South Florida State College is a public 2-year college in Avon Park, Florida with 2,045 undergraduates. It has open admission, costs an average of $1,502 a year after grants and graduates 52% of its students.
Figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, released October 15, 2026. What each number covers.
South Florida State College acceptance rate and admissions
South Florida State College has open admission: it admits students with a high school diploma or equivalent. Some programs, such as nursing or other health fields, can have their own entry requirements.
South Florida State College tuition, cost and net price
| Tuition and fees, in-state (2025-26) | $3,165 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state (2025-26) | $11,859 |
| Total cost of attendance (2024-25) | $8,922 |
| Average net price after grants (2024-25) | $1,502 |
Students who get federal aid pay an average of $1,502 a year after grants and scholarships, $7,420 less than the full cost of attendance. This figure covers in-state students.
What families pay, by income
Average yearly cost after grants for aided first-time students paying in-state tuition, by family income (2024-25):
Your own price depends on your family's full situation. Run South Florida State College's net price calculator for a personal estimate, or make a "what it costs us" card.
South Florida State College graduation rate, earnings and debt
- 52% of first-time, full-time students finished within three years (students who started in 2022).
- Former students earned a median of $41,548 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
- Students who completed left with a median of $7,687 in federal student loans.
Earnings compared
Debt compared
Median debt is 19% of median earnings 10 years after entry. Many advisers suggest keeping total student debt below one year of expected pay. See the monthly payment.
South Florida State College majors and what graduates earn
South Florida State College awarded bachelor's degrees in 3 fields recently. The best-paid graduates four years out came from nursing ($102,066).
All 3 majors at South Florida State College
| Major | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | 13 | n/a | $102,066 | n/a |
| Business administration | 31 | $46,265 | $44,874 | n/a |
| Teacher education by grade level | 10 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Four-year earnings: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Fields with few graduates have no published earnings.
Trade and career programs at South Florida State College
Certificate and associate programs in the trades we track. One-year earnings are for graduates of 2020-21 and 2021-22, four-year earnings for graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, both in 2024 dollars.
| Program | Credential | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EMT, surgical tech and imaging | Certificate | 39 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Phlebotomy and medical lab | Certificate | 30 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| EMT, surgical tech and imaging | Associate degree | 21 | $57,542 | $62,709 | n/a |
| Electrician | Certificate | 20 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| LPN and CNA | Certificate | 20 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Cosmetology and barbering | Certificate | 14 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Dental assisting and hygiene | Certificate | 11 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Dental assisting and hygiene | Associate degree | 11 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Auto and diesel mechanic | Certificate | 9 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Medical billing and coding | Certificate | 4 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Medical billing and coding | Associate degree | 4 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Medical assistant | Certificate | 4 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Culinary arts | Certificate | 2 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Welding | Certificate | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Students and location
- 2,045 degree-seeking undergraduates (fall 2024)
- 70% women, 30% men
- 16 students for every faculty member
- Setting: small suburb
- Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Frequently asked questions
Is it hard to get into South Florida State College?
No. South Florida State College has open admission for students with a high school diploma or equivalent. Some programs may have extra requirements.
How much does South Florida State College cost?
Tuition and fees for 2025-26 are $3,165 for in-state students and $11,859 for out-of-state students. After grants and scholarships, aided students paid an average net price of $1,502 a year in 2024-25.
What is the graduation rate at South Florida State College?
52% of first-time, full-time students finished within three years.
How much do South Florida State College graduates make?
Former students who received federal aid earned a median of $41,548 a year 10 years after they started, in 2024 dollars.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, data release of October 15, 2026. What each figure means and the year it covers.