The College of the Florida Keys

5901 College Rd
Key West, FL 33040
Top Ranked (2024): View Rankings
  • Florida Keys Community College is a comprehensive community college responding to the diverse and changing needs of Monroe County. The college offers quality education and activities that are innovative, accessible and affordable in the areas of university transfer, workforce development, college preparatory, continuing education, distance learning and cultural enrichment. The college provides a student-centered atmosphere conducive to scholarly inquiry, critical thinking, and personal growth.

School Highlights

The College of the Florida Keys serves 856 students (41% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the state community college average of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 59%.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 856 students
  • In-state tuition: $3,276
  • Out-state tuition: $10,726
  • Student:teacher ratio: 7:1
  • Minority enrollment: 53%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

The teacher population of 122 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The College of the Florida Keys
(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
122 staff
139 staff
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Student Body

The student population of The College of the Florida Keys has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The The College of the Florida Keys diversity score of 0.64 is less than the state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
856 students
2,862 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
14:1
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# Full-Time Students
355 students
862 students
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# Part-Time Students
501 students
2,000 students
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# Enrollment Undergraduate
737 students
263 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
355 students
862 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
66 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
501 students
2,761 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
34 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
174 students
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% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
2%
3%
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% Hispanic
32%
29%
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% Black
11%
16%
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% White
47%
41%
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% Two or more races
3%
3%
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% Non Resident races
2%
3%
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% Unknown races
2%
5%
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Diversity Score
0.64
0.72
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
32%
55%
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
0.95%
3.57%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$35,600
$31,500
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $3,276 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 $10,726 is more than the state average of $10,705. The out-state tuition has declined by 18% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$3,276
$3,893
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Out-State Tuition Fees
$10,726
$10,705
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
66%
88%
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Median Debt for Graduates
$7,750
$9,750
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Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$5,500
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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

  • Florida Keys Community College is a comprehensive community college responding to the diverse and changing needs of Monroe County. The college offers quality education and activities that are innovative, accessible and affordable in the areas of university transfer, workforce development, college preparatory, continuing education, distance learning and cultural enrichment. The college provides a student-centered atmosphere conducive to scholarly inquiry, critical thinking, and personal growth. Florida Keys Community College serves Monroe County, a 220-mile long region comprised of 1,034 square miles, consisting, in large part, of a string of small islands stretching from the tip of the mainland peninsula to the island city of Key West and beyond. Forty-six of more than 1,500 small islands are connected by a two- lane highway that traverses 43 bridges and numerous narrow stretches of landfill. FKCC is the southernmost college in the continental United States and is located minutes from downtown Key West and 90 miles from Cuba. The main campus in Key West is surrounded by the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean while the Middle and Upper Keys Centers, located in Marathon and Key Largo, are positioned on 4-5 acre properties in joint-use facilities with the local high schools. Florida Keys Community College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award the associate degree.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does The College of the Florida Keys cost?
The College of the Florida Keys's tuition is approximately $3,276 for In-State students and $10,726 for Out-State students.
What is The College of the Florida Keys's ranking?
The College of the Florida Keys ranks among the top 20% of community college in Florida for: Highest graduate earnings (10 years post graduation) and Least debt for graduating students.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 856 students
  • In-state tuition: $3,276
  • Out-state tuition: $10,726
  • Student:teacher ratio: 7:1
  • Minority enrollment: 53%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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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.

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