Seminole State College of Florida campus
Seminole State College of Florida logo

Seminole State College of Florida

Type 4 year, Public
Campus locale City: Small
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Medium
Student to faculty ratio 26 to 1
On-time graduation rate 45%

Located in Sanford, Florida, Seminole State is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Seminole State College of Florida is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Seminole State College of Florida is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at Seminole State is reported to be 45%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Florida state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 52% whereas the national average was 49%.


  • Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

In-State Tuition & Fees

$3,131

Cost of attendance at Seminole State College of Florida in 2022 for students from Florida.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Florida's average $3,874
National average $8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$11,456

Cost of attendance at Seminole State College of Florida in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Florida's average $14,069
National average $18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 62 of freshman students at Seminole State College of Florida received on average $5,910 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$5,910
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 705 46% $6,339 $4,468,901
Other Federal Grant 735 48% $6,264 $4,604,001
State Grant/Scholarships 379 25% $1,656 $627,757
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 268 18% $1,297 $347,495
Total Grant & Scholarships 944 62% $5,910 $5,579,253

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Seminole State College of Florida students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Seminole State College of Florida students is 44.9%. Female students graduated at a rate of 49.8%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 40.0%.

44.9%

  • asian 61.2% 30 students
  • African American 26.6% 63 students
  • white 51.0% 488 students
  • unknown 25.0% 3 students
  • hawaiian 60.0% 3 students
  • hispanic 40.8% 216 students
  • International Students 52.4% 22 students
  • Mixed Race 40.0% 24 students

Athletic Associations

  • NJCAA
    National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Service Offerings

Seminole State College of Florida provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Seminole State College of Florida offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational
  • Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
  • Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent
  • High school education

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes
  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training