Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $10,169. College Scorecard.
Net price by family income
Average after grants and scholarships for Florida residents receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year
Sticker price, line by line
| Per year, living on campus | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $3,165 | $11,859 |
| Housing & meals | — | — |
| Books & supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| Personal & travel | — | — |
| Living-at-home adjustment | — | — |
| Total cost of attendance | $10,169 | $18,863 |
Cost items: IPEDS 2023-24, on-campus budget. Total: College Scorecard, which averages students living on and off campus; the adjustment row reconciles the two. Out-of-state total = in-state total with out-of-state tuition.
Debt after graduation
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
Who gets aid
Florida residents: students may also qualify for Bright Futures, the state's merit scholarship, at eligible Florida colleges. Award amounts by school are coming to this page.
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South Florida State College net price compared with other Florida colleges
South Florida State College has the 6th-lowest average net price of 80 Florida colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Avg. net price | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Chipola College | $1,133 | 53% | $37,378 |
| 3 | St Petersburg College | $1,471 | 38% | $42,557 |
| 4 | Indian River State College | $3,815 | 45% | $38,315 |
| 5 | Hillsborough Community College | $3,861 | 34% | $40,782 |
| 6 | South Florida State College | $3,877 | 48% | $39,990 |
| 7 | Pensacola State College | $3,957 | 36% | $36,739 |
| 8 | Florida State College at Jacksonville | $4,128 | 37% | $42,244 |
| 9 | Northwest Florida State College | $4,571 | 39% | $39,664 |
| 10 | Gulf Coast State College | $4,709 | 43% | $38,359 |
College Scorecard, latest year. Average for all aided students; your price depends on income. All Florida colleges →
Why South Florida State College costs more or less than similar schools
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Florida State College | — | $3,877 | 48% | $39,990 | This school |
| Florida Gateway College | — | $5,364 | 54% | $37,894 | |
| Chipola College | — | $1,133 | 53% | $37,378 | |
| Florida Polytechnic University | 58% | $11,853 | 55% | — | |
| Northwest Florida State College | — | $4,571 | 39% | $39,664 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
South Florida State College would cost you $1,487 less per year than Florida Gateway College, on average.
- Lower sticker price at South Florida State College.
- Florida Gateway College gives aided families $2,732 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, Florida resident | South Florida State College | FGC | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sticker price | $10,169 | $14,388 | −$4,219 |
| Average grants | −$6,292 | −$9,024 | +$2,732 |
| You pay | $3,877 | $5,364 | −$1,487 |
“+” means South Florida State College costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
South Florida State College cost questions
How much is tuition at South Florida State College?
Tuition and fees are $3,165 a year for Florida residents and $11,859 for out-of-state students.
What is the total cost of attending South Florida State College?
The total cost of attendance, including housing, meals, books and personal costs, is $10,169 a year for Florida residents living on campus and about $18,863 for out-of-state students.
What do families actually pay at South Florida State College?
After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $3,877 a year on average. Families earning $0–30k pay $3,480; $48–75k pay $4,758; $110k+ pay $3,698. These figures are for Florida residents.
How much debt do South Florida State College graduates have?
The median federal loan debt at graduation is $5,387, and 9.6% of borrowers defaulted within three years of entering repayment (2017 cohort).
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By). Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote; confirm with the school's net price calculator. Back to South Florida State College overview