Pinellas Technical College-Clearwater

School Highlights

Pinellas Technical College-Clearwater serves 1,859 students (49% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 67%.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Enrollment: 1,859 students
  • Acceptance Rate: 80%
  • Minority enrollment: 45%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

School Overview

Pinellas Technical College-Clearwater
(FL) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Institution Level
Less than 2 yrs
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Private, for profit
Total Faculty
n/a
188 staff
Number of Programs Offered
28
11
School Calendar

Student Body

The student population of Pinellas Technical College-Clearwater has grown by 89% over five years.
The Pinellas Technical College-Clearwater diversity score of 0.62 is less than the state average of 0.75. The school's diversity has grown by 24% over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,859 students
1,236 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
20:1
# Full-Time Students
917 students
588 students
# Part-Time Students
942 students
648 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
185 students
282 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
917 students
587 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
295 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
832 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
58 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
174 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
5%
% Hispanic
22%
31%
% Black
15%
19%
% White
55%
33%
% Hawaiian
n/a
2%
% Two or more races
3%
4%
% Non Resident races
1%
3%
% Unknown races
n/a
3%
Diversity Score
0.62
0.75
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
43%
63%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
43%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$28,900
$31,500

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
67%
87%
Median Debt for Graduates
n/a
$9,750
Median Debt for Dropouts
n/a
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
80%
94%
SAT Reading
n/a
442
SAT Math
n/a
429
ACT Composite
n/a
18
ACT English
n/a
18
ACT Math
n/a
18
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Profile last updated: 12/24/2024

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate of Pinellas Technical College-Clearwater?
The acceptance rate of Pinellas Technical College-Clearwater is 80%, which is lower than the state average of 94%.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Enrollment: 1,859 students
  • Acceptance Rate: 80%
  • Minority enrollment: 45%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Did You Know?

Pinellas County, FL community colleges have a diversity score of 0.65, which is lower than the national average of 0.74. The most diverse community college in Pinellas County, FL is Galen College of Nursing-Tampa Bay. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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