- 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 (2023)
- 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)
Top Rankings
City College-Fort Lauderdale ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
School Resources
School Overview
The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 16% over five years.
City College-Fort Lauderdale
(FL) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
Four or more years
Four or more years
Institution Control
Private not-for-profit
Private, for profit
Total Faculty
43 staff
128 staff

School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of City College-Fort Lauderdale has declined by 25% 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 14% 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
2,771 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 $16,140. The private state tuition has declined by 6% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$12,782
$16,140

% 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%
89%

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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does City College-Fort Lauderdale cost?
City College-Fort Lauderdale's private state tuition is approximately $12,782.
What schools are City College-Fort Lauderdale often compared to?
City College-Fort Lauderdaleis often viewed alongside schools like Broward College by visitors of our site.
What is the acceptance rate of City College-Fort Lauderdale?
The acceptance rate of City College-Fort Lauderdale is 89%, which is equal to the state average of 89%.
What is City College-Fort Lauderdale's ranking?
City College-Fort Lauderdale ranks among the top 20% of community college in Florida for: Percent of students receiving financial aid.
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