asian
12 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Minnesota State College Southeast is white (387 degrees awarded). There were 16.8 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (23 degrees).

0.885% of degree recipients (4 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Male
200 degrees awarded
White Female
187 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
12 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Minnesota State College Southeast is white male (200 degrees awarded). There were 1.07 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (187 degrees).

Operations

Minnesota State College Southeast has an endowment valued at nearly $1.27M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 52k (4.1%) compared to the 1.65% average return (87.6k on 5.29M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2021, Minnesota State College Southeast had a total salary expenditure of 18.7M. Minnesota State College Southeast employs 88 Instructors. Most academics at Minnesota State College Southeast are Male Instructor (46), and Female Instructor (42).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Minnesota State College Southeast are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 24 employees, Management, with 16 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 12 employees.

Endowment

$1.27M

2021 Endowment

25.8%

growth from 2020

Minnesota State College Southeast has an endowment valued at about $1.27M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Minnesota State College Southeast grew 25.8% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $4.03M lower than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Minnesota State College Southeast (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Associates Colleges: High Career & Technical-High Traditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$8.82M

2021 Salaries

6.11%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Minnesota State College Southeast paid a median of $8.82M in salaries, which represents 47.3% of their overall expenditure ($18.7M) and a 6.11% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.4M (41.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$6.61M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Minnesota State College Southeast paid a total of $6.61M to 88 employees working as instructors, which represents 37.5% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $10.2M (62.3%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

88 Employees

Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

24 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Minnesota State College Southeast was Instructor with 88 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Minnesota State College Southeast were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 24 employees, Management with 16 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 12 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Instructor
Female Instructor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Minnesota State College Southeast was Male Instructor with 46 employees, and Female Instructor with 42 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Minnesota State College Southeast.