Saint Johns River State College

5001 Saint Johns Ave
Palatka, FL 32177

Tel: (386) 312-4200

St. Johns River Community College is dedicated to providing students with equal access to a broad spectrum of educational and cultural opportunities while encouraging the pursuit of truth, academic excellence, and scholarly achievement. The College is committed to creating and continuously improving affordable, accessible, effective learning opportunities, resources, and support services for the ever-changing educational needs of the diverse population it serves.

School Highlights

Saint Johns River State College serves 7,114 students (31% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 31:1 is lower than the state community college average of 38:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 31%.
Saint Johns River State College is the only community colleges within Putnam County, FL.
The nearest community college to Saint Johns River State College is Fortis College-Orange Park (37.2 miles away).

Top Placements

Saint Johns River State College places among the top 20% of community colleges in Florida for:

The teacher population of 231 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.

	Saint Johns River State College	(FL) Community College Avg.
Institution Level	Four or more years	Four or more years
Institution Control	Public	Private, non-profit
Total Faculty	231 staff	37 staff

The student population of Saint Johns River State College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 31:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Saint Johns River State College diversity score of 0.37 is less than the state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.

Total Enrollment	7,114 students	1,142 students

Student : Teacher Ratio	31:1	38:1

# Full-Time Students	2,175 students	487 students

# Part-Time Students	4,939 students	655 students


% American Indian/Alaskan	1%	-
% Asian	1%	2%

% Hispanic	6%	24%

% Black	7%	17%

% White	79%	69%

% Two or more races	2%	2%

% Unknown races	4%	-

Diversity Score	0.37	0.60

College Completion Rate	35%	52%

Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)	$33,800	$30,300

The public in-state tuition of $2,998 is less than the state average of $6,464. The in-state tuition has grown by 17% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $10,668 is less than the state average of $11,973. The out-state tuition has grown by 317% over four years.

In-State Tuition Fees	$2,998	$6,464

Out-State Tuition Fees	$10,668	$11,973

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid	77%	91%

Median Debt for Graduates	$12,750	$11,875

Median Debt for Dropouts	$7,841	$6,334

Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS

Florida School of the Arts, Florida's first state-supported professional arts school, was established in 1974 and is dedicated to the premise that intense, individualized instruction and practical "hands-on" experience are essential to the full development of a student's creative abilities. Florida School of the Arts or "FloArts," as referred to by students and local supporters, has a 600-seat auditorium, a studio theater and a fine art gallery. A print shop, dark room and state-of-the-art computer lab is also available to students. Enrollment is limited to 150 students. Admission to Florida School of the Arts is based on audition/portfolio review and an interview. FloArts is located on the Palatka Campus and is part of the academic and administrative structure of St. Johns River Community College. FloArts is statewide in scope, and has its own arts facility, faculty, administrative staff, mission statement, and curricula specific to each degree program. St. Johns River Community College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award the Associate Degree.

The nearest community college to Saint Johns River State College is Fortis College-Orange Park (37.2 miles away).

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For Florida public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $6,464 per year for in-state students and $11,973 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $15,054 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Florida is 86%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Florida community colleges have a diversity score of 0.60, which is lower than the national average of 0.65. The most diverse community college in Florida is Johnson & Wales University-North Miami. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.