Tallahassee State College Tuition & Completion (2026)
Tallahassee State College is a public community college in Tallahassee, Florida, with about 11,053 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $7,781 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $2,026. Student demographics in federal data include White (36.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (30.3%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $2,026
- 2024 Average Net Price: $7,781 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 11,053 67.5% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 37.95%
- Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges and Universities: Larger Programs
- First-Generation Students: 41.9%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 0.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 136.8% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 29.9%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 17,564
- Room & Board: $11,100 annual estimate
Tallahassee State College: what the data shows
Common questions about Tallahassee State College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Tallahassee State College?
Tallahassee State College is located in Tallahassee, FL (ZIP 32304-2895).
NCES locale classification: Suburb.
Is Tallahassee State College public or private?
Tallahassee State College is a Public institution.
How much does Tallahassee State College cost?
Published tuition: $2,026 in-state, $8,062 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $7,781.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $6,047 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $6,268 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $8,901 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $12,150 |
| $110,001+ | $13,363 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $8,104.
How big is Tallahassee State College?
Total enrollment: 11,053 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 17,564 students.
About 67% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Tallahassee State College?
150%-time completion rate: 37.95%.
What do graduates of Tallahassee State College earn?
Median earnings: $31,904 six years after entry; $37,561 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $7,668.
34.40% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Tallahassee State College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies (2,211 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (191 completions)
- Corrections (165 completions)
- Child Care Provider/Assistant (120 completions)
- Criminal Justice/Police Science (116 completions)
- Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) (84 completions)
- Network and System Administration/Administrator (58 completions)
- Early Childhood Education & Teaching (36 completions)
- Fire Science/Fire-fighting (30 completions)
- Dental Hygiene/Hygienist (28 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Tallahassee State College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 37.95%; median earnings $37,561 at 10 years; net price $7,781. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$2,026
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Tallahassee State College was $2,026.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$7,781
2024 Value
In 2024 Tallahassee State College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $7,781.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$31,124 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$7,781 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$8,104 4-Year In-State Tuition
$32,248 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$11,100 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$800 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$13,926 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$55,704 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Tallahassee State College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
34.40% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
19.81% 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 Tallahassee 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 Tallahassee 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 | $2,024 | $8,051 | $5,020 |
| 2014 | $2,026 | $8,062 | $4,761 |
| 2015 | $2,026 | $8,062 | $4,987 |
| 2016 | $2,026 | $8,062 | $4,773 |
| 2017 | $2,026 | $8,062 | $4,856 |
| 2018 | $2,026 | $8,062 | $4,105 |
| 2019 | $2,026 | $8,062 | $4,048 |
| 2020 | $2,026 | $8,062 | $3,809 |
| 2021 | $2,026 | $8,062 | $4,136 |
| 2022 | $2,026 | $8,062 | $3,580 |
| 2023 | $2,026 | $8,062 | $8,478 |
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
Tallahassee State College reported total enrollment of about 11,053 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 43% male and 57% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (36.4%), Hispanic or Latino (30.3%), and Black or African American (25.4%). About 34.40% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 41.9% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
67.5% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Tallahassee State College in 2024 is 11,053 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 17,564 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 36.4%.
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
37.95% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 0.00% of students graduating from Tallahassee 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: 46% male / 54% female
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 15% male / 85% female
- Corrections: 54% male / 46% 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 Tallahassee State College.
Return on Investment
$7,668 Median Student Debt
$37,561 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
20.41% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
1106.82% Return on Investment
2.0 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Tallahassee State College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 34 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 2,211 completions
2. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 191 completions
3. Corrections: 165 completions
4. Child Care Provider/Assistant: 120 completions
5. Criminal Justice/Police Science: 116 completions
6. Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic): 84 completions
7. Network and System Administration/Administrator: 58 completions
8. Early Childhood Education & Teaching: 36 completions
9. Fire Science/Fire-fighting: 30 completions
Most popular programs at Tallahassee State College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Tallahassee State College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Tallahassee State College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 29.9%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $5,811
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $5,224
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Tallahassee State College is a public institution located in Tallahassee, FL, classified as Master's Colleges and Universities: Larger Programs. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Corrections. Enrollment is approximately 11,053 students. Student body composition includes White (36.4%), Hispanic or Latino (30.3%), Black or African American (25.4%). The 150%-time completion rate is 37.95%. Approximately 34.40% of students receive Pell Grants. About 41.9% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges and Universities: Larger Programs
Location
Tallahassee, FL 32304-2895
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 37.95% graduation rate at Tallahassee State College falls below the national average. Prospective students should carefully consider factors such as academic preparation, support services, and career outcomes when evaluating this institution.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Tallahassee State College located?
Tallahassee State College is located in Tallahassee, FL.
How much does Tallahassee State College cost?
Reported tuition is $2,026 and average net price is $7,781 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $11,100 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Tallahassee State College?
Tallahassee State College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 17,564 students, White (36.4%), Hispanic or Latino (30.3%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Tallahassee State College?
About 41.9% of students at Tallahassee State College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Tallahassee State College earn?
Median earnings are $31,904 six years after entry and $37,561 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Tallahassee State College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 38.0% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Tallahassee State College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $7,668.
Is Tallahassee State College public or private?
Tallahassee State College is a public institution located in Tallahassee, FL.
Is Tallahassee State College an HBCU?
No. Tallahassee State College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Tallahassee State College a tribal college?
No. Tallahassee State College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Tallahassee State College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—Tallahassee State College reports 30.3% Hispanic enrollment share.
Is Tallahassee State College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Tallahassee 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
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- Florida colleges by ROI
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- Tallahassee, Florida city profile
- Southeast regional profile
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- National benchmarks
- School directory
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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.