Chipola College Tuition, Demographics & Completion (2026)
Chipola College is a public community college in Marianna, Florida, enrolling about 1,312 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $1,133 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $3,120. Student demographics in federal data include White (63.7%) and Black or African American (17.6%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $3,120
- 2024 Average Net Price: $1,133 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 1,312 58.5% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 53.13%
- Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Four-Year: Medical Schools and Centers
- First-Generation Students: 50.8%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 0.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 52.7% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 40.4%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 2,634
- Room & Board: $4,560 annual estimate
Chipola College: what the data shows
Common questions about Chipola College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Chipola College?
Chipola College is located in Marianna, FL (ZIP 32446-2053).
NCES locale classification: Town distant.
Is Chipola College public or private?
Chipola College is a Public institution.
How much does Chipola College cost?
Published tuition: $3,120 in-state, $8,950 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $1,133.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $210 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $1,109 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $3,279 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $6,537 |
| $110,001+ | $6,917 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $12,480.
How big is Chipola College?
Total enrollment: 1,312 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 2,634 students.
About 59% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Chipola College?
150%-time completion rate: 53.13%.
What do graduates of Chipola College earn?
Median earnings: $32,129 six years after entry; $37,378 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
26.76% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Chipola College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies (202 completions)
- Corrections (96 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (61 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (30 completions)
- Welding Technology/Welder (29 completions)
- Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide (28 completions)
- Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) (24 completions)
- Elementary Education and Teaching (19 completions)
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General (17 completions)
- Criminal Justice/Police Science (15 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Chipola College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 53.13%; median earnings $37,378 at 10 years; net price $1,133. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$3,120
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Chipola College was $3,120.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$1,133
2024 Value
In 2024 Chipola College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $1,133.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$4,532 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$1,133 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$12,480 4-Year In-State Tuition
$35,800 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$4,560 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,050 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$8,730 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$34,920 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Chipola College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
26.76% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
0.00% 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 Chipola College 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 Chipola College 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 | $3,120 | $8,950 | $3,926 |
| 2014 | $3,120 | $8,950 | $3,392 |
| 2015 | $3,120 | $8,950 | $3,569 |
| 2016 | $3,120 | $8,950 | $3,662 |
| 2017 | $3,120 | $8,950 | $3,253 |
| 2018 | $3,120 | $8,950 | $1,929 |
| 2019 | $3,120 | $8,950 | $2,557 |
| 2020 | $3,120 | $8,950 | $1,428 |
| 2021 | $3,120 | $8,950 | $2,042 |
| 2022 | $3,120 | $8,950 | $1,759 |
| 2023 | $3,120 | $8,950 | $832 |
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
Chipola College reported total enrollment of about 1,312 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 41% male and 59% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (63.7%), Black or African American (17.6%), and Hispanic or Latino (7.1%). About 26.76% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 50.8% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
58.5% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Chipola College in 2024 is 1,312 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 2,634 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 63.7%.
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
53.13% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 0.00% of students graduating from Chipola College 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: 42% male / 58% female
- Corrections: 53% male / 47% female
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 7% male / 93% 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 Chipola College.
Return on Investment
$37,378 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
8147.57% Return on Investment
Financial value analysis for Chipola College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 23 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 202 completions
2. Corrections: 96 completions
3. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 61 completions
4. Business Administration and Management, General: 30 completions
5. Welding Technology/Welder: 29 completions
6. Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide: 28 completions
7. Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic): 24 completions
8. Elementary Education and Teaching: 19 completions
9. Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General: 17 completions
Most popular programs at Chipola College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Chipola College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Chipola College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 40.4%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $6,218
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $6,990
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Chipola College is a public institution located in Marianna, 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, Corrections, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. Enrollment is approximately 1,312 students. Student body composition includes White (63.7%), Black or African American (17.6%), Hispanic or Latino (7.1%). The 150%-time completion rate is 53.13%. Approximately 26.76% of students receive Pell Grants. About 50.8% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Four-Year: Medical Schools and Centers
Location
Marianna, FL 32446-2053
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
Chipola College 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 Chipola College located?
Chipola College is located in Marianna, FL.
How much does Chipola College cost?
Reported tuition is $3,120 and average net price is $1,133 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $4,560 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Chipola College?
Chipola College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 2,634 students, White (63.7%), Black or African American (17.6%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Chipola College?
About 50.8% of students at Chipola College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Chipola College earn?
Median earnings are $32,129 six years after entry and $37,378 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Chipola College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 53.1% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
Is Chipola College public or private?
Chipola College is a public institution located in Marianna, FL.
Is Chipola College an HBCU?
No. Chipola College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Chipola College a tribal college?
No. Chipola College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Chipola College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Chipola College does not meet that proxy (reported share 7.1%).
Is Chipola College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Chipola College 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
- 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.