St Petersburg College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3382 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #945 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #877 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #28 of 109 | In Florida |
| #1514 of 1,514 | For Urban and Regional planning |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 100%
- Undergraduates
- 23,350
- Male:Female Ratio
- 38:62
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Website
- spcollege.edu
St Petersburg College Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
St Petersburg College has an acceptance rate of 100% and is among the 23% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
6,205 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
9,849 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
St Petersburg College has an open admission policy (non-competitive). The only requirement is a certificate of attendance or a highschool diploma or a General Educational Development certificate.
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 13042 (56%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 4390 (19%) |
| Black or African American | 2981 (13%) |
| Asian | 1058 (5%) |
| Two or more races | 1020 (4%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 531 (2%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 205 (0.9%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 60 (0.3%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 27 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
- Average aid awarded
- $10,201
- Students receiving aid
- 71%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | |
|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $1,943 |
| Tuition in-state | $1,943 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $7,774 |
| Fee in-district | $739 |
| Fee in-state | $739 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,512 |
St Petersburg College majors
St Petersburg College has granted 1,060 bachelor's degrees across 17 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at St Petersburg College.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 2,728 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 313 | 171 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | 189 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 53 | 104 |
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 52 | 50 |
| Health Services Administration | 89 | |
| Information Technology Project Management | 88 | |
| Education, Other | 80 | |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other | 73 | |
| Veterinary & Animal Health Technology & Technician and Veterinary Assistant | 50 | 17 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 50 | |
| Dental Public Health and Education | 41 | |
| Legal Assistant & Paralegal | 13 | 20 |
| Music Technology | 30 | |
| Environmental & Natural Resources Management and Policy, Other | 28 | |
| Funeral Service and Mortuary Science, General | 28 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 27 | |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other | 27 | |
| Web Page, Digital & Multimedia and Information Resources Design | 27 | |
| Computer Programming & Programmer, General | 26 | |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 25 | |
| Forensic Science and Technology | 23 | |
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 22 | |
| Dental Hygiene & Hygienist | 21 | |
| Health Information & Medical Records Technology & Technician | 20 | |
| Public Administration | 20 | |
| Fire Prevention and Safety Technology & Technician | 19 | |
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 17 | |
| Radiologic Technology & Science - Radiographer | 17 | |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 16 | |
| Engineering Technologies & Technicians, General | 16 | |
| Information Technology | 16 | |
| Respiratory Care Therapy & Therapist | 16 | |
| Architectural Technology & Technician | 15 | |
| Hospitality Administration & Management, General | 13 | |
| Biomedical Technology & Technician | 12 | |
| Environmental Science | 10 | |
| Network and System Administration & Administrator | 10 | |
| Cyber & Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism | 9 | |
| Orthotist & Prosthetist | 9 | |
| Emergency Medical Technology & Technician (EMT Paramedic) | 8 | |
| Data Science, General | 7 | |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 7 | |
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 6 | |
| Web & Multimedia Management and Webmaster | 6 | |
| Crisis & Emergency & Disaster Management | 5 | |
| Biology & Biotechnology Technology & Technician | 2 | |
| Grand Total | 3,681 | 1,060 |
St Petersburg College has a graduation rate of 37%, which is among the 20% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 37% | 36% | 39% |
Publications & Citations
St Petersburg College has published 670 scientific papers with 7,955 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Medicine, Environmental Science, Sociology, Computer Science, Physics, Biology, Engineering, Political Science, and Geography and Cartography.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 1 | 10 |
| 1993 | 2 | 15 |
| 1994 | 4 | 17 |
| 1995 | 10 | 13 |
| 1996 | 4 | 15 |
| 1997 | 7 | 19 |
| 1998 | 3 | 28 |
| 1999 | 5 | 29 |
| 2000 | 3 | 27 |
| 2001 | 4 | 23 |
| 2002 | 12 | 41 |
| 2003 | 16 | 38 |
| 2004 | 8 | 45 |
| 2005 | 12 | 57 |
| 2006 | 15 | 101 |
| 2007 | 14 | 105 |
| 2008 | 12 | 166 |
| 2009 | 17 | 163 |
| 2010 | 17 | 211 |
| 2011 | 15 | 245 |
| 2012 | 14 | 290 |
| 2013 | 16 | 316 |
| 2014 | 12 | 314 |
| 2015 | 13 | 368 |
| 2016 | 16 | 368 |
| 2017 | 31 | 413 |
| 2018 | 21 | 459 |
| 2019 | 28 | 559 |
| 2020 | 33 | 644 |
| 2021 | 17 | 672 |
| 2022 | 20 | 609 |
| 2023 | 34 | 644 |
| 2024 | 9 | 491 |
St Petersburg College alumni
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Jim Morrison
- Enrolled in St Petersburg College
- Studied in 1962
- Occupations
- lyricistvocalistdirectoractorcomposer
- Biography
-
James Douglas Morrison was an American singer, songwriter and poet who was the lead vocalist and primary lyricist of the rock band the Doors. Due to his energetic persona, poetic lyrics, distinctive voice, erratic and unpredictable performances, along with the dramatic circumstances surrounding his life and early death, Morrison is regarded by music critics and fans as one of the most influential frontmen in rock history. Since his death, his fame has endured as one of popular culture's top rebellious and oft-displayed icons, representing the generation gap and youth counterculture.
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Carroll Baker
- Occupations
- stage actoractortelevision actorwriterfilm actor
- Biography
-
Carroll Baker is an American retired actress. After studying under Lee Strasberg at the Actors Studio, Baker began performing on Broadway in 1954. From there, she was recruited by director Elia Kazan to play the lead in the adaptation of two Tennessee Williams plays into the film Baby Doll in 1956. Her role in the film as a coquettish but sexually naïve Southern bride earned her a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Actress.
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Nicole Stott
- Occupations
- astronautengineer
- Biography
-
Nicole Marie Passonno Stott is an American engineer and a retired NASA astronaut. She served as a flight engineer on ISS Expedition 20 and Expedition 21 and was a mission specialist on STS-128 and STS-133. After 27 years of working at NASA, the space agency announced her retirement effective June 1, 2015. She is married to Christopher Stott, a Manx-born American space entrepreneur.
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Gus Bilirakis
- Enrolled in St Petersburg College
- Studied in 1981-1983
- Occupations
- professorpoliticianlawyer
- Biography
-
Gus Michael Bilirakis is an American lawyer and politician serving as the U.S. representative for Florida's 12th congressional district since 2013. A member of the Republican Party, he first entered Congress in 2007, where he succeeded his father Michael Bilirakis, representing Florida's 9th congressional district until redistricting. His district includes much of the northern portion of the Tampa Bay area. Bilirakis previously served as the Florida state representative for the 48th district from 1998 to 2006.
General info
| Alternative names | St. Petersburg College SPC Saint Petersburg College |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1927 |
| Motto | Light and Truth |
| Academic calendar | August to July (August - December; January-April; May-July) |
| Total FTE staff | 1,562 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Mixed Baccalaureate/Associate's |
Location and contacts
| Address | 244 Second Ave. N St. Petersburg, Florida, 33701 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 117,000 |
| Phone | 7273414772 |