Seminole State College of Florida
About Seminole State College of Florida
Overview, location, and what makes it stand out
Seminole State College serves the northern suburbs of Orlando from campuses in Sanford, Altamonte Springs, Oviedo and Heathrow. Health services, information systems and nursing are its biggest programs. It is open admission and awards bachelor's degrees as well as associate ones.
Founded
1965
Location
Sanford, Florida
Students
12,864
Institution
Public
Known For
Key Stats
A quick snapshot of what matters most
Acceptance Rate
Open
Admits all qualified applicants
Graduation Rate
41.3%
Below national average
In-State Tuition
$3,122
Out-of-state: $11,447
Avg Net Price
$8,970
After financial aid
SAT Average
Not required
No test scores requested
Median Earnings
$41,733
10 years after enrollment
Admissions
How competitive is getting in?
Selectivity
Open Admission
Every applicant who meets the basic requirements is admitted, so there is no acceptance rate
How to Apply
Test Policy
No test needed
Application Fee
Free
Early
N/A
Deadline
Rolling
Academics
How strong is the academic experience?
Student Success
Below Average
41.3% complete their degree within six years
Retention
Not reported
4-Year Grad
41.3%
6-Year Grad
Not reported
The federal survey collects no first-year retention cohort for this college.
Teaching Quality
26:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-Time
33.4%
$/Student
$5.5K
Class Size
Large
The 41.3% graduation rate is below the national average of 44%. It's worth looking into what support systems the school offers to help you finish your degree.
Tuition & Costs
What will you actually pay?
Tuition & Fees
$3,122
In-State
$11,447
Out-of-State
Tuition and mandatory fees only, does not include housing or meals
Room & Board
No on-campus housing
Books & Supplies
$1,450
Total Cost of Attendance
$14,281
After Financial Aid
$8,970
Average Net Price
Average amount students actually pay after grants and scholarships
Net Price (family income <$30K)
$7,038
Receive Grants
28.6%
Take Loans
17.7%
Tuition is $3,122/yr, and after aid the average student pays about $8,970.
Financial Aid
Who gets aid and what happens after
Financial aid comes in two forms: grants and scholarships (free money you don't repay) and loans (borrowed money you pay back after graduating). Here's how students at Seminole State College of Florida fund their education.
While in School
28.6%
Get Grants
Free money
17.7%
Take Loans
Must repay
$24,900
Median Family Income
After Graduation
$11,047
Median Debt at Graduation
Total federal loan balance when students graduate
$117/mo
Monthly Payment
0%
LowDefault Rate
The median debt is just $11,047, and less than 0% of graduates default on their loans. Students here leave with very manageable financial obligations.
Student Body
Diversity, gender, and enrollment
From gender balance and racial diversity to age and background, here's a look at who attends Seminole State College of Florida.
Gender
58.1%
Female
42%
Male
Female to Male Ratio
Race & Ethnicity
Enrollment
12,864
Undergraduate Students
Student Profile
N/A
Graduates
40.7%
First-Gen
24 yrs
Avg Age
32.1%
Age 25+
Women make up the majority at 58% of the student body. 40.7% are first-generation college students, so there's a strong community of students who understand that experience.
Campus Life
What it's like to be a student here
Campus Setting
City: Small
Campus Quick Facts
12,864
Students
public
Institution
Medium
Campus Size
Mixed
Classification
What This College Offers
Semester calendar
Study Abroad
Yes
AP Credit
No
Teacher Cert
Yes
ROTC
No
Evening College
Yes
Online Programs
Yes
Job Placement
Yes
Career Counseling
Yes
Sports & Athletics
How seriously this college takes sport
Seminole State College of Florida fields 4 varsity teams with 77 student athletes, about 1% of the student body.
Division
NJCAA
Division I
Conference
Not reported
Only collected for NCAA and NAIA teams
Varsity Sports
4
Biggest: Baseball
Student Athletes
77
1% of the student body
Athletes by Gender
48% / 52%
37
Men
40
Women
2
Men's Teams
3
Women's Teams
Biggest Teams
After Graduation
What can you earn with this degree?
How much do graduates of Seminole State College of Floridaearn, and what do they study? Here's a look at outcomes and popular programs.
Earnings Trajectory
$41,733
Median Earnings · 10 Years After
Popular Programs
Top 6Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
$46K
126 grads
1yr Earnings
Management Information Systems and Services
$49K
103 grads
1yr Earnings
Computer and Information Sciences, General
$51K
92 grads
1yr Earnings
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
$89K
52 grads
1yr Earnings
Design and Applied Arts
$39K
45 grads
1yr Earnings
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
$66K
40 grads
1yr Earnings
Graduates earn about $36K six years out, growing to $42K by year ten. Above average, though your choice of major will be the biggest factor.
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Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard Some figures may reflect prior academic years. Our editorial team reviews and updates college profiles to ensure accuracy. If you notice outdated information, please let us know.