Taylor College

2531 East Silver Springs Boulevard
Ocala, FL 34470
Top-Ranked (2026-27): View Rankings

School Highlights

Taylor College serves 308 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the state community college average of 31:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 67%.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Enrollment: 308 students
  • Acceptance Rate: 80%
  • Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
  • Minority enrollment: 64%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

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

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Attribute

School Overview

The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 28% over five years.
Taylor College
(FL) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Special Focus Two-Year: Health Professions
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Private not-for-profit
Year Founded
1999
Total Faculty
20 staff
39 staff
School Calendar

Student Body

The student population of Taylor College has grown by 31% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 has increased from 3:1 over five years.
The Taylor College diversity score of 0.67 is less than the state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has grown by 34% over five years.
Total Enrollment
308 students
1,014 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
31:1
# Full-Time Students
308 students
559 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
308 students
661 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
308 students
552 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
10%
32%
% Black
43%
20%
% White
36%
33%
% Hawaiian
3%
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
% Unknown races
4%
5%
Diversity Score
0.67
0.74
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
60%
67%

Tuition & Financial Aid

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
85%
Median Debt for Graduates
$23,937
$10,735
Median Debt for Dropouts
$7,639
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
80%
96%
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate of Taylor College?
The acceptance rate of Taylor College is 80%, which is lower than the state average of 96%.
What is Taylor College's ranking?
Taylor College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Florida for: Percent of students receiving financial aid.

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