Indian River State College Tuition & Completion (2026)
Indian River State College is a public community college in Fort Pierce, Florida, with about 11,822 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $3,815 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $2,764. Student demographics in federal data include Hispanic or Latino (50.2%) and White (29.8%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $2,764
- 2024 Average Net Price: $3,815 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 11,822 46.1% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 44.91%
- Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Four-Year: Medical Schools and Centers
- First-Generation Students: 48.0%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 0.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 6.7% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 39.6%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 21,056
- Room & Board: $9,015 annual estimate
Indian River State College: what the data shows
Common questions about Indian River State College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Indian River State College?
Indian River State College is located in Fort Pierce, FL (ZIP 34981-5596).
NCES locale classification: Rural fringe.
Is Indian River State College public or private?
Indian River State College is a Public institution.
How much does Indian River State College cost?
Published tuition: $2,764 in-state, $10,201 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $3,815.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $2,594 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $3,525 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $5,641 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $7,285 |
| $110,001+ | $10,109 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $11,056.
How big is Indian River State College?
Total enrollment: 11,822 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 21,056 students.
About 46% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Indian River State College?
150%-time completion rate: 44.91%.
What do graduates of Indian River State College earn?
Median earnings: $33,822 six years after entry; $38,315 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $8,023.
34.38% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Indian River State College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies (1,689 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (223 completions)
- Information Technology (176 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (144 completions)
- Criminal Justice/Police Science (115 completions)
- Facial Treatment Specialist/Facialist (112 completions)
- Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide (100 completions)
- Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management (95 completions)
- Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) (87 completions)
- Fire Science/Fire-fighting (86 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Indian River State College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 44.91%; median earnings $38,315 at 10 years; net price $3,815. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$2,764
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Indian River State College was $2,764.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$3,815
2024 Value
In 2024 Indian River State College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $3,815.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$15,260 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$3,815 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$11,056 4-Year In-State Tuition
$40,804 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$9,015 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,620 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$13,399 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$53,596 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Indian River State College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
34.38% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
3.82% 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 Indian River State 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 Indian River State 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 | $2,764 | $10,201 | $2,687 |
| 2014 | $2,764 | $10,201 | $2,535 |
| 2015 | $2,764 | $10,201 | $2,447 |
| 2016 | $2,764 | $10,201 | $2,198 |
| 2017 | $2,764 | $10,201 | $2,041 |
| 2018 | $2,764 | $10,201 | $1,551 |
| 2019 | $2,764 | $10,201 | $2,003 |
| 2020 | $2,764 | $10,201 | $3,786 |
| 2021 | $2,764 | $10,201 | $3,966 |
| 2022 | $2,764 | $10,201 | $4,877 |
| 2023 | $2,764 | $10,201 | $5,202 |
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
Indian River State College reported total enrollment of about 11,822 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 40% male and 60% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Hispanic or Latino (50.2%), White (29.8%), and Black or African American (12.2%). About 34.38% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 48.0% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
46.1% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Indian River State College in 2024 is 11,822 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 21,056 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 Hispanic or Latino at 50.2%.
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
44.91% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 0.00% of students graduating from Indian River State 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: 36% male / 64% female
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 16% male / 84% female
- Information Technology: 82% male / 18% 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: Hispanic or Latino.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Indian River State College.
Return on Investment
$8,023 Median Student Debt
$38,315 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
20.94% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
2410.81% Return on Investment
2.1 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Indian River State College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 78 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 1,689 completions
2. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 223 completions
3. Information Technology: 176 completions
4. Business Administration and Management, General: 144 completions
5. Criminal Justice/Police Science: 115 completions
6. Facial Treatment Specialist/Facialist: 112 completions
7. Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide: 100 completions
8. Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management: 95 completions
9. Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic): 87 completions
Most popular programs at Indian River State College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Indian River State College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Indian River State College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 39.6%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $7,862
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $5,803
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Indian River State College is a public institution located in Fort Pierce, 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, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Information Technology. Enrollment is approximately 11,822 students. Student body composition includes Hispanic or Latino (50.2%), White (29.8%), Black or African American (12.2%). The 150%-time completion rate is 44.91%. Approximately 34.38% of students receive Pell Grants. About 48.0% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Four-Year: Medical Schools and Centers
Location
Fort Pierce, FL 34981-5596
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
Diverse Program Offerings: With over 78 distinct degree programs, Indian River State College provides students with a wide range of academic options. This diversity allows students to explore various fields and find programs that align with their interests and career goals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Indian River State College located?
Indian River State College is located in Fort Pierce, FL.
How much does Indian River State College cost?
Reported tuition is $2,764 and average net price is $3,815 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $9,015 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Indian River State College?
Indian River State College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 21,056 students, Hispanic or Latino (50.2%), White (29.8%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Indian River State College?
About 48.0% of students at Indian River State College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Indian River State College earn?
Median earnings are $33,822 six years after entry and $38,315 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Indian River State College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 44.9% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Indian River State College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $8,023.
Is Indian River State College public or private?
Indian River State College is a public institution located in Fort Pierce, FL.
Is Indian River State College an HBCU?
No. Indian River State College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Indian River State College a tribal college?
No. Indian River State College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Indian River State College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—Indian River State College reports 50.2% Hispanic enrollment share.
Is Indian River State College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Indian River State 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
- Fort Pierce, 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.