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The College of the Florida Keys
The College of the Florida Keys
KEY WEST, FL . 2 Year 3.5
#1444 in Best Colleges in America
5901 COLLEGE RD KEY WEST, FL 33040

Overview

The College of the Florida Keys was founded in 1965 and is the southernmost public college in the continental United States. Its main campus is located in the picturesque city of Key West, with branch campuses on Middle Key and North Key. The college offers associate degrees, bachelor's degrees, certificates, and vocational training programs, with particular expertise in marine science, diving technology, maritime engineering, nursing, and hotel management. It boasts a low student-to-faculty ratio and a personalized learning environment, and has been consecutively awarded the title of “Maritime Workforce Training Center of Excellence” by the U.S. Department of Transportation's Maritime Administration.

Rankings

  • 504

    #504 in Best Community Colleges in America

  • 2

    #2 0 in Best Community Colleges in Florida

  • Best Community Colleges in America 504 of 922

Academics

  • B Professors
  • CValue
  • B+Diversity
  • B+Safety
  • A Student Life
  • A+Location

Majors

  • Liberal Arts and Humanities
    66 Graduates
  • Police and Criminal Science
    50 Graduates
  • Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic)
    49 Graduates
  • Business
    39 Graduates
  • Nursing
    33 Graduates
  • Professional Diver and Instructor
    22 Graduates
  • Entrepreneurship
    21 Graduates
  • Wildlife and Fisheries Management
    21 Graduates
  • Hospitality and Tourism Management
    14 Graduates
  • Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration
    13 Graduates

Admissions

  • Application Deadline
  • 100%
    Acceptance Rate
  • Application Fee
  • Application Website
    Visit offical website
  • Online Certificate Programs
    0
  • Online Associates Programs
    1
  • Online Bachelor's Programs
    0

Costs

  • Average Total Aid Awarded
    $4,041
  • Students Receiving Financial Aid
    57%
  • National Average Cost
    $15,523

After College

  • Graduation Rate
    39%
  • Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    81%
  • National Average Earnings
    $33,028

Students

  • Full-Time Enrollment
    337 Undergrads
  • Part-Time Undergrads
    528
  • Undergrads Over 25
    49%
  • Pell Grant
    28%
  • Varsity Athletes
    1%

Campus Life

  • Student Faculty Ratio
    11:1
  • Evening Degree Programs
    No
  • Athletic Conference
    No data available  
  • Athletic Division
    NJCAA Division III

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