Broward College

111 East Las Olas Blvd
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
Top Ranked (2024): View Rankings
  • The mission of Broward Community College is to provide high quality educational programs and services that are affordable and accessible to a diverse community of learners. Supported by the Board of Trustees and the community, a dedicated faculty and staff fulfill this mission through their commitment to student achievement, lifelong learning, academic excellence and the use of current technology.

School Highlights

Broward College serves 33,243 students (32% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the state community college average of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 59%.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 33,243 students
  • In-state tuition: $2,542
  • Out-state tuition: $8,664
  • Student:teacher ratio: 18:1
  • Minority enrollment: 83%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

The teacher population of 1,895 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Broward College
(FL) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
Four or more years
Four or more years
Institution Control
Public
Private, for profit
Total Faculty
1,895 staff
139 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Broward College has declined by 14% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 has decreased from 21:1 over five years.
The Broward College diversity score of 0.75 is more than the state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
33,243 students
2,862 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
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# Full-Time Students
10,715 students
862 students
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# Part-Time Students
22,528 students
2,000 students
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# Enrollment Undergraduate
274 students
263 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
10,715 students
862 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
66 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
22,528 students
2,761 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
34 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
174 students
% Asian
3%
3%
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% Hispanic
36%
29%
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% Black
29%
16%
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% White
17%
41%
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% Two or more races
4%
3%
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% Non Resident races
8%
3%
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% Unknown races
3%
5%
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in FL.
Diversity Score
0.75
0.72
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
22%
40%
This chart display completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of Broward College and community college average completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of FL by year, with the latest 2007-08 school year data.
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
26.67%
3.57%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$36,500
$31,500
This chart display average graduate earnings (10 Years) of Broward College and community college average graduate earnings (10 Years) of FL by year, disaggregated by student subgroups with the latest 2012-13 school year data.

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $2,542 is less than the state average of $3,893. The in-state tuition has declined by 10% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $8,664 is less than the state average of $10,705. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$2,542
$3,893
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Out-State Tuition Fees
$8,664
$10,705
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
74%
88%
This chart display the percent of students who is receiving some financial aid in Broward College and the percent of community college students who is receiving some financial aid in FL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Median Debt for Graduates
$7,250
$9,750
This chart display median debt for students who have completed a certificate or degree in Broward College and average median debt for community college students who have completed a certificate or degree in FL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Median Debt for Dropouts
$3,500
$5,500
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Acceptance Rate
n/a
91%
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 Notes

  • Broward Community College provides higher education and technical and occupational training for the citizens of Broward County, its district by law. As the first public higher education institution in the county, Broward Community College functions as the principal provider of undergraduate higher education for the residents of Broward County: As one of the twenty eight community colleges in the Florida system, Broward Community College is designed to be a community-based institution that offers a comprehensive range of programs responsive to changes in the community and in technology. Where appropriate, these programs are articulated with the public school system, area vocational schools, and upper-level institutions to insure that students can move smoothly from one system to another. Through this wide variety of degree and certificate programs and continuing education courses, the College attracts a great diversity of students, including individuals planning to complete a bachelor's degree program, people seeking to acquire job-entry skills, employees desiring to upgrade skills for promotion or career change, and individuals seeking education for their personal enrichment. From high school students who enroll in a course to accelerate their college education, to retirees who return to education after decades devoted to other pursuits, a multitude of age groups is represented at Broward Community College. These culturally diverse students span the learning spectrum from developmental to gifted. The College's programs and services are designed to serve the community by meeting the higher education needs of all these individuals. The College has several centers and numerous off-campus facilities. The Downtown Center is the site of the College's administrative offices. The North Area Office of Business and Industry Services, on W. Commercial Boulevard in Fort Lauderdale, provides classes and counseling/advisement. Tigertail Lake, on Ravenswood Road in Fort Lauderdale, is leased from the County for various instructional and recreational purposes. Broward Community College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award Associate Degrees. The College is also authorized by the Florida Department of Education.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 33,243 students
  • In-state tuition: $2,542
  • Out-state tuition: $8,664
  • Student:teacher ratio: 18:1
  • Minority enrollment: 83%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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Broward County, FL community colleges have a diversity score of 0.70, which is equal to the national average of 0.70. 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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