C+

Above Average

Score: 55/100

Overall (traditional)

B+

Outcome Rating

76/100 · earnings-weighted

Seminole State College of Florida

4-Year Public

📍 Sanford, Florida 32773

🌐 https://www.seminolestate.edu/

Seminole State College of Florida — tuition $2,498 in-state, $9,494 out-of-state

Seminole State College of Florida campus, Sanford, FL. Photo: Zrowny, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons.

Outcomes

C+

56/100

Affordability

B+

79/100

Resources

50/100

Experience

50/100

Prestige

36/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

14,104

Total Enrollment

42%

Graduation Rate

N/A

Retention Rate

26.0:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

N/A

Acceptance Rate

$2,889

Avg Net Price

🏠 Housing Market Near Seminole State College of Florida ▼

22% of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.

Avg Home Value

$312,972

Avg Monthly Rent

$1,842

1-Year Change

-0.4%

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Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Seminole State College of Florida, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$41,733

Median earnings 10 yrs after entry

$35,589

Median earnings 6 yrs after entry

$11,047

Median debt at graduation

41.3%

Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)

28.6%

Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 26% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 90th percentile among certificate-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (FL wage index 0.88). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Seminole State College of Florida

Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major	1 yr after	4 yrs after	vs. national	Rank (pay)	Rank (wage-adj.)	Median debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing	$89,194	—	—	—	—	$16,558
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician	$65,994	$80,202	-15%	#39 of 43	#39	$14,582
Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians	$50,908	$76,753	-7%	#4 of 9	#4	—
Computer and Information Sciences	$51,316	$76,080	-18%	#337 of 459	#302	$13,618
Management Information Systems and Services	$48,895	$65,553	-21%	#146 of 166	#137	$13,865
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences	$46,328	$59,669	-3%	#80 of 156	#56	$14,987
Design and Applied Arts	$39,221	$51,719	+0%	#161 of 299	#129	$22,168

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Seminole State College of Florida Town Property Report

Avg home value near campus: $312,972
Avg rent near campus: $1,842/mo
Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 32725 (5.4% cap, Deltona)

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🏆 Where Seminole State College of Florida Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

🥇

Small Business Administration/Management

of 26 schools

🥇

Telecommunications Technology/Technician

of 1 schools

🥉

Biology/Biotechnology Technology/Technician

of 9 schools

Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping

of 100 schools

Network and System Administration/Administrator

of 45 schools

Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)

of 100 schools

Fire Science/Fire-fighting

of 100 schools

#13

Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General

of 50 schools

#15

Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

of 100 schools

#24

Interior Design

of 85 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category	In-State	Out-of-State
Tuition	$2,498	$9,494

Financial Aid

69%

Receive Any Aid

43%

Receive Pell Grants

14%

Take Out Loans

$2,889

Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income	Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000	$974
$30,001 - $48,000	$2,282
$48,001 - $75,000	$5,547
$75,001 - $110,000	$8,440
$110,001+	$9,152

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 1,785 grads/yr Small Business Administration/Management 341 grads/yr Biology/Biotechnology Technology/Technician 309 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 301 grads/yr Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping 291 grads/yr Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) 285 grads/yr Fire Science/Fire-fighting 166 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 137 grads/yr Interior Design 128 grads/yr Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 124 grads/yr Information Technology 117 grads/yr Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General 112 grads/yr Management Information Systems, General 99 grads/yr Telecommunications Technology/Technician 91 grads/yr Network and System Administration/Administrator 89 grads/yr Criminal Justice/Police Science 85 grads/yr Computer Programming/Programmer, General 85 grads/yr Construction Engineering Technology/Technician 79 grads/yr Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia 58 grads/yr Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician 53 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Seminole State College of Florida's top programs commonly pursue.

Postsecondary teachers, all other

$78k/yr 183,400 jobs

Managers, all other

$137k/yr 1,333,700 jobs

Personal service managers, all other

$61k/yr 25,100 jobs

Biological technicians

$52k/yr 82,700 jobs

Registered nurses

$94k/yr 3,391,000 jobs

Nursing instructors and teachers, postsecondary

$80k/yr 91,600 jobs

Brokerage clerks

$63k/yr 40,800 jobs

Payroll and timekeeping clerks

$55k/yr 161,100 jobs

Student Demographics

14,104

Total Students

57%

Women

57%

Traditional Age (18-24)

22%

Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 43%

Hispanic 30%

Black 15%

Asian 5%

Two or More 4%

Non-Resident 2%

🏠 Living Arrangements

Off-Campus (Renters) 22%

With Family 78%

🏘️ Rental Demand: ~3,046 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 28%

Hybrid (Some Online) 30%

Fully Online 42%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 57%

25-64 (Adult) 32%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Seminole State College of Florida?

Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.

How much does it cost to attend Seminole State College of Florida?

Tuition at Seminole State College of Florida is $2,498 for in-state students and $9,494 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $2,889.

What is the graduation rate at Seminole State College of Florida?

The graduation rate at Seminole State College of Florida is 42%. This graduation rate is below average. Consider factors like program type and student demographics when evaluating.

Is Seminole State College of Florida a good school?

Seminole State College of Florida has a Repit College Score of 55/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:

Outcomes (C+): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (B+): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (C): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (C): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (D): Reputation and recognition

How many students attend Seminole State College of Florida?

Seminole State College of Florida has a total enrollment of 14,104 students.

Is there rental demand near Seminole State College of Florida?

Yes! Approximately 22% of students at Seminole State College of Florida live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 3,046 students who need rental housing near campus. This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Sanford area.

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