State College of Florida-Manatee-Sarasota (SCF)
Public two-year college in Bradenton, FL that costs an average of $5,913 a year after financial aid and graduates 40% of full-time students.
Net price / year
$5,913
Acceptance rate
Open
Graduation rate
40%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$45,866
PublicLarge suburb7,379 undergraduates
Cost of SCF
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $12,912 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, in-state | $2,540 |
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state | $9,356 |
| Books and supplies | $1,200 |
| Average net price after aid | $5,913 |
Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
|---|---|
| $0–30,000 | $5,626 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $11,427 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $11,325 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $11,528 |
| $110,001+ | $12,912 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with SCF's net price calculator ↗.
Admissions
| Acceptance rate | Open admission (everyone admitted) |
|---|
Graduation, earnings and debt
| Graduation rate | 40% |
|---|---|
| Median earnings 6 years after enrolling | $41,579 |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $45,866 |
| Rank in Florida (earnings) | 20th of 45 similar colleges |
| Median debt of graduates | $12,500 |
| Typical monthly loan payment | $142 (10-year plan) |
| Students with Pell grants | 35% |
| Students with federal loans | 7.2% |
Majors and programs at SCF
Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.
Bachelor's degree programs (9)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 211 | $85,099 | $11,500 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 60 | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | — | — | — |
| Energy Systems Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 59 | — | — |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other | 38 | — | — |
| International Business | — | — | — |
| Special Education and Teaching | — | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 69 | — | — |
Certificate programs (27)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physical Science Technologies/Technicians | 16 | $69,508 | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 75 | $28,792 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services | 3 | — | — |
| Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
| Biology/Biotechnology Technologies/Technicians | 15 | — | — |
| Biotechnology | — | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 72 | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 10 | — | — |
| Computer Programming | 14 | — | — |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | 21 | — | — |
| Computer Systems Analysis | — | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 15 | — | — |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 3 | — | — |
| Education, Other | 39 | — | — |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 3 | — | — |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
| Energy Systems Technologies/Technicians | 6 | — | — |
| Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 10 | — | — |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | 13 | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 10 | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | 85 | — | — |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | 1 | — | — |
| Journalism | — | — | — |
| Legal Support Services | 6 | — | — |
| Marketing | 10 | — | — |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 2 | — | — |
| Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
Associate's degree programs (30)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 337 | $80,789 | $10,500 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 67 | $46,487 | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 1,981 | $32,804 | $7,000 |
| Accounting and Related Services | 23 | — | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 20 | — | — |
| Biology/Biotechnology Technologies/Technicians | 7 | — | — |
| Biotechnology | — | — | — |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | 12 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 51 | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 19 | — | — |
| Computer Programming | 27 | — | — |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | 36 | — | — |
| Computer Systems Analysis | — | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 15 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 30 | — | — |
| Data Analytics | 1 | — | — |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | 27 | — | — |
| Design and Applied Arts | — | — | — |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
| Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 10 | — | — |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | 5 | — | — |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | 5 | — | — |
| Fire Protection | 4 | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 2 | — | — |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | — | — | — |
| Legal Support Services | 10 | — | — |
| Management Information Systems and Services | — | — | — |
| Marketing | 8 | — | — |
| Music | — | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 50 | — | — |
Similar colleges in Florida
| College | City | Net price / yr | Acceptance | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pensacola State College | Pensacola | $7,933 | — | $41,050 |
| Polk State College | Winter Haven | $7,232 | — | $44,710 |
| Pasco-Hernando State College | New Port Richey | $4,278 | — | $44,395 |
| Daytona State College | Daytona Beach | $4,419 | — | $41,756 |
| Eastern Florida State College | Melbourne | $4,092 | — | $42,223 |
| Florida SouthWestern State College | Fort Myers | $4,782 | — | $48,404 |
| Tallahassee State College | Tallahassee | $7,008 | — | $43,089 |
| Santa Fe College | Gainesville | $11,289 | — | $46,650 |
About SCF
| Type | Public two-year college |
|---|---|
| Location | Bradenton, FL |
| Setting | Large suburb |
| Undergraduates | 7,379 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 23 to 1 |
| Accreditor | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges |
| Website | scf.edu ↗ |
Frequently asked questions
How much does SCF cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $12,912 a year (tuition and fees: $2,540 in-state, $9,356 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $5,913 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $5,626.
How much do SCF graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $45,866 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 20th of 45 similar colleges in Florida. The best-paid bachelor's program is registered nursing, nursing administration, nursing research and clinical nursing ($85,099 a year after graduation).
What is SCF's graduation rate?
40% of full-time students graduate within 150% of the normal program length.