Century College Nursing Programs: What to Know (2026)
Century College is a Minnesota State community and technical college in White Bear Lake, minutes from the Twin Cities clinical market. Its AS Nursing program blends daytime and online theory, uses holistic admissions centered on the HSRT-AD, and publishes outcomes on the program dashboard and in Minnesota Board of Nursing statistical tables—verify every deadline and requirement with Century and the Board.
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Quick Facts
Key Takeaway
Century combines a metro-accessible campus with a clearly spelled-out holistic scoring model (essays and HSRT-AD each carry 40% in the published guide) and differential nursing tuition that is easy to quote from the college’s own fee table—then cross-check every cohort outcome on the Minnesota Board of Nursing PDF.
Overview & Why Students Choose Century College
Century College is a public Minnesota State community and technical college on East and West campuses in White Bear Lake—close to the Twin Cities corridor and its large hospital employers. Nursing students pursue an Associate of Science (AS) in Nursing with either the standard pre-licensure sequence or an LPN/paramedic advanced-standing track described in official curriculum documents.
Century’s program information guide states the AS is designed both for entry-level RN practice and for transfer into RN-to-BSN programs. Below we use ADN to mean that pre-licensure associate pathway toward NCLEX-RN; Century’s statutory degree title remains the Associate of Science in Nursing.
The Minnesota Board of Nursing associate-degree table lists this school as Century Community College with an 81.20% first-time NCLEX-RN pass rate in 2025 (133 candidates). Century’s own Nursing Achievement Dashboard publishes calendar-year first-attempt pass percentages through 2024. Always reconcile cohort years and definitions between the Board table and the college dashboard before you compare results.
Reasons students choose Century College
Written-out holistic formula
The Nursing Program Information Guide assigns fixed weights—40% essays, 40% Health Science Reasoning Test, 10% prior credentials, 10% program quiz—so you know how the composite is built before you sit for HSRT-AD.
Flexible delivery in theory, structured in clinical
Century advertises daytime and blended online theory, some evening clinical shifts, and full-time nursing study once you enter the major.
Metro clinical ecosystem
White Bear Lake sits inside the Ramsey County / seven-county metro orbit where major hospital systems post steady RN demand; placements nonetheless rotate semester to semester.
Paramedic & LPN advanced standing
Licensed practical nurses and qualifying paramedics can pursue a published advanced-standing plan instead of repeating every introductory nursing course.
Published differential tuition
Nursing carries Minnesota State differential tuition; Century’s Tuition Rates & Fees page shows nursing credit totals alongside the general fee stack.
Nursing Programs Offered
Century College lists pre-licensure associate nursing options only—there is no MSN or DNP housed in this department. Graduate nursing belongs to other Minnesota institutions after you complete a BSN elsewhere.
Pre-licensure (RN)
Associate of Science in Nursing — Traditional RN Track
Complete prerequisites (including biology, chemistry, composition, and lifespan psychology per the college guide), then progress through four semesters of nursing coursework. Passing graduates receive the AS in Nursing and may apply for NCLEX-RN through the Minnesota Board of Nursing or another board of choice.
Associate of Science in Nursing — LPN/Paramedic Advanced Standing
Century publishes a dedicated advanced-standing curriculum track for licensed LPNs or qualifying paramedics. Expect alternate course entry points compared with the traditional plan—download the track PDF from the nursing program page and verify documentation of licensure or certification.
Transfer & dual acceptance
Century also advertises a Dual Acceptance Program for students who intend to continue toward a bachelor’s; partner institutions and GPA rules can change, so coordinate early with Century advisors and the receiving university.
The program is ACEN-accredited and Minnesota Board-approved per Century’s disclosures. Always confirm the current accreditation decision letter on ACEN’s public site and the college’s posted PDF before you rely on it for transfer or employment planning.
