North Florida College
Madison, FL 32340
About North Florida College
North Florida College is a public community college in Madison, Florida, enrolling about 793 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $804 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $3,054. Student demographics in federal data include White (55.2%) and Black or African American (31.9%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key findings
- North Florida College charges about 0.6× the national public median tuition ($3,054).
- Versus the Florida median, sticker tuition is about 0.2×.
- Average net price runs below the Florida median net price.
- Completion within 150% of normal time is 59.22%.
- Median earnings 10 years after entry are $33,929.
Research findings
Finding
Average net price at North Florida College is about 74% below published tuition.
Published tuition is $3,054; average net price is $804 in the latest Scorecard extract.
Interpretation: Institutional aid and grants compress sticker price into a substantially lower typical undergraduate cost signal.
Limitation: Average net price masks variation by household income; income-band net prices can diverge sharply from the campus average.
Finding
Modeled return on investment at North Florida College is strong.
Estimated ROI reaches about 10450% using Scorecard cost and 10-year earnings fields in this extract.
Interpretation: On this institution-wide model, typical graduate earnings over a decade substantially exceed estimated net education cost.
Limitation: ROI is institution-wide and not program-specific; individual outcomes vary by major, aid package, and labor market.
Cost benchmarks
| Benchmark | Median Tuition | Median Net Price | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Florida College | $3,054 | $804 | 1 |
| Public (national median) | $5,512 | — | 1,688 |
| Florida (state median) | $16,838 | $7,247 | 176 |
| United States (national median) | $11,900 | $17,156 | — |
Compares this campus to school-type, state, and locale medians plus a U.S. national median (College Scorecard–derived). Locale groups campuses by NCES locale type; state tuition is the median published tuition among campuses in that state.
Average net price is 74% below published tuition at North Florida College
Key findings
- North Florida College's average net price ($804) is 74% below published tuition ($3,054).
- North Florida College charges about 0.6× the national public median tuition ($3,054).
- Versus the Florida median, sticker tuition is about 0.2×.
- Average net price runs below the Florida median net price.
North Florida College tuition
Published undergraduate tuition $3,054
Finding North Florida College charges about 0.6× the national public median tuition.
Evidence Published tuition is $3,054. That is about 0.6× the national public median ($5,512). Versus the Florida median ($16,838), sticker tuition is about 0.2×. Versus the U.S. median ($11,900), sticker is about 0.3×.
Method Sticker tuition compared with Scorecard-derived medians by ownership, state, locale, and national rollups when available.
Interpretation Published tuition measures sticker price relative to public and geographic peers; it does not equal what undergraduates typically pay after aid.
Limitation Sticker comparisons omit room, board, and institutional aid; average net price and income-band net prices are the stronger signals of typical family cost.
Evidence: published tuition at North Florida College versus school-type, state, locale, and U.S. medians.
Evidence: average net price at North Florida College versus state, locale, and U.S. medians.
What undergraduates typically pay
Finding Average net price at North Florida College is $804.
Evidence College Scorecard average net price is $804 (cost of attendance minus average grant aid for aided undergraduates). That is about $6,443 below the Florida median net price.
Method Average net price from College Scorecard; compared with state, locale, and U.S. medians from EDsmart aggregates.
Interpretation Average net price is a stronger institutional cost signal than published tuition because it incorporates grant aid.
Limitation The campus average masks large differences by household income; income-band net prices can diverge sharply from the overall average.
Key takeaway North Florida College’s published tuition substantially overstates typical undergraduate cost: average net price is about 74% lower after grants and scholarships.
North Florida College: research record
Canonical EDsmart Data findings for North Florida College—costs, outcomes, admissions, and programs—with evidence and methodology notes.
Research findings
Interpretation
Completion, earnings, and net price together describe a campus where sticker price overstates typical undergraduate cost while outcomes remain at the high end of Scorecard distributions.
