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Daytona State College

Daytona State College

Daytona Beach, FL · City · 10,176 students
4
Year
Public
City
Large (10k+)
Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
About

Daytona State College, located just minutes from the Florida coast, is highly regarded for its exceptional affordability and its seamless pathways transitioning students from associate to bachelor's degrees. The institution is particularly renowned for its top-tier nursing and health sciences division, its nationally ranked online bachelor's programs, and the Southeast Center for Photographic Studies, which is one of the premier photography schools in the country. Campus life offers a vibrant, close-knit environment featuring competitive NJCAA Falcon athletics, diverse student clubs, and modern on-campus housing options that foster a traditional collegiate experience. Additionally, a major differentiator is the DirectConnect to UCF program, which guarantees DSC graduates admission to the University of Central Florida, providing a highly accessible and cost-effective route to a major research institution.


Wikipedia:Daytona State College (DSC) is a public college in Daytona Beach, Florida, United States. It is part of the Florida College System.

Location
Daytona Beach, FL, 32114 · City campus
Nearest airport from college
MCO · Orlando
56 mi away
Cost
In-state COA
$12,050
Out-of-state COA
$20,938
Avg net price
$7,177
Room & board
$10,420
In-state tuition
$3,106
Out-of-state tuition
$11,994
Books & supplies
$1,800/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$5,819
$30–48k
$6,187
$48–75k
$8,372
$75–110k
$11,071
$110k+
$12,050
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Essay Requirements

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
42%
Transfer-out rate
15%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
48%
Transferred
17%
Still enrolled
1%
Dropped out / unknown
33%
Median earnings (6yr)
$32,933
Median earnings (10yr)
$37,096
Median debt
$8,250
Monthly loan payment
$87
Debt range (25th–75th)
$2,535$11,539
Debt (90th percentile)
$21,851
Student Body
Men 40%Women 60%
19
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
35%
First-generation
42%
Median family income
$21,285
Independent students
44%
Veterans
1%
Avg age at entry
25.0
Part-time students
56%
Race & ethnicity
White
51%
Hispanic
24%
Black
15%
Asian
2%
Two or more
5%
Non-resident
1%
Unknown
2%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$32,933
10 years after entry
$37,096
Business Administration, Management and Operations193
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing80
Engineering, General45
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods36
Accounting and Related Services23
Computer and Information Sciences, General17
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas5
Special Education and Teaching4
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Institutional
Endowment
$24M
Classification
Baccalaureate/Associates
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, mostly part-time
Full-time faculty
28%
Avg faculty salary
$7,621/mo
Instructional spend/student
$5,646
Federal loan rate
17%

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