City College provides students with services in financial aid, tutoring, career advising, and job placement. At City College, we are committed to your success and believe in your potential to grow academically, personally, and professionally. Education is the key to success. The mission of City College is to educate and train students in their chosen major for employment in specific career fields. The College awards Diplomas, Associate of Science or Bachelor of Science degrees based on the student's successful completion of required coursework.
School Highlights
City College-Fort Lauderdale serves 297 students (35% 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 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 59%.
Quick Stats (2024)
Enrollment: 297 students
Private-state tuition: $12,782
Acceptance Rate: 89%
Student:teacher ratio: 7:1
Minority enrollment: 74%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
The student population of City College-Fort Lauderdale has grown by 21% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 has increased from 6:1 over five years.
The City College-Fort Lauderdale diversity score of 0.65 is less than the state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has grown by 8% over five years.
Total Enrollment
297 students
2,862 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
14:1
# Full-Time Students
104 students
862 students
# Part-Time Students
193 students
2,000 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
225 students
263 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
104 students
862 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
66 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
193 students
2,761 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
34 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
174 students
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
19%
29%
% Black
50%
16%
% White
26%
41%
% Two or more races
2%
3%
% Non Resident races
2%
3%
% Unknown races
n/a
5%
Diversity Score
0.65
0.72
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
n/a
64%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
0.22%
3.57%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$29,300
$31,500
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The private state tuition of $12,782 is less than the state average of $16,548. The private state tuition has declined by 6% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$12,782
$16,548
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
88%
Median Debt for Graduates
$27,249
$9,750
Median Debt for Dropouts
$8,490
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
89%
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
City College is a not for profit private college currently
operating 3 campuses in Florida. City College's campuses are
located in Fort Lauderdale, Gainesville and Miami. City College was
originally established as Draughon's College of Business, a branch
of Draughon's Junior College of Business founded in 1896, in
Paducah, Kentucky. In 1986, the College changed its name to
CareerCom College of Business. In 1987, the College was purchased
by Career City College, Inc., and became known as Career City
College. In May, 1988, Career City College, Inc. established a
branch campus in Gainesville, Florida. The College revised its name
to City College in January, 1994. In June, 1997, City College
expanded its educational facilities to include a branch in South
Miami, Florida. The College is located at 2000 W. Commercial
Boulevard. The classrooms, labs, and administrative offices occupy
28,500 square feet of an air-conditioned building. Parking is
available to students. Classrooms are intentionally designed to
limit the number of students per room so that maximum personal
attention can be given to each student. Fort Lauderdale is
world-renowned for the beauty in its beaches and in its people. Its
varied business sites, along with those in Miami, offer the student
numerous opportunities in the working world. City College offers a
Bachelor's of Science degree in Business Administration, as well as
Associate of Science degrees programs in Accounting, Broadcasting,
Management, Computer Applications, Hospitality, Private
Investigation, Electronics, Computer Engineering, Medical
Assistant, Medical Office Administration, Emergency Medical
Services, Paramedic, and Legal Assistant/Paralegal. City College is
a Senior College accredited by the Accrediting Council for
Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS) to award Diplomas,
Associate of Science and the Bachelor of Science degrees.
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Quick Stats (2024)
Enrollment: 297 students
Private-state tuition: $12,782
Acceptance Rate: 89%
Student:teacher ratio: 7:1
Minority enrollment: 74%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Broward County, FL community colleges have a diversity score of 0.70, which is equal to the national average of 0.70. The most diverse community college in Broward County, FL is Key College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.
