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Saint Johns River State College

Palatka, FL · Town · 4,403 students
4
Year
Public
Town
Medium (3k–10k)
Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
About

Saint Johns River State College is a versatile public institution in Northeast Florida best known for providing affordable pathways to four-year degrees alongside robust workforce development. The college features strong academic programs in nursing, allied health, and criminal justice, while uniquely hosting the Florida School of the Arts, the state's first public center dedicated exclusively to visual and performing arts education. Across its main Palatka campus and regional centers in St. Augustine and Orange Park, the student experience is characterized by small class sizes, flexible scheduling, and an engaging campus community that includes NJCAA athletics. A major draw for prospective applicants is the college's seamless transfer articulation agreements, which guarantee graduates direct pathways into top Florida state universities.


Wikipedia:St. Johns River State College is a public college in Northeast Florida, United States, with campuses in Palatka, St. Augustine, and Orange Park. Founded in 1958 as St. Johns River Junior College, a historically black college, it is part of the Florida College System. It is one of several colleges in the system designated in 2001 as a "state college", meaning they can offer more bachelor degrees and academic programs than traditional community colleges.

Location
Palatka, FL, 32177 · Town campus
Nearest airport from college
JAX · Jacksonville
58 mi away
Cost
In-state COA
$12,906
Out-of-state COA
$19,650
Avg net price
$6,135
In-state tuition
$2,591
Out-of-state tuition
$9,335
Books & supplies
$2,134/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$6,157
$30–48k
$4,635
$48–75k
$6,860
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Essay Requirements

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
47%
Transfer-out rate
21%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
48%
Transferred
24%
Still enrolled
1%
Dropped out / unknown
27%
Median earnings (6yr)
$35,537
Median earnings (10yr)
$41,728
Median debt
$12,000
Monthly loan payment
$127
Debt range (25th–75th)
$3,668$17,250
Debt (90th percentile)
$29,500
Student Body
Men 35%Women 65%
19
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
19%
First-generation
43%
Median family income
$24,832
Independent students
45%
Veterans
1%
Avg age at entry
25.0
Part-time students
59%
Race & ethnicity
White
60%
Hispanic
16%
Black
12%
Asian
2%
Two or more
5%
Non-resident
1%
Unknown
3%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$35,537
10 years after entry
$41,728
Business Administration, Management and Operations60
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing47
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods15
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Institutional
Endowment
$3M
Classification
Baccalaureate/Associates
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, mostly part-time
Full-time faculty
93%
Avg faculty salary
$6,135/mo
Instructional spend/student
$4,989
Federal loan rate
7%

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