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South Florida State College

Avon Park, FL · Suburb · 2,045 students
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$3,877
Average net priceYour net price
In-state · 2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
49%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
35% typical
$39,990
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$40,669 typical
Open admission
Acceptance rate
82% typical · not scored
Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
About

South Florida State College (SFSC) in Avon Park is a welcoming, community-focused institution renowned for providing affordable, high-quality pathways to top-tier careers while serving as a regional cultural hub through its on-campus Museum of Florida Art and Culture. Prospective students are drawn to SFSC’s standout academic offerings, which are anchored by its highly respected Nursing and health science divisions, alongside robust programs in Elementary Education and Business Administration. The campus culture is close-knit and supportive, offering personalized attention through small class sizes, active student organizations, and competitive NJCAA Panther athletic teams. This unique combination of affordable tuition, specialized hands-on training, and a warm, community-centered environment makes SFSC an ideal launchpad for both immediate employment and University of Florida partnership transfers.


Wikipedia:South Florida State College is a public college with campuses in Highlands, DeSoto and Hardee counties of Florida, United States. The college is part of the Florida College System. South Florida State College was founded in 1965 and serves around 5,000 students a year. The 228 acres (0.92 km2) Highlands Campus is located two miles (3 km) south of Avon Park, Florida. The college is on an isthmus, bounded on the north by Lake Lelia, to the south by Lake Glenada, and to the west by U.S. Highway 27. It is a public college offering College Credit Certificates, Career Certificates, and associate degrees in over 60 fields of study as well as three bachelor's degrees.

Location
Avon Park, FL, 33825-9356 · Suburb campus
✈
Nearest airport from college
MCO · Orlando
61 mi away
Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
These figures are federal data and may be out of date.
In-stateOut-of-state
Tuition & fees$3,165$11,859
Books & supplies$1,200$1,200
Cost of attendance$10,169$18,863 est.
Average net price$3,877Not published
Out-of-state prices
Tuition & fees$11,859
In-state: $3,165
Books & supplies$1,200
Cost of attendance$18,863 est.
In-state: $10,169
Average net priceNot published
In-state: $3,877
est. = the in-state cost of attendance with out-of-state tuition swapped in; no out-of-state figure is published.
Net price by family income · in-state students, 2023-24
$0–30k
$3,480
$30–48k
$3,597
$48–75k
$4,758
$75–110k
$6,564
$110k+
$3,698
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
49%
Entered 2017–18
Transferred
15%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
61% graduated · 13% transferred · 1% still enrolled · 25% left or unknown
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$32,974
10 yrs after entry$39,990
Debt
Median at graduation$7,368
Monthly payment$78
Middle 50% owe$2.6k–$8.2k
90th percentile$13,635
Green marks a figure above the typical Baccalaureate/Associate's: 35% graduate within 6 yrs.
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Student Body
Gender
Men 30%Women 70%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
16 : 1
Pell grant
43%
First-gen
55%
Family income
$20,658
Independent
37%
Veterans
1%
Age at entry
23.0
Part-time
58%
Race & ethnicity
White
34%
Hispanic
45%
Black
13%
Asian
2%
Two or more
2%
Non-resident
2%
Unknown
3%
Varsity sports
NJCAA Division I · EADA 2024-25
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Cross Country
    Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Volleyball
    Women's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021
After 6 yrs
$32,974
After 10 yrs
$39,990
Business Administration, Management and Operations36
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods13
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing8
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$18M
Full-time faculty
31%
Faculty salary
$6,274/mo
Teaching spend
$9,471
per student
Federal loans
5%
Classification
Carnegie type
Baccalaureate/Associate's
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, mostly part-time

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