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 2025 tuition & fees of Suncoast Technical College is $6,669 for Florida residents and $6,669 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is more expensive than that of Florida public community colleges' average ($4,381).

The school has 1,116 students, which is higher than Florida community collleges' average (781). In addition, 6 students have enrolled online exclusively. The students to faculty ratio is 6 to 1, which is lower than the average ratio (17 to 1) of Florida community colleges.

2025 Tuition & Fees

The 2025 tuition & fees is $6,669 for undergraduate programs at Suncoast Technical College. The tuition & fees at Suncoast Technical College is more expensive than the average costs ($4,381) over public community colleges in Florida.

The following tables show 2024-2025 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.

2025 Cost Of Attendance
Amount
Tuition & Fees$6,669
Books & Supplies$1,460
Off-Campus Living Costs$39,117
Average Financial Aid$3,494
Cost of Attendance$47,246
Total Costs After Financial Aid$43,752
2025 Tuition & Fees and Comparison
Tuition & Fees
Suncoast Technical College$6,669
Public Community Colleges in Florida$26,085
Public Community Colleges in U.S.$20,310
2025 Costs and Completion Information of Largest Programs
Program NameTuition & FeesBooks & SuppliesProgram LengthsAvg. Completion Time
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training$6,669 $1,460 1,350 Hours 13 Months
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician$7,752 $1,820 1,800 Hours 24 Months
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist$7,278 $1,166 1,200 Hours 12 Months
Electrician$4,353 $1,225 1,200 Hours 12 Months
Culinary Arts/Chef Training$5,304 $843 1,200 Hours 12 Months
Business Administration and Management$3,076 $1,460 900 Hours 10 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/Technician7 completers
 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design3 completers
 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
What is Engineering Technology program?
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist44 completers
 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Facial Treatment Specialist/FacialistNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Culinary Arts/Chef Training43 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-fighting25 completers
 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
What is Mechanics and Repairers program?
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Carpentry/Carpenter4 completers
 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Electrician34 completers
 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Building Construction Technology4 completers
 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Plumbing Technology/Plumber3 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 Secretary6 completers
 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)20 completers
 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Surgical Technology/Technologist17 completers
 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training45 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 Management10 completers
 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping10 completers
 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED

Student Population

There are 1,116 students at Suncoast Technical College including both full-time and part-time students. By gender, 707 male students and 395 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
Total1,102498604
Male Students707311396
Female Students395187208

Distance Learning (Online Degree/Program) Enrollment

Of the 1,116 total students, 6 students enrolled through distance learning (6 students enrolled exclusively and 0 enrolled in some online courses).

Distance Learning Enrollment Distribution
Total Enrollment1,116
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses6
Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses0
Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses1,110

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 (2024-2025) »In-State$6,669
Out-of-State$6,669
Student Population »1,116 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »50%
Transfer-out Rate3%
Retention Rate26% (Full-time)
6% (Part-time)
Average Financial Aid »$3,494
Students to Faculty6:1 (16.67%)