St. Petersburg College

St. Petersburg College is not competitive to get into. Last year, 3,046 students applied to St. Petersburg College and 3,046 were admitted.

If you are planning on applying to St. Petersburg College, the application fee is $40.

St. Petersburg College Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here is an overiew of some of St. Petersburg College's admissions stats.

St. Petersburg College 2023	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.0
Mean SAT Score	1021
Admissions Test Policy	Not optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs	16%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	6%
Waitlist	No

St. Petersburg College Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for St. Petersburg College.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	Info Not Available	–	–
Early Decision II	–	–	–
Early Action	No	–	–

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Applying Early to St. Petersburg College?

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St. Petersburg College may or may not offer early admission, however the school has not provided any application information. Check with St. Petersburg College directly for more information about early applications.

➡️ Explore a list of some selective colleges that accept significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

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More on St. Petersburg College Admissions

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Is St. Petersburg College Hard To Get Into?

It is not competitive to get into Saint Petersburg College.

In 2022, Saint Petersburg College **accepted , about 3,046 of the 3,046 students who applied.

Schools that are not competitive to get into, like Saint Petersburg College, accept virtually all applicants regardless of high school rank or test scores.

Transferring to St. Petersburg College

It is not competitive to be admitted as a transfer student.

For Students Waitlisted to St. Petersburg College

St. Petersburg College has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What Does St. Petersburg College Look For in an Applicant?

Colleges consider a range of factors when choosing who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college decides which factors are given the most weight in the admissions process. When assembling your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and choose schools that put the most emphasis on the admissions factors where you stand out. Curious about the factors that are considered by St. Petersburg College during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Make sure to check with St. Petersburg College for more information on admission factors.

St. Petersburg College 2022-2023 Application Requirements

To apply to St. Petersburg College, all applicants must submit the following items. Check with St. Petersburg College's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Written Essay or Personal Statement	–	–	–	–
Interview	–	–	–	–
Transcript(S) of College Record	–	–	–	–
Transcript of High School Record	–	–	–	–
Standardized Test Scores	–	–	–	–
Statement of Good Standing From Prior Institution(S)	–	–	–	–

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into St. Petersburg College?

Students admitted to St. Petersburg College have an average unweighted GPA of 3.0.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that highlights your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

St. Petersburg College does not have a test optional admissions policy. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2022, 16% of St. Petersburg College's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 6% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

What is a Good SAT Score for St. Petersburg College?

To be competitive with other St. Petersburg College applicants, you should strive to score between 930 and 1140 (or higher!) on the SAT. At St. Petersburg College 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1140 and 25% of scored lower than 930, but the majority of students scored somewhere in between these two numbers.The mean composite SAT score for a St. Petersburg College student is 1021.

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of St. Petersburg College students scored 560 or higher and 75% of students scored 480 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of St. Petersburg College students scored 590 or higher, and 75% scored a 480 or higher.

To be most competitive at St. Petersburg College, you should strive to earn between 16 and 24 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 24 means you fall in the 75th percentile for St. Petersburg College's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 24, and three out of four students scored lower than 24 on the ACT.

A 16 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for St. Petersburg College students. Only one out of every four students scored below 16.

More Information on Transferring to St. Petersburg College

For transfer students, it is not competitive to get admitted to St. Petersburg College. Transfer applications are processed on a on a rolling basis as they are received.

Transfer students can enroll in St. Petersburg College during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Spring Term

• Summer Term

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St. Petersburg College Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to St. Petersburg College?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to St. Petersburg College.

Does St. Petersburg College accept transfer credits?

✅ St. Petersburg College accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. St. Petersburg College accepts:

• CLEP subject tests • DSST/DANTES

Does St. Petersburg College accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ St. Petersburg College accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to St. Petersburg College?

✅ St. Petersburg College is not test optional.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at St. Petersburg College?

🟨 St. Petersburg College may or may not offer early decision. The school has not provided any information on early decision including ED acceptance rates.

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