St Petersburg College
- 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 28,853 students (31% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the state community college average of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the state average of 62%.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
- Enrollment: 28,853 students
- In-state tuition: $3,292
- Out-state tuition: $11,524
- Student:teacher ratio: 16:1
- Minority enrollment: 40%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
St Petersburg College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
The teacher population of 1,795 teachers has grown by 170% 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, non-profit
Total Faculty
1,795 staff
128 staff
Student Body
The student population of St Petersburg College has declined by 11% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has decreased from 38:1 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 stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
28,853 students
3,135 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
# Full-Time Students
8,841 students
862 students
# Part-Time Students
20,012 students
2,273 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
100 students
% Asian
4%
3%
% Hispanic
16%
30%
% Black
13%
18%
% White
60%
38%
% Two or more races
4%
3%
% Non Resident races
1%
2%
% Unknown races
2%
6%
Diversity Score
0.59
0.73
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$35,300
$31,500
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $3,292 is less than the state average of $5,404. The in-state tuition has grown by 21% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $11,524 is less than the state average of $11,632. The out-state tuition has grown by 23% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$3,292
$5,404
Out-State Tuition Fees
$11,524
$11,632
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
73%
88%
Median Debt for Graduates
$17,691
$10,413
Median Debt for Dropouts
$8,774
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
84%
SAT Reading
n/a
442
SAT Math
n/a
429
ACT Composite
n/a
18
ACT English
n/a
18
ACT Math
n/a
18
Source: 2020 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
- 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.
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