- 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 1,524 students (41% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the state community college average of 20:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 67%.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Enrollment: 1,524 students
- In-state tuition: $3,276
- Out-state tuition: $10,726
- Student:teacher ratio: 12:1
- Minority enrollment: 52%
- 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 122 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The College of the Florida Keys
(FL) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Associate's Dominant
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
Total Faculty
122 staff
139 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of The College of the Florida Keys has grown by 74% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 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 0.76. The school's diversity has grown by 8% over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,524 students
646 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
20:1
# Full-Time Students
625 students
587 students
# Part-Time Students
899 students
557 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
152 students
261 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
625 students
574 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
85 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
899 students
648 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
36 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
174 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
5%
% Hispanic
27%
30%
% Black
11%
19%
% White
48%
33%
% Hawaiian
n/a
2%
% Two or more races
2%
4%
% Non Resident races
2%
2%
% Unknown races
8%
5%
Diversity Score
0.68
0.76
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)
0.3657%
0.4334%
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 $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
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
57%
88%
Median Debt for Graduates
$7,750
$9,750
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
94%
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: 2024 (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.
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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