Key College

1040 Bayview Drive
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304-3046
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  • The mission of the college is to provide practitioner-oriented, post-secondary programs of study in selected disciplines consistent with the most current needs of business and industry.
School Highlights
  • Key College serves 90 students (94% of students are full-time).
  • The college's student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the state community college average of 38:1.
  • Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 31%.
  • Key College is one of 10 community colleges within Broward County, FL.
  • The nearest community college to Key College is Broward College (2.2 miles away).

School Overview

  • The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 100% over five years.
Key College(FL) Community College Avg.
Carnegie ClassificationBaccalaureate / Associates CollegesBaccalaureate / Associates Colleges
Institution LevelAt least 2 yrs but < 4 yrsFour or more years
Institution ControlPrivate, for profitPrivate, non-profit
Total Faculty12 staff37 staff
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Student Body

  • The student population of Key College has grown by 52% over five years.
  • The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 has decreased from 10:1 over five years.
  • The Key College diversity score of 0.61 is more than the state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has grown by 12% over five years.
Total Enrollment90 students1,142 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio8:138:1
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# Full-Time Students85 students487 students
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# Part-Time Students5 students655 students
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% Asian
2%
2%
% Hispanic
20%
24%
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% Black
10%
17%
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% White
58%
69%
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Key College.This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in FL.
Diversity Score0.610.60
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College Completion Rate
50%
59%
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$31,300$30,300
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Finances and Admission

  • The private state tuition of $11,085 is less than the state average of $15,054. The private state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees$11,085$15,054
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Tuition NotesTuition rate is per academic year and does not reflect scholarships.
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid100%91%
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Median Debt for Graduates (Year 2007)$12,422$6,922
Median Debt for Dropouts$8,529$6,334
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Acceptance Rate78%74%
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Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS

School Notes

  • Key Collge has established a reputation of excellence in providing the skills needed to succeed in today's business world. We are non discriminatory and have extraordinary record of achievement in Graduate Placement. State and Federal Financial Aid is available (for those who qualify). Scholarships are available through Industry Associations and the Institution. Most of the programs are approved by the Veteran's Administration for eligible students. The College offers a Co-Op work program with industry to allow students to gain experience in their field of study. 

Nearby Schools

  • The nearest community college to Key College is Broward College (2.2 miles away).
  • College Location Mi. Students
  • Broward College
    Public
    44,119 students | 2.20 Mi111 East Las Olas Blvd
    Fort Lauderdale,  FL  33301
    (954) 201-7400     2.2044,119
  • Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale
    Private, non-profit
    19,567 students | 4.50 Mi1500 NW 49th St.
    Fort Lauderdale,  FL  33309
    (954) 776-4476     4.5019,567
  • City College-Fort Lauderdale
    Private, non-profit
    575 students | 5.20 Mi2000 W. Commerical Boulevard
    Fort Lauderdale,  FL  33309
    (954) 492-5353     5.20575
  • Everest University-Pompano Beach
    Private, for profit
    1,548 students | 6.60 Mi225 N. Federal Hwy.
    Pompano Beach,  FL  33062
    (954) 783-7339     6.601,548
  • Fortis Institute-Fort Lauderdale
    Private, for profit
    175 students | 6.60 Mi4850 W. Oakland Park Blvd., Suite 224
    Fort Lauderdale,  FL  33313
    (954) 587-7100     6.60175
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Quick Stats (2020-21)
  • Students: 90 students
  • Private-state tuition: $11,085
  • Acceptance Rate: 78%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 8:1
  • Minority enrollment: 42%
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