South Florida State College — tuition $3,135 in-state, $11,829 out-of-state
Outcomes
C+
61/100
Affordability
A
85/100
Resources
C+
60/100
Experience
C
47/100
Prestige
D
31/100
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
2,976
Total Enrollment
51%
Graduation Rate
N/A
Retention Rate
17.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
$4,499
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near South Florida State College ▼
30%
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.
What happens to students who enroll at South Florida State College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
$39,990
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$32,974
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$7,368
Median debt at graduation
47.6%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
42.6%
Students receiving Pell grants
Typical debt at graduation equals about 18% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 63rd percentile among associate-degree-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 South Florida State College
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.
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 South Florida State College Town Property Report
Avg home value near campus: $206,829
Avg rent near campus: $1,619/mo
Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 33825 (6.1% cap, Avon Park)
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Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition & Fees
Category
In-State
Out-of-State
Tuition
$3,135
$11,829
Financial Aid
83%
Receive Any Aid
59%
Receive Pell Grants
3%
Take Out Loans
$4,499
Avg Net Price
Net Price by Family Income
Family Income
Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000
$4,521
$30,001 - $48,000
$3,285
$48,001 - $75,000
$4,927
$75,001 - $110,000
$5,921
$110,001+
$6,532
Programs & Career Paths
Top Degree Programs
Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~884 students need off-campus housing
💻 Learning Mode
In-Person38%
Hybrid (Some Online)33%
Fully Online29%
📊 Age Distribution
18-24 (Traditional)51%
25-64 (Adult)24%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate at South Florida State College?
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 South Florida State College?
Tuition at South Florida State College is
$3,135 for in-state students
and $11,829 for out-of-state students
.
However, the average net price after financial aid is $4,499.
What is the graduation rate at South Florida State College?
The graduation rate at South Florida State College is 51%.
This graduation rate is below average. Consider factors like program type and student demographics when evaluating.
Is South Florida State College a good school?
South Florida State College has a Repit College Score of 58/100 (Grade: C+).
Our rating evaluates five key factors:
Outcomes (C+): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (A): 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 South Florida State College?
South Florida State College has a total enrollment of 2,976 students.
Is there rental demand near South Florida State College?
Yes! Approximately 30% of students at South Florida State College live off-campus (not with family).
That's roughly 884 students who need rental housing near campus.
This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Avon Park area.
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