State College of Florida-Manatee-Sarasota

Bradenton, Florida

PublicBachelor's degreesFounded 1957Large suburbSEVP certified

About

State College of Florida, Manatee–Sarasota (SCF) is a public college with campuses in the Manatee and Sarasota counties of Florida, United States. Part of the Florida College System, it is designated a "state college" because it offers a greater number of bachelor's degrees than community colleges. SCF is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. Founded in 1957 as Manatee Junior College, it was known as Manatee Community College from 1985 to 2009. State College of Florida is the region's oldest and largest public college, operating three campuses serving Bradenton, Lakewood Ranch, and Venice. SCF's official colors are green, white, and blue. The college's intercollegiate sports teams are "The Manatees" and are represented by mascot Maverick the Manatee.

Cost per year

Tuition and fees (out of state): US$9,356
Estimated total for international students: US$19,728
Tuition and fees (in state, for comparison): US$2,540
Total cost for in-state students: US$12,912

Net price calculatorscf.edu

International students at public universities pay the out-of-state rate. The estimated total adds housing, food and books to that tuition; it is derived from Scorecard figures, so check the university's own cost page.

Students

Undergraduates: 7,379
International undergraduates: 3%
Students per teacher: 23 to 1

Outcomes

Graduation rate: 40%
Median earnings 10 years after starting: US$45,866

Earnings are for students who received US federal aid, so they may not reflect international graduates.

Programmes (66)

Bachelor's degrees9 subjects

Business Administration, Management and OperationsComputer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementEnergy Systems Technologies/TechniciansHealth and Medical Administrative ServicesHomeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, OtherInternational BusinessRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingSpecial Education and TeachingTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

Associate's degrees30 subjects

Accounting and Related ServicesAllied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsAllied Health and Medical Assisting ServicesBiology/Biotechnology Technologies/TechniciansBiotechnologyBuilding/Construction Finishing, Management, and InspectionBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsComputer ProgrammingComputer Software and Media ApplicationsComputer Systems AnalysisComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralComputer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementCriminal Justice and CorrectionsData AnalyticsDental Support Services and Allied ProfessionsDesign and Applied ArtsElectromechanical Technologies/TechniciansEngineering Technologies/Technicians, GeneralEntrepreneurial and Small Business OperationsFilm/Video and Photographic ArtsFire ProtectionHealth and Medical Administrative ServicesHospitality Administration/ManagementLegal Support ServicesLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesManagement Information Systems and ServicesMarketingMusicRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

Undergraduate certificates27 subjects

Accounting and Related ServicesAudiovisual Communications Technologies/TechniciansBiology/Biotechnology Technologies/TechniciansBiotechnologyBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsComputer ProgrammingComputer Software and Media ApplicationsComputer Systems AnalysisComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralComputer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementCriminal Justice and CorrectionsDrafting/Design Engineering Technologies/TechniciansEducation, OtherElectrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/TechniciansElectromechanical Technologies/TechniciansEnergy Systems Technologies/TechniciansEngineering Technologies/Technicians, GeneralEntrepreneurial and Small Business OperationsHealth and Medical Administrative ServicesHuman Development, Family Studies, and Related ServicesIndustrial Production Technologies/TechniciansJournalismLegal Support ServicesMarketingPhysical Science Technologies/TechniciansPublic Relations, Advertising, and Applied CommunicationQuality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians

Subjects and degree levels reported to the US Department of Education. See the university's course catalogue for course-by-course details.