5001 St. Johns Avenue
Palatka, FL 32177-3897
(386) 312-4200
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At a Glance

St. Johns River State College, an open-access, public institution of higher education in Northeast Florida, promotes excellence in teaching and learning to enrich the lives of its students and strenghthen its community. The College is a comprehensive educational institution offering academic and workforce development programs at the certificate, associate, and baccalaureate level.

St. Johns River State College (SJR State) is a Public institution located in the North region of Florida. SJR State has Regional Accreditation .

The main campus in Palatka, FL has a Town feeling.

St. Johns River State College offers programs that lead to the following types of degrees:

  • Associate (2 yr.)
  • Bachelor's (4 yr.)
  • Certificate
Most Notable Programs
  • Associate in Science in Respiratory Care
  • Associate in Science in Nursing
  • AS - Dance Studies/Dance
  • Bachelor of Applied Science in Organizational Management - Supervision and Management
  • Florida Law Enforcement Officer Academy Career Certificate
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Student Body (as of Fall 2022)

Your Life. Your Course. Your Future.
Enrollment Status
Enrollment Status
Enrollment Type Number of Students
Full Time 1707
Part Time 5418

Part-time students outnumber full-time students (3.17:1) at St. Johns River State College.

Diversity
Diversity
Ethnicity Percentage of Students
American Indian/Alaska Native 0.40
Asian 3.10
Black/African American 8.80
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander 0.30
Hispanic/Latino 13.20
White/Caucasian 64.10
Other/Unknown 10.10

The most common ethnicity is White/Caucasian (64.1%) followed by Hispanic/Latino (13.2%.)

Gender
Gender
Gender Percentage of Students
Female 61.96
Male 38.04

At 62%, female students outnumber male students by a very significant margin. Percentages are based on "as reported" values.

Additional Information

Who says you have to leave home to experience college life? SJR State is just the right size for academic excellence and personal interaction with faculty and student organizations.

Enrollment Stats
Total Students: 7,125
Undergraduate Students: 7,125
Graduate Students: 0
Average Student Age: 22
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Costs and Financial Aid (as of 2023)

St. Johns River State College offers a variety of options to students seeking financial assistance. Students may find information on applying for financial aid at https://www.sjrstate.edu/finaid.html.
12
Credit Hours
for Full-Time
$108
In-State Tuition
per Credit Hour
$389
Out-Of-State Tuition
per Credit Hour
Yes
Bright Futures
Scholarships
Additional Information

SJR State's federal school code for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is 001523. Complete the FAFSA at www.fafsa.ed.gov. Students are encouraged to apply for financial aid by April 1 for the upcoming academic year. April 1 is the deadline to apply for SJR State Foundation Scholarships, SJR State Institutional Scholorships and first consideration for FSAG, FWS and FSEOG (file must be complete). Deadline for fall semester is July 1 to ensure timely processing of aid for fall semester. Files are processed in order by the date the items are received.

Scholarships

Students who qualify for financial assistance may be able to obtain help through scholarships, grants, and loans. Financial aid programs include Federal Pell Grant, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant, Federal Work Study, Federal Stafford or Direct Loan, Federal PLUS Loan, Federal Unsubsidized Stafford or Direct Loan, Florida Student Assistance Grant, Florida Academic Scholars, Florida Medallion Scholars, Florida Gold Seal Scholars, and other state financial aid programs.

SJR State also provides a number of scholarships to outstanding students. Programs include academic scholarships to tri-county area high school graduating classes, academic scholarships to currently enrolled SJR State students, athletic scholarships, African-American leadership scholarships, Hispanic leadership scholarships, student ambassador scholarships, need-based scholarships, and performing and visual arts scholarships. Visit https://www.sjrstate.edu/scholarships.html for more information.

Estimated Full-Time Costs
Estimated Full-Time Costs
Category Cost
Full-Time Tuition 2830.00
Books and Supplies 1463.00
Housing Costs 4671.00

The total estimated full time costs of $8,964.00 consists of $2,830.00 for Tuition, $1,463.00 for Books and Supplies, and $4,671.00 for Housing.

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Admissions (as of 2023)

For specific information on applying to SJR State College please visit https://www.sjrstate.edu/admissions.html
100%
Freshman Applicants
Accepted
$30
Student
Application Fee
N/A
Required
Tuition Deposit
N/A
Average GPA
for Merit Scholarship
Admissions Policy
St. Johns River State College follows an Open Admissions policy. Test scores and/or GPA are not factors in the admissions decision. A high school diploma or GED certificate is required.
Additional Information

Whether you want the latest technical training or to transfer to a university, SJR State is prepared to make your education affordable, rewarding and memorable.

