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North Florida Technical College

Type Less than 2 year, Public
Campus locale Town: Distant
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Differs by program
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 6 to 1
Students retention rate 43%
On-time graduation rate 57%

Located in Starke, Florida, North Florida Technical College is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees.

One of the notable aspects of North Florida Technical College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

North Florida Technical College is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 6-to-1, North Florida Technical College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

The retention rate of students at North Florida Technical College is 43% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Florida is 85%, while the national average is 76%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at North Florida Technical College do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Council on Occupational Education

Tuition & Fees

The most popular programs at North Florida Technical College are Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General, Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor, Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide, Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications, Welding Technology/Welder. Below is the cost of attendance for these programs as well as the cost of attendance for similar schools that provide the same program.

Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General

Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor

Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide

Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications

Welding Technology/Welder

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at North Florida Technical College was $3,882. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

North Florida Technical College net price calculator

$3,882

Below is the average net price of Less than 2 year, public colleges in Florida and nationwide.

Florida's average $7,941
National average $12,007
Below is the net price of North Florida Technical College for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year Average Price Change Less than $30k $30k to $48k $48k to $75k $75k to $110k over $110k
2022 $3,882 $147 (4%) $2,974 $6,607
2021 $3,735 $2,029 (35%) $3,735
2020 $5,764 $4,093 (245%) $3,329
2019 $1,671 $2,835 (63%) $4,217
2018 $4,506 $77 (2%) $3,653 $7,670
2017 $4,583 $416 (8%) $3,815 $7,213
2016 $4,999 $1,132 (29%) $4,472 $7,110
2015 $3,867 $353 (10%)
2014 $3,514 --

How does North Florida Technical College's $3,882 net price compare to similar institutions nationwide?

The national average net price of public, Less than 2 year institutions is $12,007. However, for Florida colleges, that number is $7,941. The table below displays the average net price of comparable colleges:
College name College Type Average net price Comparison
Fort Myers Technical College logo Fort Myers Technical College
Fort Myers FL
Public $9,073 134% Expensive

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by North Florida Technical College during 2022 academic year.

  • Prepaid tuition plan
    Offered
  • Guaranteed tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Tuition payment plan
    Offered
  • Other alternative tuition plan
    Not Offered

Financial Aid

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 65 of freshman students at North Florida Technical College received on average $3,309 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$3,309
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 20 65% $1,996 $39,915
Other Federal Grant 20 65% $2,311 $46,221
State Grant/Scholarships 20 65% $998 $19,962
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Total Grant & Scholarships 20 65% $3,309 $66,183

Financial Aid By Income Level

Financial aid breakdown by students family income level. The data is organized by income level group starting from families making below $30k to above $110k.

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Academic Programs

Below is a list of academic programs offered at North Florida Technical College sorted by popularity.

Health Professions

Total number of students graduated under this category 39

Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training

Undergraduate Certificate 19 students

Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide

Undergraduate Certificate 13 students

Medical/Clinical Assistant

Undergraduate Certificate 7 students

Transportation and Logistics

Total number of students graduated under this category 30

Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor

Undergraduate Certificate 30 students

Culinary and Personal Services

Total number of students graduated under this category 15

Cosmetology/Cosmetologist

Undergraduate Certificate 10 students

Culinary Arts/Chef Training

Undergraduate Certificate 5 students

Computer and Information Science

Total number of students graduated under this category 7

Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications

Undergraduate Certificate 7 students

Precision Production

Total number of students graduated under this category 1

Welding Technology/Welder

Undergraduate Certificate 1 students

Education

Total number of students graduated under this category 0

Early Childhood Education and Teaching

No graduate

Construction Trades

Total number of students graduated under this category 0

Electrician

No graduate

Automotive Technology

Total number of students graduated under this category 0

Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician

No graduate

Outcome

Graduation Rate

Out of 30 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 17 students graduated within the normal graduation time of their respective program and 17 students graduated late (within 150% of the normal time it takes to graduate).

56.7%

Dropout Rate

Out of 30 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 13 students dropped out of the school.

43.3%

Students Population

Gender Diversity

High

Based on the 2021-2022 data, the undergraduate student population at North Florida Technical College is largely skewed towards men students, with 56.9% of undergraduate students being men and 43.1% being women. The total number of full-time, first-year undergraduate students is 51, with 22 women and 29 men.

  • men 56.9% 29 students
  • women 43.1% 22 students

Students Age Diversity

  • 18-19 25% 13 students
  • 20-21 14% 7 students
  • 22-24 12% 6 students
  • 25-29 12% 6 students
  • 50-64 12% 6 students
  • 35-39 10% 5 students
  • 30-34 8% 4 students
  • 40-49 6% 3 students

Miscellaneous

Service Offerings

North Florida Technical College provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

North Florida Technical College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs page to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational
  • Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
  • Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent
  • High school education

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes

Veteran Services

  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)