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Eastern Florida State College

Type 4 year, Public
Campus locale Suburb: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Medium
Dormitory capacity 96
Student to faculty ratio 16 to 1
On-time graduation rate 45%

Located in Cocoa, Florida, EFSC is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Eastern Florida State 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.

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

While the on-time graduation rate at EFSC is reported to be 45%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Florida state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 52% whereas the national average was 49%.


  • Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

In-State Tuition & Fees

$2,496

Cost of attendance at Eastern Florida State College in 2022 for students from Florida.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Florida's average $3,874
National average $8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$9,739

Cost of attendance at Eastern Florida State College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Florida's average $14,069
National average $18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 88 of freshman students at Eastern Florida State College received on average $4,516 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.

$4,516
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 473 43% $4,730 $2,237,324
Other Federal Grant 954 86% $3,159 $3,013,374
State Grant/Scholarships 534 48% $2,297 $1,226,575
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 78 7% $2,560 $199,655
Total Grant & Scholarships 983 88% $4,516 $4,439,604

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Eastern Florida State College students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Eastern Florida State College students is 44.9%. Female students graduated at a rate of 49.2%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 40.6%.

44.9%

  • asian 58.8% 20 students
  • African American 35.2% 57 students
  • white 47.8% 451 students
  • unknown 31.2% 5 students
  • hispanic 42.5% 91 students
  • International Students 30.4% 7 students
  • Mixed Race 37.5% 21 students

Athletic Associations

  • NJCAA
    National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Service Offerings

Eastern Florida State 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

Eastern Florida State College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational
  • Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training

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