C+
Above Average
Score: 55/100

St Petersburg College

4-Year Public
📍 St. Petersburg, Florida 33701
Outcomes
C
54/100
Affordability
A
84/100
Resources
C
52/100
Experience
C
47/100
Prestige
D
35/100

Quick Stats

23,350
Total Enrollment
37%
Graduation Rate
N/A
Retention Rate
25.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
$300
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near St Petersburg College

17% of students live off-campus (not with family), creating consistent rental demand near campus. That's approximately 3,923 students who need housing.

Avg Home Value
$750,350
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,529
1-Year Change
+8.7%
For parents & investors

The St Petersburg College Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $750,350
  • Avg rent near campus: $2,529/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 33711 (6.2% cap, Saint Petersburg)

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🏆 Where St Petersburg College Ranks

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

#8
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant
of 100 schools
#8
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other
of 15 schools
#9
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
of 100 schools
#9
Network and System Administration/Administrator
of 45 schools
#16
Information Technology Project Management
of 29 schools
#17
Health Services Administration
of 30 schools
#22
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
of 100 schools
#23
Education, Other
of 45 schools
#28
Criminal Justice/Police Science
of 100 schools
#28
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
of 100 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $1,943 $7,774

Financial Aid

71%
Receive Any Aid
51%
Receive Pell Grants
15%
Take Out Loans
$300
Avg Net Price

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 2,367 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 396 grads/yr Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance 374 grads/yr Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other 182 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 176 grads/yr Health Services Administration 88 grads/yr Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant 81 grads/yr Criminal Justice/Police Science 78 grads/yr Information Technology 78 grads/yr Information Technology Project Management 77 grads/yr Computer Programming/Programmer, General 76 grads/yr Education, Other 76 grads/yr Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) 70 grads/yr Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other 62 grads/yr Network and System Administration/Administrator 62 grads/yr Legal Assistant/Paralegal 59 grads/yr Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician 51 grads/yr Elementary Education and Teaching 49 grads/yr Fire Science/Fire-fighting 48 grads/yr Computer Programming, Specific Applications 47 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from St Petersburg College's top programs commonly pursue.

Postsecondary teachers, all other
$78k/yr 183,400 jobs
Registered nurses
$94k/yr 3,391,000 jobs
Nursing instructors and teachers, postsecondary
$80k/yr 91,600 jobs
Computer and information systems managers
$171k/yr 667,100 jobs
Database architects
$136k/yr 66,900 jobs
Computer network architects
$130k/yr 179,200 jobs
Information security analysts
$125k/yr 182,800 jobs
Database administrators
$105k/yr 78,000 jobs

Student Demographics

23,350
Total Students
61%
Women
45%
Traditional Age (18-24)
17%
Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 56%
Hispanic 19%
Black 13%
Asian 5%
Two or More 4%
Non-Resident 1%

🏠 Living Arrangements

Off-Campus (Renters) 17%
With Family 83%
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~3,923 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 31%
Hybrid (Some Online) 27%
Fully Online 42%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 45%
25-64 (Adult) 40%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at St Petersburg 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 St Petersburg College?
Tuition at St Petersburg College is $1,943 for in-state students and $7,774 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $300.
What is the graduation rate at St Petersburg College?
The graduation rate at St Petersburg College is 37%. This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.
Is St Petersburg College a good school?
St Petersburg College has a Repit College Score of 55/100 (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 St Petersburg College?
St Petersburg College has a total enrollment of 23,350 students.
Is there rental demand near St Petersburg College?
Yes! Approximately 17% of students at St Petersburg College live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 3,923 students who need rental housing near campus.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: September 2026 | Methodology