Suncoast Technical College is a public community college located in Sarasota, FL. It offers 40 programs for degree/certificate.

It is accredited by Council on Occupational Education.

The 2024 tuition & fees of Suncoast Technical College is $6,644 for Florida residents and $6,644 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is more expensive than that of Florida public community colleges' average ($4,321).

The school has 1,138 students, which is higher than Florida community collleges' average (705). The students to faculty ratio is 6 to 1, which is lower than the average ratio (16 to 1) of Florida community colleges.

2024 Tuition & Fees

The 2024 tuition & fees is $6,644 for undergraduate programs at Suncoast Technical College. The tuition & fees at Suncoast Technical College is more expensive than the average costs ($4,321) over public community colleges in Florida.

The following tables show 2023-2024 tuition & fees at Suncoast Technical College and compare to Florida community colleges. In addition, the chart shows the changes of tuition costs over last 5 years. Each cost is an average amount over the offered programs. You can check more comprehensive tuition information at cost of attendance page.

2024 Cost Of Attendance
Amount
Tuition & Fees$6,644
Books & Supplies$1,460
Off-Campus Living Costs$36,309
Average Financial Aid$4,082
Cost of Attendance$44,413
Total Costs After Financial Aid$40,331
2024 Tuition & Fees and Comparison
Tuition & Fees
Suncoast Technical College$6,644
Public Community Colleges in Florida$25,475
Public Community Colleges in U.S.$19,928
2024 Costs and Completion Information of Largest Programs
Program NameTuition & FeesBooks & SuppliesProgram LengthsAvg. Completion Time
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training$6,644 $1,460 1,350 Hours 13 Months
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician$7,972 $1,820 1,800 Hours 15 Months
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist$7,879 $1,166 1,200 Hours 12 Months
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician$3,971 $1,180 750 Hours 8 Months
Electrician$4,708 $1,250 1,200 Hours 12 Months
Culinary Arts/Chef Training$5,329 $843 1,200 Hours 12 Months

Offered Degrees/Programs By Area of Study

Suncoast Technical College offers Certificate programs. The following table summarizes the number of offered programs by degree types.

Offered Programs and Online Availability
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Online ProgramsNOT OFFEREDNOT OFFEREDNOT OFFERED
Total Programs40NOT OFFEREDNOT OFFERED

The following tables list each major program along with offered degrees and online availability. The number in each column indicates the number of awarded degrees and/or certificates of the program.

What is Computer and Information Sciences program?
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Communications Technology/Technician2 completers
 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design11 completers
 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
What is Personal and Culinary Services program?
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Computer Programming, Vendor/Product Certification15 completers
 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications5 completers
 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
What is Engineering Technology program?
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist40 completers
 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Facial Treatment Specialist/FacialistNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Culinary Arts/Chef Training22 completers
 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
What is Construction Trades program?
CertificateAssociateBachelor
CorrectionsNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Criminal Justice/Police Science NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Fire Science/Fire-fighting NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
What is Mechanics and Repairers program?
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Carpentry/Carpenter5 completers
 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Electrician4 completers
 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Building Construction Technology3 completers
 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Plumbing Technology/Plumber11 completers
 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
What is Precision Production Trades program?
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology10 completers
 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician32 completers
 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Marine Maintenance/Fitter and Ship Repair Technology/Technician22 completers
 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
What is Visual and Performing Arts program?
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
What is Business program?
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary9 completers
 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)15 completers
 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Surgical Technology/Technologist8 completers
 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training63 completers
 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/AideNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
What is Business program?
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Business Administration and Management6 completers
 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping2 completers
 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED

Student Population

There are 1,138 students at Suncoast Technical College including both full-time and part-time students. By gender, 825 male students and 664 female students are attending the school.

The following table shows the total number of students by gender and attending status at the school. You can check more enrollment information of the school.

Student Population
TotalFull-TimePart-time
Total1,489866623
Male Students825467358
Female Students664399265

School Profile and Academic Overview

The following table shows directory information and summarizes important academic and admission characteristics for Suncoast Technical College.

Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type2-4 year, public
Address4748 Beneva Rd, Sarasota, FL
Phone941-924-1365
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024) »In-State$6,644
Out-of-State$6,644
Student Population »1,138 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »50%
Transfer-out Rate9%
Retention Rate29% (Full-time)
4% (Part-time)
Average Financial Aid »$4,082
Students to Faculty6:1 (16.67%)