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Century College is a public community college located in White Bear Lake, Minnesota, part of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system. Founded in 1967 as Lakewood State Junior College and expanded in 1996 through a merger with Northeast Metro Technical College, Century College enrolls approximately 8,200 students and offers more than 100 associate degree and certificate programs in liberal arts, health sciences, technology, business, and skilled trades. The college is known for its strong healthcare programs including dental hygiene, nursing, and respiratory therapy, as well as a robust transfer pathway to four-year universities. With an open admissions policy and affordable tuition, Century College serves a diverse student body from across the Twin Cities northeast metro area and welcomes students from around the world.
Visa, OPT, H-1B alumni outcomes, and acceptance rates by country — sourced from FOIA, USCIS H-1B Hub, and DHS SEVIS.
The deep admissions playbook beyond the headline acceptance rate — round-by-round breakdowns, nationality data, requirements, and contact paths.
Domestic
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/yr
Out-of-State / Intl
$6214
/yr
Beyond the sticker price — every named scholarship, the financial aid policy, need-aware notes, and a personalized net-cost estimate.
How life on campus actually feels — clubs, sports, traditions, housing realities, and how the school integrates with its city.
Where alumni go after graduation — top industries, grad-school continuation, and the qualitative outcomes story.
Sticker price (annual, out-of-state): $6,214
Net-cost estimate is US-resident-only — international applicants are typically excluded from need-based aid at most schools and should treat the sticker price as the planning baseline.
