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Saint Johns River State College

#2279 in US ranking Palatka, FL
Type:
Public
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$11,150
Tuition & fees
$2,592
Avg. aid
$4,911
Receiving aid
47%

Outcomes

Graduation rate
49%
Median salary
$49,805
1 yr after graduation

What is the accreditation of Saint Johns River State College?

Saint Johns River State College is institutionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, commonly called SACSCOC, to award associate and bachelor's degrees. Institutional accreditation applies to the college as a whole; it is not a blanket certification of every individual program.

Accreditation is relevant to eligibility for federal student aid and can matter when students seek to transfer credits. It does not require another college to accept a particular course. Students entering a licensed profession, especially health care or education, should separately confirm the current approval or programmatic accreditation of their specific program and the requirements of the state where they intend to work.

What are the admission requirements at Saint Johns River State College?

Saint Johns River State College has an open-admission policy for general college entry, but applicants still must complete the admissions process and establish eligibility for their intended credential. Open admission does not mean automatic entry to a selective program such as nursing.

Degree-seeking applicants should expect to submit an application and documentation of high school completion or an equivalent credential, along with official transcripts from any colleges previously attended. Placement information or prior coursework may be needed to determine which classes a student can take. Applicants should not assume that SAT or ACT scores are required for general admission; testing and prerequisite rules can differ by program and applicant category.

Students applying to limited-access health, education, or other specialized programs should review that program's separate deadlines and requirements. Admission to the college and admission to a particular major or clinical sequence are distinct decisions. International applicants should check the college's current documentation and English-proficiency instructions before applying.

What are the application fees and waivers at Saint Johns River State College?

The reported application fee for Saint Johns River State College is $30. This is an application charge, not a tuition payment or an enrollment deposit.

Applicants should check the fee shown in the current application before paying, particularly if they are applying under a special admission category or believe they qualify for a waiver. Fee-waiver eligibility and the steps for requesting one should be confirmed with admissions before submitting payment; a refund should not be assumed.

What types of ROTC programs are available at Saint Johns River State College?

Prospective students should not assume that Saint Johns River State College operates an Army, Air Force, or Navy ROTC unit on one of its campuses. An ROTC option, including any arrangement to take courses through another institution, needs to be confirmed for the student's intended term and location.

ROTC participation is different from using veterans' education benefits. A student considering a cross-enrollment arrangement should ask the prospective host ROTC unit whether Saint Johns River State College students are eligible, how travel and course registration work, and what scholarship eligibility or future service obligations would apply.

What are the requirements for transfer students at Saint Johns River State College?

Transfer applicants can seek admission to Saint Johns River State College for fall, spring, or summer study. They should submit official transcripts from every college attended so the institution can determine both admission status and how prior coursework applies to the new program.

Being admitted does not mean every previous credit will count toward a particular degree. Course content, grades, accreditation, program requirements, and credit limits can affect an evaluation. The college also recognizes some credit-by-examination routes, including CLEP subject examinations and DSST examinations; whether a specific score fulfills a specific requirement is a separate question.

Students transferring into a selective program should compare prerequisites before enrolling. Those intending to transfer out after an associate degree should also check the receiving university's requirements: Florida transfer pathways can simplify planning, but they do not guarantee admission to every university or major. An official degree evaluation is the useful document for establishing what remains to graduate.

What types of study abroad programs are available at Saint Johns River State College?

Applicants should not assume that a semester-long exchange or a short-term overseas course is regularly available through Saint Johns River State College. Study-abroad offerings, if scheduled, can change by term and may not be available for every major.

Before paying a third-party program, students should obtain academic approval for any courses they hope to bring back and ask financial aid staff whether their aid could apply. An overseas experience and transferable college credit are not necessarily the same thing.

How to Apply to Saint Johns River State College

Regular application deadline

October 11

Application fee

$30

Early Decision

No

Early Action

No

Saint Johns River State College First-Year Students

Where first-year students come from

In-state: 1,070
Out-of-state: 3

Freshmen vs. transfer students

Freshmen: 1,088
Transfer: 238

Saint Johns River State College Admission Requirements

High school completions

General Educational Development (GED) required

Open admission policy

Yes

Dual credit

No

Credit for life experiences

Yes

Advanced placement (AP) credits

Yes

Special learning opportunities

Orientation program

Yes

Disabilities services

Yes

Off-campus study

No

Study abroad

No

Weekend/evening college

Yes

Student can complete their preparation in certain areas of specialization

Yes

Preparation at another institution required

Yes

Approved by the state for initial certification or licensure of teacher

Yes

Saint Johns River State College Transfer Acceptance Rate

Generally accepts credits

Yes

Possible transfer

Fall, Spring, Summer

Data last updated on November 2, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.