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St. Petersburg College (SPC) - Clearwater,Florida

Online Education at SPC

The online courses have a greater level of interaction as of in the classroom setting. Most of the students prefer online courses as they are flexible and allows working professionals to manage their responsibilities effectively.

Reviews

There are adequate resources on the campus which are well maintained and readily accessible at any time. The library provides a great learning environment.
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100%

Acceptance Rate

$7,675

Avg.Financial Aid

001528

FAFSA Code

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St. Petersburg College (SPC)

Type Control of Institution - Public/Private
Public
Acceptance Rate:
N/A
Level
4 Years
Religious Affiliation Indicates religious affiliation (denomination) for private not-for-profit institutions that are religiously affiliated.
Not applicable
Accreditation Accreditation is the process by which the quality of learning at various educational institutions are evaluated. Read More.
SACSCOC
Website
'N/A'
Student Population Number of Students attending College
29,183
On Campus Housing Does the institution provide on-campus housing?
No

St. Petersburg College (SPC) is a Public College established in St. Petersburg, Florida in 1927. It has its educational unites in around 10 locations in cities of Clearwater, Largo, St. Petersburg, Tarpon Springs, Seminole, and Pinellas Park

In the 1920s, the local residents in St. Petersburg needed an educational institution of higher learning to gain knowledge and job skills training in their city as higher education was only available and accessible for people who could travel to distant cities. So in 1927, St. Petersburg Junior College was established in an unused wing of the then-St. Petersburg High School, with just 102 students and 14 faculty members

The mission of St. Petersburg College is to empower our students and community to achieve success and economic mobility through academic excellence and engagement. It envisions to be a premier college enriching and strengthening lives through a community of care.

The average age of students who get enrolled is about 27.6. The enrollment comes mostly for about 98% from its own Florida state.
The total student population is 29,183.
The student-faculty ratio at SPC is 21:1.
SPC also has a strong set of athletics teams with a popular name- Titans. Titans have accomplished Softball, Basketball, Volleyball, Baseball, Tennis and many more.
St. Petersburg College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACS-COC).

Online Education at SPC

Reviews

There are adequate resources on the campus which are well maintained and readily accessible at any time. The library provides a great learning environment.
There are many events held on-campus to nurture the social skills hence there are many ways through which you can keep yourself engaged.
The online course system is great as it allows students to speed up their learning. There are multiple classes at different times that allows you to effectively schedule your activities.
The faculties are helpful as they exhibit greater personal attention towards the students.
Along with academics, students get the opportunity to learn the suitable skills required for the job market.

Location & Contact

Email:

N/A

Phone:

7273414772

Fax:

N/A

Address

6021 142nd Ave N

Rankings

St. Petersburg College is one of the most reputed colleges in the South. US News has ranked the college as 63rd Best Regional Colleges-South. Additional rankings given are mentioned below:

#45 in Top Performers on Social Mobility
#17 in Top Public Schools (tie)
#58 in Best Online Bachelor's Programs (tie)
#39 in Best Online Bachelor's Programs for Veterans (tie)

Admissions

Application Deadline Deadline for application submissions. Please contact the school for more details.
FALSE
Acceptance Rate Percentage of applicants who are accepted in an Institution.
100%
SAT Range
N/A
SAT/ACT
Required
ACT Range
N/A
High School GPA
N/A
Application Fee
$40
Accept Common App
None

SPC owns one of the easiest application processes in the country. The acceptance rate is 100%, which means almost all the applications that the college receives get selected. The application fee charged is $40 (non-refundable).

The admission requirements only include official high school transcripts and the applicant has the liberty to either submit an ACT/SAT score or take college placement tests. A career and academic advisor is also assigned to each applicant to help them sail through each step in the process.

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Annual Cost to Attend

Net Price Cost of attendance minus any grants and scholarships received.
$3,477
Average Annual Cost
$1,943

Additional Costs:

Books And Supplies
N/A
Other Fees
$739
Room And Board The charges for an academic year for Rooming accommodations and meals for a typical student.
N/A
Budget For Other Expenses
N/A

Total One Year Cost

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Tuition fees at St. Petersburg College are about 50% less than many state universities. The tuition costs are based on state residency. SPC’s tuition rate comes around $2,682 for in-state and $8,513 for out-of-state students.

The average net price is $3,477. The fees for books and supplies are $1,600 and for Room and boarding is $5,060.

Two types of plans are offered at this college, namely, Prepaid tuition plan and Tuition payment plan.

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Academics

Highest Degree Offered The highest degree offered by the Institution.

