School Highlights
Daytona College serves 191 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the state community college average of 31:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 67%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Enrollment: 191 students
- Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
- Minority enrollment: 57%
- 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
Debt For Students
School Overview
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 66% 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
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Private not-for-profit
Year Founded
1996
Total Faculty
15 staff
39 staff
Number of Programs Offered
13
16
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Daytona College has declined by 19% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 has increased from 5:1 over five years.
The Daytona College diversity score of 0.62 is less than the state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has grown by 6% over five years.
Total Enrollment
191 students
1,014 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
31:1
# Full-Time Students
191 students
559 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
191 students
661 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
191 students
552 students
% Hispanic
12%
32%
% Black
42%
20%
% White
43%
33%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
4%
% Unknown races
1%
5%
Diversity Score
0.62
0.74
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%
45%
Tuition & Financial Aid
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
78%
85%
Median Debt for Graduates
$7,746
$10,286
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,040
$5,500
Source: 2025 (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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