State College of Florida-Manatee-Sarasota
A good fit for in-state Florida residents. graduation rate is below 40%. a public school with 7,161 students.
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.
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Will This School Pay Off?
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
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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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.
- 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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