St. Petersburg College

St. Petersburg College Overview

St. Petersburg College is a public, state school in a suburban setting in St. Petersburg, Florida. Saint Petersburg College was founded in 1927 and the school currently enrolls around 24,543 students a year, including 24,543 undergraduates.

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.

Are you interested in journalism and 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.

2022 Saint Petersburg College Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	Info Not Available
Early Action Acceptance Rate	EA not offered
Average GPA	3.0
Applicants Submitting SAT scores	16%
In-State Tuition	$1,943
Out-of-State	$7,774
Percent of Need Met	51.5%
Average First-Year Financial Aid Package	$8,061

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Is Saint Petersburg College a Good School?

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There is no one way to define a "good" college or university. Some factors that can help you determine what a good school for you might be include admissions criteria, acceptance rate, tuition costs, and more.

Let's take a look at these areas to get a better view of what Saint Petersburg College offers and if the school could be the right college for you.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Saint Petersburg College

Retention refers to 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.

The average six-year graduation rate for U.S. colleges and universities is 61% for public schools, and 67% for private, non-profit schools.

Job Outlook Saint Petersburg College Graduates

Job placement statistics for recent graduates can give you a sense of the return on investment a school offers.

Check with Saint Petersburg College directly, for information on any information on starting salaries for recent grads.

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.

Saint Petersburg College's endowment was valued at $31.8 million in 2022, compared to a national average of $905 million. 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 51.5% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. First-year students that attend Saint Petersburg College full-time are awarded $8,061 a year in financial aid, on average.

Graduates in the class of 2022 had an average of $28,878 in student loans per borrower. For context, compare this number with the average national debt, which is around $36,000 per borrower.

The 2023-2024 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2022

Some financial aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA as soon as you can. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! No one should ever pay to fill out the FREE Application for Federal Student Aid, (FAFSA), so be very wary of anyone asking you for money.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Saint Petersburg College.

Based on this information, does Saint Petersburg College seem like a good fit? Remember, the best school for one person may be a terrible fit for someone else! So ask yourself: Is Saint Petersburg College a good school for you?

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Where is St. Petersburg College Located?

Saint Petersburg College is located in the suburban setting of St. Petersburg, Florida, in the suburbs of Tampa.

If you would like to see Saint Petersburg College for yourself, be sure to 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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