Saint Johns River State College

5001 Saint Johns Ave
Palatka, FL 32177
Top Ranked (2024-25): View Rankings
  • St. Johns River Community College is dedicated to providing students with equal access to a broad spectrum of educational and cultural opportunities while encouraging the pursuit of truth, academic excellence, and scholarly achievement. The College is committed to creating and continuously improving affordable, accessible, effective learning opportunities, resources, and support services for the ever-changing educational needs of the diverse population it serves.

School Highlights

Saint Johns River State College serves 6,318 students (27% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the state community college average of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is equal to the state average of 95%.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Enrollment: 6,318 students
  • In-state tuition: $2,998
  • Out-state tuition: $10,668
  • Student:teacher ratio: 13:1
  • Minority enrollment: 95%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Saint Johns River State College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size

School Overview

The teacher population of 476 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Saint Johns River State College
(FL) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Private not-for-profit
Total Faculty
476 staff
139 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Saint Johns River State College has declined by 14% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has decreased from 16:1 over five years.
The Saint Johns River State College diversity score of 0.51 is less than the state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
6,318 students
818 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
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# Full-Time Students
1,681 students
512 students
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# Part-Time Students
4,637 students
306 students
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This chart displays the Full-time students and Part-time students enrollment breakdown of Saint Johns River State College.
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# Enrollment Undergraduate
465 students
263 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,681 students
487 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
85 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
4,637 students
528 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
31 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
174 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
2%
3%
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% Asian
10%
19%
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% Hispanic
n/a
1%
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% Black
12%
29%
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% White
5%
5%
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% Hawaiian
68%
36%
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% Two or more races
3%
5%
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% Unknown races
n/a
2%
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Diversity Score
0.51
0.74
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
35%
44%
This chart displays completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of Saint Johns River State College and community college average completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of Florida by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
0.4636%
0.4241%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$33,800
$31,500
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $2,998 is less than the state average of $3,538. The in-state tuition has grown by 5% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $10,668 is more than the state average of $10,584. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$2,998
$3,538
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Out-State Tuition Fees
$10,668
$10,584
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
60%
88%
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Median Debt for Graduates
$12,375
$9,750
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Median Debt for Dropouts
$7,026
$5,500
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Acceptance Rate
n/a
94%
SAT Reading
n/a
442
SAT Math
n/a
429
ACT Composite
n/a
18
ACT English
n/a
18
ACT Math
n/a
18
Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

School Notes

  • Florida School of the Arts, Florida's first state-supported professional arts school, was established in 1974 and is dedicated to the premise that intense, individualized instruction and practical "hands-on" experience are essential to the full development of a student's creative abilities. Florida School of the Arts or "FloArts," as referred to by students and local supporters, has a 600-seat auditorium, a studio theater and a fine art gallery. A print shop, dark room and state-of-the-art computer lab is also available to students. Enrollment is limited to 150 students. Admission to Florida School of the Arts is based on audition/portfolio review and an interview. FloArts is located on the Palatka Campus and is part of the academic and administrative structure of St. Johns River Community College. FloArts is statewide in scope, and has its own arts facility, faculty, administrative staff, mission statement, and curricula specific to each degree program. St. Johns River Community College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award the Associate Degree.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Saint Johns River State College cost?
Saint Johns River State College's tuition is approximately $2,998 for In-State students and $10,668 for Out-State students.
What is Saint Johns River State College's ranking?
Saint Johns River State College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Florida for: Largest student body.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Enrollment: 6,318 students
  • In-state tuition: $2,998
  • Out-state tuition: $10,668
  • Student:teacher ratio: 13:1
  • Minority enrollment: 95%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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Did You Know?

For Florida public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $3,538 per year for in-state students and $10,584 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $16,554 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Florida is 91%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Florida community colleges have a diversity score of 0.74, which is lower than the national average of 0.75. The most diverse community college in Florida is Aviator College of Aeronautical Science and Technology. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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