Seminole State College of Florida
Sanford, FL 32773-6199
About Seminole State College of Florida
Seminole State College of Florida is a public certificate and vocational school in Sanford, Florida, with about 12,864 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. Typical net price after grant aid is about $8,970 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $3,122. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $41,733 among students who received federal aid.
Key findings
- Seminole State College of Florida charges about 0.6× the national public median tuition ($3,122).
- Versus the Florida median, sticker tuition is about 0.2×.
- Completion within 150% of normal time is 41.29%.
- Median earnings 10 years after entry are $41,733.
Research findings
Finding
Modeled return on investment at Seminole State College of Florida is strong.
Estimated ROI reaches about 1063% using Scorecard cost and 10-year earnings fields in this extract.
Interpretation: On this institution-wide model, typical graduate earnings over a decade substantially exceed estimated net education cost.
Limitation: ROI is institution-wide and not program-specific; individual outcomes vary by major, aid package, and labor market.
Finding
Seminole State College of Florida awards credentials across a wide program mix.
IPEDS completions cover more than 67 distinct degree programs at this campus.
Interpretation: Institutional averages blend very different fields; program-level completions and earnings matter more than the campus mean alone.
Limitation: Completions counts are not enrollment demand and do not measure program quality.
Cost benchmarks
| Benchmark | Median Tuition | Median Net Price | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seminole State College of Florida | $3,122 | $8,970 | 1 |
| Public (national median) | $5,512 | — | 1,688 |
| Florida (state median) | $16,838 | $7,247 | 176 |
| Town (locale median) | $9,600 | $14,971 | 1,517 |
| United States (national median) | $11,900 | $17,156 | — |
Compares this campus to school-type, state, and locale medians plus a U.S. national median (College Scorecard–derived). Locale groups campuses by NCES locale type; state tuition is the median published tuition among campuses in that state.
How expensive is Seminole State College of Florida really?
Key findings
- Seminole State College of Florida charges about 0.6× the national public median tuition ($3,122).
- Versus the Florida median, sticker tuition is about 0.2×.
Seminole State College of Florida tuition
Published undergraduate tuition $3,122
Finding Seminole State College of Florida charges about 0.6× the national public median tuition.
Evidence Published tuition is $3,122. That is about 0.6× the national public median ($5,512). Versus the Florida median ($16,838), sticker tuition is about 0.2×. Versus the U.S. median ($11,900), sticker is about 0.3×.
Method Sticker tuition compared with Scorecard-derived medians by ownership, state, locale, and national rollups when available.
Interpretation Published tuition measures sticker price relative to public and geographic peers; it does not equal what undergraduates typically pay after aid.
Limitation Sticker comparisons omit room, board, and institutional aid; average net price and income-band net prices are the stronger signals of typical family cost.
Evidence: published tuition at Seminole State College of Florida versus school-type, state, locale, and U.S. medians.
Evidence: average net price at Seminole State College of Florida versus state, locale, and U.S. medians.
What undergraduates typically pay
Finding Average net price at Seminole State College of Florida is $8,970.
Evidence College Scorecard average net price is $8,970 (cost of attendance minus average grant aid for aided undergraduates). That is about $1,723 above the Florida median net price. Versus town campuses, net price runs $6,001 below the locale median.
Method Average net price from College Scorecard; compared with state, locale, and U.S. medians from EDsmart aggregates.
Interpretation Average net price is a stronger institutional cost signal than published tuition because it incorporates grant aid.
Limitation The campus average masks large differences by household income; income-band net prices can diverge sharply from the overall average.
Key takeaway At Seminole State College of Florida, average net price exceeds published tuition alone because net price uses a fuller cost-of-attendance base.
Seminole State College of Florida: research record
Canonical EDsmart Data findings for Seminole State College of Florida—costs, outcomes, admissions, and programs—with evidence and methodology notes.
Research findings
Interpretation
The combination of completion and 10-year earnings is a multidimensional outcomes signal; it does not measure educational quality by itself.
