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Public Bachelor's Strong 78/100

Daytona State College

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Daytona Beach, Florida

About Daytona State College

Daytona State College is a public institution offering bachelor's degrees based in Daytona Beach, Florida. It enrolls 10,176 students (a large student body), according to IPEDS 2023-24 data. Below you'll find verified data on admissions, cost, student outcomes, programs offered, and what graduates typically earn, all pulled from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS.

Official website: daytonastate.edu

Acceptance: —
Graduation: 31.2%
Net Price: $7,177
Median Earnings (10yr): $37,096
Enrollment: 10,176
Student : Faculty: 17:1

Accreditor Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Academic Calendar Semester

How It Measures Up

US College Data scores each college on four pillars (outcomes, value, affordability, and selectivity) on a 0–100 scale, ranked within its peer group (4-Year Open / Online). Scores are calculated from verified College Scorecard and IPEDS data, not opinion or paid placement. Where data is missing, that pillar isn't scored.

Strong

78/100

UCD Score · 4-Year Open / Online

Outcomes 64

Value 78

Affordability 61

Selectivity —

Admissions & Acceptance Rate

Admissions data is not yet reported for Daytona State College.

Acceptance Rate

—

SAT Range (25th–75th)

—

Not reported

ACT Range (25th–75th)

—

Not reported

Cost & Financial Aid

The real cost of attending Daytona State College isn't the sticker price. It's the net price,which is what most students actually pay after grants and scholarships. According to College Scorecard 2023-24 data, the average net price is $7,177 per year. That's well below the typical net price for public colleges nationally.

Average Net Price

$7,177

Per year, after typical aid

Receive Pell Grants

35%

Need-based federal aid

Receive Federal Loans

17%

Borrowing to attend

Full Cost Breakdown

Published cost of attendance, the sticker price before grants and scholarships. Most students underestimate room & board and other expenses.

Tuition & Fees (in-state): $3,106
Tuition & Fees (out-of-state): $11,994
Room & Board (on-campus): $10,420
Room & Board (off-campus): $7,700
Books & Supplies: $1,800
Other Expenses (on-campus): $2,624
Other Expenses (off-campus): $3,624
Total Cost of Attendance: $12,050

Net Price by Family Income

Aid is need-based, so net price varies by family income. Here's what each bracket typically pays after grants and scholarships.

Under $30,000

$5,819
$30,001 – $48,000

$6,187
$48,001 – $75,000

$8,372
$75,001 – $110,000

$11,071
Over $110,000

$12,050

Debt at Graduation

Cumulative federal-loan debt across the full borrowing distribution. The 10th and 90th percentiles bracket the typical range; the median sits in the middle.

$1,546

10% percentile

$2,535

25% percentile

$8,250

Median percentile

$11,539

75% percentile

$21,851

90% percentile

Median Debt by Student Type

Median federal-loan debt at graduation broken down by demographic. Each slice's size is proportional to the dollar amount that group typically borrows.

GroupDebtvs Median

Pell recipients $5,750 ↓ $2,500

No Pell $4,750 ↓ $3,500

Dependent students $4,500 ↓ $3,750

Independent students $7,123 ↓ $1,127

Female students $5,750 ↓ $2,500

Male students $5,250 ↓ $3,000

Worth knowing: Students who don't finish leave with a median debt of $3,950, less than completers ($8,250), but still a meaningful obligation without a degree in hand.

Graduation Rate & Retention

31% of full-time students who enrolled at Daytona State College graduate within six years, per IPEDS 2023-24 completion data.

6-Year Graduation Rate

31%

Of students who graduate within six years

First-Year Retention

—

Returning for their second year

What this means: Lower than typical completion. Worth asking the school how they support students who fall behind.

After Graduation: Earnings & Outcomes

According to College Scorecard 2023-24 data, students who entered Daytona State College earn a median of $37,096 ten years after first enrolling. That's close to the national median for U.S. colleges.

Median Earnings (10 yrs)

$37,096

Earning > $25K

61%

10 yrs after entry

Earnings Growth After Graduation

Median annual earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after students first enrolled.

Earnings by Demographic

Mean annual earnings 10 years after entry, segmented by demographic. Reveals gaps the headline median can't show.

By Gender

Female graduates

$29,900

Median earnings for female grads ten years after first enrolling here.

Male graduates

$37,500

Median earnings for male grads ten years after first enrolling here.

By Family Income at Entry

Family income (lowest third)

$29,200

Earnings of grads from the bottom-third of family incomes at entry.

Family income (middle third)

$36,600

Earnings of grads from the middle-third of family incomes at entry.

Family income (highest third)

$41,400

Earnings of grads from the top-third of family incomes at entry.

The gender gap: Male graduates earn $7,600, about 20% more than female graduates ten years out. The gap reflects industry mix, role choice, and structural pay differences that exist across most US colleges.

Loan Repayment Progression

Share of completer-cohort borrowers paying down at least $1 of principal at the 1-, 3-, 5-, and 7-year mark. Climbing rates show graduates settling into careers and managing debt; flat or declining rates are a warning.

