St. Petersburg College

St. Petersburg College is a public, state school in a suburban setting in St. Petersburg, Florida. Saint Petersburg College was founded in 1927 and enrolls 28,853 undergrads and no graduate students.

There are many ways for students to get involved at Saint Petersburg College! Love music or performing? Sing in a chorus or perform with one of Saint Petersburg College's theater groups.

Interested in journalism or communications? Saint Petersburg College students can write for the campus newspaper, host a radio show or be a producer for the student-run television channel.

There are no fraternities or sororities at Saint Petersburg College, so it might be a good choice if you're not interested in Greek life.

Planning to play sports? Saint Petersburg College has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at Saint Petersburg College on the Student Life page.

Learn more about life at Saint Petersburg College on the Student Life page.

2021 Saint Petersburg College Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Applicants Submitting SAT scores	24%
In-State Tuition	$1,943
Out-of-State	$7,774
Percent of Need Met	50%
Average First-Year Financial Aid Package	$7,773

Is Saint Petersburg College a Good School?

Different people have different ideas about what makes a "good" school. Admissions criteria, acceptance rate and average GPA are good indicators of how selective an institution is, but they don't tell you how happy or successful students are. However, there are a few good ways to get a better sense how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its student body.

Let's take a look at all of these areas to get a clearer idea of what Saint Petersburg College offers and if it might be a good fit for you.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Saint Petersburg College

Retention is the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. This is a way to get a sense of how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

Around 33% of students who started at Saint Petersburg College earn their Bachelor's degrees within six years. Compare this to the average six-year graduation rate for colleges and universities in the U.S., which is around 61% for public schools and 67% for private.

Job Outcomes for Saint Petersburg College Grads

Job placement rates after graduation and average starting salaries can all give important clues about the value of a degree from a specific school.

Saint Petersburg College's Endowment

An endowment is the total value of a school's investments, donations, and assets. Endowment is not necessarily an indicator of the quality of a school, but it can give you a sense of how much money a college can afford to invest in expanding programs, improving facilities, and support students. As of 2021, the total market value of the school endowment was $31.8 million. The average college endowment was $905 million in 2021. The school spends $4,054 for each full-time student enrolled.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Saint Petersburg College

Cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need. Saint Petersburg College meets 50% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. First-year students that attend Saint Petersburg College full-time are awarded $7,773 a year in financial aid, on average.

The average student debt for graduates in the class of 2021 was around $28,173 per student, not including those with no debt. For context, compare this number with the average national debt, which is around $36,000 per borrower.

The 2022-2023 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2021

Some aid is available on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA asap. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! You should never have to pay to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), so don't give your money (or info!) to any website that claim you do.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Saint Petersburg College. Based on this information, how does Saint Petersburg College sound? Remember, the best school for one person may not be the right school for someone else! So ask yourself: Is Saint Petersburg College a good school for you?

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Where is Saint Petersburg College?

Saint Petersburg College is located in the suburban setting of St. Petersburg, Florida, less than an hour from Tampa.

If you want to see Saint Petersburg College for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 275 to St. Petersburg, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Tampa International.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Saint Petersburg College and St. Petersburg are like without leaving home.

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