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The College of the Florida Keys

The College of the Florida Keys

Key West, FL · Town · 1,012 students
4
Year
Public
Town
Small (<3k)
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
About

As the southernmost institution of higher education in the contiguous United States, The College of the Florida Keys (CFK) is best known for its premier, hands-on programs in Marine Science and Technology, Marine Engineering, and Nursing. The campus culture offers a close-knit, laid-back island experience where students enjoy an outdoor-centric lifestyle focused on marine conservation, diving, and waterfront recreation. What truly sets CFK apart are its unique physical assets, including a private saltwater lagoon and a deep-water diving basin that allow students in the acclaimed Diving Business and Technology program to earn professional commercial diving credentials directly on campus.


Wikipedia:The College of the Florida Keys (CFK) is a public college in Key West, Florida. It is part of the Florida College System. Its main campus is on Stock Island, adjacent to the only living coral reef in North America. CFK also operates two additional locations in the Florida Keys; one in Marathon and another in Key Largo. With its Key West location, CFK is the southernmost post-secondary school of any type within the contiguous United States. Florida Keys Community College was renamed to the College of the Florida Keys in 2019.

Location
Key West, FL, 33040 · Town campus
Nearest airport from college
MIA · Miami
124 mi away
Cost
In-state COA
$19,667
Out-of-state COA
$29,553
Avg net price
$13,636
Room & board
$14,632
In-state tuition
$3,276
Out-of-state tuition
$13,162
Books & supplies
$1,697/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$10,373
$30–48k
$11,077
$48–75k
$15,101
$75–110k
$17,635
$110k+
$17,804
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Essay Requirements

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
37%
Transfer-out rate
23%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
45%
Transferred
26%
Still enrolled
0%
Dropped out / unknown
29%
Median earnings (6yr)
$40,277
Median earnings (10yr)
$42,508
Median debt
$9,500
Monthly loan payment
$101
Debt range (25th–75th)
$3,500$10,500
Debt (90th percentile)
$20,125
Student Body
Men 45%Women 55%
12
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
28%
First-generation
42%
Median family income
$26,806
Independent students
47%
Avg age at entry
26.0
Part-time students
55%
Race & ethnicity
White
42%
Hispanic
35%
Black
11%
Asian
1%
Two or more
2%
Non-resident
2%
Unknown
6%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$40,277
10 years after entry
$42,508
Marine Sciences2
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing2
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Institutional
Endowment
$7M
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, mostly part-time
Full-time faculty
21%
Avg faculty salary
$7,266/mo
Instructional spend/student
$10,363
Federal loan rate
33%

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