St Petersburg College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3250 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #911 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #843 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #26 of 109 | In Florida |
| #1321 of 1,321 | For Urban and Regional planning |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 100%
- Undergraduates
- 23,501
- 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.
5,663 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
10,005 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 | 13446 (57%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 4210 (18%) |
| Black or African American | 3016 (13%) |
| Asian | 1035 (4%) |
| Two or more races | 954 (4%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 533 (2%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 171 (0.7%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 57 (0.2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 36 (0.2%) |
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
- $8,827
- Students receiving aid
- 81%
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 1,149 bachelor's degrees across 19 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at St Petersburg College.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 2,875 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 296 | 191 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | 174 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 39 | 111 |
| Information Technology Project Management | 115 | |
| Health Services Administration | 107 | |
| Education, Other | 104 | |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other | 90 | |
| Veterinary & Animal Health Technology & Technician and Veterinary Assistant | 57 | 20 |
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 53 | 21 |
| Dental Hygiene & Hygienist | 59 | |
| Dental Public Health and Education | 56 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 49 | |
| Computer Programming & Programmer, General | 41 | |
| Legal Assistant & Paralegal | 15 | 25 |
| Information Technology | 31 | |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 27 | |
| Web Page, Digital & Multimedia and Information Resources Design | 27 | |
| Health Information & Medical Records Technology & Technician | 26 | |
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 26 | |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 25 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 24 | |
| Environmental & Natural Resources Management and Policy, Other | 24 | |
| Forensic Science and Technology | 24 | |
| Funeral Service and Mortuary Science, General | 24 | |
| Public Administration | 24 | |
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 22 | |
| Music Technology | 22 | |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other | 20 | |
| Network and System Administration & Administrator | 19 | |
| Architectural Technology & Technician | 17 | |
| Fire Prevention and Safety Technology & Technician | 17 | |
| Radiologic Technology & Science - Radiographer | 17 | |
| Respiratory Care Therapy & Therapist | 17 | |
| Web & Multimedia Management and Webmaster | 17 | |
| Hospitality Administration & Management, General | 16 | |
| Biomedical Technology & Technician | 13 | |
| Engineering Technologies & Technicians, General | 13 | |
| Cyber & Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism | 11 | |
| Emergency Medical Technology & Technician (EMT Paramedic) | 11 | |
| Orthotist & Prosthetist | 9 | |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 9 | |
| Crisis & Emergency & Disaster Management | 4 | |
| Environmental Science | 4 | |
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 3 | |
| Biology & Biotechnology Technology & Technician | 2 | |
| Data Science, General | 2 | |
| Biology Teacher Education | 1 | |
| Science Teacher Education & General Science Teacher Education | 1 | |
| Securities Services Administration & Management | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 3,899 | 1,149 |
St Petersburg College has a graduation rate of 38%, which is among the 22% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 38% | 35% | 41% |
Publications & Citations
St Petersburg College has published 668 scientific papers with 6,489 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Medicine, Environmental Science, Sociology, Computer Science, Biology, Physics, Engineering, Geography and Cartography, and Political Science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 6 | 8 |
| 1992 | 1 | 10 |
| 1993 | 2 | 17 |
| 1994 | 2 | 13 |
| 1995 | 11 | 9 |
| 1996 | 4 | 12 |
| 1997 | 8 | 15 |
| 1998 | 4 | 14 |
| 1999 | 6 | 24 |
| 2000 | 3 | 18 |
| 2001 | 3 | 17 |
| 2002 | 12 | 35 |
| 2003 | 17 | 26 |
| 2004 | 12 | 38 |
| 2005 | 14 | 39 |
| 2006 | 18 | 66 |
| 2007 | 16 | 91 |
| 2008 | 13 | 148 |
| 2009 | 14 | 145 |
| 2010 | 19 | 203 |
| 2011 | 18 | 228 |
| 2012 | 9 | 266 |
| 2013 | 16 | 288 |
| 2014 | 12 | 298 |
| 2015 | 14 | 317 |
| 2016 | 20 | 319 |
| 2017 | 34 | 362 |
| 2018 | 25 | 401 |
| 2019 | 23 | 510 |
| 2020 | 31 | 560 |
| 2021 | 17 | 586 |
| 2022 | 21 | 518 |
| 2023 | 29 | 527 |
St Petersburg College alumni
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Jim Morrison
- Enrolled in St Petersburg College
- Studied in 1962
- Occupations
- singer-songwritercomposeractordirectorvocalist
- Biography
-
James Douglas Morrison was an American singer, songwriter and poet who was the lead vocalist and 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
- film actorwritertelevision actoractorstage actor
- 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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Nicole Stott
- Occupations
- engineerastronaut
- 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
- politicianprofessorlawyer
- 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 | 1,551 |
| 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 |