“Public college serving Highlands, DeSoto and Hardee counties in Florida.”
South Florida State College is a public college with campuses in Highlands, DeSoto and Hardee counties of Florida. Part of the Florida College System, it serves around 5,000 students annually and offers associate degrees in over 60 fields plus three bachelor's degrees.
Visa, OPT, H-1B alumni outcomes, and acceptance rates by country — sourced from FOIA, USCIS H-1B Hub, and DHS SEVIS.
The deep admissions playbook beyond the headline acceptance rate — round-by-round breakdowns, nationality data, requirements, and contact paths.
Domestic
$3,165
/yr
Out-of-State / Intl
$11,859
/yr
Beyond the sticker price — every named scholarship, the financial aid policy, need-aware notes, and a personalized net-cost estimate.
How life on campus actually feels — clubs, sports, traditions, housing realities, and how the school integrates with its city.
Where alumni go after graduation — top industries, grad-school continuation, and the qualitative outcomes story.
Sticker price (annual, out-of-state): $11,859
Net-cost estimate is US-resident-only — international applicants are typically excluded from need-based aid at most schools and should treat the sticker price as the planning baseline.
