School Highlights
Southern Technical College serves 1,875 students (61% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 25:1 is lower than the state community college average of 31:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 67%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 1,875 students
- Acceptance Rate: 97%
- Student-teacher ratio: 25:1
- Minority enrollment: 72%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Southern Technical College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
The teacher population of 76 teachers has declined by 47% over five years.
Southern Technical College
(FL) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: High Career & Technical-High Traditional
0
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
0
Institution Control
Private for-profit
0
Year Founded
2000
Total Faculty
76 staff
39 staff
Number of Programs Offered
9
16
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Southern Technical College has grown by 9% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 25:1 has increased from 11:1 over five years.
The Southern Technical College diversity score of 0.72 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,875 students
1,014 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
31:1
# Full-Time Students
1,150 students
559 students
# Part-Time Students
725 students
455 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
150 students
386 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,150 students
552 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
348 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
725 students
553 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
85 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
174 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
3%
% Hispanic
32%
32%
% Black
32%
20%
% White
28%
33%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
% Non Resident races
n/a
3%
% Unknown races
3%
5%
Diversity Score
0.72
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
51%
67%
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
75%
85%
Median Debt for Graduates
$11,250
$10,286
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,204
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
97%
74%
SAT Reading
n/a
487
SAT Math
n/a
473
ACT Composite
n/a
20
ACT English
n/a
21
ACT Math
n/a
19
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Southern Technical College often compared to?
Southern Technical Collegeis often viewed alongside schools like Valencia College by visitors of our site.
What is the acceptance rate of Southern Technical College?
The acceptance rate of Southern Technical College is 97%, which is higher than the state average of 74%.
What is Southern Technical College's ranking?
Southern Technical College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Florida for: Diversity in US community colleges.
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