St Petersburg College — tuition $1,943 in-state, $7,774 out-of-stateSt Petersburg College campus, St. Petersburg, FL. Photo: John O'Neill, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons.
Outcomes
C
54/100
Affordability
A
84/100
Resources
C
52/100
Experience
C
47/100
Prestige
D
35/100
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
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 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 St Petersburg College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
$42,557
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$36,498
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$16,868
Median debt at graduation
38.3%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
32.8%
Students receiving Pell grants
Typical debt at graduation equals about 40% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 79th 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 St Petersburg 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
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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.
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~3,923 students need off-campus housing
💻 Learning Mode
In-Person31%
Hybrid (Some Online)27%
Fully Online42%
📊 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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