Saint Johns River State College

  • 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 6,828 students (27% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is same as the state community college average of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 59%.

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Enrollment: 6,828 students
  • In-state tuition: $2,998
  • Out-state tuition: $10,668
  • Student:teacher ratio: 14:1
  • Minority enrollment: 29%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

School Overview

The teacher population of 476 teachers has grown by 106% over five years.
Saint Johns River State College
(FL) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
Four or more years
Four or more years
Institution Control
Public
Private, for profit
Total Faculty
476 staff
128 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Saint Johns River State College has declined by 5% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has decreased from 16:1 over five years.
The Saint Johns River State College diversity score of 0.47 is less than the state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
6,828 students
2,862 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
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# Full-Time Students
1,828 students
862 students
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# Part-Time Students
5,000 students
2,000 students
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# Enrollment Undergraduate
465 students
263 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,828 students
862 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
66 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
5,000 students
2,771 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
34 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
174 students
% Asian
2%
3%
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% Hispanic
11%
29%
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% Black
8%
16%
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% White
71%
41%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Saint Johns River State College and the percentage of White community college students in FL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
% Two or more races
5%
3%
This chart display the percentage of Two or more races students in Saint Johns River State College and the percentage of Two or more races community college students in FL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
% Non Resident races
n/a
3%
% Unknown races
3%
5%
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in FL.
Diversity Score
0.47
0.72
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
35%
44%
This chart display completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of Saint Johns River State College and community college average completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of FL by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
4.65%
3.57%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$33,800
$31,500
This chart display average graduate earnings (10 Years) of Saint Johns River State College and community college average graduate earnings (10 Years) of FL by year, disaggregated by student subgroups with the latest 2012-13 school year data.

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $2,998 is less than the state average of $3,280. The in-state tuition has grown by 5% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $10,668 is more than the state average of $10,578. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$2,998
$3,280
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Out-State Tuition Fees
$10,668
$10,578
This chart display tuition fees for an out-of-state student of Saint Johns River State College and the public community college average tuition fees for an out-of-state student of FL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
65%
88%
This chart display the percent of students who is receiving some financial aid in Saint Johns River State College and the percent of community college students who is receiving some financial aid in FL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Median Debt for Graduates
$12,375
$9,750
This chart display median debt for students who have completed a certificate or degree in Saint Johns River State College and average median debt for community college students who have completed a certificate or degree in FL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Median Debt for Dropouts
$7,026
$5,500
This chart display median debt for students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Saint Johns River State College and average median debt for community college students who have not completed a certificate or degree in FL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Acceptance Rate
n/a
89%
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: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

School Notes

  • 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Saint Johns River State College cost?
Saint Johns River State College's tuition is approximately $2,998 for In-State students and $10,668 for Out-State students.

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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Enrollment: 6,828 students
  • In-state tuition: $2,998
  • Out-state tuition: $10,668
  • Student:teacher ratio: 14:1
  • Minority enrollment: 29%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Did You Know?

For Florida public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $3,280 per year for in-state students and $10,578 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $16,140 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Florida is 90%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Florida community colleges have a diversity score of 0.72, which is higher than the national average of 0.70. The most diverse community college in Florida is Cortiva Institute-Maitland. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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