A large, career-focused public college in Windsor known for hands-on technology, health and trades programs and its partnership with the University of Windsor.
St. Clair College is a public college of applied arts and technology serving Windsor-Essex and Chatham-Kent. It offers diplomas, advanced diplomas, certificates, apprenticeships and degree programs, with a strong emphasis on practical, employer-connected learning.
The college is known for its programs in health sciences, business, engineering technology, skilled trades, media and information technology. Many programs include labs, simulation spaces or work placements so students build job-ready skills.
St. Clair also has a long-standing relationship with the University of Windsor, including shared programs and pathways that let some graduates continue toward a degree. International students make up a significant part of the student body, giving the campuses a diverse feel.
Estimated tuition in CA$, 2026-2027
Students who live in Ontario apply for student aid through OSAP (the Ontario Student Assistance Program); students from other provinces apply through their own province’s program. A provincial application also covers the federal Canada Student Grants and Loans.
The college offers entrance and in-program bursaries and awards funded through its foundation and donors.
Tuition for 2026-27 from the school’s own published fees, for a typical two-semester diploma, rounded. Ancillary fees, books and housing are extra. Figures the school does not publish as one amount are estimates. Confirm the current figure on St. Clair College’s fee page.
Ask St. Clair College about its entrance scholarships and bursaries.
Scholarship names and amounts are estimates and change every year; confirm them with St. Clair College.
Applications to St. Clair College go through ontariocolleges.ca, the application service for Ontario’s public colleges.
Most diploma programs require an Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent with specific course prerequisites, and some programs also require portfolios, interviews or health-related checks.
Apply through ontariocolleges.ca, the application service for Ontario's public colleges, by selecting St. Clair College and your program choices.
The admission average and deadline are estimates; confirm them with St. Clair College and ontariocolleges.ca.
Windsor sits on the Detroit River at the southwestern tip of Ontario and is a mid-sized city with a strong manufacturing and health care base. The main campus is on the south side of the city near the airport and offers modern classrooms, labs and student spaces.
Student life is supported by an active student representative council, campus clubs and events across the Windsor and Chatham campuses. The college's diverse student body and proximity to Windsor's restaurants, riverfront and cultural scene add to the experience.
St. Clair varsity teams compete as the Saints in college athletics.
Figures are estimates for exploration — verify current costs, deadlines, and requirements on the school’s official website.