Daytona State College

Daytona State College Overview

Daytona State College is a public, state school in a suburban setting in Daytona Beach, Florida. Daytona State College was founded in 1957 and the school enrolls around 12,728 students per year, which includes 12,728 undergraduates.

Student Activities at Daytona State College

Interested in music or performing? Sing in a chorus or perform with one of Daytona State College's theater groups.

Interested in journalism or communications? Daytona State College students can write for the campus newspaperor be a producer for the student-run television channel.

Thinking of pledging? Daytona State College has fraternities and sororities.

Planning to play sports? Daytona State College has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at Daytona State College on the Student Life page.

2022 Daytona State College Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate	EA not offered
In-State Tuition	$3,072
Out-of-State	$11,960

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Is Daytona State College a Good School?

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There is no one way to define a "good" college or university. Admissions criteria, acceptance rate and average GPA are good indicators of how competitive an institution is.

Let's take a closer look at these factors to get a clearer sense of what Daytona State College offers and if the college might be a good choice for you.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Daytona State College

Retention refers to the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. This is a way to get a sense of how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

The average six-year graduation rate for U.S. colleges and universities is 61% for public schools, and 67% for private, non-profit schools.

Job Outcomes for Daytona State College Grads

Job placement statistics for recent graduates can give you a sense of the return on investment a school offers.

Check with Daytona State College directly, for information on any information on starting salaries for recent grads.

Daytona State College's Endowment

An endowment is the total value of a school's investments, donations, and assets. Endowment is not necessarily an indicator of the quality of a school, but it can give you a sense of how much money a college can afford to invest in expanding programs, improving facilities, and support students.

As of 2021, the total market value of Daytona State College's endowment was $15.5 million. The average college endowment was $905 million in 2021. The school spends $3,758 for each full-time student enrolled.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Daytona State College

Tuition cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need.

For information on Daytona State College's financial aid options for first-year students, check with the school directly.

Graduates in the class of 2022 had an average of $1,586 in student loans per borrower. For context, compare this number with the average national debt, which is around $36,000 per borrower.

The 2023-2024 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2022

Some financial aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA as soon as you can. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! You should never have to pay to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), so don't give your money (or info!) to any website that claim you do.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Daytona State College.

Based on this information, how does Daytona State College sound? Remember, a school that is perfect for one person may not be the right school for someone else! So ask yourself: Is Daytona State College a good school for you?

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Where is Daytona State College Located?

Daytona State College is located in the suburban setting of Daytona Beach, Florida, less than an hour from Orlando.

If you are interested in seeing Daytona State College for yourself, be sure to plan a visit! The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 95 to Daytona Beach, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Daytona Beach International.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Daytona State College and Daytona Beach are like without leaving home.

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