Saint Paul College

What Saint Paul College does

Saint Paul College is a public two-year community and technical college headquartered at 235 Marshall Avenue in Saint Paul, Minnesota, operating as an enrolled member of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system, a 33-institution network serving 300,000+ students statewide. The college serves approximately 12,800 enrolled students pursuing associate degrees, transfer pathways to four-year universities, and certificates, plus 1,400 high school students concurrently enrolled through Minnesota's Post-Secondary Enrollment Option (PSEO). It offers more than 54 programs spanning healthcare (nursing, pharmacy, respiratory therapy, surgical technology), culinary arts, technical trades (CNC toolmaking, EV technician training), business, and STEM, supported by industry-standard training labs including RATIONAL iVario and iCombi commercial kitchen equipment, Tesla Model Y vehicles for EV technician training, and clinical partnerships with Regions Hospital.

Revenue is generated primarily through tuition and fees supplemented by state appropriations via the Minnesota State system and federal financial aid flows (Pell Grants, FSEOG, Minnesota State Grants, federal direct loans). The institution reports that 51% of students receive aid and scholarships, 67% of the student body identify as students of color, and 79% of FY24 graduates (out of 458 available-for-employment graduates of 1,253 total) found related employment within one year. The go-to-market motion is community-led: prospective students apply through the college's admissions office, register via Minnesota State's eServices system, and access coursework on the D2L learning management system, while recruitment occurs through campus events, high school PSEO partnerships, social media (Facebook, X, LinkedIn, YouTube, Instagram), and workforce development outreach.

The college is governed by the Minnesota State Board of Trustees and operates as a state-supported public institution with no equity funding, no acquisition activity, and no private investment. Notable operational pressures include certain short-term workforce programs (e.g., the 112-hour CNA program) falling below the 150-hour minimum for federal Workforce Pell Grant eligibility, creating a funding constraint on specific credential pathways.

Name

Saint Paul College

Legal name

Saint Paul College

Website

https://saintpaul.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1942

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Saint Paul College is a public two-year community and technical college in Saint Paul, Minnesota, serving 12,800 students and 1,400 PSEO high schoolers across 54+ programs in healthcare, culinary, technical trades, business, and STEM, as a member of the Minnesota State system.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community and Technical College Education

NAICS

Junior Colleges (6112), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Community Colleges (EDAHADAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Comprehensive Community Colleges (Transfer + Workforce) (EDAHADAE)

Keywords

• Community college education
• Technical college training
• Associate degree programs
• Workforce credential training
• Post-secondary enrollment options

Headquarters

HQ city

Saint Paul

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: As a public community college, Saint Paul College generates revenue primarily through tuition and fees from enrolled students. The college offers Federal Pell Grants, federal loans, Minnesota State Grants, and various scholarship programs to support student enrollment.
2. Government Funding: As a member of Minnesota State, the college receives state government funding and is subject to federal Pell Grant expansions for workforce training programs. The college participates in federal workforce development initiatives.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Saint Paul College is a public community and technical college that delivers associate degree programs, certificate programs, transfer pathways to four-year universities, and career/technical workforce training. It serves a broad learner base that includes traditional college students, high school students enrolling through Post-Secondary Enrollment Options (PSEO), and adult learners seeking short-term workforce credentials.

Product overview

Saint Paul College is a community and technical college offering a portfolio of educational programs including associate degrees, transfer pathways, certificates, and workforce training programs. The college provides on-campus dining facilities (City View Grille, City Espresso/City View Cafe), student support services (mental health counseling, access and disability resources, career services), campus safety services, Title IX support, and anti-violence programming. The institution operates training labs for various programs including culinary arts (with RATIONAL professional kitchen equipment), healthcare (nursing, pharmacy, respiratory therapy, surgical technology), CNC toolmaking, electric vehicle technician training (with Tesla Model Y), and STEM programs. The college does not offer a technology product in the traditional SaaS sense; it is an educational institution whose 'products' are educational programs and student services rather than software products with integrations, APIs, or AI capabilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Associate Degree Programs Two-year associate degree programs including Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, and Associate of Applied Science degrees, designed for transfer to four-year universities or direct workforce entry. Aimed at traditional college-aged students and adult learners.
• Certificate Programs Short-term, industry-aligned certificate programs in technical and career fields that provide workforce credentials for direct entry into skilled occupations or career advancement. Targeted at adult learners and career changers.
• Transfer Pathways to Four-Year Universities Structured articulation agreements and course pathways that allow students to complete general education and major prerequisites at Saint Paul College and transfer with junior standing to partnering four-year institutions. Aimed at students seeking a lower-cost start to a bachelor's degree.
• Workforce Training and Career/Technical Programs Hands-on workforce training programs in fields such as culinary arts (using RATIONAL commercial kitchen equipment) and electric vehicle/automotive technology (using Tesla Model Y vehicles), designed to prepare students for skilled-trade careers. Targeted at adult learners and incumbent workers.
• Post-Secondary Enrollment Options (PSEO) / Concurrent Enrollment Program allowing high school juniors and seniors to enroll in college-level courses at Saint Paul College while still attending high school, earning both high school and college credit concurrently. Targeted at high school students and their parents/guardians.

Quantifiable outcome

• 79% of graduates find related jobs within one year after graduation
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• RATIONALcoreTechnology or IntegrationSaint Paul College's culinary arts department has integrated RATIONAL equipment including the iVario intelligent tilt skillet and iCombi intelligent combi oven into its training labs to prepare students for professional kitchens. The equipment allows instructors to teach multiple cooking techniques efficiently in the same space while students operate a public-facing restaurant as part of their training.
• Minnesota StatecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSaint Paul College is a member of Minnesota State, a system of 33 colleges and universities serving 300,000+ students throughout the state with 15,300+ faculty and staff. The college participates in system-wide initiatives including shared enrollment systems (eServices, D2L), employee benefits, and workforce development programs.
• SOS Sexual Violence ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOn-campus survivor support services provided in partnership with SOS Sexual Violence Services. Advocates available 24-hours a day for support over phone, in-person advocacy, and support groups at the SOS office in Downtown Saint Paul.
• Saint Paul & Ramsey County Domestic Abuse Intervention Project (SPIP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with SPIP for on-campus survivor support services including advocacy, safety planning, and assistance with protective orders. Available 24-hours daily for phone support and in-person at the SPIP office in Saint Paul.
• Regions HospitalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Regions Hospital for neurobiology of trauma education and Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) program collaboration for healthcare students.
• Minnesota Day OneminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStatewide advocacy organization available 24-hours daily for support and access to resources over phone or text, specializing in safe housing and transportation for survivors of relationship violence.
• Women's AdvocatesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for healthy relationships presentations and awareness programs on campus.
• ThinkSelf Minnesota Deaf Adult Education & AdvocacyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for specialized trainings for students in ASL language and interpreting fields on recognizing and responding to sexual and relationship violence in professional settings.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/StPaulCollege
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/SaintPaulCollege
• Facebookfacebook.com/50187170582
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/saint-paul-college
• Instagraminstagram.com/saintpaulcollegemn

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