South Florida State College

www.southflorida.edu

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    2024 Undergraduate Tuition
    $3,135
    2024 Average Net Price
    $4,162
    After Financial Aid
    2024 Enrolled Students
    2,880
    40.2% Full-Time
    2024 Graduation Rate
    47.6%
    141 Graduates

    About

    South Florida State College is a higher education institution located in Highlands County, FL. In 2024, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at South Florida State College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (258 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (77 degrees), and Radiographer (11 degrees).

    In 2024, 688 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at South Florida State College. 63.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 36.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (290 degrees), 1.05 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (275 degrees).

    The median undergraduate tuition at South Florida State College is $3,135, which is $−7,460 less than the national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($10,595).

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    Costs

    In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at South Florida State College is $3,135, which is $7,460 less than the national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($10,595).

    After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $4,162.

    In 2024, 51% of undergraduate students attending South Florida State College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 5% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

    Tuition Costs

    $3,135
    2024 Undergraduate Tuition

    In 2024, the cost of tuition at South Florida State College was $3,135. The cost of tuition at South Florida State College is $−7,460 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($10,595).

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    Average Net Price

    $4,162
    2024 Value
    7.49%
    1 Year Growth

    In 2024 South Florida State College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $4,162. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of South Florida State College grew by 7.49%.

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    Financial Aid by Income Level

    51%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
    5%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

    51% of undergraduate students at South Florida State College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 3.77% with respect to 2023, when 53% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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    Enrollment

    South Florida State College had a total enrollment of 2,880 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at South Florida State College is 1,159 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,721. This means that 40.2% of students enrolled at South Florida State College are enrolled full-time.

    The enrolled student population at South Florida State College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 43.9% Hispanic or Latino, 35.6% White, 11.1% Black or African American, 1.81% Asian, 1.67% Two or More Races, 0.278% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0347% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

    Students enrolled at South Florida State College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (26.2%), followed by White Female (22.7%) and White Male (15.1%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    40.2%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at South Florida State College in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,880 students. The full-time enrollment at South Florida State College is 1,159 and the part-time enrollment is 1,721. This means that 40.2% of students enrolled at South Florida State College are enrolled full-time compared with 38.3% at similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. Hispanic or Latino
      1,263 enrolled students
    2. White
      1,025 enrolled students
    3. Black or African American
      321 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at South Florida State College is 43.9% Hispanic or Latino, 35.6% White, 11.1% Black or African American, 1.81% Asian, 1.67% Two or More Races, 0.278% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0347% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges is 35% White, 33.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 11.8% Black or African American.

    Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 119 students (4.13%) did not report their race.

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    Graduates

    In 2024, 184 more women than men received degrees from South Florida State College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at South Florida State College is hispanic or latino (290 degrees awarded). There were 1.05 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (275 degrees).

    The most common Associates Degree concentration at South Florida State College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (258 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (77 degrees) and Radiographer (11 degrees).

    In 2024,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at South Florida State College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Liberal Arts & Humanities (258 degrees awarded), Protective Services (59 degrees), and Construction (20 degrees).

    Common Jobs by Major

    Registered nurses
    Most Common Job

    The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at South Florida State College are Registered nurses (1,509,699 people), Other managers (188,085 people), Medical & health services managers (174,704 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (167,975 people), and Police officers (143,605 people).

    The most specialized majors at South Florida State College in 2024 are Liberal Arts & Humanities (258 degrees awarded), Protective Services (59 degrees), Construction (20 degrees), Health (234 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (21 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Highest Paying Jobs by Major

    Surgeons
    Highest Paying Job

    The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at South Florida State College are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Correspondence clerks & order clerks, Physicians, and Actuaries

    The most specialized majors at South Florida State College are Liberal Arts & Humanities (258 degrees awarded), Protective Services (59 degrees), Construction (20 degrees), Health (234 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (21 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Common Industries by Major

    General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals
    Most Common Industry

    The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at South Florida State College are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,654,350 people), Elementary & secondary schools (428,663 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (353,161 people), Outpatient care centers (302,944 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (213,306 people).

    The most specialized majors at South Florida State College are Liberal Arts & Humanities (258 degrees awarded), Protective Services (59 degrees), Construction (20 degrees), Health (234 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (21 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Majors Awarded

    IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by South Florida State College.
    Most Common (2024)
    1. Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
      20 degrees awarded
    2. Lineworker
      18 degrees awarded
    3. General Cosmetology
      14 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at South Florida State College was Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training with 20 degrees awarded.

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    252
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2024
    436
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2024

    In 2024, 252 degrees were awarded to men at South Florida State College, which is 0.578 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (436).

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2024, 89 degrees were awarded to men at South Florida State College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.527 times less than the 169 female recipients with that same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2024, 169 degrees were awarded to men at South Florida State College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 1.9 times more than the 89 male recipients with that same degree.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Share

    Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. Hispanic or Latino
      290 degrees awarded
    2. White
      275 degrees awarded
    3. Black or African American
      68 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at South Florida State College is hispanic or latino (290 degrees awarded). There were 1.05 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (275 degrees).

    2.47% of degree recipients (17 students) did not report their race.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
    1. Hispanic or Latino Female
      235 degrees awarded
    2. White Female
      232 degrees awarded
    3. White Female
      226 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at South Florida State College is hispanic or latino female (235 degrees awarded). There were 1.01 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (232 degrees).

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    Operations

    South Florida State College has an endowment valued at nearly $17.9M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 404k (2.26%) compared to the 9.49% average return (1.27M on 13.4M) across all Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges.

    In 2024, South Florida State College had a total salary expenditure of 57.5M. South Florida State College employs 71 Instructors. Most academics at South Florida State College are Female Instructor (40), and Male Instructor (31).

    The most common positions for non-instructional staff at South Florida State College are: Office and Administrative Support, with 57 employees, Service, with 37 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 30 employees.

    Endowment

    $17.9M
    2024 Endowment
    21.5%
    growth from 2023

    South Florida State College has an endowment valued at about $17.9M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of South Florida State College grew 21.5% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $4.48M higher than than the median endowment of Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

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    Salary Expenditure

    $18.1M
    2024 Salaries
    9.39%
    growth from 2023

    In 2024, South Florida State College paid a median of $18.1M in salaries, which represents 31.6% of their overall expenditure ($57.5M) and a 9.39% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 17.2% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 5.6% decline between 2021 and 2022.

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    Instructional Salaries

    $4.56M
    Instructional Salaries
    71
    Number of Employees

    In 2024, South Florida State College paid a total of $4.56M to 71 employees working as instructors, which represents 25.1% of all salaries paid.

    This is compared to a median of $744k (3.92%) for similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges.

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    Occupations by Share

    In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at South Florida State College were Office and Administrative Support with 57 employees, Service with 37 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 30 employees.

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