- Brevard Community College is committed to engaging our diverse population in quality, accessible learning opportunities which successfully meet individual and community needs.
School Highlights
Eastern Florida State College serves 14,053 students (33% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 39:1 is higher than the state community college average of 31:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 67%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Enrollment: 14,053 students
- In-state tuition: $2,496
- Out-state tuition: $9,739
- Student-teacher ratio: 39:1
- Minority enrollment: 42%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Eastern Florida State College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
School Overview
The teacher population of 363 teachers has declined by 65% over five years.
Eastern Florida State College
(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
Public
Private not-for-profit
Year Founded
1960
Total Faculty
363 staff
39 staff
School Calendar
AccreditationAccred.
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
Student Body
The student population of Eastern Florida State College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 39:1 has increased from 15:1 over five years.
The Eastern Florida State College diversity score of 0.61 is less than the state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has grown by 12% over five years.
Total Enrollment
14,053 students
1,014 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
39:1
31:1
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Full-Time Students
4,685 students
559 students
Showing 2013–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Part-Time Students
9,368 students
455 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Enrollment Undergraduate
14,053 students
661 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
4,685 students
552 students
Showing 2013–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
9,368 students
482 students
% Asian
3%
3%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
18%
32%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
12%
20%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% White
58%
33%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Two or more races
6%
4%
% Non Resident races
1%
3%
% Unknown races
2%
5%
Diversity Score
0.61
0.74
Showing 2011–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
42%
67%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
51%
45%
Median Earnings 10 Years After Entry (measured in 2022-2023, in 2024 dollars)
$42,223
$42,146
Points are in the dollars of their own College Scorecard release, and the colleges behind the state line differ by period. The lines do not show inflation-adjusted growth.
Tuition & Financial Aid
The public in-state tuition of $2,496 is less than the state average of $3,280. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $9,739 is less than the state average of $10,578. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$2,496
$3,280
Out-State Tuition Fees
$9,739
$10,578
Tuition Notes
$104.00 per hour for Florida Residents (A.A./A.S. Degrees)
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
71%
85%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Median Debt for Graduates
$12,000
$10,286
Showing 2010–2020. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,181
$5,500
Showing 2008–2020. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
- Situated on Florida's Space Coast, BCC has four integrated campuses – in Cocoa, Melbourne, Palm Bay and Titusville – an aerospace program at the Kennedy Space Center and a Virtual campus. BCC's diverse 25,000+ student body is made up of high school graduates, business professionals, retirees and everyday people who are university-bound, seeking new career paths or simply following a love of learning. Brevard Community College offers a variety of degree and certificate programs designed to help you transfer to a four-year college or go directly into the workforce. Also, we offer many non-credit courses for students who simply wish to upgrade their skills. BCC serves almost half of the county's residents with educational programs and cultural, sporting, and entertainment events. BCC has a rich athletic tradition, with nine National Junior College Athletic Association titles, 25 conference championships, and 21 Florida Community College Athletics Association titles. BCC is a member of the Suncoast Conference of the FCCAA. BCC is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. Located on the Cocoa Campus are three of the world's most technologically advanced facilities: The Astronaut Memorial Planetarium, the BCC/UCF Joint Use Library, and the Florida Solar Energy Center. Together these facilities comprise the main components of the Florida Circle of Science and Technology.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Eastern Florida State College cost?
Eastern Florida State College's tuition is approximately $2,496 for In-State students and $9,739 for Out-State students.
What is Eastern Florida State College's ranking?
Eastern Florida State College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Florida for: Least expensive tuition and Largest student body.
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