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Public, 4-Year
St. Petersburg, FL

St Petersburg College

Explore one of the most distinguished institutions in FL. Your pathway to a brighter future begins here.

Annual Tuition

$2,682

Average Sticker Price

Admission Rate

Open

Open Admission

Graduation Rate

37.9%

Completion Success

Median Earnings

$42,557

10y Career Outlook

About Institution

St Petersburg College is a distinguished Public, 4-Year institution located in St. Petersburg, FL. With a competitive tuition profile of $2,682, it remains an attractive choice for ambitious students. A strong graduation rate of 37.9% underscores its academic rigor and effective student support systems.

Investment Return

Estimated College ROI Analysis

Total 4-Year Cost

$10,728

Based on sticker tuition

Estimated Payback

0.9 yrs

Time to recoup investment

Annual Earnings Boost

+$12,557

vs. $30k HS diploma baseline

10-Year Net Gain

+$114,842

Cumulative earnings advantage minus total college cost

20-Year Net Gain

+$240,412

Long-term projected return on your education investment

Graduation Rate: 38%

Students who don't graduate may still carry debt without the full earnings benefit. Consider program-specific outcomes in the Career Paths section below.

ROI estimates use the BLS national median of $30,000/yr for high school diploma holders as a baseline. Actual results vary based on major, career path, location, and individual circumstances. Median graduate debt at St Petersburg College is $16,868.

Student Community

Gender Balance

Women
Men
61.8%
38.2%
FemininityMasculinity

Ethnic Diversity

White
54.5%
Hispanic
19.7%
Black
14.0%
Asian
4.2%
Two or more
4.2%
Unknown
1.8%
International
1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.3%

Security Audit

Safety Rating: 3-Year Aggregate

Incidents

6

Burglary

2

Theft

2

Assault

1

Robbery

1

Rape

0

Arson

0

Murder

0

Financial Outlook

Total Sticker Price

$2,682

Estimated cost before aid.

Net Price By Income

$0 - $30k$-2,566
$30k - $48k$-787
$48k - $75k$2,669
$75k+$7,616

Debt & Financial Aid

Median Debt (grads)$16,868
Pell Grant Recipients33.1%
Using Federal Loans17.4%
Historical 3yr Loan Repayment32.0%

Repayment measured in 2016–17; this federal measure was discontinued.

Grant Aid (IPEDS 2021)

Avg. Total Grant Aid$9,123
Pell Grant Recipients34.0%

* Most students receive significant grants and scholarships, reducing the actual cost. Grant data from IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey.

Quick Overview

Faculty Ratio

N/A

Retention

N/A

Success

37.9%

In-State Cost

$2,682

Age 25+ Students

40.8%

Carnegie Class

Baccalaureate/Associate's

Working at 6yr

8,060 students

Security Benchmark

Campus vs. City Comparison (Per 100k)

Violent Offenses

PER 100K
On-Campus0.0
St. Petersburg (City-wide)0.0

Property Crimes

PER 100K
On-Campus0.0
St. Petersburg (City-wide)0.0

Stats sourced from institutional reports and municipal data. These rates provide a standardized baseline for comparing safety across different environments.