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Suncoast Technical College

Type 2 year, Public
Campus locale Suburb: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Differs by program
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 8 to 1
Students retention rate 37%
On-time graduation rate 56%

Located in Sarasota, Florida, Suncoast Technical College is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees.

One of the notable aspects of Suncoast Technical 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.

Suncoast Technical College is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education, 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.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 8-to-1, Suncoast Technical College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

The retention rate of students at Suncoast Technical College is 37% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Florida is 85%, while the national average is 61%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Suncoast Technical College do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Council on Occupational Education
The most popular programs at Suncoast Technical College are Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician, Fire Science/Fire-fighting, Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General, Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design, Culinary Arts/Chef Training. Below is the cost of attendance for these programs as well as the cost of attendance for similar schools that provide the same program.

Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician

Fire Science/Fire-fighting

Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General

Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design

Program Length 12 months
Tuition and Fees $4,949
Books and Supplies $190
Total Cost $5,139

Similar schools that provide the same program:

Culinary Arts/Chef Training

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 28 of freshman students at Suncoast Technical College received on average $3,497 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.

$3,497
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 88 14% $4,410 $388,118
Other Federal Grant 88 14% $4,933 $434,129
State Grant/Scholarships 35 6% $3,001 $105,047
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 109 18% $508 $55,353
Total Grant & Scholarships 170 28% $3,497 $594,529

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Suncoast Technical College students who enrolled in 2018 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 Suncoast Technical College students is 56.2%. Female students graduated at a rate of 70.4%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 45.5%.

56.2%

  • asian 100.0% 2 students
  • African American 56.5% 26 students
  • white 57.3% 118 students
  • hispanic 53.4% 31 students
  • International Students 66.7% 4 students
  • Mixed Race 46.1% 6 students

Service Offerings

Suncoast Technical 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

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

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes

Veteran Services

  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families

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