Indian River State College

3209 Virginia Ave
Fort Pierce, FL 34981
Top Ranked (2024): View Rankings
  • Indian River Community College is an equal access/affirmative action educational institution.

School Highlights

Indian River State College serves 15,236 students (32% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is same as the state community college average of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 59%.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 15,236 students
  • In-state tuition: $2,764
  • Out-state tuition: $10,201
  • Student:teacher ratio: 14:1
  • Minority enrollment: 48%
  • 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
Community Size

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
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
Four or more years
Four or more years
Institution Control
Public
Private, for profit
Total Faculty
1,101 staff
139 staff
This chart display total faculty of Indian River State College and community college average number of faculty in FL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student Body

The student population of Indian River State College has declined by 10% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has decreased from 15:1 over five years.
The Indian River State College diversity score of 0.65 is less than the state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
15,236 students
2,862 students
This chart display the total enrollment of Indian River State College and community college average number of enrollment of FL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
This chart display the student staff ratio of Indian River State College and community college average student staff ratio of FL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
# Full-Time Students
4,803 students
862 students
This chart display the total number of Full-time students enrollment of Indian River State College and average number of community college Full-time students enrollment of FL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
# Part-Time Students
10,433 students
2,000 students
This chart display the total number of Part-time students enrollment of Indian River State College and average number of community college Part-time students enrollment of FL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
This chart display the Full-time students and Part-time students enrollment breakdown of Indian River State College.
This chart display community college average Full-Time students and Part-Time students enrollment breakdown of FL.
# Enrollment Undergraduate
113 students
263 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
4,803 students
862 students
This chart display the total number of Full-time undergraduate students enrollment of Indian River State College and average number of community college Full-time undergraduate  students enrollment of FL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
66 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
10,433 students
2,761 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
34 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
174 students
% Asian
2%
3%
This chart display the percentage of Asian students in Indian River State College and the percentage of Asian community college students in FL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
% Hispanic
24%
29%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Indian River State College and the percentage of Hispanic community college students in FL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
% Black
14%
16%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Indian River State College and the percentage of Black community college students in FL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
% White
52%
41%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Indian River State College and the percentage of White community college students in FL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
% Two or more races
3%
3%
This chart display the percentage of Two or more races students in Indian River State College and the percentage of Two or more races community college students in FL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
% Non Resident races
1%
3%
This chart display the percentage of Non Resident students in Indian River State College and the percentage of Non Resident community college students in FL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
% Unknown races
3%
5%
This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Indian River State College.
This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in FL.
Diversity Score
0.65
0.72
This chart display the diversity score of Indian River State College and the community college average diversity score of FL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
41%
40%
This chart display completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of Indian River State College and community college average completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of FL by year, with the latest 2007-08 school year data.
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
10.11%
3.57%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$31,200
$31,500
This chart display average graduate earnings (10 Years) of Indian River State College and community college average graduate earnings (10 Years) of FL by year, disaggregated by student subgroups with the latest 2012-13 school year data.

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $2,764 is less than the state average of $3,893. 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 $10,705. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$2,764
$3,893
This chart display tuition fees for an in-state student of Indian River State College and the public community college average tuition fees for an in-state student of FL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Out-State Tuition Fees
$10,201
$10,705
This chart display tuition fees for an out-of-state student of Indian River State College and the public community college average tuition fees for an out-of-state student of FL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
69%
88%
This chart display the percent of students who is receiving some financial aid in Indian River State College and the percent of community college students who is receiving some financial aid in FL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Median Debt for Graduates
$8,176
$9,750
This chart display median debt for students who have completed a certificate or degree in Indian River State College and average median debt for community college students who have completed a certificate or degree in FL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,500
$5,500
This chart display median debt for students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Indian River State College and average median debt for community college students who have not completed a certificate or degree in FL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Acceptance Rate
n/a
91%
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: 2021 (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 and Largest student body.

Recent Articles

Land One of the Fastest Growing Jobs with a Community College Degree
Land One of the Fastest Growing Jobs with a Community College Degree
Are you looking for your career path? Consider some of the jobs boasting the fastest job growth today that only need a community college degree.
Establishing Good Relationships with Instructors
Establishing Good Relationships with Instructors
Learn how to establish good relationships with community college instructors, and how they can be helpful for your academics.
Community Colleges: A to Z
February 21, 2024
Community Colleges: A to Z
Explore the diverse landscape of community colleges with our comprehensive guide, 'Community CollegeS: A to Z.' From academic programs to student support services, this article provides a look at everything community colleges have to offer.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 15,236 students
  • In-state tuition: $2,764
  • Out-state tuition: $10,201
  • Student:teacher ratio: 14:1
  • Minority enrollment: 48%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Related School Videos

Did You Know?

For Florida public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $3,893 per year for in-state students and $10,705 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $16,548 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Florida is 90%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Florida community colleges have a diversity score of 0.72, which is higher than the national average of 0.70. The most diverse community college in Florida is Miami Ad School. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

Quick Links