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State College of Florida Manatee-Sarasota SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

SAT RangeN/A

ACT RangeN/A

Average GPAN/A

Acceptance Rate97.3%

With a 97.3% acceptance rate, State College of Florida is built for access, so your job is to make the opportunity count. Because it is test-optional, submit SAT or ACT scores only if they are a clear strength, and focus on program requirements, deadlines, and a plan for completing credits efficiently.

Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.

State College of Florida Manatee-Sarasota facts and stats

Quick Facts

State College of Florida Manatee-Sarasota enrolls about 8,750 undergraduate students. State College of Florida is located in a suburban campus setting. The student-to-faculty ratio is 23:1.

Location

Bradenton, FL

Undergrad Enrollment8,750

Freshman RetentionN/A

SettingSuburban

Student to Faculty Ratio23:1

Graduation RateN/A

Test PolicyTest-optional

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Key State College of Florida Manatee-Sarasota application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

Not offered

Early Action

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Early Decision

—

Priority Deadline

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Financial aid deadlines

Financial Aid Priority

May 1

Test dates

SAT test dates

August 22, 2026

Registration deadline: August 7, 2026

September 12, 2026

Registration deadline: August 28, 2026

October 3, 2026

Registration deadline: September 18, 2026

ACT test dates

September 19, 2026

Registration deadline: August 14, 2026

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

Take tests early for the best outcomes

If you choose to submit SAT or ACT scores to State College of Florida, aim to take your first test by the spring of junior year, then use the summer before senior year and the fall of senior year for retakes and superscoring opportunities. Since State College of Florida does not list a Regular Decision deadline and the May 1 financial aid priority deadline is not a test-score cutoff, plan fall retakes around any other colleges with fixed admissions deadlines.

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What you'll actually pay

At State College of Florida, in-state tuition is $1,892, and out-of-state tuition is also $1,892. To be considered for financial aid on time, submit the FAFSA by the May 1 priority deadline.

In-State Tuition$1,892

Out-of-State Tuition$1,892

Room and Board$21,375

Average Merit AwardN/A

Application Fee$20

Students on AidN/A

Average Aid PackageN/A

Average Debt at GradN/A

At State College of Florida, out-of-state tuition is listed at $1,892, with room and board estimated at $21,375. That makes housing and living costs a major part of the total bill for students planning to live near campus. Actual costs can vary based on course load, housing choices, fees, and financial need.