Overview
Founded in 1927, St. Petersburg College is Florida's first public community college, with a long history of providing affordable higher education to residents of Pinellas County. It is best known for its open-access mission, strong workforce training programs, and its role as a stepping stone for students transferring into four-year universities across Florida. Over the decades SPC has expanded to offer select bachelor's degrees in high-demand fields such as nursing, education, and public safety administration, while maintaining its core identity as a two-year institution serving a diverse student population.
At a Glance
| Type | Community College |
| Location | St. Petersburg / Clearwater area, Florida |
| Founded | 1927 |
| Total students | 24,000 |
| Student–faculty ratio | 20:1 |
| Acceptance rate | Open admission |
| Graduation rate | 40% |
| Average starting salary | $38,000 |
Tuition & Costs (estimates)
| In-state tuition | $3,200 |
| Out-of-state tuition | $11,500 |
| Room & board | $9,000 |
| Average financial aid | $5,500 |
| Students receiving aid | 65% |
Admissions
| SAT range | N/A |
| ACT range | N/A |
| Average GPA | N/A |
| Regular deadline | Rolling |
Top Programs
- Nursing
- Criminal Justice
- Education
- Business Administration
- Information Technology
Figures are estimates for exploration — verify current costs, deadlines, and requirements on the university's official website.