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St Petersburg College

St Petersburg College

St. Petersburg, FL · City · 18,950 students
WebsiteScorecard
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$1,471
Average net priceYour net price
In-state · 2023-24
$0
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
38%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
35% typical
$42,557
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

St. Petersburg College (SPC) is a pioneer in Florida’s higher education system, renowned for being the state's first community college to offer accessible four-year bachelor's degrees alongside traditional associate pathways. The college is particularly distinguished for its high-demand programs in nursing and health sciences, veterinary technology, business, and cybersecurity, all of which align directly with regional workforce needs. Serving a diverse, commuter-friendly student body across eleven campuses and learning centers in Pinellas County, SPC offers a flexible academic experience tailored to both traditional students and working adults through extensive online and evening coursework. A standout feature for prospective students is the Fuse program, a partnership with the University of South Florida that guarantees seamless transfer pathways to a major research university.

Wikipedia:St. Petersburg College (SPC) is a public college in Pinellas County, Florida. Part of the Florida College System, SPC offers several associate and baccalaureate degrees as well as certificate and short-term learning programs. It is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

Location
St. Petersburg, FL, 33701 · City campus
✈
Nearest airport from college
TPA · Tampa
15 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
In-stateOut-of-state
Tuition & fees$2,682$9,286
Books & supplies$1,600$1,600
Cost of attendance$12,885$35,133
Average net price$1,471Not published
Out-of-state prices
Tuition & fees$9,286
In-state: $2,682
Books & supplies$1,600
Cost of attendance$35,133
In-state: $12,885
Average net priceNot published
In-state: $1,471
Source: U.S. College Scorecard · published total: www.spcollege.edu
How it’s made up · out-of-state, 2025-26
St Petersburg College’s own figures for 2025-26, newer than the 2024-25 federal figures above, so the amounts differ.
Tuition$9,358
Housing$18,362
Books & supplies$1,600
Personal expenses$2,600
Transportation$3,150
Total published by the school$35,133
Net price by family income · in-state students, 2023-24
$0–30k
$-716
$30–48k
$677
$48–75k
$4,005
$75–110k
$8,923
$110k+
$11,943
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
38%
Entered 2017–18
Transferred
18%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
49% graduated · 20% transferred · 1% still enrolled · 31% left or unknown
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$36,498
10 yrs after entry$42,557
Debt
Median at graduation$16,868
Monthly payment$179
Middle 50% owe$4.4k–$21.5k
90th percentile$38,750
Green marks a figure above the typical Baccalaureate/Associate's: 35% graduate within 6 yrs, $40,669 earned 10 yrs after entry.
Admissions

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Student Body
Gender
Men 38%Women 62%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
25 : 1
Pell grant
33%
First-gen
44%
Family income
$22,640
Independent
54%
Veterans
1%
Age at entry
26.0
Part-time
67%
Race & ethnicity
White
52%
Hispanic
21%
Black
15%
Asian
4%
Two or more
5%
Non-resident
1%
Unknown
2%
Varsity sports
NJCAA Division I · EADA 2024-25
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Tennis
    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
$36,498
After 10 yrs
$42,557
Business Administration, Management and Operations293
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing171
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management138
Public Health89
Education, Other80
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other73
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods50
Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral Sciences41
Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy28
Biology, General27
Legal Support Services20
Public Administration20
Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians17
Special Education and Teaching7
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas6
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$38M
Full-time faculty
25%
Faculty salary
$8,038/mo
Teaching spend
$4,904
per student
Federal loans
16%
Classification
Carnegie type
Baccalaureate/Associate's
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, mostly part-time

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