St Petersburg College
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:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body
- Student Earnings Highest graduate earnings (10 years post graduation)
School Overview
- The teacher population of 868 teachers has grown by 40% 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 |
| Total Enrollment | 32,681 students | 1,142 students |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 38:1 | 38:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 9,123 students | 487 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 23,558 students | 655 students |
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| % 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% | - |
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| Diversity Score | 0.45 | 0.60 |
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| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $35,300 | $30,300 |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) 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.
Nearby Schools
- The nearest community college to St Petersburg College is Fortis College-Largo (0.8 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- Fortis College-LargoPrivate, for profit207 students | 0.80 Mi6565 Ulmerton Road
Largo, FL 33771
(727)531-5900 0.80207 - Everest University-LargoPrivate, for profit439 students | 3.70 Mi1199 East Bay Drive
Largo, FL 33770
(727)725-2688 3.70439 - Galen College of Nursing-Tampa BayPrivate, for profit862 students | 4.50 Mi11101 Roosevelt Boulevard N., Suite 100
Saint Petersburg, FL 33716
(727)577-1497 4.50862 - 958 students | 14.50 Mi7702 Woodland Center Blvd Suite 100
Tampa, FL 33614
(888)247-4238 14.50958 - Everest University-TampaPrivate, for profit537 students | 14.90 Mi3319 W Hillsborough Ave
Tampa, FL 33614
(813)879-6000 14.90537
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