Financial profile
In-state tuition
$3,054
Out-of-state tuition
$11,400
Avg. net price
$804
Net price by family income
| Income bracket | Avg. annual net price |
|---|---|
| $0–$30,000 | $4 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $767 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $3,223 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $5,315 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $12,216. See cost investigation.
Student outcomes
Graduation rate and 10-year earnings are in the hero strip above; see Graduates for more.
What North Florida College is known for
Top program completions
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies167
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse74
- Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor60
- Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)37
- Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping25
See earnings & programs for more.
Is North Florida College a good school?
Data-framed fit—not a prestige rating.
North Florida College is a good school for those looking for strong completion and solid mid-career earnings—especially where average net price sits well below published tuition (about 74% lower in this extract).
EDsmart Data does not assign an opinion score; this framing summarizes the strongest Scorecard signals for this campus.
More from the data
Location, control, enrollment, and aid context for North Florida College.
Campus
Location
Madison, FL
City / state
- ZIP
- 32340
Control
Institution type
Public
Control
- Region
- Southeast
- Carnegie
- Master's Colleges and Universities: Larger Programs
Size
Enrollment
793
Total enrollment
- Undergraduate
- 1,775
- Full-time share
- 38%
Student aid
Debt & aid
- Pell grant share
- 38.95%
Total Cost, Aid & Default
Total Cost of Attendance
Tuition vs average net price after aid for North Florida College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at North Florida College was not reported in the College Scorecard extract for this institution.
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 North Florida 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 | $3,054 | $11,400 | $3,372 |
| 2014 | $3,054 | $11,400 | $4,478 |
| 2015 | $3,054 | $11,400 | $4,511 |
| 2016 | $3,054 | $11,400 | $4,418 |
| 2017 | $3,054 | $11,400 | $3,743 |
| 2018 | $3,054 | $11,400 | $2,834 |
| 2019 | $3,054 | $11,400 | $2,258 |
| 2020 | $3,054 | $11,400 | $1,921 |
| 2021 | $3,054 | $11,400 | $2,414 |
| 2022 | $3,054 | $11,400 | $3,179 |
| 2023 | $3,054 | $11,400 | $1,799 |
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.
How difficult is it to get in?
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Admissions funnel data is not available for this institution.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Score distribution is not available for this institution.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA range is not available for this institution.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
North Florida College reported total enrollment of about 793 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 26% male and 74% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (55.2%), Black or African American (31.9%), and Hispanic or Latino (9.6%). About 38.95% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 54.5% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
37.7% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at North Florida College in 2024 is 793 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 1,775 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
Largest share of total enrollment in our College Scorecard extract.
College Scorecard student demographics (total enrollment shares).
Do students complete their programs?
Time to Complete
0.00% 100% Completion Time
59.22% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 0.00% of students graduating from North Florida 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: 28% male / 72% female
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 11% male / 89% female
- Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor: 83% male / 17% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Largest group by summed IPEDS award counts across reported programs.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
North Florida College graduates earn a median of $33,929 ten years after entry
Finding Earnings, debt, and program mix define the financial profile of North Florida College.
Evidence Median earnings 10 years after entry: $33,929. Average net price used in cost models: $804.
Method College Scorecard median earnings (10-year), median debt, and EDsmart ROI / payback models using campus net price.
Interpretation Institution-wide ROI and debt ratios summarize campus averages; program choice still drives individual outcomes.
Limitation Salary reflects median earnings ten years after entry; ROI is not program-specific.
Key takeaway North Florida College graduates report median earnings of $33,929 ten years after entry—an institution-wide outcomes signal, not a program guarantee.
Return on Investment
Debt and 4-year net cost vs. cumulative 10-year median earnings for North Florida College.
Top Programs by Completions
Largest 10 programs by IPEDS completions (16 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
IPEDS award counts for the largest programs at North Florida College.
Employment Outcomes
Median earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after entry for North Florida College graduates.
How financially powerful is this institution?
