Why Choose Us

Here, there's no such thing as an average student.

Why choose us? Because we choose you.

We choose to give you the chance to be a typical college student. And engage in a campus atmosphere where students get together in the bookstore, study rooms, online in virtual classrooms, cafes and courtyards. All four of our conveniently located campuses are unique with their own individual character and always buzzing with activity. And most importantly, with real academic progress.

These are just a few of the reasons you should choose us. Here are a few more:

Affordable Tuition

Our tuition is about half what you’d pay at a state university. Financial aid and scholarships make us even more affordable. Each year, we award more than $1 million in institutional scholarships and more than $30 million in financial aid.

Small Class Sizes

Seminole State takes a student-centered approach to education, which includes smaller classes where you’re not a number, but a valued member of our College community.

Flexible Learning Options

We have five campuses, physical and virtual, with learning options including in-person, online, remote and hybrid classes so students can study in the way that best suits their needs.

Academic Excellence

At Seminole State, you’ll learn from quality, engaged professors with master's and doctoral degrees. Plus, our Grindle Honors Institute lets you maximize your academic experience.

Bachelor's Degree Programs

Earn your bachelor’s degree in a high-demand field at Seminole State! Take advantage of our strong partnerships with local business and industry and curricula that meet 21st-century demands.

Transfer Pathways

Our transfer pathways include DirectConnect to UCF®, which provides guaranteed entry* to the University of Central Florida, or Start a Raider, Finish a Gator with accelerated admission to UF Online, the University of Florida’s fully online bachelor’s degree program.