Suncoast Technical College
Sarasota, FL4748 Beneva Rd, Sarasota, FL 34233-1798
941-924-1365
Suncoast Technical College (STC) is a public technical college in Sarasota County, Florida. It is part of the Florida College System. STC offers programs in automotive, business, construction, culinary, healthcare, information technology, and manufacturing.
STC was founded in 1965 as Suncoast Vocational School. It became Suncoast Technical Institute in 1971 and Suncoast Technical Education Center in 1975. In 1986, the name was changed to Suncoast Technical Education Center-Sarasota. In 1988, the name was again changed to Suncoast Technical College.
STC is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award associate degrees and certificates.
STC has four campuses: the Main Campus in Sarasota, the North Campus in North Port, the South Campus in Venice, and the West Campus in Englewood. The Main Campus is the largest campus and houses the college's administrative offices.
STC offers over 50 programs of study leading to associate degrees and certificates. The college also offers adult education and continuing education courses.
STC is a member of the Florida Consortium of Metropolitan Community Colleges and the Florida Association of Community Colleges.
Quick Facts
Enrollment: 1045
Type: Public, 2-year
Main Website: https://suncoast.edu/
Financial Aid: https://www.suncoast.edu/student-services/financial-aid