Suncoast Technical College Tuition & Completion (2026)
Suncoast Technical College is a public community college in Sarasota, Florida, enrolling about 1,116 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. The published completion rate is about 50.00% at 150% of normal time. Student demographics in federal data include White (60.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (23.2%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $N/A
- 2024 Average Net Price: $16,917 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 1,116 50.4% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 50.00%
- First-Generation Students: 51.3%
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 14.8% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 2,054
Suncoast Technical College: what the data shows
Common questions about Suncoast Technical College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Suncoast Technical College?
Suncoast Technical College is located in Sarasota, FL (ZIP 34233-1798).
NCES locale classification: Rural fringe.
Is Suncoast Technical College public or private?
Suncoast Technical College is a Public institution.
How much does Suncoast Technical College cost?
Average net price after aid: $16,917.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $17,328 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $15,713 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $17,648 |
How big is Suncoast Technical College?
Total enrollment: 1,116 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 2,054 students.
About 50% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Suncoast Technical College?
150%-time completion rate: 50.00%.
First-year retention: 26.2%.
What do graduates of Suncoast Technical College earn?
Median earnings: $36,094 six years after entry; $40,621 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
10.97% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Suncoast Technical College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Criminal Justice/Police Science (85 completions)
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (83 completions)
- Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide (81 completions)
- Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) (77 completions)
- Facial Treatment Specialist/Facialist (49 completions)
- Fire Science/Fire-fighting (46 completions)
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General (39 completions)
- Culinary Arts/Chef Training (36 completions)
- Corrections (30 completions)
- Electrician (29 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Suncoast Technical College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 50.00%; median earnings $40,621 at 10 years; net price $16,917. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$N/A
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Suncoast Technical College was $N/A.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$16,917
2024 Value
In 2024 Suncoast Technical College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $16,917.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$67,668 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$16,917 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional where not shown.
4-year total cost breakdown for Suncoast Technical College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
10.97% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
0.00% 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 Suncoast Technical 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 Suncoast Technical 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 | — | — | $2,967 |
| 2014 | — | — | $9,453 |
| 2015 | — | — | $5,816 |
| 2016 | — | — | $12,699 |
| 2017 | — | — | $13,581 |
| 2018 | — | — | $14,531 |
| 2019 | — | — | $9,239 |
| 2020 | — | — | $13,650 |
| 2021 | — | — | $8,084 |
| 2022 | — | — | $15,178 |
| 2023 | — | — | $17,430 |
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
Suncoast Technical College reported total enrollment of about 1,116 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 64% male and 36% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (60.7%), Hispanic or Latino (23.2%), and Black or African American (9.0%). About 10.97% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 51.3% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
50.4% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Suncoast Technical College in 2024 is 1,116 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 2,054 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
26.2%
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 60.7%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
42.70% 100% Completion Time
50.00% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 42.70% of students graduating from Suncoast Technical College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Criminal Justice/Police Science: 76% male / 24% female
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training: 8% male / 92% female
- Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide: 15% male / 85% 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 Suncoast Technical College.
Return on Investment
$40,621 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
500.30% Return on Investment
Financial value analysis for Suncoast Technical College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 29 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Criminal Justice/Police Science: 85 completions
2. Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training: 83 completions
3. Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide: 81 completions
4. Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic): 77 completions
5. Facial Treatment Specialist/Facialist: 49 completions
6. Fire Science/Fire-fighting: 46 completions
7. Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General: 39 completions
8. Culinary Arts/Chef Training: 36 completions
9. Corrections: 30 completions
Most popular programs at Suncoast Technical College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Suncoast Technical College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Suncoast Technical College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $9,394
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Suncoast Technical College is a public institution located in Sarasota, FL. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Criminal Justice/Police Science, Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training, Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide. Enrollment is approximately 1,116 students. Student body composition includes White (60.7%), Hispanic or Latino (23.2%), Black or African American (9.0%). The 150%-time completion rate is 50.00%. Approximately 10.97% of students receive Pell Grants. About 51.3% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Location
Sarasota, FL 34233-1798
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
Suncoast Technical 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 Suncoast Technical College located?
Suncoast Technical College is located in Sarasota, FL.
How much does Suncoast Technical College cost?
Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $16,917 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What is the student body demographics at Suncoast Technical College?
Suncoast Technical College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 2,054 students, White (60.7%), Hispanic or Latino (23.2%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Suncoast Technical College?
About 51.3% of students at Suncoast Technical College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Suncoast Technical College earn?
Median earnings are $36,094 six years after entry and $40,621 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Suncoast Technical College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 50.0% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
Is Suncoast Technical College public or private?
Suncoast Technical College is a public institution located in Sarasota, FL.
Is Suncoast Technical College an HBCU?
No. Suncoast Technical College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Suncoast Technical College a tribal college?
No. Suncoast Technical College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Suncoast Technical College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Suncoast Technical College does not meet that proxy (reported share 23.2%).
Is Suncoast Technical College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Suncoast Technical 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
- Sarasota, Florida city 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.