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Daytona State College

1200 W. International Speedway Blvd.
Daytona Beach, FL 32114

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Tel: (386) 506-3000

www.daytonastate.edu

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Daytona State College Photo #1 - The Mori Hosseini Center at Daytona State College houses the world famous Southeast Museum of Photography, as well as the Hospitality and Culinary Programs.

Daytona State College, a comprehensive public college, provides access to a range of flexible programs from community enrichment to the baccalaureate degree, emphasizing student success, embracing excellence and diversity, as well as fostering innovation to enhance teaching and learning.

School Highlights

Daytona State College serves 17,260 students (42% of students are full-time).

The college's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the state community college average of 20:1.

Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 67%.

Quick Stats (2025)

Enrollment: 17,260 students
In-state tuition: $3,306
Out-state tuition: $12,376
Student:teacher ratio: 16:1
Minority enrollment: 45%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Daytona State College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 1,049 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.

Daytona State College

(FL) Community College Avg.

Carnegie Classification

Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Mixed Baccalaureate/Associate's

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

Public

Private not-for-profit

Total Faculty

1,049 staff

139 staff

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Student Body

The student population of Daytona State College has grown by 28% over five years.

The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has increased from 12:1 over five years.

The Daytona State College diversity score of 0.63 is less than the state average of 0.76. The school's diversity has grown by 13% over five years.

Total Enrollment

17,260 students

646 students

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Student : Teacher Ratio

16:1

20:1

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# Full-Time Students

7,225 students

587 students

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# Part-Time Students

10,035 students

557 students

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This chart displays the Full-time students and Part-time students enrollment breakdown of Daytona State College.

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# Enrollment Undergraduate

172 students

261 students

# Full-Time Undergraduate Students

7,225 students

574 students

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# Full-Time Graduate Students

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85 students

# Part-Time Undergraduate Students

10,035 students

648 students

# Part-Time Graduate Students

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36 students

Total Dormitory Capacity

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174 students

% American Indian/Alaskan

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% Asian

% Hispanic

22%

30%

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% Black

13%

19%

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% White

55%

33%

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% Hawaiian

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% Two or more races

% Non Resident races

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% Unknown races

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0.63

0.76

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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)

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0.6183%

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)

0.4935%

0.4334%

Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)

$31,500

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $3,306 is more than the state average of $3,280. The in-state tuition has grown by 6% over four years.

The public out-state tuition of $12,376 is more than the state average of $10,578. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.

In-State Tuition Fees

$3,306

$3,280

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Out-State Tuition Fees

$12,376

$10,578

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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid

68%

88%

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Median Debt for Graduates

$8,560

$9,750

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Median Debt for Dropouts

$4,035

$5,500

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Acceptance Rate

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94%

SAT Reading

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442

SAT Math

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429

ACT Composite

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ACT English

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ACT Math

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Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators

School Notes

Daytona State College has a wonderful tradition of providing affordable quality education, small classroom sizes and excellent instructional help. We have a lot to be proud of as an institution and we want to share that pride. We offer more than 75 programs for you to choose from, with classes available days, evenings, weekends, hibrid online & classroom teaching - even via 100% Virtual (on-line)College classes. We offer GED programs, Adult High School programs, Certifications, General Public Courses, Associates and Baccalaureate Degrees. With Six convenient locations in Volusia and Flagler counties, there's certain to be a College campus within minutes of your home, no matter where you live. Daytona State College provides a multitude of technological resources and services to advance its mission. To encourage effective and innovative use of these resources the College also provides in-depth training, technical support, and overall technological guidance and strategic direction. Daytona State College provides a comprehensive library which networks with other state and national libraries to obtain the information you need, when you need it. The Daytona Beach Campus Library also houses the College Computing Commons, a large open lab available to all Daytona State students during library operating hours. This lab provides access to Daytona State academic software, including word processing and spreadsheet applications, as well as the Internet. Daytona State College is governed by a Board of Trustees whose members are appointed by the Governor of the State of Florida. The president of the College and its chief operating officers serve as system-wide administrators.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Daytona State College cost?

Daytona State College's tuition is approximately $3,306 for In-State students and $12,376 for Out-State students.

What is Daytona State College's ranking?

Daytona State College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Florida for: Largest student body and Least debt for graduating students.

In what neighborhood is Daytona State College located?

Daytona State College is located in the Bel air neighborhood of Daytona Beach, FL.

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Quick Stats (2025)

Enrollment: 17,260 students
In-state tuition: $3,306
Out-state tuition: $12,376
Student:teacher ratio: 16:1
Minority enrollment: 45%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Did You Know?

For Florida public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $3,280 per year for in-state students and $10,578 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $16,355 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Florida is 92%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Florida community colleges have a of 0.76, which is higher than the national average of 0.00. The most diverse community college in Florida is Aviator College of Aeronautical Science and Technology. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.