Florida Education Institute

5818 SW 8th St
Miami, FL 33144
Top-Ranked (2026): View Rankings

School Highlights

Florida Education Institute serves 318 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the state community college average of 31:1.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 67%.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Enrollment: 318 students
  • Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
  • Minority enrollment: 100%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Florida Education Institute ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

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Attribute

School Overview

The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Florida Education Institute
(FL) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Private, for profit
Total Faculty
23 staff
39 staff
Number of Programs Offered
11
16
School Calendar

Student Body

The student population of Florida Education Institute has grown by 24% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Florida Education Institute diversity score of 0.02 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has grown by 156% over five years.
Total Enrollment
318 students
665 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
31:1
# Full-Time Students
318 students
559 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
318 students
661 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
318 students
552 students
% Hispanic
99%
32%
% Black
1%
20%
Diversity Score
0.02
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
81%
67%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) (Year 2013)
$15,400
$31,500

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
93%
85%
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,500
$10,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,750
$5,500
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Florida Education Institute's ranking?
Florida Education Institute ranks among the top 20% of community college in Florida for: Average community college minority breakdown.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Enrollment: 318 students
  • Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
  • Minority enrollment: 100%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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The average community college acceptance rate in Miami-Dade County, FL is 74%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Miami-Dade County, FL community colleges have a diversity score of 0.37, which is higher than the national average of 0.00. The most diverse community college in Miami-Dade County, FL is Miami Media School. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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