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State College of Florida-Manatee-Sarasota

Bradenton, FL·Public·7,161 students
Last updated: March 21, 2026

A good fit for in-state Florida residents. graduation rate is below 40%. a public school with 7,161 students.

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Accept
7,161
Students
$21,433
Net Price
35%
Grad Rate
$34,900
Earnings
10 yr
$5,720
Debt

About This School

State College of Florida-Manatee-Sarasota is a public institution located in Bradenton, Florida with approximately 7,161 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $21,433 per year. The graduation rate is 35%, and the typical graduate earns $34,900 within 10 years of enrollment.

The numbers tell a mixed story here: with only a 35% graduation rate, many students who start don't finish, which is worth taking seriously before enrolling. On the positive side, median debt at graduation is a very manageable $5,720, making this a low-risk option financially if you do complete your degree. Worth considering if you're looking for an affordable community college pathway in the Sarasota-Bradenton area, but have a clear plan and support system in place to stay on track.

Setting
Large suburb

Popular Programs

Health Professions19%
Business & Marketing7%
Computer Science4%
Education4%
Visual & Performing Arts0%
Communications0%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average CompositeN/A

ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$3,074
Out-of-State Tuition
$11,595
Avg Net Price
$21,433
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants36%
Median debt at graduation$5,720

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
35%
within 6 years
Retention Rate
N/A
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$34,900
after enrollment
Median Debt
$5,720
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$5,720
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$28,300
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$34,900
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 6.1x

Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White54%
Black9%
Hispanic/Latino26%
Asian4%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (7,161 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

State College of Florida-Manatee-Sarasota

5840 26th St W

Bradenton, FL 34207

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Sources & Methodology

Data

Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.

Important Caveats
  • Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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