- Indian River Community College is an equal access/affirmative action educational institution.
School Highlights
Indian River State College serves 20,663 students (40% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the state community college average of 20:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 67%.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Enrollment: 20,663 students
- In-state tuition: $2,764
- Out-state tuition: $10,201
- Student:teacher ratio: 19:1
- Minority enrollment: 63%
- 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 1,101 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Indian River 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
1,101 staff
139 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Indian River State College has grown by 21% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 has increased from 14:1 over five years.
The Indian River State College diversity score of 0.68 is less than the state average of 0.76. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
20,663 students
646 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
20:1
# Full-Time Students
8,251 students
587 students
# Part-Time Students
12,412 students
557 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
206 students
261 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
8,251 students
574 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
85 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
12,412 students
648 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
36 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
174 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
5%
% Hispanic
40%
30%
% Black
14%
19%
% White
37%
33%
% Hawaiian
n/a
2%
% Two or more races
3%
4%
% Non Resident races
1%
2%
% Unknown races
3%
5%
Diversity Score
0.68
0.76
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
41%
40%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
0.4609%
0.4334%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$31,200
$31,500
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
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
73%
88%
Median Debt for Graduates
$8,176
$9,750
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,500
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
94%
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: 2024 (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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