C+
Above Average
Score: 61/100

Daytona State College

4-Year Public
📍 Daytona Beach, Florida 32114
Outcomes
C+
56/100
Affordability
B+
77/100
Resources
B
65/100
Experience
B+
79/100
Prestige
D
36/100

Quick Stats

11,807
Total Enrollment
41%
Graduation Rate
N/A
Retention Rate
17.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
$6,119
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near Daytona State College

24% of students live off-campus (not with family), creating consistent rental demand near campus. That's approximately 2,857 students who need housing.

Avg Home Value
$182,648
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,449
1-Year Change
-1.0%
For parents & investors

The Daytona State College Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $182,648
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,449/mo — vs ~$666/mo campus room rate
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 32114 (6.2% cap, Daytona Beach)

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🏆 Where Daytona State College Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

#5
Applied Engineering
of 7 schools
#13
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
of 100 schools
#16
Fire Science/Fire-fighting
of 100 schools
#16
Barbering/Barber
of 100 schools
#23
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
of 100 schools
#23
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
of 100 schools
#23
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician
of 81 schools
#27
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
of 100 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $3,072 $11,960
Room $5,995
Board $4,760
Total Cost (On-Campus) $18,285 $27,173

Financial Aid

73%
Receive Any Aid
55%
Receive Pell Grants
23%
Take Out Loans
$6,119
Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000$5,809
$30,001 - $48,000$6,569
$48,001 - $75,000$8,706
$75,001 - $110,000$11,271
$110,001+$11,441

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 1,367 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 325 grads/yr Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other 167 grads/yr Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) 163 grads/yr Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General 121 grads/yr Fire Science/Fire-fighting 97 grads/yr Criminal Justice/Police Science 67 grads/yr Welding Technology/Welder 63 grads/yr Electrician 43 grads/yr Applied Engineering 41 grads/yr Information Technology 41 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 38 grads/yr Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician 37 grads/yr Barbering/Barber 36 grads/yr Early Childhood Education and Teaching 23 grads/yr Accounting 23 grads/yr Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer 23 grads/yr Elementary Education and Teaching 21 grads/yr Occupational Therapist Assistant 21 grads/yr Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies 20 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Daytona State College's top programs commonly pursue.

Postsecondary teachers, all other
$78k/yr 183,400 jobs
Registered nurses
$94k/yr 3,391,000 jobs
Nursing instructors and teachers, postsecondary
$80k/yr 91,600 jobs
Health specialties teachers, postsecondary
$106k/yr 289,600 jobs
Paramedics
$58k/yr 101,900 jobs
Emergency medical technicians
$41k/yr 181,000 jobs
Makeup artists, theatrical and performance
$50k/yr 7,000 jobs
Skincare specialists
$42k/yr 97,400 jobs

Student Demographics

11,807
Total Students
60%
Women
53%
Traditional Age (18-24)
24%
Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 54%
Hispanic 22%
Black 13%
Asian 3%
Two or More 5%
Non-Resident 1%

🏠 Living Arrangements

On Campus 23%
Off-Campus (Renters) 24%
With Family 53%
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~2,857 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 41%
Hybrid (Some Online) 28%
Fully Online 31%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 53%
25-64 (Adult) 32%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Daytona State College?
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.
How much does it cost to attend Daytona State College?
Tuition at Daytona State College is $3,072 for in-state students and $11,960 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $6,119.
What is the graduation rate at Daytona State College?
The graduation rate at Daytona State College is 41%. This graduation rate is below average. Consider factors like program type and student demographics when evaluating.
Is Daytona State College a good school?
Daytona State College has a Repit College Score of 61/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (C+): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (B+): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (B): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (B+): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (D): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend Daytona State College?
Daytona State College has a total enrollment of 11,807 students.
Is there rental demand near Daytona State College?
Yes! Approximately 24% of students at Daytona State College live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 2,857 students who need rental housing near campus. This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Daytona Beach area.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: September 2026 | Methodology