The College of the Florida Keys
- 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 874 students (42% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the state community college average of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 62%.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
- Enrollment: 874 students
- In-state tuition: $3,276
- Out-state tuition: $10,726
- Student:teacher ratio: 7:1
- Minority enrollment: 47%
- 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
Student Earnings
Debt For Students
School Overview
The teacher population of 122 teachers has grown by 125% over five years.
The College of the Florida Keys
(FL) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Associate's Dominant
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Mixed Baccalaureate/Associate's
Institution Level
Less than 2 yrs
Four or more years
Institution Control
Public
Private, non-profit
Total Faculty
122 staff
128 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of The College of the Florida Keys has declined by 15% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 has decreased from 20:1 over five years.
The The College of the Florida Keys diversity score of 0.63 is less than the state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
874 students
3,135 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
14:1
# Full-Time Students
365 students
862 students
# Part-Time Students
509 students
2,273 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
100 students
% Asian
2%
3%
% Hispanic
28%
30%
% Black
10%
18%
% White
53%
38%
% Two or more races
3%
3%
% Non Resident races
1%
2%
% Unknown races
3%
6%
Diversity Score
0.63
0.73
College Completion Rate
32%
55%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$35,600
$31,500
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $3,276 is less than the state average of $5,404. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $10,726 is less than the state average of $11,632. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$3,276
$5,404
Out-State Tuition Fees
$10,726
$11,632
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
60%
88%
Median Debt for Graduates
$8,375
$10,413
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
84%
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: 2020 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
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.
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