South Florida State College

www.southflorida.edu

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2022 Undergraduate Tuition

$3,135

2022 Average Net Price

$2,579

After Financial Aid

2019 Default Rate

9.17%

on Student Loans

2022 Enrolled Students

2,892

38.5% Full-Time

2022 Graduation Rate

56.4%

184 Graduates

About

South Florida State College is a higher education institution located in Highlands County, FL. In 2022, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at South Florida State College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (221 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (49 degrees), and Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic) (13 degrees).

In 2022, 604 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at South Florida State College. 59.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 40.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (280 degrees), 1.28 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (219 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at South Florida State College is $3,135, which is $−8,829 less than the national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($11,964).

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at South Florida State College was 9.17%, corresponding to 11 out of the 120 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2022, the median undergraduate tuition at South Florida State College is $3,135, which is $8,829 less than the national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($11,964).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $2,579.

In 2022, 54% of undergraduate students attending South Florida State College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 4% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$3,135

2022 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2022, the cost of tuition at South Florida State College was $3,135. The cost of tuition at South Florida State College is $−8,829 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($11,964).

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

Average Net Price

$2,579

2022 Value

34.8%

1 Year Growth

In 2022 South Florida State College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $2,579. Between 2021 and 2022, the average net price of South Florida State College grew by 34.8%.

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 2022. The cost of room and board did not change between 2021 and 2022.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,200. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 1.64% 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

54%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

54% of undergraduate students at South Florida State College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2022. This represents a growth of 1.89% with respect to 2021, when 53% 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.

9.17%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at South Florida State College was 9.17%, which represents 11 out of the 120 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 2,892 students in 2022. The full-time enrollment at South Florida State College is 1,114 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,778. This means that 38.5% 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 41.3% Hispanic or Latino, 39.2% White, 10.5% Black or African American, 2.04% Asian, 1.59% Two or More Races, 0.277% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.207% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at South Florida State College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (25.2%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (24.4%) and White Male (16.1%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

38.5%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at South Florida State College in 2022, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,892 students. The full-time enrollment at South Florida State College is 1,114 and the part-time enrollment is 1,778. This means that 38.5% of students enrolled at South Florida State College are enrolled full-time compared with N/A% 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 (2022)

Hispanic or Latino
1,193 enrolled students
White
1,135 enrolled students
Black or African American
305 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at South Florida State College is 41.3% Hispanic or Latino, 39.2% White, 10.5% Black or African American, 2.04% Asian, 1.59% Two or More Races, 0.277% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.207% 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 42.6% White, 27.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 14% 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, 112 students (3.87%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2022, 120 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 (280 degrees awarded). There were 1.28 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (219 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at South Florida State College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (221 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (49 degrees) and Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic) (13 degrees).

In 2022, 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 (221 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (30 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 (1,413,295 people), Other managers (165,771 people), Medical & health services managers (162,518 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (142,187 people), and Police officers (138,748 people).

The most specialized majors at South Florida State College in 2022 are Construction (20 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (221 degrees), Engineering Technologies (30 degrees), Protective Services (35 degrees), and Health (195 degrees) (as of 2022).

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 (221 degrees), Engineering Technologies (30 degrees), Protective Services (35 degrees), and Health (195 degrees) (as of 2022).

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 (2022)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
221 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
49 degrees awarded
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic)
13 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common associates degree concentration at South Florida State College was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 221 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

242

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2022

362

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2022

In 2022, 242 degrees were awarded to men at South Florida State College, which is 0.669 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (362).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2022, 72 degrees were awarded to men at South Florida State College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.483 times less than the 149 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2022, 149 degrees were awarded to men at South Florida State College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 2.07 times more than the 72 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 2022 at South Florida State College is Female and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (73.2%).

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, 1.63% of graduates (3 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2022)

White
280 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
219 degrees awarded
Black or African American
57 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at South Florida State College is white (280 degrees awarded). There were 1.28 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (219 degrees).

1.16% of degree recipients (7 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2022)

White Female
159 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
147 degrees awarded
White Male
121 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at South Florida State College is white female (159 degrees awarded). There were 1.08 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino female (147 degrees).

Operations

South Florida State College has an endowment valued at nearly $17.4M, as of the end of the 2022 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 23.1k (0.133%) compared to the 0.527% average return (72.1k on 13.7M) across all Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges.

In 2022, South Florida State College had a total salary expenditure of 40.5M. South Florida State College employs 63 Instructors. Most academics at South Florida State College are Female Instructor (42), and Male Instructor (21).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at South Florida State College are: Office and Administrative Support, with 58 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 28 employees, and Service with 25 employees.

Endowment

$17.4M

2022 Endowment

13.9%

growth from 2021

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

$14.2M

2022 Salaries

5.6%

decline from 2021

In 2022, South Florida State College paid a median of $14.2M in salaries, which represents 35% of their overall expenditure ($40.5M) and a 5.6% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 1.35% decline between 2020 and 2021, and a 0.187% growth between 2019 and 2020.

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

Instructional Salaries

$3.89M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2022, South Florida State College paid a total of $3.89M to 63 employees working as instructors, which represents 27.5% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $3.45M (26.6%) for similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

63 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

58 Employees

In 2022, the most common positions for instructional staff at South Florida State College was Instructor with 63 employees.

In 2022, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at South Florida State College were Office and Administrative Support with 58 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 28 employees, and Service with 25 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2022)

Female Instructor
Male Instructor

In 2022, the most common demographic for instructional staff at South Florida State College was Female Instructor with 42 employees, and Male Instructor with 21 employees.

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

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