Saint Johns River State College
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:
- Category Attribute
- Affordability Least expensive tuition
School Overview
- 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 |
| Total Enrollment | 7,114 students | 1,142 students |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 31:1 | 38:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 2,175 students | 487 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 4,939 students | 655 students |
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| % 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% | - |
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| Diversity Score | 0.37 | 0.60 |
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| College Completion Rate | 35% | 52% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $33,800 | $30,300 |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) 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.
Nearby Schools
- The nearest community college to Saint Johns River State College is Fortis College-Orange Park (37.2 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- Fortis College-Orange ParkPrivate, for profit312 students | 37.20 Mi560 Wells Road
Orange Park, FL 32073
(904)269-7086 37.20312 - Everest University-Orange ParkPrivate, for profit558 students | 37.40 Mi805 Wells Rd
Orange Park, FL 32073
(904)264-9122 37.40558 - Sanford-Brown Institute-JacksonvillePrivate, for profit340 students | 37.90 Mi10255 Fortune Parkway, Suite 501
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(904)363-6221 37.90340 - Everest University-JacksonvillePrivate, for profit570 students | 39.80 Mi8226 Phillips Hwy
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(904)731-4949 39.80570 - Concorde Career Institute-JacksonvillePrivate, for profit652 students | 41.40 Mi7259 Salisbury Road
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(904)725-0525 41.40652
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