Key College

1040 Bayview Drive
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
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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 29 students (97% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 2:1 is lower than the state community college average of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 59%.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 29 students
  • Private-state tuition: $11,085
  • Acceptance Rate: 78%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 2:1
  • Minority enrollment: 71%
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Key College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 12 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Key College
(FL) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
Four or more years
Four or more years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Private, non-profit
Total Faculty
12 staff
139 staff
This chart displays total faculty of Key College and community college average number of faculty in Florida by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student Body

The student population of Key College has declined by 67% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 2:1 has decreased from 8:1 over five years.
The Key College diversity score of 0.77 is more than the state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has grown by 49% over five years.
Total Enrollment
29 students
2,862 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
2:1
14:1
This chart displays the student staff ratio of Key College and community college average student staff ratio of Florida by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
# Full-Time Students
28 students
862 students
This chart displays the total number of Full-time students enrollment of Key College and average number of community college Full-time students enrollment of Florida by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
# Part-Time Students
1 students
2,000 students
This chart displays the total number of Part-time students enrollment of Key College and average number of community college Part-time students enrollment of Florida by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
This chart displays the Full-time students and Part-time students enrollment breakdown of Key College.
This chart displays community college average Full-Time students and Part-Time students enrollment breakdown of Florida.
# Enrollment Undergraduate
26 students
263 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
28 students
862 students
This chart displays the total number of Full-time undergraduate students enrollment of Key College and average number of community college Full-time undergraduate  students enrollment of Florida by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
66 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
1 students
2,761 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
34 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
174 students
% Asian
14%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Key College and the percentage of Asian community college students in Florida by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
% Hispanic
14%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Key College and the percentage of Hispanic community college students in Florida by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
% Black
29%
16%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Key College and the percentage of Black community college students in Florida by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
% White
29%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Key College and the percentage of White community college students in Florida by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
% Two or more races
n/a
3%
% Non Resident races
14%
3%
% Unknown races
n/a
5%
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Key College.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Florida.
Diversity Score
0.77
0.72
This chart displays the diversity score of Key College and the community college average diversity score of Florida by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
50%
55%
This chart displays completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of Key College and community college average completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of Florida by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
3.57%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$31,300
$31,500
This chart displays average graduate earnings (10 Years) of Key College and community college average graduate earnings (10 Years) of Florida by year, disaggregated by student subgroups with the latest 2012-13 school year data.

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The private state tuition of $11,085 is less than the state average of $16,641. The private state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$11,085
$16,641
This chart displays tuition fees for an in-state student of Key College and the private community college average tuition fees for an in-state student of Florida by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Tuition Notes
Tuition rate is per academic year and does not reflect scholarships.
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
88%
This chart displays the percent of students who is receiving some financial aid in Key College and the percent of community college students who is receiving some financial aid in Florida by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Median Debt for Graduates (Year 2007)
$12,422
$6,579
Median Debt for Dropouts
$8,529
$6,250
This chart displays median debt for students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Key College and average median debt for community college students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Florida by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
Acceptance Rate
78%
74%
This chart displays the percent admitted of Key College and the community college average percent admitted of Florida by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
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: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Key College cost?
Key College's private state tuition is approximately $11,085.
What is the acceptance rate of Key College?
The acceptance rate of Key College is 78%, which is higher than the state average of 74%.
What is Key College's ranking?
Key College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Florida for: Diversity in US community colleges and Percent of students receiving financial aid.
In what neighborhood is Key College located?
Key College is located in the Coral Ridge neighborhood of Fort Lauderdale, FL.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 29 students
  • Private-state tuition: $11,085
  • Acceptance Rate: 78%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 2:1
  • Minority enrollment: 71%
  • Source: Verified school update

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Broward County, FL community colleges have a diversity score of 0.70, which is lower than the national average of 0.71. The most diverse community college in Broward County, FL is Key College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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