Rev. Stephen P. Best President | Trinity College of Florida
Rev. Stephen P. Best President | Trinity College of Florida
Of the seven institutions in the county, two provided detailed enrollment data at the time, including Trinity College of Florida and Saint Leo University.
At least 7,015 people applied to Pasco County colleges in the 2022-23 school year.
NCES data shows that among them, around 20,311 students enrolled in the universities, including 17,389 in undergraduate and 2,922 in graduate programs. In total 5.9% of undergraduates transferred from another college or university.
The reported undergraduate student body is comprised mostly of white (43%) and Hispanic (19.9%) students.
Among the institutions that provided disclosed enrollment data, Saint Leo University stood out with the largest enrollment at the time, welcoming 10,242 students.
U.S. college enrollment has been in a downward trend since peaking at around 18.1 million students in 2010. Recent increases offered some relief, but experts project a steeper decline in 2025.
This decline is likely due to two main factors. First, the pool of young adults is shrinking as birth rates have fallen nearly 23% between 2007 and 2022. Second, the rising cost of higher education, including skyrocketing student loan debt. A 2023 Wall Street Journal report shows that more than half of Americans think a four-year degree is not worth the cost.
NCES shows that enrollment data was not available for two institutions in Pasco County, including Rasmussen University-Central Pasco and Keiser University - New Port Richey.
Some educational data is based on estimates. Shifting demographics among student populations can sometimes result in gender totals which do not equal 100%.
| Institution | # of Applicants | # of Admitted Students | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity College of Florida | 87 | 52 | 181 |
| Pasco-Hernando State College | -- | -- | 9,202 |
| Saint Leo University | 6,928 | 5,542 | 10,242 |
| Keiser University - New Port Richey | -- | -- | -- |
| Rasmussen University-Central Pasco | -- | -- | -- |
| Bene's Career Academy | -- | -- | 244 |
| Fred K Marchman Technical College | -- | -- | 442 |
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