St. Petersburg College
Founded 1927
President Tonjua Williams (President)
Fees USD 3,500
Acceptance Rate Open Admission (>75%)
Campus Setting Suburban
St. Petersburg College (SPC) is a public institution founded in 1927, the oldest community college in Florida and historically significant as the first community college in the United States to offer bachelor’s degrees. SPC enrolls 35,000+ students across multiple campuses and is known for nursing, law enforcement technology, and transfer programs.
Programs
- Nursing — ADN and BSN programs for Tampa Bay healthcare
- Law Enforcement Technology — Police academy and criminal justice programs
- Transfer Programs — AA/AS pathways to USF and UF
- Bachelor’s Degrees — Historic: first CC in the US to offer bachelor’s degrees
How to Apply
- Application: Florida State Apply | Open Admissions | In-State Tuition: ~$3,500/year