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South Florida State College

Avon Park, FL · Suburb · 2,045 students
4
Year
Public
Suburb
Small (<3k)
Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
About

South Florida State College (SFSC) in Avon Park is a welcoming, community-focused institution renowned for providing affordable, high-quality pathways to top-tier careers while serving as a regional cultural hub through its on-campus Museum of Florida Art and Culture. Prospective students are drawn to SFSC’s standout academic offerings, which are anchored by its highly respected Nursing and health science divisions, alongside robust programs in Elementary Education and Business Administration. The campus culture is close-knit and supportive, offering personalized attention through small class sizes, active student organizations, and competitive NJCAA Panther athletic teams. This unique combination of affordable tuition, specialized hands-on training, and a warm, community-centered environment makes SFSC an ideal launchpad for both immediate employment and University of Florida partnership transfers.


Wikipedia:South Florida State College is a public college with campuses in Highlands, DeSoto and Hardee counties of Florida, United States. The college is part of the Florida College System. South Florida State College was founded in 1965 and serves around 5,000 students a year. The 228 acres (0.92 km2) Highlands Campus is located two miles (3 km) south of Avon Park, Florida. The college is on an isthmus, bounded on the north by Lake Lelia, to the south by Lake Glenada, and to the west by U.S. Highway 27. It is a public college offering College Credit Certificates, Career Certificates, and associate degrees in over 60 fields of study as well as three bachelor's degrees.

Location
Avon Park, FL, 33825-9356 · Suburb campus
Nearest airport from college
MCO · Orlando
61 mi away
Cost
In-state COA
$10,169
Out-of-state COA
$18,863
Avg net price
$3,877
In-state tuition
$3,165
Out-of-state tuition
$11,859
Books & supplies
$1,200/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$3,480
$30–48k
$3,597
$48–75k
$4,758
$75–110k
$6,564
$110k+
$3,698
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Essay Requirements

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
49%
Transfer-out rate
15%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
61%
Transferred
13%
Still enrolled
1%
Dropped out / unknown
25%
Median earnings (6yr)
$32,974
Median earnings (10yr)
$39,990
Median debt
$7,368
Monthly loan payment
$78
Debt range (25th–75th)
$2,625$8,242
Debt (90th percentile)
$13,635
Student Body
Men 30%Women 70%
16
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
43%
First-generation
55%
Median family income
$20,658
Independent students
37%
Veterans
1%
Avg age at entry
23.0
Part-time students
58%
Race & ethnicity
White
34%
Hispanic
45%
Black
13%
Asian
2%
Two or more
2%
Non-resident
2%
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
$32,974
10 years after entry
$39,990
Business Administration, Management and Operations36
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods13
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing8
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Institutional
Endowment
$18M
Classification
Baccalaureate/Associates
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, mostly part-time
Full-time faculty
31%
Avg faculty salary
$6,274/mo
Instructional spend/student
$9,471
Federal loan rate
5%

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