Daytona College

425 South Nova Road
Ormond Beach, FL 32174
Top Ranked (2025): View Rankings

School Highlights

Daytona College serves 283 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the state community college average of 20:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 67%.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Enrollment: 283 students
  • Student:teacher ratio: 6:1
  • Minority enrollment: 52%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Daytona College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

Category
Attribute
Completion Rates

School Overview

The teacher population of 45 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Daytona College
(FL) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Special Focus Two-Year: Health Professions
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Institution Level
Less than 2 yrs
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Private, for profit
Total Faculty
45 staff
188 staff
Number of Programs Offered
10
11
School Calendar

Student Body

The student population of Daytona College has grown by 31% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 has increased from 5:1 over five years.
The Daytona College diversity score of 0.63 is less than the state average of 0.75. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
283 students
1,236 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
20:1
# Full-Time Students
283 students
588 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
648 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
283 students
282 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
283 students
587 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
295 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
832 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
58 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
174 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
5%
% Hispanic
11%
31%
% Black
36%
19%
% White
48%
33%
% Hawaiian
1%
2%
% Two or more races
1%
4%
% Non Resident races
n/a
3%
% Unknown races
2%
3%
Diversity Score
0.63
0.75
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
60%
61%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
75%
43%

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
79%
86%
Median Debt for Graduates
$7,746
$9,750
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,040
$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: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Daytona College's ranking?
Daytona College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Florida for: Highest completion rates and Least debt for graduating students.
In what neighborhood is Daytona College located?
Daytona College is located in the River neighborhood of Ormond Beach, FL.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Enrollment: 283 students
  • Student:teacher ratio: 6:1
  • Minority enrollment: 52%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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For Florida public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $4,761 per year for in-state students and $11,352 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $15,490 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Florida is 78%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Florida community colleges have a diversity score of 0.75, which is higher than the national average of 0.74. The most diverse community college in Florida is Key College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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