Seminole State College of Florida
Seminole State College of Florida is a public, comprehensive institution in Sanford, FL. The main campus hosts the Emil Buehler Perpetual Trust Planetarium as well as UCF at Seminole State, a joint program where the University of Central Florida offers baccalaureate programs on the Seminole campus. Seminole State also operates satellite campuses in Altamonte Springs, Heathrow, and Oviedo, and each features a specialty, such as the Center for Economic Development at the Heathrow. The school is home to several cultural establishments, including the Fine Arts Gallery and Theater, and poetry readings are held on a monthly basis.
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Public
- Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Aware
This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Small city
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Important Deadlines
Rolling Admissions
The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.
Admitted Student Stats
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Bachelor's
Total Number of Students
17,550
Total Number of Undergrads
17,550
Classroom Sizes
0
100
37%
Graduate in 6 Years
US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
26:1
US National: 21:1
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Key Financial Stats
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $3,131
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| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $11,456
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Additional Costs
| Books and Supplies | $1430
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Aid & Grants
Students Receiving Gift Aid
Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
Students Receiving Grants
Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
39%
Average Aid Per Year
$4,860
39%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$4,814
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$1,241
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans
Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
27%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$4,348
Average Debt at Graduation
The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$6,259
Median Monthly Loan Payment
The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$99
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Student Organizations
50
Size of Town
Small city
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
No
Housing
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Raiders
Varsity Athletics Association
NJCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Top 5 Cities
Orlando
Daytona Beach
Tampa
Atlanta
Miami
Employed
6 mos. after graduation
93%
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$35,100
What Students Are Saying
3.07
Average Rating
I really enjoy going here. It is close to my home, it is affordable, and most of the professors are very easy to get a long with. I am happy that SSC now offers Bachelors degrees as well.
Ryan from Chuluota, FL
seminole state college of florida is an excellent school for anyone to attend. classes are very easy to get settled into for persons of all ages, types, and school year. although several subjects may seem rigorous, it is evident that ssc is very involved in many students' lives, helping each individual achieve their degree and ultimately, a career for life.
Esther from Oviedo, FL
Seminole State College of Florida is a wonderful school. They offer small class sizes and have a faculty that really cares about their students. Many of my teachers not only knew my name but a little about who I am!
Kristen from Orlando, FL
Seminole state is the perfect college for anyone who desires individual, personalized teaching and learning techniques. Seminole has many programs and the necessary staff to run them. the requirements are realistic for furthering your education.
Gail from ORLANDO, FL
Seminoel State College of Florida is one of the best colleges in Florida because of wonderful teachers who are out to do what ever it takes for their students to succeed. They acre so much about their students. Their class schedules are very convinient with multiple campuses which makes it easier for students all over Florida to attend classes in any of the campuses.
Albert from Orlando, FL
Its a place of acheivement , quality education and pool of knowledge, which I highly recommend. The professors are respectful and talented, their backgrounds show true knowledge of interest in seeing each and everyone succed. This is a quality not quantity college.
retha from Orlando, FL
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