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Indian River State College

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Fort Pierce, FL

$2,496

Avg in-state tuition

$9,360

Avg out-of-state tuition

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About Indian River State College

School Type: Public

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: N/A While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

Indian River State College is a large public college located on a suburban campus in Fort Pierce, Florida. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 15,236, and admissions are selective. The college offers 16 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 43%, and a student-faculty ratio of 25:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $2,496, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $9,360.

Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

Information not available

Retention Rate Insight

Information not available

Graduation Rate Insight

43% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores --

High school transcript --

High school rank --

Letter of recommendation --

High school GPA --

Open admission Yes

Completion of college prep program --

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) --

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment Yes

Credit for qualified life experience* Yes

Advance placement (AP) credits Yes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable

SAT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of more than 15,000 students.

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15k

Students enrolled

79%

Online student enrollment

25:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

Online Check Bold
On-campus Check Bold
Hybrid The program is a combination of on-campus and online learning and varies per program. Check Bold
International Online classes are available for students around the world. Check Bold

Demographics

White

46%

Hispanic

30%

Black

15%

Unknown

3%

Two or more races

3%

Asian

2%

Non-U.S. Citizen

1%

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Female student population

62%

Socio-economic diversity

51% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

17

Total Online Enrollment

12,053

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

88% On-campus

12% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

Certificates Check Bold 4% online

Associate Check Bold 11% online

Bachelor's Check Bold 56% online

Graduate Certificate X Bold Not offered

Master's X Bold Not offered

Doctorate X Bold Not offered

Financial Breakdown

On average, students at this school receive more financial aid than students at other schools.

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Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

63%

State Grant Aid

38%

Institution Grant Aid

10%

Pell Grant

51%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid $4,824
State Grant Aid $1,995
Institution Grant Aid $2,574
Pell Grant Aid $3,951

Financial Outlook

$8k

Average student debt after graduation

$28k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NJCAA Division I

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

Men Women
  • Basketball
  • Softball
  • Swimming Diving
  • Volleyball
  • Baseball
  • Basketball

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.

1

Biological And Biomedical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

2

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

3

Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

4

Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

5

Education

BA

MA

DOC

6

Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

7

Health Professions And Related Programs

BA

MA

DOC

8

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services

BA

MA

DOC

9

Public Administration And Social Service Professions

BA

MA

DOC

10

Security And Protective Services

BA

MA

DOC

Resource

Financial Aid Overview

Resource

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Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2020-2021]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.