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 (26-27)
- 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
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Private not-for-profit
Year Founded
2000
Total Faculty
76 staff
39 staff
Number of Programs Offered
9
16
School Calendar
School Motto
At Southern Technical College we strive to provide an education that will prepare students to pursue successful careers and lead enriched lives.
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 less than the state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,875 students
1,014 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
31:1
# Full-Time Students
1,150 students
559 students
Showing 2013–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Part-Time Students
725 students
455 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
1,875 students
661 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,150 students
552 students
Showing 2013–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
725 students
482 students
% Asian
2%
3%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
32%
32%
% Black
32%
20%
% White
28%
33%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Two or more races
2%
4%
% Unknown races
3%
5%
Diversity Score
0.72
0.74
Showing 2011–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
51%
67%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Tuition & Financial Aid
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
75%
85%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Median Debt for Graduates
$11,250
$10,286
Showing 2010–2020. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,204
$5,500
Showing 2008–2020. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Acceptance Rate
97%
74%
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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