- Indian River Community College is an equal access/affirmative action educational institution.
School Highlights
Indian River State College serves 15,429 students (39% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 44:1 is higher than the state community college average of 31:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 67%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Enrollment: 15,429 students
- In-state tuition: $2,764
- Out-state tuition: $10,201
- Student-teacher ratio: 44:1
- Minority enrollment: 65%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Indian River State College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Debt For Students
School Overview
The teacher population of 351 teachers has declined by 68% over five years.
Indian River 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
1959
Total Faculty
351 staff
39 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Indian River State College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 44:1 has increased from 15:1 over five years.
The Indian River State College diversity score of 0.68 is less than the state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
15,429 students
1,014 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
44:1
31:1
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Full-Time Students
6,073 students
559 students
Showing 2013–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Part-Time Students
9,356 students
455 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Enrollment Undergraduate
15,429 students
661 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
6,073 students
552 students
Showing 2013–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
9,356 students
482 students
% Asian
2%
3%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
42%
32%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
13%
20%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% White
35%
33%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Two or more races
3%
4%
% Non Resident races
1%
3%
% Unknown races
3%
5%
Diversity Score
0.68
0.74
Showing 2011–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
41%
56%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
46%
45%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$31,200
$30,800
Tuition & Financial Aid
The public in-state tuition of $2,764 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 $10,201 is less than the state average of $10,578. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$2,764
$3,280
Out-State Tuition Fees
$10,201
$10,578
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
89%
85%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Median Debt for Graduates
$8,176
$10,286
Showing 2010–2020. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,500
$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
- IRCC provides professional career counseling, interest surveys, and evaluation of talents and abilities through the Career Center on Main Campus. The Center is equipped with an extensive library to inform the community of various occupations and schools. Also, various computer programs are available through the Center to assist in searches for career information, scholarships, and national college information, as well as assistance in job-search skills. The Career Center services at Indian River Community College are designed to educate and assist students in effectively developing, evaluating, and implementing their career plans. In today's highly competitive environment, having a well trained, motivated workforce is not only desirable, it is essential to a company's success. This requires businesses to seek out the best educational programs which will focus on and meet this challenge. The Corporate & Community Training Institute (CCTI) at Indian River Community College offers educational & training services to meet community & business needs. We are committed to providing high quality training & employee enhancement programs to individuals, corporations, small businesses & governmental agencies in a professional & timely manner.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Indian River State College cost?
Indian River State College's tuition is approximately $2,764 for In-State students and $10,201 for Out-State students.
What is Indian River State College's ranking?
Indian River State College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Florida for: Largest student body and Least debt for graduating students.
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