Daytona State College
Tel:
(386)506-3000
- 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 13,248 students (40% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 29:1 is lower than the state community college average of 38:1.
- Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the state average of 31%.
- Daytona State College is one of 2 community colleges within Volusia County, FL.
- The nearest community college to Daytona State College is Daytona College (5.2 miles away).
Top Placements
Daytona State College places among the top 20% of community colleges in Florida for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body
- Debt For Students Least debt for graduating students
School Overview
- The teacher population of 460 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
| Daytona State College | (FL) Community College Avg. | |
| Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges | Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges |
| Institution Level | Less than 2 yrs | Four or more years |
| Institution Control | Public | Private, non-profit |
| Total Faculty | 460 staff | 37 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 13,248 students | 1,142 students |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 29:1 | 38:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 5,259 students | 487 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 7,989 students | 655 students |
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| % American Indian/Alaskan | 1% | - |
| % Asian | 2% | 2% |
| % Hispanic | 11% | 24% |
| % Black | 10% | 17% |
| % White | 73% | 69% |
| % Two or more races | 1% | 2% |
| % Non Resident races | 1% | 2% |
| % Unknown races | 1% | - |
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| Diversity Score | 0.44 | 0.60 |
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| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $31,500 | $30,300 |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
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.
Nearby Schools
- The nearest community college to Daytona State College is Daytona College (5.2 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- Daytona CollegePrivate, for profit276 students | 5.20 Mi425 South Nova Road
Ormond Beach, FL 32174
(386)267-0565 5.20276 - 29,879 students | 35.20 Mi100 Weldon Blvd
Sanford, FL 32773
(407)708-4722 35.2029,879 - City College-Altamonte SpringsPrivate, non-profit410 students | 41.70 Mi177 Montgomery Road
Altamonte Springs, FL 32714
(407)831-9816 41.70410 - 242 students | 42.00 Mi7275 Estapona Circle
Casselberry, FL 32730
(407)673-7406 42.00242 - Herzing University-Winter ParkPrivate, for profit430 students | 43.50 Mi1865 SR 436
Winter Park, FL 32792
(407)478-0500 43.50430
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