NCLEX-RN Pass Rate
According to the Minnesota Board of Nursing education statistical data (PDF: Number and First-time Success Rate of NCLEX-RN Candidates Educated in Minnesota Professional Nursing Programs 2022–2025), the row labeled Century Community College reports these first-time NCLEX-RN outcomes for Minnesota-educated associate-degree candidates:
- 2025: 81.20% (133 first-time candidates)
- 2024: 90.65% (107 candidates)
- 2023: 91.21% (91 candidates)
- 2022: 77.78% (99 candidates)
The same PDF lists Minnesota associate-degree programs collectively at an 81.74% first-time pass rate in 2025 (1,714 candidates)—slightly higher than Century’s 2025 program-level rate. Treat both figures as historical snapshots, not predictions of future performance.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| NCLEX-RN First-Time Pass Rate (most recent year in MN BON table) | 81.20% (2025; 133 first-time candidates; associate degree program named “Century Community College” in the table) |
| Source | Minnesota Board of Nursing — Education Statistical Data (2022–2025 RN NCLEX PDF). Confirm newer cohorts with the Board and Century College. |
NCLEX outcomes change by cohort. Always confirm the latest pass rates with the Minnesota Board of Nursing and Century College.
International Students & Internationally Educated Nurses
Requirements for international applicants and internationally educated nurses vary by institution, clinical site rules, and visa type. Use this list as a starting point and confirm every item with Century College (admissions, international student services if applicable, and the nursing department) and the Minnesota Board of Nursing.
- English-language proficiency: Institutional minimums for admission (TOEFL/IELTS/Duolingo or equivalent) if applicable.
- Transcript evaluation: Any credential evaluation required by Minnesota State or the nursing department.
- Minnesota Board of Nursing: NCLEX eligibility, background study, and endorsement rules for internationally educated applicants.
- Immigration & clinical placement: Whether F-1 students can access required clinical rotations and any employer or facility restrictions.
This section is general guidance, not legal advice. Policies change—verify with the college and the Board.
Admissions: A Realistic Look
Century’s Nursing Program Information Guide describes holistic admission with explicit weights: application essays on experience and attributes (40%), Health Science Reasoning Test (40%), documentation of degrees or certifications (10%), and a program-information quiz inside the application (10%). The TEAS exam is not referenced in that guide—plan around HSRT-AD and confirm with the department if policies change.
After admission, students must show full acceptance prerequisites—Biology Concepts or Principles of Biology I, Chemistry Concepts or Principles of Chemistry I, Composition I, and Lifespan Developmental Psychology—with a combined 2.75 GPA before beginning nursing courses (per the same guide). Nursing courses require a minimum 78% (C) to progress, and foundational courses still require a letter grade of C or better unless updated in the catalog.
Application timeline
| Entry Term | Deadline | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Fall / Spring starts | Not publicly disclosed here | Century states fall or spring program starts. Exact application open/close dates are posted on the nursing program page under “Application Link & Deadline” for each cycle. |
Admissions snapshot
| Factor | Details |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate (Nursing) | Not publicly disclosed |
| Entrance exam | HSRT-AD weighted at 40% in published holistic criteria; confirm minimum scores with the nursing department |
| Prerequisite GPA threshold | 2.75 across specified BIO/CHEM/ENGL/PSYC courses for full acceptance (per program information guide) |
Submit the general Century application first, then the nursing-specific application linked from century.edu/programs/nursing/. Email nursingAPP@Century.edu if you have upload issues.
Tuition & Cost of Attendance
Century publishes a consolidated Spring/Summer 2026 schedule on its Tuition Rates & Fees page. For that schedule:
- General per-credit total (tuition + listed fees): $217.83
- Nursing differential tuition: $231.77 per credit tuition, plus the same fee stack shown on that page ($27.13 combined technology, student-life, MSCSA, athletic, security/parking, and health fees)
Total nursing per credit (Spring/Summer 2026): $231.77 + $27.13 = $258.90. Other semesters may be listed separately on the same page; Minnesota State trustees can adjust rates—re-check before you register.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Tuition / Cost | Nursing: $258.90 per credit (Spring/Summer 2026, tuition + standard fees per official table) |
| Source | Century College — Tuition Rates & Fees. Confirm current amounts with Century’s Business Office. |
Financial aid
Century’s Federal School Code is 010546. File the FAFSA at studentaid.gov, then explore grants, loans, work-study, and Foundation scholarships linked from Cost & Financial Aid. Eligible Minnesota residents should also review the North Star Promise materials referenced on the college homepage.