Finding: federal finance and Scorecard instructional fields for North Florida College—endowment assets (fiscal year 2023), instructional staffing and expenditure. Compared with state, regional, and U.S. medians from EDsmart Data institutional financials.
Institutional endowment
$3.9M
End-of-year assets · Fiscal year 2023
- Florida median 0.11× the median ($35.9M)
- Southeast median 0.20× the median ($19.4M)
- U.S. median 0.15× the median ($26.4M)
- Florida median 0.64× the median ($7,784)
- Southeast median 0.54× the median ($9,308)
- U.S. median 0.41× the median ($12,100)
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 51.6%
- Florida median 3.4 pp above median (48.2%)
- Southeast median 7.8 pp below median (59.4%)
- U.S. median 6.3 pp below median (58.0%)
- Average faculty salary (monthly): $5,903
- Florida median 0.86× the median ($6,877)
- Southeast median 0.86× the median ($6,825)
- U.S. median 0.78× the median ($7,615)
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $6,999
- Florida median 1.2× the median ($5,803)
- Southeast median 1.1× the median ($6,602)
- U.S. median near the median ($7,288)
Instructional metrics from College Scorecard. Peer medians are campus-level; see the institutional financials deep dive. Detailed non-instructional staff counts are not included here.
North Florida College at a glance
North Florida College
North Florida College is a public institution in Madison, FL, classified as Master's Colleges and Universities: Larger Programs.
- Largest programs (IPEDS awards)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal StudiesRegistered Nursing/Registered NurseTruck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor
- Largest enrollment groups
- White or Caucasian55.2%Black or African American31.9%Hispanic or Latino9.6%
Schools near North Florida College
Other campuses in Madison, FL when available, plus nearby institutions in Florida.
Similar schools
Peers matched by the same EDsmart outcomes grade (Grade D) within Florida, then by similar ownership and admissions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is North Florida College located?
North Florida College is located in Madison, FL.
What is North Florida College's tuition?
North Florida College tuition (published undergraduate sticker price) is $3,054 in the latest College Scorecard data. Average net price after grant aid is $804 for undergraduates receiving Title IV aid.
How much does North Florida College cost?
Reported tuition is $3,054 and average net price is $804 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $5,400 annually.
Why is North Florida College's net price so much lower than tuition?
At North Florida College, published tuition is $3,054 while average net price is $804—about 74% lower. Average net price subtracts grant and scholarship aid from cost of attendance for undergraduates receiving Title IV aid (College Scorecard). Institutional aid therefore compresses sticker price into a lower typical undergraduate cost signal. The campus average still masks large differences by household income; income-band net prices can diverge sharply from the overall average. EDsmart Data treats the sticker–net gap as an analytical finding, not advice about individual aid offers.
What explains North Florida College's return on investment in EDsmart Data?
EDsmart Data models ROI using campus average net price ($804), completion (59.2% within 150% of normal time where reported), and median earnings ten years after entry ($33,929). High completion and strong mid-career earnings relative to net cost raise modeled ROI; the estimate is institution-wide and not program-specific. Debt-to-earnings ratios, when available, further contextualize borrowing pressure. Limitations include suppressed fields, program mix, and labor-market variation over time.
What is the student body demographics at North Florida College?
North Florida College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 1,775 students, White (55.2%), Black or African American (31.9%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend North Florida College?
About 54.5% of students at North Florida College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of North Florida College earn?
Median earnings are $32,723 six years after entry and $33,929 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at North Florida College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 59.2% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
Is North Florida College public or private?
North Florida College is a public institution located in Madison, FL.
Is North Florida College an HBCU?
No. North Florida College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is North Florida College a tribal college?
No. North Florida College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
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
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 Scope
This profile uses institution-level fields from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, merged with IPEDS directory attributes where needed for locale, ownership, and program completions.
Benchmark rows compare this campus to NCES locale-type medians (for example Suburban) from our processed location extract. Implied U.S. medians are derived from locale-vs-national percentage fields in that extract—not a separate national Scorecard table.