South Florida State College Tuition & Completion (2026)
South Florida State College is a public community college in Avon Park, Florida, enrolling about 2,045 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $3,877 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $3,165. Student demographics in federal data include Hispanic or Latino (44.8%) and White (34.1%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $3,165
- 2024 Average Net Price: $3,877 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 2,045 42.1% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 47.64%
- Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Four-Year: Medical Schools and Centers
- First-Generation Students: 55.4%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 0.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 71.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 30.9%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 4,163
- Room & Board: $5,920 annual estimate
South Florida State College: what the data shows
Common questions about South Florida State College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is South Florida State College?
South Florida State College is located in Avon Park, FL (ZIP 33825-9356).
NCES locale classification: Rural remote.
Is South Florida State College public or private?
South Florida State College is a Public institution.
How much does South Florida State College cost?
Published tuition: $3,165 in-state, $11,859 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $3,877.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $3,480 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $3,597 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $4,758 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $6,564 |
| $110,001+ | $3,698 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $12,660.
How big is South Florida State College?
Total enrollment: 2,045 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 4,163 students.
About 42% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at South Florida State College?
150%-time completion rate: 47.64%.
What do graduates of South Florida State College earn?
Median earnings: $32,974 six years after entry; $39,990 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $7,368.
42.64% of students receive Pell grants.
What is South Florida State College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies (258 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (90 completions)
- Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) (43 completions)
- Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other (31 completions)
- Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist (30 completions)
- Corrections (22 completions)
- Criminal Justice/Police Science (20 completions)
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (20 completions)
- Lineworker (18 completions)
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General (14 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is South Florida State College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 47.64%; median earnings $39,990 at 10 years; net price $3,877. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$3,165
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at South Florida State College was $3,165.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$3,877
2024 Value
In 2024 South Florida State College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $3,877.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$15,508 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$3,877 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$12,660 4-Year In-State Tuition
$47,436 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$5,920 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,200 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$10,285 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$41,140 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for South Florida State College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
42.64% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
4.77% 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 South Florida State College 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 South Florida State College 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 | $3,175 | $11,869 | $5,491 |
| 2014 | $3,175 | $11,869 | $5,267 |
| 2015 | $3,165 | $11,859 | $5,514 |
| 2016 | $3,165 | $11,859 | $5,567 |
| 2017 | $3,165 | $11,859 | $5,646 |
| 2018 | $3,165 | $11,859 | $5,574 |
| 2019 | $3,165 | $11,859 | $6,756 |
| 2020 | $3,165 | $11,859 | $4,005 |
| 2021 | $3,165 | $11,859 | $3,762 |
| 2022 | $3,165 | $11,859 | $2,598 |
| 2023 | $3,165 | $11,859 | $4,443 |
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
South Florida State College reported total enrollment of about 2,045 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 30% male and 70% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Hispanic or Latino (44.8%), White (34.1%), and Black or African American (12.7%). About 42.64% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 55.4% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
42.1% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at South Florida State College in 2024 is 2,045 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 4,163 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 Hispanic or Latino at 44.8%.
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
47.64% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 0.00% of students graduating from South Florida State College 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: 34% male / 66% female
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 14% male / 86% female
- Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic): 79% male / 21% 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: Hispanic or Latino.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for South Florida State College.
Return on Investment
$7,368 Median Student Debt
$39,990 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
18.42% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
2478.67% Return on Investment
1.8 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for South Florida State College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 41 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 258 completions
2. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 90 completions
3. Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic): 43 completions
4. Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other: 31 completions
5. Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist: 30 completions
6. Corrections: 22 completions
7. Criminal Justice/Police Science: 20 completions
8. Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training: 20 completions
9. Lineworker: 18 completions
Most popular programs at South Florida State College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for South Florida State College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for South Florida State College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 30.9%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $6,274
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $9,471
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
South Florida State College is a public institution located in Avon Park, 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, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic). Enrollment is approximately 2,045 students. Student body composition includes Hispanic or Latino (44.8%), White (34.1%), Black or African American (12.7%). The 150%-time completion rate is 47.64%. Approximately 42.64% of students receive Pell Grants. About 55.4% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Four-Year: Medical Schools and Centers
Location
Avon Park, FL 33825-9356
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
South Florida State College provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is South Florida State College located?
South Florida State College is located in Avon Park, FL.
How much does South Florida State College cost?
Reported tuition is $3,165 and average net price is $3,877 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $5,920 annually.
What is the student body demographics at South Florida State College?
South Florida State College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 4,163 students, Hispanic or Latino (44.8%), White (34.1%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend South Florida State College?
About 55.4% of students at South Florida State College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of South Florida State College earn?
Median earnings are $32,974 six years after entry and $39,990 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at South Florida State College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 47.6% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do South Florida State College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $7,368.
Is South Florida State College public or private?
South Florida State College is a public institution located in Avon Park, FL.
Is South Florida State College an HBCU?
No. South Florida State College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is South Florida State College a tribal college?
No. South Florida State College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is South Florida State College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—South Florida State College reports 44.8% Hispanic enrollment share.
Is South Florida State College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for South Florida State College 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.