- 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-Hollywood serves 305 students (98% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the state community college average of 31:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 67%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Enrollment: 305 students
- Private-state tuition: $12,782
- Acceptance Rate: 100%
- Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
- Minority enrollment: 81%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
City College-Hollywood ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Resources
School Overview
The teacher population of 46 teachers has grown by 6% over five years.
City College-Hollywood
(FL) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Private not-for-profit
Total Faculty
46 staff
39 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of City College-Hollywood has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 has increased from 6:1 over five years.
The City College-Hollywood diversity score of 0.79 is more than the state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has grown by 22% over five years.
Total Enrollment
305 students
1,014 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
31:1
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Full-Time Students
299 students
559 students
Showing 2013–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Part-Time Students
6 students
455 students
Showing 2011–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Enrollment Undergraduate
305 students
661 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
299 students
552 students
Showing 2013–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
6 students
482 students
% Asian
7%
3%
% Hispanic
27%
32%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
28%
20%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% White
19%
33%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Two or more races
6%
4%
% Unknown races
12%
5%
Diversity Score
0.79
0.74
Showing 2011–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
36%
45%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$29,300
$30,800
Tuition & Financial Aid
The private state tuition of $12,782 is less than the state average of $16,429. The private state tuition has declined by 14% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$12,782
$16,429
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
85%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Median Debt for Graduates
$27,249
$10,286
Showing 2010–2020. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Median Debt for Dropouts
$8,490
$5,500
Showing 2008–2020. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Acceptance Rate
100%
90%
Source: 2025 (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-Hollywood cost?
City College-Hollywood's private state tuition is approximately $12,782.
What schools are City College-Hollywood often compared to?
City College-Hollywoodis often viewed alongside schools like Broward College by visitors of our site.
What is the acceptance rate of City College-Hollywood?
The acceptance rate of City College-Hollywood is 100%, which is higher than the state average of 90%.
What is City College-Hollywood's ranking?
City College-Hollywood ranks among the top 20% of community college in Florida for: Diversity in US community colleges and Percent of students receiving financial aid.
In what neighborhood is City College-Hollywood located?
City College-Hollywood is located in the North Fort Lauderdale neighborhood of Hollywood, FL.
Recent Articles
Required Course Full? Avoid Community College Degree Delays
Learn how a full required course can delay graduation, how to navigate waitlists, and how to find approved alternatives that protect your community college degree timeline and financial aid eligibility.
Catalog-Year Rules: Community College Graduation Requirements
Understand how catalog years determine community college graduation requirements, how enrollment breaks and major changes affect eligibility, and what to verify before choosing courses or switching to a newer catalog.
What If Your Community College Program Closes?
Learn what happens when your community college discontinues your program before graduation, including teach-out options, credit transfers, financial aid implications, student protections, and practical steps to finish your degree successfully.
