Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $28,709. 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 | $3,074 | $11,595 |
| Housing & meals | — | — |
| Books & supplies | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| Personal & travel | — | — |
| Living-at-home adjustment | — | — |
| Total cost of attendance | $28,709 | $37,230 |
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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SCF net price compared with other Florida colleges
SCF has the 56th-lowest average net price of 80 Florida colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Avg. net price | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52 | Trinity College of Florida | $20,297 | 0% | $32,465 |
| 53 | Herzing University-Tampa | $20,421 | — | $36,909 |
| 54 | Saint Leo University | $21,293 | 45% | $48,364 |
| 55 | South Florida Bible College and Theological Seminary | $21,751 | 36% | $45,354 |
| 56 | State College of Florida-Manatee-Sarasota | $22,356 | 38% | $40,318 |
| 57 | Barry University | $22,613 | 38% | $55,966 |
| 58 | Florida Memorial University | $23,238 | 31% | $36,624 |
| 59 | Florida College | $23,931 | 54% | $43,445 |
| 60 | Ave Maria University | $24,860 | 54% | $49,520 |
College Scorecard, latest year. Average for all aided students; your price depends on income. All Florida colleges →
Why SCF costs more or less than similar schools
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State College of Florida-Manatee-Sarasota | — | $22,356 | 38% | $40,318 | This school |
| Pensacola State College | — | $3,957 | 36% | $36,739 | |
| Polk State College | — | $9,427 | 35% | $40,624 | |
| Pasco-Hernando State College | — | $5,203 | 41% | $39,903 | |
| College of Central Florida | — | $12,088 | 44% | $38,203 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
State College of Florida-Manatee-Sarasota would cost you $18,399 more per year than Pensacola State College, on average.
- Higher sticker price at State College of Florida-Manatee-Sarasota.
- Pensacola State College gives aided families $1,584 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, Florida resident | SCF | Pensacola State College | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sticker price | $28,709 | $11,894 | +$16,815 |
| Average grants | −$6,353 | −$7,937 | +$1,584 |
| You pay | $22,356 | $3,957 | +$18,399 |
“+” means SCF 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.
SCF cost questions
How much is tuition at SCF?
Tuition and fees are $3,074 a year for Florida residents and $11,595 for out-of-state students.
What is the total cost of attending SCF?
The total cost of attendance, including housing, meals, books and personal costs, is $28,709 a year for Florida residents living on campus and about $37,230 for out-of-state students.
What do families actually pay at SCF?
After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $22,356 a year on average. Families earning $0–30k pay $22,147; $48–75k pay $26,326; $110k+ pay —. These figures are for Florida residents.
How much debt do SCF graduates have?
The median federal loan debt at graduation is $5,720, and 11.9% 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 State College of Florida-Manatee-Sarasota overview