Bachelor's degree

Student:Faculty Ratio

24:1

Full-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

N/A

Part-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

N/A

Academic Calendar

Semester

Research Funding per Student

N/A

Faculty Overview

43%

Male Professors

57%

Female Professors

Non-traditional Learning

Evening Degree Programs

Teacher Certification

Distance Education

Study Abroad

Majors

Student Body

Undergraduate Students

29,183

Socio-Economic Diversity Percent of full-time, first-time students receiving an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

39%

Full-time / Part-time

30% / 70%

Students Gender

Male

38%

US National: 44%

Female

62%

US National: 56%

LGBTQIA STUDENT RESOURCE GROUPS

ON CAMPUS WOMEN'S CENTER

Race/Ethnicity

White

61%

Unknown

Black

13%

Hispanic

15%

Two or more races

Non Resident alien

Asian

American Indian/Alaska native

Native Hawaiians/Pacific islander

Geographic Density

High

Unknown Location

Out Of State

96%

In State

Foreign

Economic Diversity

36% percentage of students who recieved an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

Median Household Income

$50,756 per year

Campus Life

Housing

The institution does not provide on-campus housing facilities for students.

On Campus Housing Available

Freshmen Required to Live on Campus

Freshmen Live on Campus

N/A

Undergrads in College Housing

N/A

Averege Housing Cost

N/A

Campus Food

The institution does not provide any meal plan options.

Meal Plan Available

Average Meal Plan Available

N/A

Athletes

Division Sports Nickname

N/A

School Colors

blue and white

Varsity Athletics Association

NJCAA

Varsity Athletics Conference Primary

N/A

Total Male Athletes

Total Female Athletes

Intramural Sports

Sports Club

N/A

Sports Team (Men)

Baseball

Basketball

Sports Team (Women)

Basketball

Cheerleading-Dance Team

Softball

Tennis

Volleyball

Campus Security

Since the campus life of the students assumes an imperative part of their development and advancement, students at SPC invest a lot of their time learning from the faculty members. Additionally, the students have an incredible breadth to learn and turn into a change-maker. The college has taken a lot of measures to ensure the safety and security of its students. Some of these measures include 24-hr escort safety rides and mobile campus emergency alert. There are around 38% male and 62% female students enrolled at the university.

24-Hour Security Patrol

Campus Emergency Phones

24-Hour Escort Safety rides

Mobile Campus Emergency Alert

After Graduation

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation

$28,000/year

Median Earnings 10 Years After Graduation

$32,900/year

Median Total Debt After Graduation The median cumulative federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated.

$13,437 - $39,216

Typical Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 4.53% interest rate.

$139 - $407

Outcomes 8 Years of Attending

Show data for students who

and started their studies

Out of 7,811 students

30% Graduated

10% Still Enrolled

15% Transfer

1% Withdraw

Financial Aid

Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid.

68%

Average Aid Per Year

$7,675

Students Receiving Federal Grants

54%

Average Aid Per Year

$6,851

Students Receiving State Aid

54%

Average Aid Per Year

$2,012

Students Receiving Institutional Grants

22%

Average Aid Per Year

$2,132

Average Grant & Scholarship by Family Income Aid awarded based on the family income.

Income

Average Amount

< $30K

$9,610

$30K - $48K

$7,948

$48K - $75K

$4,599

$75K - $110K

$934

> $110K

$357

The package of financial assistance at SPC is given in the form of grants, scholarships, student employment, and loans. It also offers interest-free payment plans, tuition waivers and other ways to earn credit for the degrees.

Around 35% of enrolled SPC students are Pell Grant recipients.

The average financial aid required is $3,211. The application process for financial aid can be carried out online. The process involves the following steps:

Go to ‘MySPC’ portal
Submit the required documents
Complete your Learning Plan as per your degree course
View Financial Aid Awards
File for FAFSA form

The office needs the students to fill the FAFSA application in order to know the eligibility and requirement for financial aid. St. Petersburg College (SPC) Federal School Code is 001528.

The State Aid includes the First Generation Matching Grant (FGMG), Florida Student Assistance Grant (FSAG), and Florida Bright Futures.
The Federal-Aid includes the Pell Grant, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG), Federal Direct Loan, Federal PLUS Loans, and more.
The Military Aid includes the Post 9/11 GI Bill and the Tuition Assistance Program.
The Institutional Aid includes the SPC Student Incentive Grant (SIG), The Phi Theta Kappa Alumni Transfer Scholarship, The Honors College Transfer Scholarship, The Presidential Baccalaureate Transfer Scholarship, Dr. Johnnie Ruth Clarke Scholarship and more.

The FAFSA priority deadline for fall term is May 1.

For more details contact, Office of Student Financial Assistance in Tallahassee at 888-827-2004.

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