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South Florida State College

#2015 in US ranking Avon Park, FL
Type:
Public
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$8,922
Tuition & fees
$3,607
Avg. aid
$5,363
Receiving aid
80%

Outcomes

Graduation rate
48%
Median salary
$48,738
1 yr after graduation

What does South Florida State College offer in terms of athletics?

South Florida State College participates in National Junior College Athletic Association athletics. Its reported sports offerings include baseball, basketball, cross-country, soccer, softball, and volleyball, but applicants should verify which of those currently operate as varsity teams rather than clubs or recreational activities.

Competitive athletics, a student-run sports club, and informal recreation have different eligibility rules and time commitments. A student interested in varsity participation should confirm the current team roster, recruiting process, competition schedule, and NJCAA eligibility requirements directly with the athletics program. Participation or an athletic scholarship should not be assumed.

What student groups and Associations are available at South Florida State College?

South Florida State College offers ways to join peers around academic interests and recreation. Reported examples include Phi Theta Kappa, Phi Beta Lambda, an Art Club, an Anime and Gaming Club, and a Basketball Club.

Phi Theta Kappa is an academic honor society for eligible students at two-year colleges; a club sport is not the same thing as a varsity athletic team. Student organizations can change with membership and available advisers, so a prospective student with a particular interest should check which groups are active in the term and at the location where they expect to study.

Who studies at South Florida State College?

South Florida State College enrolled 2,880 students in the reported institutional figures. Its student body includes recent high school students and older learners: 696 enrollees were under 18, while 688 were age 25 or older.

The age distribution matters when imagining the classroom experience. Students may be combining college with high school, returning after time away from education, or studying alongside work and family responsibilities. The reported student-to-faculty ratio is 16 to 1, an institution-wide measure that does not predict the size of a particular lab or lecture.

For first-time degree or certificate seekers, the data count 499 new students; they also count 150 transfer-in students. Reported racial and ethnic categories include Hispanic or Latino, White, Black or African American, Asian, American Indian or Alaska Native, and multiracial students. These enrollment figures describe the population, not any individual student's experience or sense of belonging.

How does student life look like at South Florida State College?

Student life at South Florida State College is shaped by its regional, largely commuter-oriented model. A student's day may center on classes, labs, work, and travel rather than residence-hall programming, making the timing and location of activities especially important.

Clubs, campus events, recreation, and common study spaces offer ways to connect outside class. SFSC also reports personal or psychological counseling and a veterans affairs office. Students comparing campuses or instructional sites should check where a service is delivered, whether an appointment is needed, and whether remote access is possible.

What libraries are available to students at South Florida State College?

South Florida State College's Library Services provides a place to study and obtain help with coursework and research. Reported facilities include reservable study rooms; the library should not be assumed to offer around-the-clock study access.

Students working on papers or program assignments should look to the library for help finding and evaluating sources, including digital research materials accessible through the college. Before planning a late study session or a visit to another instructional site, check the current hours, room-booking rules, and availability of librarian assistance.

South Florida State College Student Life for 2027

Total enrollment

2880

Full Time Degree Seeking Freshmen

305

Member of Athletic Associations

NJCAA

Total staff

71 full time, 128 part time

Veterans affair office

Yes

South Florida State College Student Body

Undergraduate vs. graduate students

Undergraduate: 2,880

Full-time vs. part-time students

Full-time: 1,159
Part-time: 1,721

Full-time degree-seeking students by gender

Women: 179
Men: 126

Students by race/ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino: 917
Black or African American: 259
White: 698
American Indian or Alaska Native: 4
Asian: 34
Two or more races: 39
Unknown: 60

Freshly enrolled students' age

Under 25 years
Over 25 years

South Florida State College Sports & Athletics

  • Member of NJCAA

Varsity teams compete against other colleges, intramural teams within the school. Each column says whether men, women or both take part, and whether the sport offers athletic scholarships (Aid).

Sport

Varsity Intramural Aid

Baseball

Men–Men

Basketball

–Both–

Cross-country running

Women–Women

Soccer

–Both–

Softball

Women–Women

Volleyball

Women–Women

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.