Financial profile
In-state tuition
$3,122
Out-of-state tuition
$11,447
Avg. net price
$8,970
Net price by family income
| Income bracket | Avg. annual net price |
|---|---|
| $0–$30,000 | $7,038 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $7,931 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $10,355 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $12,821 |
| $110,001+ | $14,242 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $12,488. See cost investigation.
Student outcomes
Graduation rate and 10-year earnings are in the hero strip above; see Graduates for more.
What Seminole State College of Florida is known for
Top program completions
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies1,785
- Small Business Administration/Management341
- Biology/Biotechnology Technology/Technician309
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse301
- Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping291
See earnings & programs for more.
Is Seminole State College of Florida a good school?
Data-framed fit—not a prestige rating.
Seminole State College of Florida is a good school for those looking for strong completion alongside solid mid-career earnings.
EDsmart Data does not assign an opinion score; this framing summarizes the strongest Scorecard signals for this campus.
More from the data
Location, control, enrollment, and aid context for Seminole State College of Florida.
Campus
Location
Sanford, FL
City / state
- ZIP
- 32773-6199
- NCES locale
- Town
Compared with Town campuses nationally, net price is about 0.6× the median for Town campuses ($14,971 median).
Control
Institution type
Public
Control
- Region
- Southeast
- Carnegie
- Special Focus Four-Year: Medical Schools and Centers
Size
Enrollment
12,864
Total enrollment
- Undergraduate
- 21,578
- Full-time share
- 41%
Student aid
Debt & aid
$11,047
Median federal loan debt
- Pell grant share
- 28.60%
Total Cost, Aid & Default
Total Cost of Attendance
Tuition vs average net price after aid for Seminole State College of Florida.
Financial Aid by Income Level
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Seminole State College of Florida was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Seminole State College of Florida in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $3,131 | $11,456 | $8,914 |
| 2014 | $3,131 | $11,456 | $8,909 |
| 2015 | $3,131 | $11,456 | $8,654 |
| 2016 | $3,131 | $11,456 | $8,928 |
| 2017 | $3,131 | $11,456 | $9,301 |
| 2018 | $3,131 | $11,456 | $8,967 |
| 2019 | $3,131 | $11,456 | $8,326 |
| 2020 | $3,131 | $11,456 | $8,427 |
| 2021 | $3,131 | $11,456 | $3,902 |
| 2022 | $3,131 | $11,456 | $3,838 |
| 2023 | $3,227 | $11,447 | $3,119 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
How difficult is it to get in?
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Admissions funnel data is not available for this institution.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Score distribution is not available for this institution.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA range is not available for this institution.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Seminole State College of Florida reported total enrollment of about 12,864 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 42% male and 58% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (38.5%), Hispanic or Latino (32.0%), and Black or African American (16.9%). About 28.60% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 40.7% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
40.7% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Seminole State College of Florida in 2024 is 12,864 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 21,578 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
N/A%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
Largest share of total enrollment in our College Scorecard extract.
College Scorecard student demographics (total enrollment shares).
Do students complete their programs?
Time to Complete
0.00% 100% Completion Time
41.29% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 0.00% of students graduating from Seminole State College of Florida completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 43% male / 57% female
- Small Business Administration/Management: 48% male / 52% female
- Biology/Biotechnology Technology/Technician: 19% male / 81% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Largest group by summed IPEDS award counts across reported programs.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
Seminole State College of Florida graduates earn a median of $41,733 ten years after entry
Finding Earnings, debt, and program mix define the financial profile of Seminole State College of Florida.
Evidence Median earnings 10 years after entry: $41,733. Median federal loan debt: $11,047. Average net price used in cost models: $8,970.
Method College Scorecard median earnings (10-year), median debt, and EDsmart ROI / payback models using campus net price.
Interpretation Institution-wide ROI and debt ratios summarize campus averages; program choice still drives individual outcomes.
Limitation Salary reflects median earnings ten years after entry; ROI is not program-specific.
Key takeaway Seminole State College of Florida graduates report median earnings of $41,733 ten years after entry—an institution-wide outcomes signal, not a program guarantee.
Return on Investment
Debt and 4-year net cost vs. cumulative 10-year median earnings for Seminole State College of Florida.
Top Programs by Completions
Largest 10 programs by IPEDS completions (67 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
IPEDS award counts for the largest programs at Seminole State College of Florida.
