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Seminole State College of Florida

Public Sanford, FL · Urban · Southeast · 80% data reported · Agent Insights
42%
Graduation Rate
$41,733
Earnings (10yr)
$8,970
Net Price
12,864
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Overview

More than 12,800 students choose Seminole State College of Florida each year, making it a significant presence in the Sanford area. The college maintains a graduation rate of 42%, indicating a solid commitment to supporting students through to completion.

According to Opportunity Insights data, Seminole State graduates have a median income of $41,733 ten years after enrollment. While specific mobility rates are not available, the college helps students from various backgrounds access education and improve their economic prospects.

The average net price for attending Seminole State is $8,970, making it an affordable option for many. Graduates leave with a median debt of $11,047, which is manageable for most. Students who thrive here often pursue programs in humanities, business and marketing, health professions, computer science, and criminal justice. The college attracts driven individuals looking to enhance their career opportunities without incurring excessive debt.

Rankings

How Seminole Compares

Dot right of center = above national average.

NATIONAL AVGGraduation42%Earnings 10yr$42KNet Price$9KMedian Debt$11KPell Grant Rate29%

Net Price by Family Income

What families actually pay after aid, by income bracket.

$7K$0-30K$8K$30-48K$10K$48-75K$14K$110K+

The Mobility Equation

Mobility = Access x Success. How many low-income students get in, and how many reach the top 20%?

ACCESS% from bottom 20%1533.6%SUCCESS% who reach top 20%1247.7%MOBILITY191.35%

Cost & Financial Aid

$3,122
In-State Tuition
$11,447
Out-of-State
$8,970
Avg Net Price
$11,047
Median Debt
29%
Pell Grant Rate
18%
Federal Loan Rate

What Families Actually Pay

$7,038
Family Income $0–$30K
$7,931
Family Income $30K–$48K
$10,355
Family Income $48K–$75K
$14,242
Family Income $110K+

Graduate Outcomes

$35,589
6 Years After Entry
$39,621
8 Years
$41,733
10 Years
0.26x
Debt-to-Earnings
53%
Earning > $25K

Earnings Trajectory

$35,589 6yr $39,621 8yr $41,733 10yr

Social Mobility

Data: Raj Chetty's Mobility Report Card · 30M+ anonymized tax records

191.35%
Mobility Rate
Bottom 20% → Top 20%
1247.7%
Success Rate
If bottom 20% get in
1533.6%
From Bottom 20%
Share of students
$63,100
Parent Median Income

Social Capital

Data: Opportunity Insights Social Capital Atlas

0.90
Economic Connectedness
Cross-class friendships
0.06
Friending Bias
Lower = more inclusive
4.3%
Volunteering Rate
0.96
Support Ratio
Community support

Innovation

Data: Opportunity Insights Patent & Innovation Data

0.130%
Inventor Rate
27
Total Patents
40
Total Citations

Academics & Admissions

Full-Time Faculty 33%
Faculty Salary (mo) $7,222
Diversity Index 0.72
First-Gen Students 41%

Top Programs

Humanities 33%
Business & Marketing 18%
Health Professions 16%
Computer Science & IT 6%
Criminal Justice 5%
Visual & Performing Arts 2%
Education 1%
Communications 1%

Quick Facts

Setting Urban
Region Southeast
Accreditor Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Predominant Degree Certificate

Student Body

Female
61%
White
38%
Hispanic
32%
Black
17%
Asian
3%

Data Sources

U.S. Dept of Education College Scorecard

Opportunity Insights Mobility Report Card

Opportunity Insights Social Capital Atlas

Opportunity Insights Patent Data

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