Seminole State College
At a Glance
Semifinalist for the 2025 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence. Seminole State College of Florida, established in 1965 and a part of the public Florida College System, serves more than 20,000 students with campuses in Altamonte Springs, Heathrow, Oviedo, and Sanford/Lake Mary. Seminole State offers nearly 200 degrees, certificates and programs, including eleven bachelor's degrees. For more about the college, visit www.seminolestate.edu, and follow us on Facebook, www.facebook.com/seminolestate, and Twitter @seminolestate.
Seminole State College (SSC) is a Public institution located in the Central-East region of Florida. SSC has Regional Accreditation and is affiliated with Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU).
The main campus in Sanford, FL has a Town feeling.
Seminole State College offers programs that lead to the following types of degrees:
- Associate (2 yr.)
- Bachelor's (4 yr.)
- Certificate
- Interior Design Technology
- Nursing
- Fire Science Technology
- Automotive Service Technology
- Physical Therapist Assistant
Student Body (as of 2023)
Seminole State College has a diverse student body and we are here to assist all students achieve their educational goals.
| Enrollment Type | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Full Time | 7805 |
| Part Time | 16949 |
Part-time students outnumber full-time students (2.17:1) at Seminole State College.
| Ethnicity | Percentage of Students |
|---|---|
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 0.20 |
| Asian | 4.80 |
| Black/African American | 15.10 |
| Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 0.00 |
| Hispanic/Latino | 32.50 |
| White/Caucasian | 41.60 |
| Other/Unknown | 5.80 |
The most common ethnicity is White/Caucasian (41.6%) followed by Hispanic/Latino (32.5%.)
| Gender | Percentage of Students |
|---|---|
| Female | 57.15 |
| Male | 42.85 |
At 57.2%, female students outnumber male students by a significant margin. Percentages are based on "as reported" values.
Visit http://www.seminolestate.edu/ir/ for additional facts and information regarding the student body at Seminole State College.
| Total Students: | 24,754 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students: | 24,754 |
| Graduate Students: | 0 |
| Average Student Age: | 26 |
Costs and Financial Aid (as of 2024)
Many scholarship dollars go unclaimed – get your share by applying early and often as many are annual but some are awarded each term (such as our Foundation scholarships.)
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At Seminole State College, our Office of Financial Aid provides real aid and valuable assistance. The idea is to provide you with the benefit of a higher education, without the lifetime burden of paying for it. We’ll even pair you with support resources and Foundation staff who can assist with scholarship opportunities that you earn and don’t have to pay back. Please visit the college financial aid website at http://www.seminolestate.edu/financial-aid/
Seminole State's Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships is eager to work with students and their families to develop a strategy for making college affordable. Details are available online at https://www.seminolestate.edu/financial-aid/ Please contact us if we can be of assistance in any way.
| Category | Cost |
|---|---|
| Full-Time Tuition | 3131.00 |
| Books and Supplies | 1000.00 |
| Housing Costs | 0.00 |
The total estimated full time costs of $4,131.00 consists of $3,131.00 for Tuition, $1,000.00 for Books and Supplies, and $0.00 for Housing.
Admissions (as of 2024)
Students are assisted through the admissions process step by step with staff available via phone, email or text.
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Each year, hundreds of students transfer to Seminole State College from other colleges or universities. The transfer process is easy. https://www.seminolestate.edu/become-a-student/how/steps-to-enroll-transfer
Everything starts in the classroom. And these days, that means virtual, too. But the results end up in the community, where Seminole State College graduates are working and earning in lucrative career fields that they love.
And that's really what we offer here.
Not only serious academic programs taught by faculty with master's degrees or higher. Not only a very affordable, quality education and financial aid. But also, truly, we're offering the launch in life you've been looking for. A chance to make yourself proud. And make something special for you and your family.
| Academic Period | Admissions Deadline | Financial Aid Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Fall | 08/15/2022 | 06/13/2022 |
| 2023 Spring | 01/03/2023 | 09/29/2022 |
| 2023 Summer | 05/01/2023 | 03/13/2023 |
| 2024 Fall | 08/26/2024 | 09/05/2024 |
| 2025 Spring | 01/08/2025 | 01/17/2025 |
| 2025 Summer | 05/12/2025 | 05/21/2025 |
View important admissions and registration dates at https://www.seminolestate.edu/catalog#tab-calendars
https://www.seminolestate.edu/catalog/studentinfo/general/academic-calendars
Distance Learning (as of 2024)
With Seminole Online, we provide a flexible and rewarding way to study to help you achieve your work and educational goals.
Whether you're a new college student, a transfer or visiting student, or a baccalaureate student, Seminole State makes it easy to apply and enroll. Please check our website to get started: http://www.seminolestate.edu/future-students/how/
There is an $8.85 (per credit hour) distance learning fee. Please check our fee schedule online for additional information. Note: Fees may change without notice.
- Bachelor of Applied Science in Interior Design
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing
- Associate in Applied Science in Automotive Engineering Technology
- Fire Science Technology Associate in Science degree
- Associate in Science in Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)
Seminole State College publishes Distance Learning courses on the FloridaShines Course Catalog. Students enrolled in other Florida public institutions can start registration as transient students directly from the catalog.
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Campus Life (as of 2024)
Seminole State College's Office of Student Life provides a learning-centered environment that complements its academic programs.
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The best things in campus life aren’t just free. They’re priceless.
Involvement is the key to getting the most from your college experience. Seminole State's Office of Student Life provides many opportunities to get involved with 50 active student organizations, leadership opportunities and live entertainment. Student Life is represented on all four of our campuses, so you won't miss out no matter which campus you choose.
https://www.seminolestate.edu/become-a-student/why/campus-life
Sports
All the updates on your Raiders can be found on http://www.seminolestateraiders.com
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Our Mission is to prepare Raiders for their next steps in life. For more information on Seminole State Athletics please visit our website https://www.seminolestate.edu/athletics
- NJCAA D-1
- Mid Florida Conference