Employment Outcomes
Median earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after entry for Seminole State College of Florida graduates.
How financially powerful is this institution?
Finding: federal finance and Scorecard instructional fields for Seminole State College of Florida—endowment assets (fiscal year 2023), instructional staffing and expenditure. Compared with state, regional, and U.S. medians from EDsmart Data institutional financials.
Institutional endowment
$13.6M
End-of-year assets · Fiscal year 2023
- Florida median 0.38× the median ($35.9M)
- Southeast median 0.70× the median ($19.4M)
- U.S. median 0.52× the median ($26.4M)
- Florida median 0.18× the median ($7,784)
- Southeast median 0.15× the median ($9,308)
- U.S. median 0.12× the median ($12,100)
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 33.4%
- Florida median 14.8 pp below median (48.2%)
- Southeast median 26.1 pp below median (59.4%)
- U.S. median 24.6 pp below median (58.0%)
- Average faculty salary (monthly): $7,222
- Florida median 1.1× the median ($6,877)
- Southeast median 1.1× the median ($6,825)
- U.S. median 0.95× the median ($7,615)
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $5,460
- Florida median 0.94× the median ($5,803)
- Southeast median 0.83× the median ($6,602)
- U.S. median 0.75× the median ($7,288)
Instructional metrics from College Scorecard. Peer medians are campus-level; see the institutional financials deep dive. Detailed non-instructional staff counts are not included here.
Seminole State College of Florida at a glance
Seminole State College of Florida
Seminole State College of Florida is a public institution in Sanford, FL, classified as Special Focus Four-Year: Medical Schools and Centers.
- Largest programs (IPEDS awards)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal StudiesSmall Business Administration/ManagementBiology/Biotechnology Technology/Technician
- Largest enrollment groups
- White or Caucasian38.5%Hispanic or Latino32.0%Black or African American16.9%
Schools near Seminole State College of Florida
Other campuses in Sanford, FL when available, plus nearby institutions in Florida.
Similar schools
Peers matched by the same EDsmart outcomes grade (Grade D) within Florida, then by similar ownership and admissions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Seminole State College of Florida located?
Seminole State College of Florida is located in Sanford, FL.
What is Seminole State College of Florida's tuition?
Seminole State College of Florida tuition (published undergraduate sticker price) is $3,122 in the latest College Scorecard data. Average net price after grant aid is $8,970 for undergraduates receiving Title IV aid.
How much does Seminole State College of Florida cost?
Reported tuition is $3,122 and average net price is $8,970 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $25,391 annually.
What explains Seminole State College of Florida's return on investment in EDsmart Data?
EDsmart Data models ROI using campus average net price ($8,970), completion (41.3% within 150% of normal time where reported), and median earnings ten years after entry ($41,733). High completion and strong mid-career earnings relative to net cost raise modeled ROI; the estimate is institution-wide and not program-specific. Debt-to-earnings ratios, when available, further contextualize borrowing pressure. Limitations include suppressed fields, program mix, and labor-market variation over time.
What is the student body demographics at Seminole State College of Florida?
Seminole State College of Florida reports undergraduate enrollment of about 21,578 students, White (38.5%), Hispanic or Latino (32.0%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Seminole State College of Florida?
About 40.7% of students at Seminole State College of Florida are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Seminole State College of Florida earn?
Median earnings are $35,589 six years after entry and $41,733 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Seminole State College of Florida?
The 150%-time completion rate is 41.3% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Seminole State College of Florida students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $11,047.
Is Seminole State College of Florida public or private?
Seminole State College of Florida is a public institution located in Sanford, FL.
Is Seminole State College of Florida an HBCU?
No. Seminole State College of Florida is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Seminole State College of Florida a tribal college?
No. Seminole State College of Florida is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology & Data Scope
This profile uses institution-level fields from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, merged with IPEDS directory attributes where needed for locale, ownership, and program completions.
Benchmark rows compare this campus to NCES locale-type medians (for example Suburban) from our processed location extract. Implied U.S. medians are derived from locale-vs-national percentage fields in that extract—not a separate national Scorecard table.