Suncoast Technical College

4748 Beneva Rd
Sarasota, FL 34233
Top-Ranked (2026): View Rankings

School Highlights

Suncoast Technical College serves 1,977 students (46% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 67%.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Enrollment: 1,977 students
  • Minority enrollment: 38%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Suncoast Technical College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

Category
Attribute
Programs offered

School Overview

Suncoast Technical College
(FL) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Private, for profit
Total Faculty
n/a
188 staff
Number of Programs Offered
31
11
School Calendar

Student Body

The student population of Suncoast Technical College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The Suncoast Technical College diversity score of 0.55 is less than the state average of 0.75. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,977 students
1,236 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
20:1
# Full-Time Students
906 students
588 students
# Part-Time Students
1,071 students
648 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
197 students
282 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
906 students
587 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
295 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
1,071 students
832 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
58 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
174 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
5%
% Hispanic
22%
31%
% Black
11%
19%
% White
62%
33%
% Hawaiian
n/a
2%
% Two or more races
3%
4%
% Non Resident races
1%
3%
% Unknown races
n/a
3%
Diversity Score
0.55
0.75
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.5%
63%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
43%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$25,500
$28,900

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
28%
86%
Median Debt for Graduates
n/a
$9,750
Median Debt for Dropouts
n/a
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
94%
SAT Reading
n/a
442
SAT Math
n/a
429
ACT Composite
n/a
18
ACT English
n/a
18
ACT Math
n/a
18
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Enrollment: 1,977 students
  • Minority enrollment: 38%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Did You Know?

For Florida public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $4,761 per year for in-state students and $11,352 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $15,490 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Florida is 78%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Florida community colleges have a diversity score of 0.75, which is higher than the national average of 0.74. The most diverse community college in Florida is Aviator College of Aeronautical Science and Technology. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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