- Indian River Community College is an equal access/affirmative action educational institution.
School Highlights
Indian River State College serves 14,461 students (30% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the state community college average of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 95%.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Enrollment: 14,461 students
- In-state tuition: $2,764
- Out-state tuition: $10,201
- Student:teacher ratio: 13:1
- Minority enrollment: 97%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Indian River State College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
Community Size
Debt For Students
School Overview
The teacher population of 1,101 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Indian River State College
(FL) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Private not-for-profit
Total Faculty
1,101 staff
139 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Indian River State College has declined by 14% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has decreased from 15:1 over five years.
The Indian River State College diversity score of 0.67 is less than the state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
14,461 students
818 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
# Full-Time Students
4,287 students
512 students
# Part-Time Students
10,174 students
306 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
113 students
263 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
4,287 students
487 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
85 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
10,174 students
528 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
31 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
174 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
2%
3%
% Asian
15%
19%
% Hispanic
n/a
1%
% Black
30%
29%
% White
3%
5%
% Hawaiian
46%
36%
% Two or more races
3%
5%
% Non Resident races
n/a
n/a
% Unknown races
1%
2%
Diversity Score
0.67
0.74
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
41%
40%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
0.5004%
0.4241%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$31,200
$31,500
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $2,764 is less than the state average of $3,538. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $10,201 is less than the state average of $10,584. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$2,764
$3,538
Out-State Tuition Fees
$10,201
$10,584
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
73%
88%
Median Debt for Graduates
$8,176
$9,750
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,500
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
94%
SAT Reading
n/a
442
SAT Math
n/a
429
ACT Composite
n/a
18
ACT English
n/a
18
ACT Math
n/a
18
Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
- IRCC provides professional career counseling, interest surveys, and evaluation of talents and abilities through the Career Center on Main Campus. The Center is equipped with an extensive library to inform the community of various occupations and schools. Also, various computer programs are available through the Center to assist in searches for career information, scholarships, and national college information, as well as assistance in job-search skills. The Career Center services at Indian River Community College are designed to educate and assist students in effectively developing, evaluating, and implementing their career plans. In today's highly competitive environment, having a well trained, motivated workforce is not only desirable, it is essential to a company's success. This requires businesses to seek out the best educational programs which will focus on and meet this challenge. The Corporate & Community Training Institute (CCTI) at Indian River Community College offers educational & training services to meet community & business needs. We are committed to providing high quality training & employee enhancement programs to individuals, corporations, small businesses & governmental agencies in a professional & timely manner.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Indian River State College cost?
Indian River State College's tuition is approximately $2,764 for In-State students and $10,201 for Out-State students.
What is Indian River State College's ranking?
Indian River State College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Florida for: Least expensive tuition, Largest student body and Least debt for graduating students.
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