School Highlights
Pinellas Technical College-Clearwater serves 1,126 students (62% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the state community college average of 31:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 67%.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Enrollment: 1,126 students
- Acceptance Rate: 80%
- Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
- Minority enrollment: 44%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Overview
The teacher population of 68 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Pinellas Technical College-Clearwater
(FL) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Institution Level
Less than 2 years (below associate)
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Private, for profit
Total Faculty
68 staff
39 staff
Number of Programs Offered
25
16
Student Body
The student population of Pinellas Technical College-Clearwater has grown by 9% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Pinellas Technical College-Clearwater diversity score of 0.61 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has grown by 56% over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,126 students
665 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
31:1
# Full-Time Students
703 students
559 students
# Part-Time Students
423 students
455 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
1,126 students
661 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
703 students
552 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
423 students
482 students
% Asian
3%
3%
% Hispanic
23%
32%
% Black
13%
20%
% White
56%
33%
% Two or more races
3%
4%
% Non Resident races
1%
3%
Diversity Score
0.61
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
43%
67%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$28,900
$31,500
Tuition & Financial Aid
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
55%
85%
Acceptance Rate
80%
90%
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate of Pinellas Technical College-Clearwater?
The acceptance rate of Pinellas Technical College-Clearwater is 80%, which is lower than the state average of 90%.
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