St Petersburg College

Type	4 year, Public
Campus locale	City: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Large
Student to faculty ratio	22 to 1
On-time graduation rate	36%

Located in St. Petersburg, Florida, St Petersburg 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 St Petersburg 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.

St Petersburg 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 St Petersburg College is reported to be 36%, 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
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In-State Tuition & Fees

$2,682

Cost of attendance at St Petersburg 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

$9,286

Cost of attendance at St Petersburg 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, 67 of freshman students at St Petersburg College received on average $9,016 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.

$9,016

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	814	48%	$7,712	$6,277,287
Other Federal Grant	950	57%	$7,544	$7,166,402
State Grant/Scholarships	932	56%	$2,398	$2,235,371
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	326	19%	$2,330	$759,457
Total Grant & Scholarships	1,127	67%	$9,016	$10,161,230

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of St Petersburg 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 St Petersburg College students is 36.1%. Female students graduated at a rate of 40.9%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 30.8%.

36.1%

asian 53.2% 50 students
African American 24.2% 50 students
white 37.3% 488 students
unknown 45.2% 19 students
hawaiian 33.3% 3 students
hispanic 30.9% 93 students
International Students 64.3% 9 students
Mixed Race 36.0% 32 students

Athletic Associations

National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Service Offerings

St Petersburg 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

St Petersburg 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
High school education

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
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
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training

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