Okaloosa Technical College is a public community college in Fort Walton Beach, Florida, enrolling about 421 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. The published completion rate is about 82.42% at 150% of normal time. Student demographics in federal data include White (61.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (14.7%) among the largest enrollment groups.

Key Facts

  • 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $N/A
  • 2024 Average Net Price: $18,819 After Financial Aid
  • 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
  • 2024 Enrolled Students: 421 83.4% Full-Time
  • 2024 Graduation Rate: 82.42%
  • First-Generation Students: 46.2%
  • Net price trend: Average net price increase of 6.4% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
  • Undergraduate Enrollment: 649

Okaloosa Technical College: what the data shows

Common questions about Okaloosa Technical College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.

Where is Okaloosa Technical College?

Okaloosa Technical College is located in Fort Walton Beach, FL (ZIP 32547).

NCES locale classification: Town.

Is Okaloosa Technical College public or private?

Okaloosa Technical College is a Public institution.

How much does Okaloosa Technical College cost?

Average net price after aid: $18,819.

Family income bandAvg. net price
Family income $0–$30,000$18,365
$30,001–$48,000$18,452
$48,001–$75,000$20,080

How big is Okaloosa Technical College?

Total enrollment: 421 students.

Undergraduate enrollment: 649 students.

About 83% enroll full-time in our extract.

What is the graduation rate at Okaloosa Technical College?

150%-time completion rate: 82.42%.

First-year retention: 80.7%.

What do graduates of Okaloosa Technical College earn?

Median earnings: $33,182 six years after entry; $32,577 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).

How much debt do students have?

38.43% of students receive Pell grants.

What is Okaloosa Technical College known for?

Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:

See ROI & Programs for more.

Is Okaloosa Technical College a good school?

We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 82.42%; median earnings $32,577 at 10 years; net price $18,819. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.

Tuition & Cost

Tuition Costs

$N/A
2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Okaloosa Technical College was $N/A.

Tuition comparison with similar institutions.

Average Net Price

$18,819
2024 Value

In 2024 Okaloosa Technical College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $18,819.

Average net price comparison with similar institutions.

Total Cost of Attendance

$75,276 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost

$18,819 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)

Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional where not shown.

4-year total cost breakdown for Okaloosa Technical College.

Financial Aid by Income Level

38.43% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

0.00% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

Financial aid distribution by income level.

Student Loan Default Rate

Not reported
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)

The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Okaloosa Technical 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 Okaloosa Technical College in that year.

Reporting years in the table below: 20132023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).

Year In-state tuition & fees Out-of-state tuition & fees Average net price
2013$2,757
2014$2,931
2015$10,073
2016$10,743
2017$11,380
2018$13,112
2019$12,721
2020$10,899
2021$11,020
2022$12,730
2023$13,545

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

Okaloosa Technical College reported total enrollment of about 421 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 60% male and 40% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (61.1%), Hispanic or Latino (14.7%), and Black or African American (13.3%). About 38.43% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 46.2% of students are first-generation college students.

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

83.4% Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Okaloosa Technical College in 2024 is 421 students.

Undergraduate enrollment is about 649 students.

Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.

Retention Rate over Time

80.7%
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 61.1%.

Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).

College Scorecard student demographics.

Graduates & Outcomes

Time to Complete

82.42% 100% Completion Time

82.42% 150% Completion Time

In 2024, 82.42% of students graduating from Okaloosa Technical College completed their program within 100% "normal time".

Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.

Completions by Sex (Top Programs)

  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General: 2% male / 98% female
  • Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician: 100% male / 0% female
  • Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training: 3% male / 97% 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 Okaloosa Technical College.

Return on Investment

$32,577 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)

332.77% Return on Investment

Financial value analysis for Okaloosa Technical College.

Top Programs by Completions

10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 15 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).

1. Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General: 45 completions

2. Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician: 33 completions

3. Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training: 33 completions

4. Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance: 27 completions

5. Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician: 26 completions

6. Computer/Computer Systems Technology/Technician: 17 completions

7. Electrician: 13 completions

8. Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications: 11 completions

9. Building Construction Technology/Technician: 10 completions

Most popular programs at Okaloosa Technical College.

Employment Outcomes

Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.

Earnings outcomes for Okaloosa Technical College graduates.

Operations

Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Okaloosa Technical College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).

Instructional Resources

  • Instructional expenditure per FTE: $7,142

Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.

Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.

About

Okaloosa Technical College is a public institution located in Fort Walton Beach, FL. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General, Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician, Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training. Enrollment is approximately 421 students. Student body composition includes White (61.1%), Hispanic or Latino (14.7%), Black or African American (13.3%). The 150%-time completion rate is 82.42%. Approximately 38.43% of students receive Pell Grants. About 46.2% of students are first-generation college students.

Institution Type

Public

Location

Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547

Region: Southeast

Insights and Analysis

Exceptional Graduation Rate: With a 82.42% graduation rate, Okaloosa Technical College demonstrates strong student retention and completion. This rate significantly exceeds the national average, indicating effective academic support and student services.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Okaloosa Technical College located?

Okaloosa Technical College is located in Fort Walton Beach, FL.

How much does Okaloosa Technical College cost?

Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $18,819 in the latest College Scorecard data.

What is the student body demographics at Okaloosa Technical College?

Okaloosa Technical College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 649 students, White (61.1%), Hispanic or Latino (14.7%) in federal College Scorecard data.

How many first-generation students attend Okaloosa Technical College?

About 46.2% of students at Okaloosa Technical College are first-generation college students.

What do graduates of Okaloosa Technical College earn?

Median earnings are $33,182 six years after entry and $32,577 ten years after entry.

What is the graduation rate at Okaloosa Technical College?

The 150%-time completion rate is 82.4% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.

Is Okaloosa Technical College public or private?

Okaloosa Technical College is a public institution located in Fort Walton Beach, FL.

Is Okaloosa Technical College an HBCU?

No. Okaloosa Technical College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.

Is Okaloosa Technical College a tribal college?

No. Okaloosa Technical College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.

Is Okaloosa Technical College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?

Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Okaloosa Technical College does not meet that proxy (reported share 14.7%).

Is Okaloosa Technical College religiously affiliated?

No religious affiliation is reported for Okaloosa Technical College in IPEDS institutional characteristics.

Data Sources

This page uses data from the following sources:

  • 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.