College of Central Florida Tuition & Outcomes (2026)
College of Central Florida is a public certificate and vocational school in Ocala, Florida, serving roughly 5,033 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. Typical net price after grant aid is about $12,088 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $2,710. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $38,203 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $2,710
- 2024 Average Net Price: $12,088 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 5,033 43.9% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 44.46%
- Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Four-Year: Medical Schools and Centers
- First-Generation Students: 48.8%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 0.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 22.5% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 43.1%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 8,446
- Room & Board: $11,178 annual estimate
College of Central Florida: what the data shows
Common questions about College of Central Florida, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is College of Central Florida?
College of Central Florida is located in Ocala, FL (ZIP 34474).
NCES locale classification: Town.
Is College of Central Florida public or private?
College of Central Florida is a Public institution.
How much does College of Central Florida cost?
Published tuition: $2,710 in-state, $10,517 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $12,088.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $11,096 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $11,635 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $14,020 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $17,279 |
| $110,001+ | $18,424 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $10,840.
How big is College of Central Florida?
Total enrollment: 5,033 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 8,446 students.
About 44% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at College of Central Florida?
150%-time completion rate: 44.46%.
What do graduates of College of Central Florida earn?
Median earnings: $33,267 six years after entry; $38,203 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $13,000.
40.54% of students receive Pell grants.
What is College of Central Florida known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies (669 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (382 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (144 completions)
- Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) (122 completions)
- Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other (112 completions)
- Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies (86 completions)
- Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping (79 completions)
- Information Technology (74 completions)
- Criminal Justice/Police Science (69 completions)
- Equestrian/Equine Studies (61 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is College of Central Florida a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 44.46%; median earnings $38,203 at 10 years; net price $12,088. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$2,710
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at College of Central Florida was $2,710.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$12,088
2024 Value
In 2024 College of Central Florida had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $12,088.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$48,352 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$12,088 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$10,840 4-Year In-State Tuition
$42,068 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$11,178 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,700 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$15,588 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$62,352 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for College of Central Florida.
Financial Aid by Income Level
40.54% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
17.66% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at College of Central Florida was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for College of Central Florida in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $2,522 | $10,126 | $8,059 |
| 2014 | $2,570 | $10,126 | $9,267 |
| 2015 | $2,570 | $10,126 | $6,924 |
| 2016 | $2,570 | $10,126 | $9,668 |
| 2017 | $2,570 | $10,126 | $7,571 |
| 2018 | $2,570 | $10,126 | $7,008 |
| 2019 | $2,710 | $10,517 | $6,548 |
| 2020 | $2,710 | $10,517 | $9,400 |
| 2021 | $2,710 | $10,517 | $9,634 |
| 2022 | $2,710 | $10,517 | $10,050 |
| 2023 | $2,710 | $10,517 | $12,310 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
College of Central Florida reported total enrollment of about 5,033 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 36% male and 64% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (54.3%), Hispanic or Latino (22.8%), and Black or African American (10.9%). About 40.54% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 48.8% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
43.9% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at College of Central Florida in 2024 is 5,033 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 8,446 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
N/A%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 54.3%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
0.00% 100% Completion Time
44.46% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 0.00% of students graduating from College of Central Florida completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 37% male / 63% female
- Business Administration and Management, General: 36% male / 64% female
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 17% male / 83% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for College of Central Florida.
Return on Investment
$13,000 Median Student Debt
$38,203 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
34.03% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
690.10% Return on Investment
3.4 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for College of Central Florida.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 42 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 669 completions
2. Business Administration and Management, General: 382 completions
3. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 144 completions
4. Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic): 122 completions
5. Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other: 112 completions
6. Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies: 86 completions
7. Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping: 79 completions
8. Information Technology: 74 completions
9. Criminal Justice/Police Science: 69 completions
Most popular programs at College of Central Florida.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for College of Central Florida graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for College of Central Florida from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 43.1%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $7,331
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $6,055
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
College of Central Florida is a public institution located in Ocala, FL, classified as Special Focus Four-Year: Medical Schools and Centers. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Business Administration and Management, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. Enrollment is approximately 5,033 students. Student body composition includes White (54.3%), Hispanic or Latino (22.8%), Black or African American (10.9%). The 150%-time completion rate is 44.46%. Approximately 40.54% of students receive Pell Grants. About 48.8% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Four-Year: Medical Schools and Centers
Location
Ocala, FL 34474
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
College of Central Florida provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is College of Central Florida located?
College of Central Florida is located in Ocala, FL.
How much does College of Central Florida cost?
Reported tuition is $2,710 and average net price is $12,088 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $11,178 annually.
What is the student body demographics at College of Central Florida?
College of Central Florida reports undergraduate enrollment of about 8,446 students, White (54.3%), Hispanic or Latino (22.8%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend College of Central Florida?
About 48.8% of students at College of Central Florida are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of College of Central Florida earn?
Median earnings are $33,267 six years after entry and $38,203 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at College of Central Florida?
The 150%-time completion rate is 44.5% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do College of Central Florida students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $13,000.
Is College of Central Florida public or private?
College of Central Florida is a public institution located in Ocala, FL.
Is College of Central Florida an HBCU?
No. College of Central Florida is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is College of Central Florida a tribal college?
No. College of Central Florida is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is College of Central Florida a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, College of Central Florida does not meet that proxy (reported share 22.8%).
Is College of Central Florida religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for College of Central Florida in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Florida college costs
- Florida colleges by ROI
- Florida trade schools profile
- Ocala, Florida city profile
- Southeast regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Florida
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.