St Petersburg College

6021 142nd Ave N
Clearwater, FL 33760

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The mission of St. Petersburg College is to provide accessible, open door, learner-centered education for students pursuing associate degrees, limited four year degrees, technical education, and continuing education within Pinellas County and globally, in program areas where the college has special expertise. As a comprehensive multi-campus state college, SPC seeks to be a creative leader and partner with students, communities and other educational institutions to deliver enriched learning experiences and to promote economic development.

School Highlights

St Petersburg College serves 29,183 students (30% of students are full-time).

The college's student:teacher ratio of 34:1 is same as the state community college average of 34:1.

Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the state average of 61%.

St Petersburg College ranks among the top 20% of community colleges in Florida for:

The teacher population of 868 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.

	St Petersburg College	(FL) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification	Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Mixed Baccalaureate/Associate's	Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Mixed Baccalaureate/Associate's
Institution Level	Four or more years	Four or more years
Institution Control	Public	Private, for profit
Total Faculty	868 staff	55 staff

The student population of St Petersburg College has declined by 10% over five years.

The student:teacher ratio of 34:1 has decreased from 50:1 over five years.

The St Petersburg College diversity score of 0.59 is less than the state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has grown by 31% over five years.

Total Enrollment	29,183 students	2,723 students

Student : Teacher Ratio	34:1	34:1

# Full-Time Students	8,758 students	789 students

# Part-Time Students	20,425 students	1,934 students


% Asian	4%	3%

% Hispanic	14%	28%

% Black	13%	19%

% White	61%	39%

% Two or more races	3%	3%

% Non Resident races	3%	3%

% Unknown races	2%	5%

Diversity Score	0.59	0.73

Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)	$35,300	$30,300

The public in-state tuition of $3,292 is less than the state average of $4,475. The in-state tuition has grown by 22% over four years.

The public out-state tuition of $11,524 is more than the state average of $11,066. The out-state tuition has grown by 24% over four years.

In-State Tuition Fees	$3,292	$4,475

Out-State Tuition Fees	$11,524	$11,066

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid	74%	88%

Median Debt for Graduates	$17,360	$10,500

Median Debt for Dropouts	$8,750	$5,500

Source: 2019 (or latest year available) IPEDS

The mission of St. Petersburg College is to provide accessible, open door, learner-centered education for students pursuing associate degrees, limited four year degrees, technical education, and continuing education within Pinellas County and globally, in program areas where the college has special expertise. As a comprehensive multi-campus state college, SPC seeks to be a creative leader and partner with students, communities and other educational institutions to deliver enriched learning experiences and to promote economic development. St. Petersburg College is located in St. Petersburg, Florida, in the heart of the Tampa Bay area. The city of St. Petersburg is bordered by 234 miles of shoreline, surrounded by water on three sides - Tampa Bay to the east and south and the beaches of the Gulf of Mexico to the west. Between its shores, the city has over 130 parks, outstanding recreational facilities, dynamic historical neighborhoods, reputable schools, and thriving small, mid-size and large businesses providing a healthy, fast-growing economy for its residents. The College fulfills its mission led by an outstanding, diverse faculty and staff, and enhanced by advanced technology, distance learning, international education, innovative teaching techniques, an outstanding library and other information resources, continuous institutional self-evaluation, a climate for student success and an enduring commitment to excellence.

The nearest community college to St Petersburg College is Fortis College-Largo (0.8 miles away).