South Florida State College

www.southflorida.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$3,135

2023 Average Net Price

$4,499

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

2,976

37.7% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

51.1%

159 Graduates

About

South Florida State College is a higher education institution located in Highlands County, FL. In 2023, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at South Florida State College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (215 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (64 degrees), and Radiographer (10 degrees).

In 2023, 588 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at South Florida State College. 62.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 37.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (269 degrees), 1.21 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (223 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at South Florida State College is $3,135, which is $−9,056 less than the national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($12,192).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at South Florida State College was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 90 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at South Florida State College is $3,135, which is $9,057 less than the national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($12,192).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $4,499.

In 2023, 53% of undergraduate students attending South Florida State College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 9% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$3,135

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at South Florida State College was $3,135. The cost of tuition at South Florida State College is $−9,057 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($12,192).

This chart compares the tuition costs of South Florida State College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$4,499

2023 Value

74.4%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 South Florida State College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $4,499. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of South Florida State College grew by 74.4%.

This chart compares the average net price of South Florida State College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$5,920

Room and Board

$1,200

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at South Florida State College was of $5,920 in 2023. The cost of room and board did not change between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,200. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at South Florida State College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

53%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

53% of undergraduate students at South Florida State College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 1.85% with respect to 2022, when 54% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at South Florida State College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at South Florida State College was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 90 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

South Florida State College had a total enrollment of 2,976 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at South Florida State College is 1,123 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,853. This means that 37.7% of students enrolled at South Florida State College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at South Florida State College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 43.1% Hispanic or Latino, 36.5% White, 11% Black or African American, 2.25% Asian, 1.75% Two or More Races, 0.437% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.0672% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at South Florida State College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (24.7%), followed by White Female (23.8%) and White Male (15.8%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

37.7%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at South Florida State College in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,976 students. The full-time enrollment at South Florida State College is 1,123 and the part-time enrollment is 1,853. This means that 37.7% of students enrolled at South Florida State College are enrolled full-time compared with 44% at similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at South Florida State College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Hispanic or Latino
1,284 enrolled students
White
1,085 enrolled students
Black or African American
328 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at South Florida State College is 43.1% Hispanic or Latino, 36.5% White, 11% Black or African American, 2.25% Asian, 1.75% Two or More Races, 0.437% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.0672% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges is 42.4% White, 27.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.9% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 113 students (3.8%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 144 more women than men received degrees from South Florida State College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at South Florida State College is white (269 degrees awarded). There were 1.21 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (223 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at South Florida State College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (215 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (64 degrees) and Radiographer (10 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at South Florida State College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Construction (20 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (215 degrees), and Protective Services (54 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at South Florida State College are Registered nurses (1,471,450 people), Other managers (177,417 people), Medical & health services managers (169,254 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (153,862 people), and Police officers (142,280 people).

The most specialized majors at South Florida State College in 2023 are Construction (20 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (215 degrees), Protective Services (54 degrees), Engineering Technologies (18 degrees), and Health (180 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at South Florida State College are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, Skincare specialists, and Photographic process workers & processing machine operators

The most specialized majors at South Florida State College are Construction (20 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (215 degrees), Protective Services (54 degrees), Engineering Technologies (18 degrees), and Health (180 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at South Florida State College are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,539,706 people), Elementary & secondary schools (388,572 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (350,817 people), Outpatient care centers (260,998 people), and Offices of physicians (213,857 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by South Florida State College.

Most Common (2023)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
215 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
64 degrees awarded
Radiographer
10 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common associates degree concentration at South Florida State College was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 215 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at South Florida State College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

222

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

366

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 222 degrees were awarded to men at South Florida State College, which is 0.607 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (366).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at South Florida State College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 64 degrees were awarded to men at South Florida State College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.424 times less than the 151 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 151 degrees were awarded to men at South Florida State College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 2.36 times more than the 64 male recipients with that same degree.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at South Florida State College is Female and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0% of graduates (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
269 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
223 degrees awarded
Black or African American
57 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at South Florida State College is white (269 degrees awarded). There were 1.21 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (223 degrees).

1.36% of degree recipients (8 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
161 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
148 degrees awarded
White Male
108 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at South Florida State College is white female (161 degrees awarded). There were 1.09 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino female (148 degrees).

Operations

South Florida State College has an endowment valued at nearly $14.7M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 269k (1.82%) compared to the 2.77% average return (416k on 15M) across all Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges.

In 2023, South Florida State College had a total salary expenditure of 49.8M. South Florida State College employs 67 Instructors. Most academics at South Florida State College are Female Instructor (42), and Male Instructor (25).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at South Florida State College are: Office and Administrative Support, with 63 employees, Service, with 31 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 28 employees.

Endowment

$14.7M

2023 Endowment

15.5%

decline from 2022

South Florida State College has an endowment valued at about $14.7M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of South Florida State College declined 15.5% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $296k lower than than the median endowment of Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at South Florida State College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges: Associates Dominant Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$16.6M

2023 Salaries

17.2%

growth from 2022

In 2023, South Florida State College paid a median of $16.6M in salaries, which represents 33.3% of their overall expenditure ($49.8M) and a 17.2% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 5.6% decline between 2021 and 2022, and a 1.35% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges is 13M (33.2% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$4.42M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, South Florida State College paid a total of $4.42M to 67 employees working as instructors, which represents 26.7% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $533k (3.76%) for similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

67 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

63 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at South Florida State College was Instructor with 67 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at South Florida State College were Office and Administrative Support with 63 employees, Service with 31 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 28 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Instructor
Male Instructor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at South Florida State College was Female Instructor with 42 employees, and Male Instructor with 25 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at South Florida State College.

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