School Highlights
Daytona College serves 283 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the state community college average of 20:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 67%.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Enrollment: 283 students
- Student:teacher ratio: 6:1
- Minority enrollment: 52%
- 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 45 teachers has stayed relatively flat 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
Less than 2 yrs
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Private not-for-profit
Total Faculty
45 staff
139 staff

Number of Programs Offered
10
11
Student Body
The student population of Daytona College has grown by 31% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 has increased from 5:1 over five years.
The Daytona College diversity score of 0.63 is less than the state average of 0.76. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
283 students
646 students

Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
20:1

# Full-Time Students
283 students
587 students

# Part-Time Students
n/a
557 students


# Enrollment Undergraduate
283 students
261 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
283 students
574 students

# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
85 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
648 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
36 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
174 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
n/a

% Asian
1%
5%

% Hispanic
11%
30%

% Black
36%
19%

% White
48%
33%

% Hawaiian
1%
2%

% Two or more races
1%
4%

% Non Resident races
n/a
2%
% Unknown races
2%
5%


Diversity Score
0.63
0.76

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)
0.7526%
0.4334%
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
79%
88%

Median Debt for Graduates
$7,746
$9,750

Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,040
$5,500

Acceptance Rate
n/a
94%
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: 2024 (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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