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Saint Johns River State College

Type 4 year, Public
Campus locale Town: Distant
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Medium
Student to faculty ratio 18 to 1
On-time graduation rate 46%

Located in Palatka, Florida, SJR State is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Saint Johns River State College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Saint Johns River State College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at SJR State is reported to be 46%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Florida state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 52% whereas the national average was 49%.


  • Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

In-State Tuition & Fees

$2,830

Cost of attendance at Saint Johns River State College in 2022 for students from Florida.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Florida's average $3,874
National average $8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$10,347

Cost of attendance at Saint Johns River State College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Florida's average $14,069
National average $18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 54 of freshman students at Saint Johns River State College received on average $5,316 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$5,316
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 176 34% $4,908 $863,736
Other Federal Grant 176 34% $5,033 $885,736
State Grant/Scholarships 203 39% $1,669 $338,854
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 138 27% $1,796 $247,813
Total Grant & Scholarships 277 54% $5,316 $1,472,403

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Saint Johns River State College students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Saint Johns River State College students is 46.4%. Female students graduated at a rate of 45.0%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 48.1%.

46.4%

  • asian 50.0% 9 students
  • African American 31.4% 16 students
  • white 49.3% 216 students
  • unknown 17.2% 5 students
  • hispanic 52.6% 20 students
  • Mixed Race 42.1% 8 students

Athletic Associations

  • NJCAA
    National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Service Offerings

Saint Johns River State College provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Saint Johns River State College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational
  • Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
  • Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Teacher certification

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Credit for military training