Rasmussen University-Florida

  • The Rasmussen University Ocala campus is located west of I-75 next to the West Marion Community Hospital in one of the fastest-growing areas of the country. Ocala is well known for its affordable lifestyle, diverse activities, and strong business climate, and our campus is conveniently located on the edge of all the action. Plus, we're just an hour's drive from Orlando. Our Ocala campus offers traditional on campus as well as online Bachelor's and Associate's degrees. Students of all ages and all degree levels can be found at the Ocala college campus studying in degree areas that have large projected growth. With these in-demand degree programs and our noteworthy career placement assistance services, our Ocala campus has grown significantly in recent years. Whether you are pursuing an Associate's degree or a Bachelor's degree, our Ocala campus can help you start your path to a successful career in such areas as accounting, network administration, Internet marketing, medical assisting, and health information technology.

School Highlights

Rasmussen University-Florida serves 9,055 students (48% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the state community college average of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 59%.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 9,055 students
  • In-state tuition: $10,764
  • Out-state tuition: $10,764
  • Acceptance Rate: 78%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 13:1
  • Minority enrollment: 51%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

School Overview

The teacher population of 677 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Rasmussen University-Florida
(FL) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
Less than 2 yrs
Four or more years
Institution Control
Public
Private, non-profit
Total Faculty
677 staff
139 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Rasmussen University-Florida has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Rasmussen University-Florida diversity score of 0.69 is less than the state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has declined by 5% over five years.
Total Enrollment
9,055 students
2,862 students
This chart displays the total enrollment of Rasmussen University-Florida and community college average number of enrollment of Florida by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
This chart displays the student staff ratio of Rasmussen University-Florida and community college average student staff ratio of Florida by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
# Full-Time Students
4,306 students
862 students
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# Part-Time Students
4,749 students
2,000 students
This chart displays the total number of Part-time students enrollment of Rasmussen University-Florida 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 Rasmussen University-Florida.
This chart displays community college average Full-Time students and Part-Time students enrollment breakdown of Florida.
# Enrollment Undergraduate
840 students
263 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
4,275 students
862 students
This chart displays the total number of Full-time undergraduate students enrollment of Rasmussen University-Florida 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
31 students
66 students
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This chart displays graduation rate breakdown of Rasmussen University-Florida
Florida All Graduation Breakdown
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
4,736 students
2,761 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
13 students
34 students
This chart displays graduation rate breakdown of Rasmussen University-Florida
Florida All Part Time Graduation Breakdown
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
174 students
% Asian
3%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Rasmussen University-Florida and the percentage of Asian community college students in Florida by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
% Hispanic
13%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Rasmussen University-Florida and the percentage of Hispanic community college students in Florida by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
% Black
16%
16%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Rasmussen University-Florida and the percentage of Black community college students in Florida by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
% White
49%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Rasmussen University-Florida and the percentage of White community college students in Florida by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
% Two or more races
2%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Two or more races students in Rasmussen University-Florida and the percentage of Two or more races community college students in Florida by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
% Non Resident races
n/a
3%
% Unknown races
17%
5%
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Rasmussen University-Florida.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Florida.
Diversity Score
0.69
0.72
This chart displays the diversity score of Rasmussen University-Florida 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)
n/a
64%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
1.93%
3.57%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$33,100
$31,500
This chart displays average graduate earnings (10 Years) of Rasmussen University-Florida 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 public in-state tuition of $10,764 is more than the state average of $3,893. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $10,764 is more than the state average of $10,705. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$10,764
$3,893
This chart displays tuition fees for an in-state student of Rasmussen University-Florida and the public community college average tuition fees for an in-state student of Florida by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Out-State Tuition Fees
$10,764
$10,705
This chart displays tuition fees for an out-of-state student of Rasmussen University-Florida and the public community college average tuition fees for an out-of-state student of Florida by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
88%
88%
This chart displays the percent of students who is receiving some financial aid in Rasmussen University-Florida 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
$20,000
$9,750
This chart displays median debt for students who have completed a certificate or degree in Rasmussen University-Florida and average median debt for community college students who have completed a certificate or degree in Florida by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,332
$5,500
This chart displays median debt for students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Rasmussen University-Florida and average median debt for community college students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Florida by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Acceptance Rate
78%
89%
This chart displays the percent admitted of Rasmussen University-Florida and the community college average percent admitted of Florida by year, with the latest 2012-13 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)
Profile last updated: 10/18/2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Rasmussen University-Florida cost?
Rasmussen University-Florida's tuition is approximately $10,764 for In-State students and $10,764 for Out-State students.
What schools are Rasmussen University-Florida often compared to?
Rasmussen University-Floridais often viewed alongside schools like College of Central Florida by visitors of our site.
What is the acceptance rate of Rasmussen University-Florida?
The acceptance rate of Rasmussen University-Florida is 78%, which is lower than the state average of 89%.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 9,055 students
  • In-state tuition: $10,764
  • Out-state tuition: $10,764
  • Acceptance Rate: 78%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 13:1
  • Minority enrollment: 51%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Did You Know?

For Florida public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $3,893 per year for in-state students and $10,705 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $16,641 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Florida is 89%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Florida community colleges have a diversity score of 0.72, which is higher than the national average of 0.71. The most diverse community college in Florida is Miami Ad School. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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