Application Deadlines
Academic Period Admissions Deadline Financial Aid Deadline
2023 Fall 08/07/2023 07/01/2023
2024 Spring 12/08/2023 11/01/2023
2024 Summer 04/26/2024 03/15/2024
Additional Deadlines Information

Rolling admissions. Rolling financial aid. Files are processed in order by the date the items are received. Application deadline dates and fees are subject to change.

Admissions URL
https://www.sjrstate.edu/admissions.html
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Distance Learning (as of 2023)

Enrollment Procedures

Transient students must complete an application and have approved transient form forwarded from their home institution or through the FloridaShines web site. Please click the link for more details https://www.sjrstate.edu/transient.html.

Distance Learning Fees

Fully online courses have a $13 per credit hour fee.

Additional Information

Students at St. Johns River State College are able to complete their Associate in Arts degree and select associate in science and baccalaureate degrees fully online. This is in addition to the the many AS and certificate program courses available through distance education. At SJR State, distance learning courses utilize the Canvas learning management system. Canvas contains a robust set of tools to deliver interactive, engaging content via computer, tablet, or mobile device. Online courses are either asynchronous or synchronous (live online). Live online courses hold regularly scheduled course meetings that take place using virtual web conferencing tools. For more information, contact the Distance Learning Department at (386) 312-4077.

Most Notable Programs
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing
  • Associate in Science in Health Information Technology
  • Associate in Science in Business Administration
  • Associate in Arts Degree
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Distance Learning Courses

St. Johns River 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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Campuses

Main Campus
5001 St. Johns Avenue
Palatka, FL  32177-3897
USA
(386) 312-4200
Website
Orange Park
283 College Drive
Orange Park, FL  32065
USA
(904) 276-6800
St. Augustine
2990 College Drive
St. Augustine, FL  32084
USA
(904) 808-7400
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Programs

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Campus Life (as of 2023)

Your Life. Your Course. Your Future.
Activities
Greek Academic Organizations
Greek Fraternities
Greek Sororities
Social Fraternities
Social Sororities
Academic Honor Societies
Professional Associations
Marching Band
Special Interest Clubs / Organizations
Symphony Orchestra
Student Government Association
Theater
On-Campus Housing Options
Co-Ed
Female Only
Male Only
St. Johns River State College does not offer on-campus housing.
On-Campus Services
Fitness Services
Child Care Services
Medical Services
St. Johns River State College does not offer Fitness, Child Care, or Medical services.
Additional Information

Choose from more than 25 clubs and activities - from the PTK Honor Society and the Student Government Association to a Rotaract Club, Psychology Club and a Hula Hoop Club. Visit https://www.sjrstate.edu/studentlife.html for more information.

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Sports

Intercollegiate Sports
Sport Men's Team Women's Team
Scholarships Available
Baseball
Softball
Volleyball
Additional Information

St. Johns River State College is a charter member of the Florida College System Activities Association, the governing body for intercollegiate competition within the state. The College provides intercollegiate baseball for men and intercollegiate softball and volleyball for women.

The College is a member of the National Junior College Athletic Association and participates in Region VIII of this organization.

Team Identity
“Vikings”
Memberships
St. Johns River State College competes as part of the following organizations:
  • NJCAA Division II
  • Region 8
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Returning Students (as of 2023)

Check course availability and registration dates by visiting https://www.sjrstate.edu/courses.html
Admissions/Re-Admissions Instructions
For admissions information, please visit: https://www.sjrstate.edu/admissions.html.
Financial Aid
For financial aid questions please visit: https://www.sjrstate.edu/finaid.html or contact your local on-campus financial aid office.
Additional Information
Returning students who have not attended SJR State during the last 12 months are required to complete a readmission application. Please visit https://www.sjrstate.edu/admissions.html to update your application.
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Contact Directory

Accelerated Options

Dual Enrollment Department
 (386) 312-4136

Admission

Office of Admissions
 (386) 312-4030

Athletics

Athletics Director
 (386) 312-4162

Disability/Special Needs

Advising Department
 (386) 312-4035

Financial Aid

Financial Aid Department
 (386) 312-4040

Honors Program Admission Info

Advising Office
 (386) 312-4035

Library Services

Department of Library Services
 (386) 312-4153

Registration

Records/Registrar
 (386) 312-4050

Scholarships

SJR State Foundation

Testing Center

Testing Center
 (386) 312-4228

Transfer Student Information

Academic Advising
 (386) 312-4035

Visitor Information

General Contact Information
 (386) 312-4200