Florida State College at Jacksonville
- Florida State College at Jacksonville provides high value, relevant life-long education that enhances the intellectual, social, cultural and economic development of our diverse community.
School Highlights
Florida State College at Jacksonville serves 23,413 students (31% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 35:1 is higher than the state community college average of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 62%.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
- Enrollment: 23,413 students
- In-state tuition: $2,830
- Out-state tuition: $9,944
- Student:teacher ratio: 35:1
- Minority enrollment: 53%
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Florida State College at Jacksonville ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
School Overview
The teacher population of 661 teachers has declined by 18% over five years.
Florida State College at Jacksonville
(FL) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Mixed Baccalaureate/Associate's
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Mixed Baccalaureate/Associate's
Institution Level
4 or more years
Four or more years
Institution Control
Public
Private, non-profit
Total Faculty
661 staff
128 staff
Student Body
The student population of Florida State College at Jacksonville has declined by 8% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 35:1 has decreased from 39:1 over five years.
The Florida State College at Jacksonville diversity score of 0.70 is less than the state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
23,413 students
3,135 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
35:1
14:1
# Full-Time Students
7,351 students
862 students
# Part-Time Students
16,062 students
2,273 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
58 students
100 students
% Asian
4%
3%
% Hispanic
9%
30%
% Black
26%
18%
% White
47%
38%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
% Non Resident races
3%
2%
% Unknown races
6%
6%
Diversity Score
0.70
0.73
College Completion Rate (Year 2007)
30%
34%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$34,300
$31,500
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $2,830 is less than the state average of $5,404. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $9,944 is less than the state average of $11,632. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$2,830
$5,404
Out-State Tuition Fees
$9,944
$11,632
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
69%
88%
Median Debt for Graduates
$14,250
$10,413
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,821
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
84%
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: 2020 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
- The mission of Florida Community College is represented by three waves. One wave represents the Liberal Arts Transfer function students planning to finish a four-year degree after completing freshman and sophomore years at Florida Community College. A second wave stands for Workforce Preparation and Advancement, helping students learn specific skills for specific jobs in our community. The third wave is Community Service, a wide range of classes and services that help our community grow and meet its cultural needs. As these three waves are pulled together by our solid base of dedicated professionals, they form a tetrahedron, one of nature's strongest shapes. The dynamic of the three waves touching each other at the peak of the pyramid allows for easy transfer of energy from one wave to the next, one mission path to the next. Throughout the lifetime of each resident of Northeast Florida, all three waves may come into play, helping to begin a career, advancing a career by teaching new skills or teaching a skill that enhances leisure time or retirement. Florida Community College campuses or centers are located throughout Duval and Nassau counties, offering courses during the day, evening and weekends. Every campus offers adult studies programs (adult high school, GED and adult basic education) as well as the courses required to earn an associate in arts degree for university transfer. But beyond that, each campus has its own specialties, nuances and attributes that make each a little different than the others. Students may choose to attend one or more campuses/centers of their choice, but keep in mind that the core courses for many associate in science and certificate programs are available only at specific locations. Downtown Campus is just a few blocks from The Jacksonville Landing, the heart of urban Jacksonville. The campus, which opened in 1977, is located at 101 W. State St. between Main and Jefferson streets. At Downtown Campus, special emphasis is placed on college credit, continuing education and occupational skills training programs. The campus includes classrooms and laboratories for instruction in such programs as building trades, engineering technology, automotive technology, electrical and metal trades, and English as a second language. Downtown Campus reaches out to many different segments of the community through programs for widowed persons, senior adults, displaced homemakers and visually impaired adults. Major adult basic education, adult high school and GED offerings are available too. The Business and Industry Outreach program offers customized training programs on campus and in-house to local employers.
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