Climbing: graduates increasingly paying down debt ↑ 13.8 pts across 6 years

What this signals: Moderate. Only 58% of graduates are paying down principal seven years out.

Who Studies Here

Daytona State College is home to 10,176 students, a large student community. Some distinctive traits: 42% are first-generation college students, 56% study part-time.

Total Enrolled

10,176

Part-Time

56%

First-Generation

42%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Undergraduate student body composition reported to the US Department of Education.

GroupShareStudents

White 50.9% 5,180

Hispanic 24.2% 2,458

Black 14.8% 1,503

Other 5.3% 540

Asian 2.4% 244

International 0.8% 76

Student Life & Campus Culture

Where students live, learn, and connect at Daytona State College. The campus setting, housing profile, and signals that shape day-to-day life here.

Setting

Small City Daytona Beach, Florida

Housing

Limited on-campus housing 252 beds

Adult Learners

33% of students are 25 or older

Athletics

NCAA athletic-conference member

Academic Calendar

Semester scheduling structure

Designation

Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI)

What You Can Study

Daytona State College offers an extensive catalog of programs: 52 distinct programs across 16 majors. Below are its strongest majors, each with flagship programs and typical earnings. Open a major to explore it in depth, or browse the full program catalog.

1 Program

Liberal Arts

Liberal Arts $53K ($36K–$73K)

13 Programs

Health

Nursing $89K ($68K–$114K)
Nursing $89K ($68K–$114K)
Allied Health Diagnostic $71K ($51K–$96K)

6 Programs

Business

Business Administration $68K ($48K–$94K)
Business Administration $68K ($48K–$94K)
Accounting $76K ($56K–$97K)

3 Programs

Personal Services

Cosmetology
Culinary Arts $48K ($33K–$62K)
Culinary Arts $48K ($33K–$62K)

5 Programs

Computer Science

Computer Programming $83K ($54K–$114K)
Information Systems $92K ($64K–$128K)
Information Systems $92K ($64K–$128K)

1 Program

Engineering

General Engineering $89K ($73K–$109K)

1 Program

Precision Production

Precision Metal Working

3 Programs

Construction

View all majors View all programs

Faculty & Resources

The student-to-faculty ratio at Daytona State College is 17:1, on the higher side.

Student : Faculty

17:1

Students per instructional faculty member

Instruction / Student

$4,755

Annual instructional spending per enrolled student

Endowment

$21M

Modest endowment

Avg Faculty Salary

$66,455

9-month equivalent across all ranks

Faculty by Rank

223 instructional faculty across 5 ranks. The rank mix shows how many senior faculty are teaching versus contingent or junior staff, with average salary equated to a 9-month contract.

Rank	Faculty Count	Share	Avg Salary
Full Professors	108	48%	$74,376
Associate Professors	52	23%	$63,496
Assistant Professors	54	24%	$56,257
Instructors	7	3%	$51,049
No Rank	2	1%	$44,924

Pros & Cons of Daytona State College

A quick at-a-glance summary of how Daytona State College tends to stack up for prospective students,weighing its data, size, setting, and cost profile together.

PROS

Very affordable net price after aid
Low typical debt at graduation
First-gen-friendly student body
Flexible part-time enrollment options

CONS

Class sizes are on the higher side
Low completion rate, many students don't graduate within six years
Earnings outcomes are on the lower side
No graduate programs offered at this institution
Mostly part-time student body, less full-time campus feel

Best for: Based on the data, Daytona State College is a fit for families focused on keeping net cost low; working adults or students needing part-time study options.

Frequently Asked Questions about Daytona State College

Quick answers to the questions most students and parents ask. Every answer below is calculated from verified government data about Daytona State College.

How much does Daytona State College cost?

The average net price after aid at Daytona State College is $7,177 per year, this is what students typically pay after grants and scholarships are applied. Net price data: College Scorecard 2023-24.

Is Daytona State College worth it?

Strong return on investment. Graduates earn a median of $37,096 ten years after entering, against an average net price of $7,177 per year. That's roughly 5.2x earnings-to-cost. Source: College Scorecard 2023-24.

What is Daytona State College known for?

Daytona State College is best known for its programs in Liberal Arts, Nursing, Business Administration. These are the most popular fields by completed degrees, per IPEDS 2023-24 completion data.

What do Daytona State College graduates earn?

Median earnings 10 years after entering Daytona State College are $37,096, based on College Scorecard 2023-24 federal earnings data for Title IV recipients.

Is Daytona State College accredited?

Yes. Daytona State College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

How many students attend Daytona State College?

Daytona State College enrolls 10,176 students, per IPEDS 2023-24 fall enrollment data.

What is the graduation rate at Daytona State College?

Daytona State College graduates 31% of full-time students within six years, per IPEDS 2023-24 completion data.

Is Daytona State College a public or private college?

Daytona State College is a Public institution.

Where is Daytona State College located?

Daytona State College is located in Daytona Beach, Florida.

What programs does Daytona State College offer?

Daytona State College offers 52 distinct programs. The most popular include Liberal Arts, Nursing, Business Administration.

What is the student-to-faculty ratio at Daytona State College?

The student-to-faculty ratio at Daytona State College is 17:1, per IPEDS 2023-24 data.