For the 2024 school year, there are 3 community colleges serving 28,933 students in Pinellas County County, Florida.
The top ranked community college in Pinellas County, FL is Galen College of Nursing-Tampa Bay.
The average community college acceptance rate in Florida is 89% (view national acceptance rates).
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), and the student:teacher ratio is 15:1.
Top Ranked Pinellas County Community Colleges (2024)
College
Location
Students
Galen College of Nursing-Tampa Bay
Private for-profit
10200 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Street N
Saint Petersburg, FL 33716
(727) 577-1497
Saint Petersburg, FL 33716
(727) 577-1497
| 2,296 students
Fortis College-Largo
Private, for profit
6565 Ulmerton Road
Largo, FL 33771
(727) 531-5900
Largo, FL 33771
(727) 531-5900
| 207 students
Community Colleges in Pinellas County, FL (Closed)
School
Location
Students
410 Park Place Blvd
Clearwater, FL 33759
(954) 535-8678
Clearwater, FL 33759
(954) 535-8678
| 180 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many community colleges are located in Pinellas County, FL?
There are 3 community colleges serving 28,933 students in Pinellas County, FL.
What is community college acceptance rate in Pinellas County, FL?
The average community college acceptance rate in Florida is 89% (view national acceptance rates).
How diverse are community college in Pinellas County, FL?
Community colleges in Pinellas County, FL are approximately 35% minority students (majority Hispanic and Black).
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