Student Outcomes & Career Prospects
Defer to the NCLEX section for Minnesota Board of Nursing pass-rate lines (program labeled “Century Community College”). Century’s program page also hosts a Nursing Achievement Dashboard with completion-rate tables and calendar-year NCLEX snapshots through 2024—those are school-reported; confirm methodology on site.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| NCLEX-RN Pass Rate | 81.20% first-time (2025, 133 candidates) — Minnesota Board of Nursing associate-degree table |
| Metro wage snapshot (RN) | CareerWise (Minnesota State) cites an average of about $40.01/hr for RNs in the seven-county metro with top earners around $46.12/hr—figures are regional, not graduate-specific. Confirm on careerwise.minnstate.edu. |
| Job placement | Not publicly disclosed in the sources cited here; ask Century Career Services for current employment surveys. |
Is Century College the Right Fit for You?
Century fits students who want a Minnesota State price point, are comfortable with blended daytime/online theory plus clinical rotations that may spill into evenings, and can follow the published holistic scoring rubric. Applicants who expect entirely online clinical nursing or who cannot meet the 2.75 prerequisite GPA gate should explore other programs after speaking with an advisor.
✓ Good fit for students who—
- Want Twin Cities–adjacent clinical opportunities from a White Bear Lake campus.
- Prefer transparent essay/HSRT weighting and can schedule HSRT-AD testing through Century.
✗ May not be ideal for students who—
- Need a 100% online pre-licensure program with no on-campus labs.
- Cannot commit to full-time nursing study or variable clinical shifts once admitted.
Local Healthcare Ecosystem
White Bear Lake borders the dense eastern Twin Cities suburbs, giving Century students access to major employers in Saint Paul, Maplewood, and the broader Ramsey–Washington county corridor. HealthPartners, M Health Fairview, Allina Health, Children’s Minnesota, and independent specialty clinics routinely hire new RNs, though placement is never guaranteed and clinical contracts rotate.
| Facility / system | Details |
|---|---|
| Regions Hospital corridor | Level I trauma and specialty services in nearby Saint Paul provide high-acuity learning opportunities when assigned. |
| Suburban community hospitals | Facilities along I-35E and US-61 (e.g., St. John’s, M Health Fairview sites) illustrate the mix of community and tertiary coverage close to campus. |
Exact agencies partner with Century on a contractual basis—your clinical site list will come from the program, not from this overview.
Student Experience & Campus Life
Century operates East and West campuses connected by a pedestrian bridge; parking fees are folded into tuition per the Hours & Maps page. Nursing students use on-campus nursing labs, simulation, and the Student Passport System outlined in the program guide for clinical clearance tracking. Student government (MSCSA), health-science peer groups, and broader Minnesota State activities provide programming outside clinicals—explore campus life through century.edu.
Resources & Next Steps
Contact & location
- Campus
- White Bear Lake, MN (East & West campuses)
- Address
- 3300 Century Ave N, White Bear Lake, MN 55110, US
- General telephone
- 651-444-2000 (toll-free 800-228-1978)
- Admissions
- 651-444-2010 · admissions@century.edu
- Nursing program
- Director of Nursing: melissa.bordenave@century.edu · Application help: nursingAPP@Century.edu
- Website
- century.edu
Official links
Your “Next 7 Days” checklist
- Download the Nursing Program Information Guide and note the 40/40/10/10 scoring breakdown.
- Compare prerequisite courses (BIOL/CHEM/ENGL/PSYC) to your transcripts and calculate the 2.75 gateway GPA.
- Schedule HSRT-AD testing through Century’s posted process and prepare essay responses required on the supplemental application.
- Recalculate nursing costs with the Tuition Rates & Fees nursing differential for your entry term.
- Book a prospective-student admissions appointment via the nursing page if you still need campus or policy clarifications.
- Read the Minnesota Board of Nursing NCLEX statistical PDF for the “Century Community College” row.
- Add the nursing program’s published application deadline (from the live Century page) to your calendar as soon as it posts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What nursing programs does Century College offer?
Century College offers an Associate of Science (AS) in Nursing for pre-licensure students (traditional RN track) and an LPN/Paramedic Advanced Standing curriculum track for qualified applicants. The college also describes a Dual Acceptance Program for students pursuing a bachelor’s after prerequisites—confirm partners and eligibility on the official nursing page. Century does not award a BSN.
