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Saint Johns River Community College

Saint Johns River Community College

St. Johns River Community College is a two-year Associates degree and vocational technical school located in Northeast Florida. It was established in 1958. The college operates fours campuses in Florida. SJRCC offers a wide variety of degrees and programs in diverse areas of study.

SJRCC’s athletics department sponsors many men’s and women’s sports teams, which are nicknamed the Vikings. They participate in several sports like baseball, basketball, volleyball and softball. Since 1965, the college has been a charter member of the Florida Community College Activities Association. SJRCC is a member of the National Junior College Athletic Association as it participates in Region VIII.

Overview of Saint Johns River Community College

Saint Johns River Community College can be found in Palatka, FL (a town not particularly near any major cities). The school is a public institution. The Associate's degree is the highest degree at Saint Johns River Community College.

Areas of Study

The most common majors at the school are in drama and performing arts, security and law enforcement, and liberal arts.

Saint Johns River Community College Selectivity

Saint Johns River Community College is welcoming, and offers open admission to students who meet its minimum qualifications.

Faculty

A tenure system is one way the school works to keep a high-quality staff.

Student Body

In 2007-2008, 5,111 students were enrolled in Saint Johns River Community College.

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Saint Johns River Community College

Saint Johns River Community College
5001 Saint Johns Ave
Palatka, FL 32177
General Phone: (386) 312-4200
http://www.sjrcc.edu

Saint Johns River Community College Programs and Degrees (2008-2009)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Liberal Arts404liberal arts and sciences
Nursing and Emergency Medicine164registered nursing, nursing assistant, EMT paramedic, various nursing
Security and Law Enforcement107criminal justice and police, corrections, criminal justice and administration, fire protection tech, security and protective services
Medical Support and Technology46blood bank tech specialist, radiation therapist, respiratory care tech
Business and Management45business management, entrepreneurship, accounting technology, finance, management information systems, accounting and related services, marketing, operations management, ...
Construction Trades22electrician, pipefitting, carpentry, masonry
Drama and Performing Arts16various performing arts
Medical Administration13medical records tech, health care facilities management, health care administration
Photography and Commercial Art12commercial art
Office and Administration7executive secretary
Engineering Technician3computer systems tech, architectural engineering tech
Computer Science and Engineering3systems analyst, computer applications programming, computer services management
Science and Laboratory Technician2chemical tech
Family and Social Work0child care provider

Number of programs and degrees for Saint Johns River Community College in 2008-2009:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree61925
Award of less than 1 academic year19419
Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years224
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years97

Student Body

In 2007-2008, Saint Johns River Community College had a total enrollment of 5,111 students (3,934 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White77%
Black10%
Hispanic5%
Asian3%
American Indian0%
Unknown5%
(Foreign Students)0%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 189%
18-1927%
20-2118%
22-2412%
25-2910%
30-347%
35-396%
40-499%
50-643%
65+0%

Saint Johns River Community College Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time64 %
Part-Time51 %

Saint Johns River Community College Room and Board (2007)

The school does not offer campus housing.

(Please refer to our profile of Palatka, Florida for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Florida Colleges).

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

Saint Johns River Community College Expenses and Financial Aid (2008-2009)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 2,187
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 7,351
Books and supplies$ 1,142

Financial Aid:
Saint Johns River Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 152300)

Saint Johns River Community College Faculty

Saint Johns River Community College has a tenure system for faculty.

Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Tenured3233
Non-tenured, but on tenure track2118
Non-tenured and not on tenure track14

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Instructorcalendar year10$65,08611$54,655
No academic rankcalendar year2*6$52,895
All faculty totalcalendar year12$62,04517$54,034

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Instructoracademic year41$52,78738$50,555
No academic rankacademic year1*0*
All faculty totalacademic year42$52,43638$50,555

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Saint Johns River Community College Athletics

Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):

SportMenWomenTotal
Total242650
Baseball12012
Basketball11011
All Other Sports12627

Saint Johns River Community College Degree Programs (2007)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Accounting and Related Services, Other
Business Administration and Management, General
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
Finance, General
Management Information Systems and Services, Other
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Operations Management and Supervision

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming, Specific Applications
Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst
Computer/Info Tech Services Administration & Management, Other

CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Carpentry/Carpenter
Electrician
Mason/Masonry
Pipefitting/Pipefitter and Sprinkler Fitter

DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Visual and Performing Arts, Other

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician
Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant

LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Blood Bank Technology Specialist
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
Nursing, Other
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary

PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art

SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
Chemical Technology/Technician

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Corrections
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Fire Protection and Safety Technology/Technician
Security and Protective Services, Other

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Saint Johns River Community College Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Saint Johns River Community College Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of degrees in security and law enforcement
(vs. all colleges)
Top 5%Saint Johns River Community College % of degrees in security and law enforcement
% of degrees in drama and performing arts
(vs. all colleges)
Top 8%Saint Johns River Community College % of degrees in drama and performing arts
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 10%Saint Johns River Community College Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
% of full-time faculty on tenure track
(vs. all colleges)
Top 14%Saint Johns River Community College % of full-time faculty on tenure track
Number of students
(vs. all colleges)
Top 15%Saint Johns River Community College Number of students
% of degrees in liberal arts
(vs. all colleges)
Top 16%Saint Johns River Community College % of degrees in liberal arts
Number of degree programs
(for open-admission colleges)
Top 18%Saint Johns River Community College Number of degree programs
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Tenure system for quality teaching
Offers athletic scholarships

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