State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota (SCF) is a public state college located in Bradenton, Florida, established in 1957 as Manatee Junior College. Serving over 8,400 students, SCF offers associate degrees, select bachelor's degrees, and certificate programs in healthcare, business, technology, education, and the liberal arts across multiple campuses in Manatee and Sarasota counties. As one of Florida's state colleges, SCF bridges the traditional community college and four-year university experience, offering practical workforce education alongside transfer pathways to Florida universities. The college's nursing, dental hygiene, and allied health programs are particularly strong. SCF's location in one of Florida's fastest-growing coastal regions gives students access to opportunities in healthcare, tourism, finance, and real estate. The Manatees athletic teams compete in the FCSAA and the college maintains close ties to the local community through workforce development and continuing education initiatives.
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
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/yr
Out-of-State / Intl
$$11,595
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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): $11,595
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.
