Seminole State College of Florida Tuition & Outcomes (2026)
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 Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $3,122
- 2024 Average Net Price: $8,970 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 12,864 40.7% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 41.29%
- Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Four-Year: Medical Schools and Centers
- First-Generation Students: 40.7%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 3.1% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 18.7% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 33.4%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 21,578
- Room & Board: $25,391 annual estimate
Seminole State College of Florida: what the data shows
Common questions about Seminole State College of Florida, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Seminole State College of Florida?
Seminole State College of Florida is located in Sanford, FL (ZIP 32773-6199).
NCES locale classification: Town.
Is Seminole State College of Florida public or private?
Seminole State College of Florida is a Public institution.
How much does Seminole State College of Florida cost?
Published tuition: $3,122 in-state, $11,447 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $8,970.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $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.
How big is Seminole State College of Florida?
Total enrollment: 12,864 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 21,578 students.
About 41% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Seminole State College of Florida?
150%-time completion rate: 41.29%.
What do graduates of Seminole State College of Florida earn?
Median earnings: $35,589 six years after entry; $41,733 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $11,047.
28.60% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Seminole State College of Florida known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies (1,785 completions)
- Small Business Administration/Management (341 completions)
- Biology/Biotechnology Technology/Technician (309 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (301 completions)
- Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping (291 completions)
- Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) (285 completions)
- Fire Science/Fire-fighting (166 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (137 completions)
- Interior Design (128 completions)
- Health Professions and Related Programs (124 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Seminole State College of Florida a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 41.29%; median earnings $41,733 at 10 years; net price $8,970. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$3,122
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Seminole State College of Florida was $3,122.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$8,970
2024 Value
In 2024 Seminole State College of Florida had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $8,970.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$35,880 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$8,970 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$12,488 4-Year In-State Tuition
$45,788 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$25,391 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,450 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$29,963 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$119,852 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Seminole State College of Florida.
Financial Aid by Income Level
28.60% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
17.66% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
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.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
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
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 38.5%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
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
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Seminole State College of Florida.
Return on Investment
$11,047 Median Student Debt
$41,733 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
26.47% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
1063.13% Return on Investment
2.6 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Seminole State College of Florida.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 67 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 1,785 completions
2. Small Business Administration/Management: 341 completions
3. Biology/Biotechnology Technology/Technician: 309 completions
4. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 301 completions
5. Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping: 291 completions
6. Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic): 285 completions
7. Fire Science/Fire-fighting: 166 completions
8. Business Administration and Management, General: 137 completions
9. Interior Design: 128 completions
Most popular programs at Seminole State College of Florida.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Seminole State College of Florida graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Seminole State College of Florida from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 33.4%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $7,222
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $5,460
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Seminole State College of Florida is a public institution located in Sanford, FL, classified as Special Focus Four-Year: Medical Schools and Centers. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Small Business Administration/Management, Biology/Biotechnology Technology/Technician. Enrollment is approximately 12,864 students. Student body composition includes White (38.5%), Hispanic or Latino (32.0%), Black or African American (16.9%). The 150%-time completion rate is 41.29%. Approximately 28.60% of students receive Pell Grants. About 40.7% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Four-Year: Medical Schools and Centers
Location
Sanford, FL 32773-6199
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
Diverse Program Offerings: With over 67 distinct degree programs, Seminole State College of Florida provides students with a wide range of academic options. This diversity allows students to explore various fields and find programs that align with their interests and career goals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Seminole State College of Florida located?
Seminole State College of Florida is located in Sanford, FL.
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 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.
Is Seminole State College of Florida a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—Seminole State College of Florida reports 32.0% Hispanic enrollment share.
Is Seminole State College of Florida religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Seminole State College of Florida in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
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
- Florida college costs
- Florida colleges by ROI
- Florida trade schools profile
- Southeast regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Florida
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 for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.