What is the first-time NCLEX-RN pass rate for Century College graduation cohorts?
According to the Minnesota Board of Nursing associate-degree table (PDF: Number and First-time Success Rate of NCLEX-RN Candidates Educated in Minnesota Professional Nursing Programs 2022–2025), Century Community College (the Board’s label for this program) reported a first-time NCLEX-RN pass rate of 81.20% in 2025 (133 candidates), 90.65% in 2024 (107 candidates), 91.21% in 2023 (91 candidates), and 77.78% in 2022 (99 candidates). Century’s program page also publishes calendar-year first-attempt percentages through 2024—confirm methodology and cohort year with the Board and the college.
Does Century College nursing require the TEAS exam?
Century’s published holistic admissions materials emphasize essays, the Health Science Reasoning Test (HSRT-AD), documentation of prior degrees or certifications, and a program-information quiz—TEAS is not described in those materials. Always confirm the current entrance exam with the nursing department before you apply.
How much is nursing tuition per credit at Century College?
On the Tuition Rates & Fees page (Spring/Summer 2026), Century lists nursing at $231.77 tuition per credit plus the standard fee stack shown for all students ($27.13 combined fees on that page), totaling $258.90 per credit. Rates are set by the Minnesota State Board of Trustees and may differ for other terms—confirm the line item for your semester on the official page.
How does holistic admission work for Century College nursing?
The Nursing Program Information Guide outlines holistic weighting: essay questions 40%, Health Science Reasoning Test 40%, prior degrees or certifications 10%, and the program-information quiz 10%. Applicants must also meet full acceptance course and GPA rules (2.75 GPA across specified BIO/CHEM/ENGL/PSYC courses) before entering nursing courses. Confirm any updates on century.edu/programs/nursing.
Is Century College nursing accredited?
The program is approved by the Minnesota State Board of Nursing and accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN). Century publishes an ACEN accreditation letter PDF on its nursing page; confirm the current public record directly with ACEN and the college.
What is the class schedule like for Century College nursing students?
Century states delivery as daytime and blended online classes with some evening clinical experiences, full-time only in the nursing sequence, with fall or spring starts. Prerequisites and general education may be taken daytime, evening, or online. Verify lab/clinical hours for your cohort with the department.
Can LPNs or paramedics shorten the Century College nursing program?
Yes. Century advertises an LPN/Paramedic Advanced Standing Curriculum Track Option with a distinct curriculum plan from the traditional sequence. Licensing, prerequisite, and progression rules apply—review the posted track documents and speak with nursing advising.
When are Century College nursing program application deadlines?
Deadlines are posted on the Century College nursing program page under Application Link and Deadline and can change each cycle. Not publicly disclosed in the static materials we mirrored for your entry term—open the live nursing page or email nursingAPP@Century.edu for application submission questions.
References
- Century College — Nursing (AS degree)century.edu/programs/nursing/
- Century College — Nursing Program Information Guide (PDF)century.edu/live/files/212-20230112-nursing-program-information-guide
- Century College — Tuition Rates & Feescentury.edu/cost-financial-aid/tuition-rates-fees/
- Century College — Hours, Maps & Parkingcentury.edu/about/hours-maps-parking/
- Minnesota Board of Nursing — Education Statistical Datamn.gov/boards/nursing/education/education-statistical-data/
- Minnesota Board of Nursing — 2022–2025 RN NCLEX PDFmn.gov/boards/assets/2022-2025_RN_NCLEX_tcm21-280648.pdf
- CareerWise (Minnesota State) — labor market infocareerwise.minnstate.edu
- National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN)ncsbn.org
Editorial Standards & Review
About the author: Francesco Di Siena, RN, writes evidence-based nursing education guides for NurseOnShift.
Review: This page was reviewed by Araceli Collado, RN, for alignment with Century College nursing disclosures, Minnesota Board of Nursing NCLEX statistical tables (including the “Century Community College” program row), and published Spring/Summer 2026 tuition figures.
Disclaimer: This page is for general reference only. It does not constitute professional, admissions, or financial advice. Requirements, deadlines, tuition, and policies change; always verify with the institution and the Minnesota Board of Nursing.
Published: March 25, 2026 · Last reviewed: March 25, 2026 · Medical Review Process · Editorial Policy