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Public Bachelor's Strong 82/100

Eastern Florida State College

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Melbourne, Florida

About Eastern Florida State College

Eastern Florida State College is a public institution offering bachelor's degrees based in Melbourne, Florida. It enrolls 10,490 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: easternflorida.edu

Acceptance: —
Graduation: 30.9%
Net Price: $6,440
Median Earnings (10yr): $37,195
Enrollment: 10,490
Student : Faculty: 20:1

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

82/100

UCD Score · 4-Year Open / Online

Outcomes 77

Value 81

Affordability 57

Selectivity —

Admissions & Acceptance Rate

Admissions data is not yet reported for Eastern Florida State College.

Acceptance Rate

—

SAT Range (25th–75th)

—

Not reported

ACT Range (25th–75th)

—

Not reported

Cost & Financial Aid

The real cost of attending Eastern Florida 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 $6,440 per year. That's well below the typical net price for public colleges nationally.

Average Net Price

$6,440

Per year, after typical aid

Receive Pell Grants

29%

Need-based federal aid

Receive Federal Loans

15%

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): $2,496
Tuition & Fees (out-of-state): $9,739
Room & Board (on-campus): $10,701
Room & Board (off-campus): $10,701
Books & Supplies: $600
Other Expenses (on-campus): $5,307
Other Expenses (off-campus): $5,307
Total Cost of Attendance: $11,966

Application fee: $30 (one-time, due at submission)

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

$4,858
$30,001 – $48,000

$5,658
$48,001 – $75,000

$7,600
$75,001 – $110,000

$9,722
Over $110,000

$11,623

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.

$1,750

10% percentile

$3,375

25% percentile

$12,250

Median percentile

$13,739

75% percentile

$24,025

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 $8,723 ↓ $3,527

No Pell $6,500 ↓ $5,750

Dependent students $5,747 ↓ $6,503

Independent students $10,500 ↓ $1,750

Female students $8,751 ↓ $3,499

Male students $7,124 ↓ $5,126

Worth knowing: Students who don't finish leave with a median debt of $6,261, less than completers ($12,250), but still a meaningful obligation without a degree in hand.

Graduation Rate & Retention

31% of full-time students who enrolled at Eastern Florida 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 Eastern Florida State College earn a median of $37,195 ten years after first enrolling. That's close to the national median for U.S. colleges.

Median Earnings (10 yrs)

$37,195

Earning > $25K

62%

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

$41,200

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

By Family Income at Entry

Family income (lowest third)

$32,000

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

Family income (middle third)

$35,900

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 $11,300, about 27% 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 ↑ 16.3 pts across 6 years

What this signals: Moderate. Only 61% of graduates are paying down principal seven years out.

Who Studies Here

Eastern Florida State College is home to 10,490 students, a large student community. Some distinctive traits: 40% are first-generation college students, 60% study part-time.

Total Enrolled

10,490

Part-Time

60%

First-Generation

40%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

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

GroupShareStudents

White 56.9% 5,968

Hispanic 18.9% 1,984

Black 12.2% 1,275

Other 6.6% 687

Asian 2.5% 259

International 1.7% 174

Student Life & Campus Culture

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

Setting

Small City Melbourne, Florida

Housing

Limited on-campus housing 192 beds

Adult Learners

29% of students are 25 or older

Athletics

NCAA athletic-conference member

Academic Calendar

Semester scheduling structure

What You Can Study

Eastern Florida State College offers an extensive catalog of programs: 53 distinct programs across 15 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)

18 Programs

Health

Nursing $89K ($68K–$114K)
Allied Health Diagnostic $71K ($51K–$96K)
Practical Nursing $39K ($22K–$72K)

4 Programs

Business

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

6 Programs

Computer Science

Information Science $85K ($60K–$117K)
Computer Programming $83K ($54K–$114K)
Information Systems $92K ($64K–$128K)

5 Programs

Engineering Tech

Mechanical Engineering Tech $82K ($67K–$99K)
Mechanical Engineering Tech $82K ($67K–$99K)
Drafting/Design Engineering Tech $72K ($57K–$86K)

2 Programs

Mechanics & Repair

Vehicle Maintenance $81K ($63K–$104K)
Vehicle Maintenance $81K ($63K–$104K)

2 Programs

Personal Services

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

View all majors View all programs

Faculty & Resources

The student-to-faculty ratio at Eastern Florida State College is 20:1, on the higher side.

Student : Faculty

20:1

Students per instructional faculty member

Instruction / Student

$4,235

Annual instructional spending per enrolled student

Endowment

$20M

Modest endowment

Avg Faculty Salary

$58,382

9-month equivalent across all ranks

Faculty by Rank

233 instructional faculty across 4 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	66	28%	$68,542
Associate Professors	50	21%	$61,799
Assistant Professors	42	18%	$53,847
Instructors	75	32%	$49,704

Pros & Cons of Eastern Florida State College

A quick at-a-glance summary of how Eastern Florida 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
First-gen-friendly student body
Flexible part-time enrollment options

CONS

Larger class sizes than typical
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, Eastern Florida 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 Eastern Florida State College

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

How much does Eastern Florida State College cost?

The average net price after aid at Eastern Florida State College is $6,440 per year, this is what students typically pay after grants and scholarships are applied. Net price data: College Scorecard 2023-24.

Is Eastern Florida State College worth it?

Strong return on investment. Graduates earn a median of $37,195 ten years after entering, against an average net price of $6,440 per year. That's roughly 5.8x earnings-to-cost. Source: College Scorecard 2023-24.

What is Eastern Florida State College known for?

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

What do Eastern Florida State College graduates earn?

Median earnings 10 years after entering Eastern Florida State College are $37,195, based on College Scorecard 2023-24 federal earnings data for Title IV recipients.

Is Eastern Florida State College accredited?

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

How many students attend Eastern Florida State College?

Eastern Florida State College enrolls 10,490 students, per IPEDS 2023-24 fall enrollment data.

What is the graduation rate at Eastern Florida State College?

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

Is Eastern Florida State College a public or private college?

Eastern Florida State College is a Public institution.

Where is Eastern Florida State College located?

Eastern Florida State College is located in Melbourne, Florida.

What programs does Eastern Florida State College offer?

Eastern Florida State College offers 53 distinct programs. The most popular include Liberal Arts, Business Administration, Nursing.

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

The student-to-faculty ratio at Eastern Florida State College is 20:1, per IPEDS 2023-24 data.