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Indian River State College

Indian River State College

Fort Pierce, FL · Suburb · 11,822 students
4
Year
Public
Suburb
Large (10k+)
Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
About

Indian River State College (IRSC) in Fort Pierce, Florida, is a nationally acclaimed institution celebrated for its exceptional affordability and academic excellence, highlighted by its winning of the prestigious Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence. Prospective students are drawn to IRSC’s strongest academic pathways, which include premier programs in Nursing and Health Sciences, Business, and hands-on training at the state-of-the-art Treasure Coast Public Safety Training Complex. The campus culture is vibrant, welcoming, and highly engaging, offering over 70 student organizations alongside a legendary athletic department featuring a multi-decade, national championship-winning swimming and diving program. What truly sets IRSC apart is its unique ability to offer both practical bachelor's degrees and seamless, guaranteed transfer pathways to Florida's top public universities, allowing students to graduate career-ready with minimal to no student debt.


Wikipedia:Indian River State College is a public college based in Fort Pierce, Florida, United States. Serving the Treasure Coast region, it is part of the Florida College System and offers associate and bachelor's degree programs as well as vocational certificates. It was established in 1959.

Location
Fort Pierce, FL, 34981-5596 · Suburb campus
Nearest airport from college
MCO · Orlando
90 mi away
Cost
In-state COA
$11,576
Out-of-state COA
$19,013
Avg net price
$3,815
In-state tuition
$2,764
Out-of-state tuition
$10,201
Books & supplies
$1,620/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$2,594
$30–48k
$3,525
$48–75k
$5,641
$75–110k
$7,285
$110k+
$10,109
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Essay Requirements

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
44%
Transfer-out rate
12%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
53%
Transferred
16%
Still enrolled
1%
Dropped out / unknown
30%
Median earnings (6yr)
$33,822
Median earnings (10yr)
$38,315
Median debt
$8,023
Monthly loan payment
$85
Debt range (25th–75th)
$2,550$9,000
Debt (90th percentile)
$17,750
Student Body
Men 40%Women 60%
27
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
34%
First-generation
48%
Median family income
$21,577
Independent students
37%
Veterans
1%
Avg age at entry
23.0
Part-time students
54%
Race & ethnicity
White
30%
Hispanic
50%
Black
12%
Asian
1%
Two or more
2%
Non-resident
2%
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
$33,822
10 years after entry
$38,315
Business Administration, Management and Operations139
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing88
Human Services, General86
Criminal Justice and Corrections69
Computer and Information Sciences, General56
Biology, General46
Health and Medical Administrative Services36
Accounting and Related Services35
Graphic Communications27
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods23
Public Administration23
Special Education and Teaching7
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas5
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Institutional
Endowment
$31M
Classification
Baccalaureate/Associates
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, mostly part-time
Full-time faculty
40%
Avg faculty salary
$7,862/mo
Instructional spend/student
$5,803
Federal loan rate
4%

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