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Indian River State College

Type 4 year, Public
Campus locale Suburb: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Medium
Student to faculty ratio 25 to 1
On-time graduation rate 50%

Located in Fort Pierce, Florida, Indian River State 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 Indian River 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.

Indian River 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.


  • Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

In-State Tuition & Fees

$2,764

Cost of attendance at Indian River 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

$10,201

Cost of attendance at Indian River 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, 73 of freshman students at Indian River State College received on average $5,642 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.

$5,642
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 479 49% $5,176 $2,479,278
Other Federal Grant 682 70% $4,575 $3,119,919
State Grant/Scholarships 406 42% $1,698 $689,203
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 107 11% $2,046 $218,938
Total Grant & Scholarships 714 73% $5,642 $4,028,060

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Indian River 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 Indian River State College students is 50.0%. Female students graduated at a rate of 56.4%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 43.3%.

50.0%

  • asian 56.5% 13 students
  • African American 35.7% 70 students
  • white 51.7% 371 students
  • unknown 51.7% 15 students
  • hispanic 53.4% 172 students
  • International Students 63.6% 14 students
  • Mixed Race 47.6% 20 students

Athletic Associations

  • NJCAA
    National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Service Offerings

Indian River State College provides the following additional services to its students
  • On-campus day care for students' children
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Indian River 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
  • Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes
  • 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