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Located conveniently in Saint Paul, MN, Saint Paul College is a fully accredited, award-winning community and technical college. We offer a variety of Associate Degrees, transfer pathways, and certificate programs to help you jump start your career in two years or less.
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Student stories
Hellen
In 2022, Hellen enrolled at Saint Paul College, attracted by its professional staff and business programs. Since her enrollment, Hellen has been actively participating in student clubs and working at the Career Services office while thriving academically.
Student stories
Loren
Loren is a determined student at SPC, studying to earn an Associate of Arts Degree. Loren's decision to pursue her degree at SPC was spontaneous after she moved back to Minnesota from Baltimore, but has since unfolded into a pursuit of human service roles and playwriting.
Student stories
Nathan
From the green city parks of Hamburg, Germany, to studying psychology at SPC in the Twin Cities, Nathan's college journey is a testament to cultural immersion and academic curiosity.
Student stories
Sher
Sher is a soon-to-be graduate of Saint Paul College's Cosmetology program. Her journey at SPC has been marked by immense growth, knowledgeable guidance, and unwavering support from faculty and staff.
Student stories
Darrail
Darrail is a dedicated Early Childhood Education student at SPC. Originally from the Rondo neighborhood in St. Paul, MN. Darrail chose to study at SPC for its community-oriented approach and the opportunities he saw unfolding around the school.
Latest news
Gene Haas Scholarships Help CNC Students
Over the past decade, GHF has provided over $150K in foundation gifts, with awards to 46 students in just the past six years. One hundred percent of their funds go directly to student scholarships.
Esthetician Program Offers State-of-the-art Equipment
Beyond learning the science of skin, estheticians understand that using hands-on modern equipment is essential to providing quality skincare services
Robust SPC Pipeline for Automotive Technician Careers
Saint Paul College recently held an Auto Career Fair where local and national businesses sought automotive students for full- and part-time positions as Technicians, Mechanics, and Parts Counterpersons.
SPC Celebrates Fall 2024 Scholarships
Saint Paul College awarded over $145,000 in scholarships to over 130 students this semester. These funds empowered many students to succeed, and these stories came together at the annual Scholarship Luncheon, which featured two student stories.
Chili Bowl 2024: Another Tasty Success
The 2024 Chili Bowl was another tasty success for the SPC community. A record number of attendees, over 220, and participating chefs made this event one for the books.
Meet the Student Senate President Gozel Rahymjanova
Meet Gozel Rahymjanova, SPC Student Senate President for the 2024-25 school year. Gozel came to the US in July 2023 from Turkmenistan (a nation just north of Iran) to earn her education.
Empowering Students: Saint Paul College’s Essential Sexual Violence Prevention Training Video
In this powerful and informative video, Saint Paul College presents a new addition to the Minnesota State Sexual Violence Prevention Training, just for our community.
The Culinary Chronicles: Saint Paul College’s Culinary Arts Department Newsletter
Whew! Where Did September Go?It feels like we blinked, and suddenly, the first month of culinary school at Saint Paul College is already behind us! September always zooms by in a flurry of kitchen action.
Skydiving to Storytelling: Steve Combs’ Journey from Military Service to Historical Fiction
Like many servicemembers, Steve struggled for years to find a suitable job that could utilize his unique military training. He worked in telemarketing, sales, and bonded courier services.
Chef Jack Chili Bowl: A Unique Culinary Experience to Honor a Legend and Support Rising Stars
The Chef Jack Chili Bowl, taking place on October 13th from 3 pm to 6 pm at Saint Paul College, is a unique event bringing together 12 of the Twin Cities’ top chefs to compete for the title of “Best F’N Chili.