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St. Petersburg College

St. Petersburg, FL 4-Year Public
Acceptance Rate100%

Saint Petersburg College Admissions

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

Applying Early to St. Petersburg College?


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.


More on St. Petersburg College Admissions


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)

GPA and Testing


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


St. Petersburg College Admissions FAQs


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.

Want To Learn More About St. Petersburg College?

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Saint Petersburg College Admissions Requirements

Admission Difficulty

Open Admission

100%

How hard is it to get into Saint Petersburg College? Saint Petersburg College is a open admission institution. The Saint Petersburg College acceptance rate is 100%. This means that the institution accepts 100 out of every 100 applicants.

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Saint Petersburg College Application Deadline

First-Year Applications are Due

Continuous processing

Transfer Applications are Due

Continuous processing

The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Saint Petersburg College is Continuous processing.

The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Saint Petersburg College is Continuous processing.

Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs

Saint Petersburg College SAT Scores

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Composite SAT Range

930 - 1140

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Math SAT Range

450 - 560

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Reading SAT Range

480 - 590

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

SAT Score

Estimated Chance

1140 and Above

Good

930 to 1140

Avg

930 and Less

Low

SAT Scores Needed to Get Accepted

The median SAT score for Saint Petersburg College students is 1021. Applicants with SAT scores of 1140 and above have a good chance of being admitted to Saint Petersburg College, while applicants with SAT scores between 930 to 1140 have an average chance of admittance, and prospective students with an SAT score below 930 have a low chance of being offered a spot at Saint Petersburg College.

Saint Petersburg College GPA

Avg. High School GPA (non-weighted)

3.0

GPA Needed to Get Accepted

At Saint Petersburg College, the average unweighted high-school GPA for admitted students is 3.0. This is the average, which means that some applicants submit GPAs lower than this and some applicants submit GPAs above this level. If your GPA falls below the average, strong test scores or other qualifications may help you make you a more competitive applicant.

Data Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved

Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

24,543

Campus Setting

Suburban

Acceptance Rate

100%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$3,421

Out-of-State

$10,025

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

Continuous processing
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