School Highlights
Southern Technical College serves 1,568 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the state community college average of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 95%.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Enrollment: 1,568 students
- Acceptance Rate: 97%
- Student:teacher ratio: 11:1
- Minority enrollment: 99%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Southern Technical College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
The teacher population of 145 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Southern Technical College
(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
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Private not-for-profit
Total Faculty
145 staff
139 staff
Number of Programs Offered
9
10
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Southern Technical College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Southern Technical College diversity score of 0.67 is less than the state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,568 students
818 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
# Full-Time Students
1,568 students
512 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
306 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
113 students
263 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,568 students
487 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
85 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
528 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
31 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
174 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
3%
% Asian
26%
19%
% Hispanic
n/a
1%
% Black
41%
29%
% White
1%
5%
% Hawaiian
31%
36%
% Two or more races
1%
5%
% Unknown races
n/a
2%
Diversity Score
0.67
0.74
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.4786%
0.6329%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.4241%
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
94%
88%
Median Debt for Graduates
$11,250
$9,750
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,204
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
97%
74%
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)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Southern Technical College often compared to?
Southern Technical Collegeis often viewed alongside schools like Valencia College by visitors of our site.
What is the acceptance rate of Southern Technical College?
The acceptance rate of Southern Technical College is 97%, which is higher than the state average of 74%.
What is Southern Technical College's ranking?
Southern Technical College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Florida for: Average community college minority breakdown.
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