St Petersburg College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3340 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #938 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #869 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #28 of 109 | In Florida |
| #1555 of 1,555 | For Urban and Regional planning |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 100%
- Undergraduates
- 23,936
- 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.
6,180 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
10,212 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 | 12933 (54%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 4669 (20%) |
| Black or African American | 3187 (13%) |
| Two or more races | 1135 (5%) |
| Asian | 1098 (5%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 581 (2%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 200 (0.8%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 58 (0.2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 31 (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
- $10,285
- Students receiving aid
- 76%
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 1,012 bachelor's degrees across 18 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at St Petersburg College.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 2,367 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 241 | 155 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | 149 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 38 | 103 |
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 48 | 93 |
| Health Services Administration | 88 | |
| Information Technology Project Management | 77 | |
| Education, Other | 73 | |
| Veterinary & Animal Health Technology & Technician and Veterinary Assistant | 56 | 14 |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other | 62 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 49 | |
| Legal Assistant & Paralegal | 8 | 40 |
| Dental Public Health and Education | 31 | |
| Forensic Science and Technology | 26 | |
| Health Information & Medical Records Technology & Technician | 26 | |
| Funeral Service and Mortuary Science, General | 25 | |
| Computer Programming & Programmer, General | 24 | |
| Public Administration | 24 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 21 | |
| Dental Hygiene & Hygienist | 21 | |
| Music Technology | 21 | |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 21 | |
| Information Technology | 20 | |
| Respiratory Care Therapy & Therapist | 19 | |
| Environmental & Natural Resources Management and Policy, Other | 17 | |
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 17 | |
| Radiologic Technology & Science - Radiographer | 16 | |
| Web Page, Digital & Multimedia and Information Resources Design | 16 | |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 13 | |
| Web & Multimedia Management and Webmaster | 13 | |
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 12 | |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other | 12 | |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 12 | |
| Architectural Technology & Technician | 11 | |
| Network and System Administration & Administrator | 11 | |
| Surgical Technology & Technologist | 10 | |
| Cyber & Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism | 9 | |
| Crisis & Emergency & Disaster Management | 8 | |
| Hospitality Administration & Management, General | 8 | |
| Biomedical Technology & Technician | 6 | |
| Data Science, General | 6 | |
| Environmental Science | 6 | |
| Emergency Medical Technology & Technician (EMT Paramedic) | 5 | |
| Engineering Technologies & Technicians, General | 5 | |
| Fire Prevention and Safety Technology & Technician | 5 | |
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 3 | |
| Human Services, General | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 3,150 | 1,012 |
St Petersburg College has a graduation rate of 38%, which is among the 20% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 38% | 37% | 40% |
Publications & Citations
St Petersburg College has published 677 scientific papers with 8,288 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 412 |
| 2018 | 21 | 459 |
| 2019 | 28 | 559 |
| 2020 | 33 | 644 |
| 2021 | 17 | 671 |
| 2022 | 20 | 610 |
| 2023 | 35 | 644 |
| 2024 | 9 | 498 |
| 2025 | 6 | 432 |
St Petersburg College alumni
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Jim Morrison
- Enrolled in St Petersburg College
- Studied in 1962
- Occupations
- vocalistdirectoractorcomposersinger-songwriter
- 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 charismatic persona, poetic lyrics, distinctive voice, 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
- actortelevision actorwriterfilm actornovelist
- Biography
-
Carroll Baker is a retired American 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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Gus Bilirakis
- Enrolled in St Petersburg College
- Studied in 1981-1983
- Occupations
- lawyerprofessorpolitician
- 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.
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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.
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 | 1,600 |
| 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 |