State College of Florida-Manatee-Sarasota

Type	4 year, Public
Campus locale	Suburb: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Medium
Student to faculty ratio	21 to 1
On-time graduation rate	40%

Located in Bradenton, Florida, State College of Florida is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of State College of Florida-Manatee-Sarasota is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

State College of Florida-Manatee-Sarasota is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at State College of Florida is reported to be 40%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Florida state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 52% whereas the national average was 49%.

Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
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In-State Tuition & Fees

$3,074

Cost of attendance at State College of Florida-Manatee-Sarasota in 2022 for students from Florida.

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Florida's average	$3,874
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$11,595

Cost of attendance at State College of Florida-Manatee-Sarasota in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Florida's average	$14,069
National average	$18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 76 of freshman students at State College of Florida-Manatee-Sarasota received on average $5,190 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$5,190

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	563	47%	$5,435	$3,059,854
Other Federal Grant	656	55%	$4,736	$3,106,817
State Grant/Scholarships	227	19%	$1,585	$359,748
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	892	74%	$1,391	$1,240,832
Total Grant & Scholarships	907	76%	$5,190	$4,707,397

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of State College of Florida-Manatee-Sarasota students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of State College of Florida-Manatee-Sarasota students is 40.3%. Female students graduated at a rate of 43.2%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 37.1%.

40.3%

asian 56.2% 18 students
African American 24.7% 24 students
white 42.2% 326 students
unknown 38.5% 5 students
hispanic 38.3% 93 students
International Students 36.7% 11 students
Mixed Race 44.2% 19 students

Athletic Associations

National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Service Offerings

State College of Florida-Manatee-Sarasota provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

State College of Florida-Manatee-Sarasota offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Occupational
Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
High school education

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Teacher certification

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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