ST. JOHNS RIVER STATE COLLEGE (SJRCC)
- 5001 Saint Johns Ave
- Palatka, FL 32177
- OPEID College Code: 00152300
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- General Phone: (386) 312-4200
- President: Joe H. Pickens
- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Associate's
- Local Area: Distant Town
- Student Enrollment: 5,826
- College Alias: SJRCC
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History
St. Johns River State College was founded in Palatka, Florida in 1958 to serve the Putnam, Clay and St. Johns counties. SJRSC has currently has campuses in Palatka, St. Augustine and Orange Park and services over 100,000 students. Previously known as St. Johns River Community College, the name was changed in 2011 when the school began offering bachelor's degrees.
Academics
St. Johns River State College offers associate's degree and technical certificates for a variety of programs. Additionally SJRSC offers bachelor's degrees in early childhood development and organizational management. SJRSC also runs the Florida School of the Arts which offers programs in the visual and performing arts.
Courses available include:
Admissions and Financial Aid
Applying to St. Johns River State College requires students to identify their field of study, submit an application along with a thirty dollar fee, meet with a counselor to outline a plan of study, and register for classes online. SJRSC admits a limited number of students into its programs every year, and space is limited per program. SAT or ACT scores will be used for placement, if no score is available then a placement test will be required.
Financial aid and scholarships are available to students, and require that individuals fill out and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Athletics
St. Johns River State College has athletics programs for baseball, basketball, softball and volleyball and their teams are known as the Vikings.
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Must Complete Preparation at Another Institution
- Website
- www.sjrstate.edu

- Mission Statement
- St. Johns River State College provides students with equal access to a broad spectrum of educational and cultural opportunities while encouraging the pursuit of academic excellence and scholarly achievement through high quality instruction. The College creates and continuously improves affordable, accessible and effective learning opportunities, support services, and resources for the educational needs of the diverse population it serves.
- Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Associates--Public 4-Year Primarily Associates
- Undergraduate Classification Associates
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Higher Part-Time Four-Year
- Enrollment Classification Exclusively Undergraduate Four-Year
- Size Classification Medium Four-Year, Primarily Residential
- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.sjrstate.edu
- Admission Fees
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $30.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- Life Experience Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- Open Admission Policy Accepts Any Student Who Applies
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: SJRCC Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 72%
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 17% | 28% | 47% | 30% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $4,304 | $3,890 | $1,924 | $1,374 |
| 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 8.0% | 9.2% | 6.8% |
| Number in Default | 47 | 51 | 36 |
| Number in Repayment | 582 | 554 | 529 |
| 2009-10 | 2008-09 | 2007-08 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-District Tuition and Fees | $2,318 | $2,187 | $1,974 |
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $2,318 | $2,187 | $1,974 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $7,668 | $7,625 | $6,954 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,161 | $1,142 | $1,097 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $7,371 | $7,248 | $6,963 |
| Other Expenses | $2,976 | $2,953 | $2,836 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $2,976 | $2,953 | $2,836 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-District | $3,479 | $3,329 | $3,071 |
| In-State | $3,479 | $3,329 | $3,071 |
| Out of State | $8,829 | $8,767 | $8,051 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-District | $13,826 | $13,530 | $12,870 |
| In-State | $13,826 | $13,530 | $12,870 |
| Out of State | $19,176 | $18,968 | $17,850 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-District | $6,455 | $6,282 | $5,907 |
| In-State | $6,455 | $6,282 | $5,907 |
| Out of State | $11,805 | $11,720 | $10,887 |
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 5,826 Undergraduate: 5,826
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 2,200 Female: 3,626
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 2,200 Female: 3,626
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 2,249 Part-Time: 3,577
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 2,249 Part-Time: 3,577
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 16 | 0.3% |
| American Indian | 19 | 0.3% |
| Black | 608 | 10% |
| Asian | 144 | 2% |
| Hispanic | 329 | 6% |
| White | 4,549 | 78% |
| Unknown | 161 | 3% |
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 351 | 6% |
| Ages 18-19 | 1,477 | 25% |
| Ages 20-21 | 1,015 | 17% |
| Ages 22-24 | 757 | 13% |
| Ages 25-29 | 634 | 11% |
| Ages 30-34 | 449 | 8% |
| Ages 35-39 | 374 | 6% |
| Ages 40-49 | 553 | 9% |
| Ages 50-65 | 212 | 4% |
| Age Over 65 | 4 | 0.07% |
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 620 | 273 | 347 |
| Faculty Status | 388 | 114 | 274 |
| Tenured Faculty | 69 | 65 | 4 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 383 | 109 | 274 |
| Primarily Instruction | 383 | 109 | 274 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 35 | 34 | 1 |
| Other Professionals | 41 | 19 | 22 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 161 | 111 | 50 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 93 | 55 | 38 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 27 | 16 | 11 |
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $51,082 (82) | $51,850 (44) | $50,193 (38) |
| Instructor | $51,304 (80) | $52,309 (42) | $50,193 (38) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $56,787 (27) | $61,697 (12) | $52,860 (15) |
| Instructor | $59,150 (18) | $64,668 (10) | $52,253 (8) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $49,938 (109) | $51,557 (56) | $48,228 (53) |
| Instructor | $50,770 (98) | $52,425 (52) | $48,899 (46) |
- Member of National Junior College Athletic Association (Njcaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $338,005 | $160,955 | $177,050 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 48% | 52% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 74 | 36 | 38 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 74 | 36 | 38 |
| Baseball | 23 | 23 | - |
| Basketball | 13 | 13 | - |
| Softball | 24 | - | 24 |
| Volleyball | 14 | - | 14 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $37,750 | $28,125 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $8,000 | $8,000 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Baseball | 2 | 2 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Basketball | 2 | 2 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Softball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Volleyball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 67%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 52%
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 35% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 32% |
| Female | 38% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | - |
| American Indian | - |
| Black | 36% |
| Asian | 36% |
| Hispanic | 33% |
| White | 34% |
| Unknown | 56% |
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Drug Related | - | 1 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Burglary | 2 | - |
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