- Florida Keys Community College is a comprehensive community college responding to the diverse and changing needs of Monroe County. The college offers quality education and activities that are innovative, accessible and affordable in the areas of university transfer, workforce development, college preparatory, continuing education, distance learning and cultural enrichment. The college provides a student-centered atmosphere conducive to scholarly inquiry, critical thinking, and personal growth.
School Highlights
The College of the Florida Keys serves 1,025 students (45% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the state community college average of 31:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 67%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Enrollment: 1,025 students
- In-state tuition: $3,276
- Out-state tuition: $10,726
- Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
- Minority enrollment: 56%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
The College of the Florida Keys ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Debt For Students
School Overview
The teacher population of 56 teachers has declined by 54% over five years.
The College of the Florida Keys
(FL) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Private not-for-profit
Year Founded
1965
Total Faculty
56 staff
39 staff
School Calendar
School Motto
Island Living, Island Learning
Student Body
The student population of The College of the Florida Keys has grown by 19% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 has increased from 7:1 over five years.
The The College of the Florida Keys diversity score of 0.68 is less than the state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has grown by 5% over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,025 students
1,014 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
31:1
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Full-Time Students
461 students
559 students
Showing 2013–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Part-Time Students
564 students
455 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Enrollment Undergraduate
461 students
661 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
461 students
552 students
Showing 2013–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
33%
32%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
10%
20%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% White
44%
33%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Two or more races
2%
4%
% Non Resident races
2%
3%
% Unknown races
7%
5%
Diversity Score
0.68
0.74
Showing 2011–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
32%
55%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
37%
45%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$35,600
$30,800
Tuition & Financial Aid
The public in-state tuition of $3,276 is less than the state average of $3,280. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $10,726 is more than the state average of $10,578. The out-state tuition has declined by 18% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$3,276
$3,280
Out-State Tuition Fees
$10,726
$10,578
Tuition Notes
$10,592.00 per year for Associate Degree courses
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
53%
85%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Median Debt for Graduates
$7,750
$10,286
Showing 2010–2020. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$5,500
Showing 2008–2020. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Sports
Colors
Ocean Blue and Sunset Orange
School Mascot
Tuga
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- Florida Keys Community College is a comprehensive community college responding to the diverse and changing needs of Monroe County. The college offers quality education and activities that are innovative, accessible and affordable in the areas of university transfer, workforce development, college preparatory, continuing education, distance learning and cultural enrichment. The college provides a student-centered atmosphere conducive to scholarly inquiry, critical thinking, and personal growth. Florida Keys Community College serves Monroe County, a 220-mile long region comprised of 1,034 square miles, consisting, in large part, of a string of small islands stretching from the tip of the mainland peninsula to the island city of Key West and beyond. Forty-six of more than 1,500 small islands are connected by a two- lane highway that traverses 43 bridges and numerous narrow stretches of landfill. FKCC is the southernmost college in the continental United States and is located minutes from downtown Key West and 90 miles from Cuba. The main campus in Key West is surrounded by the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean while the Middle and Upper Keys Centers, located in Marathon and Key Largo, are positioned on 4-5 acre properties in joint-use facilities with the local high schools. Florida Keys Community College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award the associate degree.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does The College of the Florida Keys cost?
The College of the Florida Keys's tuition is approximately $3,276 for In-State students and $10,726 for Out-State students.
What is The College of the Florida Keys's ranking?
The College of the Florida Keys ranks among the top 20% of community college in Florida for: Least debt for graduating students.
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