Experience Tremendous Value
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As a two-year public community and technical college, Century College receives funding from the State of Minnesota, keeping tuition rates significantly lower than private colleges and universities.
You can complete a two-year career and technical degree at Century College and start your career for less than $11,000.
If you complete a two-year transfer degree at Century College and then transfer to a private college or university to complete a bachelor's degree, you could save an average of $74,000.
In addition, there are many ways to pay for your education, including financial aid (grants and loans), scholarships, student employment, payment plans, and reimbursement.
College Cost Comparison
View the table below to learn about the many options available to save money on your college education through post-secondary enrollment options (PSEO) or attending Century College for your first two years:
| Scenario | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 | 4-Year Tuition |
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| A | PSEO High School | PSEO High School | Minnesota State University | Minnesota State University | $17,344 |
| B | PSEO High School | Century College | Minnesota State University | Minnesota State University | $22,922 |
| C | Century College | Century College | Minnesota State University | Minnesota State University | $28,500 |
| D | Minnesota State University | Minnesota State University | Minnesota State University | Minnesota State University | $34,688 |
| E | Century College | Century College | University of Minnesota | University of Minnesota | $41,442 |
| F | University of Minnesota | University of Minnesota | University of Minnesota | University of Minnesota | $60,572 |
| G | Century College | Century College | Private College or University | Private College or University | $96,222 |
| H | Private College or University | Private College or University | Private College or University | Private College or University | $170,132 |
Make a Great Investment
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A college education provides a great return on investment. On average, over a 40-year career, you can earn $250,000 in additional income with an Associate Degree compared to only a high school diploma.
Or save thousands on your education by taking your first two years at Century College, and then transferring to complete a Bachelor's Degree, and that amount can grow to $955,000, on average.
