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South Florida State College

Type 4 year, Public
Campus locale Rural: Fringe
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 17 to 1
On-time graduation rate 66%

Located in Avon Park, Florida, South Florida State College 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 South Florida 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.

South Florida 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.


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

In-State Tuition & Fees

$3,165

Cost of attendance at South Florida 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

$11,859

Cost of attendance at South Florida 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, 78 of freshman students at South Florida State College received on average $5,715 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.

$5,715
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 166 63% $5,329 $884,658
Other Federal Grant 177 67% $6,004 $1,062,658
State Grant/Scholarships 54 20% $1,707 $92,193
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 32 12% $1,057 $33,831
Total Grant & Scholarships 208 78% $5,715 $1,188,682

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of South Florida 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 South Florida State College students is 65.6%. Female students graduated at a rate of 69.6%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 60.6%.

65.6%

  • asian 80.0% 8 students
  • African American 63.6% 14 students
  • white 64.0% 96 students
  • unknown 100.0% 2 students
  • hispanic 69.2% 63 students
  • International Students 75.0% 3 students
  • Mixed Race 37.5% 3 students

Athletic Associations

  • NJCAA
    National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Service Offerings

South Florida State College provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

South Florida 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
  • High school education

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