School Highlights
Suncoast Technical College serves 1,116 students (50% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the state community college average of 31:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 67%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 1,116 students
- Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
- Minority enrollment: 38%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Suncoast Technical College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Programs offered
School Overview
The teacher population of 157 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Suncoast Technical College
(FL) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Private, for profit
Colors
Blue and Gold
Total Faculty
157 staff
39 staff
Number of Programs Offered
30
16
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Suncoast Technical College has grown by 185% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Suncoast Technical College diversity score of 0.56 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has grown by 15% over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,116 students
665 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
31:1
# Full-Time Students
563 students
559 students
# Part-Time Students
553 students
455 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
1,116 students
661 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
563 students
552 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
553 students
482 students
% Asian
2%
3%
% Hispanic
22%
32%
% Black
10%
20%
% White
62%
33%
% Two or more races
3%
4%
% Non Resident races
1%
3%
Diversity Score
0.56
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
50%
67%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$25,500
$31,500
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
55%
85%
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Suncoast Technical College's ranking?
Suncoast Technical College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Florida for: Most Programs Offered.
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