- Manatee Community College (MCC), with the main campus based in Bradenton, Florida, is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award Associate in Arts, Associate in Applied Science and Associate in Science degrees as well as Certificate program offerings. Noncredit education is offered under MCC's Corporate & Community Development programs.
School Highlights
State College of Florida-Manatee-Sarasota serves 8,750 students (44% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 36:1 is higher than the state community college average of 31:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 67%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Enrollment: 8,750 students
- In-state tuition: $3,074
- Out-state tuition: $11,606
- Student-teacher ratio: 36:1
- Minority enrollment: 45%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
State College of Florida-Manatee-Sarasota ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
The teacher population of 242 teachers has declined by 56% over five years.
State College of Florida-Manatee-Sarasota
(FL) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Private not-for-profit
Year Founded
1957
Total Faculty
242 staff
39 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of State College of Florida-Manatee-Sarasota has declined by 5% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 36:1 has increased from 18:1 over five years.
The State College of Florida-Manatee-Sarasota diversity score of 0.63 is less than the state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
8,750 students
1,014 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
36:1
31:1
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Full-Time Students
3,854 students
559 students
Showing 2013–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Part-Time Students
4,896 students
455 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Enrollment Undergraduate
8,750 students
661 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
3,854 students
552 students
Showing 2013–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
4,896 students
482 students
% Asian
4%
3%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
23%
32%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
9%
20%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% White
55%
33%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Non Resident races
3%
3%
% Unknown races
5%
5%
Diversity Score
0.63
0.74
Showing 2011–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
31%
56%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
37%
45%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$33,200
$30,800
Tuition & Financial Aid
The public in-state tuition of $3,074 is less than the state average of $3,280. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $11,606 is more than the state average of $10,578. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$3,074
$3,280
Out-State Tuition Fees
$11,606
$10,578
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
67%
85%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,250
$10,286
Showing 2010–2020. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$5,500
Showing 2008–2020. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- MCC offers credit and noncredit education including eLearning. Academic degrees include the Associate in Arts, the Associate in Applied Science and the Associate in Science. Noncredit education is offered under Corporate & Community Development. At Manatee Community College, every faculty and staff member has an impact on the quality of the College's educational experience. As such, the College offers its faculty and staff many resources in order to create a warm and supportive work environment. If you are a current MCC employee, you may find the links listed below helpful. More than 50 percent of the college bound high school students in Manatee and Sarasota counties attend MCC each year, with current enrollment nearly 11,000 students. MCC is among the top 100 producers of associate's degrees in the country. Students attend classes at two full-service campuses in Bradenton and Venice, the Center for Innovation and Technology at Lakewood Ranch, many business and public sector sites throughout the community, and from their homes via eLearning opportunities.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does State College of Florida-Manatee-Sarasota cost?
State College of Florida-Manatee-Sarasota's tuition is approximately $3,074 for In-State students and $11,606 for Out-State students.
What is State College of Florida-Manatee-Sarasota's ranking?
State College of Florida-Manatee-Sarasota ranks among the top 20% of community college in Florida for: Largest student body.
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