St Petersburg College

6021 142nd Ave N
Clearwater, FL 33760

Tel: (727) 341-4772

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 32,681 students (28% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 38:1 is same as the state community college average of 38:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 31%.
St Petersburg College is one of 4 community colleges within Pinellas County, FL.
The nearest community college to St Petersburg College is Fortis College-Largo (0.8 miles away).

Top Placements

St Petersburg College places 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 / Associates Colleges	Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges
Institution Level	Less than 2 yrs	Four or more years
Institution Control	Public	Private, non-profit
Total Faculty	868 staff	37 staff

The student population of St Petersburg College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 38:1 has decreased from 49:1 over five years.
The St Petersburg College diversity score of 0.45 is less than the state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.

Total Enrollment	32,681 students	1,142 students

Student : Teacher Ratio	38:1	38:1

# Full-Time Students	9,123 students	487 students

# Part-Time Students	23,558 students	655 students


% Asian	3%	2%

% Hispanic	8%	24%

% Black	9%	17%

% White	73%	69%

% Two or more races	1%	2%

% Non Resident races	1%	2%

% Unknown races	4%	-

Diversity Score	0.45	0.60

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

The public in-state tuition of $3,292 is less than the state average of $6,464. The in-state tuition has grown by 10% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $11,524 is less than the state average of $11,973. The out-state tuition has grown by 5% over four years.

In-State Tuition Fees	$3,292	$6,464

Out-State Tuition Fees	$11,524	$11,973

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid	81%	91%

Median Debt for Graduates	$17,683	$11,875

Median Debt for Dropouts	$9,500	$6,334

Source: 2016 (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).

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Did You Know?

For Florida public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $6,464 per year for in-state students and $11,973 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $15,054 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Florida is 86%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Florida community colleges have a diversity score of 0.60, which is lower than the national average of 0.65. The most diverse community college in Florida is Johnson & Wales University-North Miami. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.