Indian River State College — tuition $2,496 in-state, $9,360 out-of-stateIndian River State College campus, Fort Pierce, FL. Photo: GreaterPonce665, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons.
Outcomes
C+
56/100
Affordability
B+
80/100
Resources
C
48/100
Experience
C
54/100
Prestige
D
36/100
Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology
Quick Stats
15,104
Total Enrollment
42%
Graduation Rate
N/A
Retention Rate
27.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
$5,927
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near Indian River State College ▼
25%
of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.
What happens to students who enroll at Indian River State College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
$38,315
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$33,822
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$8,023
Median debt at graduation
44.9%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
34.4%
Students receiving Pell grants
Typical debt at graduation equals about 21% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 53rd percentile among associate-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (FL wage index 0.88). This drives the Outcome Rating.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.
Earnings by Major at Indian River State College
Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.
For parents & investors
The Indian River State College Town Property Report
Avg home value near campus: $367,948
Avg rent near campus: $1,494/mo
Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 34950 (6.9% cap, Fort Pierce)
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🏆 Where Indian River State College Ranks
Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~3,821 students need off-campus housing
💻 Learning Mode
In-Person39%
Hybrid (Some Online)30%
Fully Online31%
📊 Age Distribution
18-24 (Traditional)57%
25-64 (Adult)23%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate at Indian River 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 Indian River State College?
Tuition at Indian River State College is
$2,496 for in-state students
and $9,360 for out-of-state students
.
However, the average net price after financial aid is $5,927.
What is the graduation rate at Indian River State College?
The graduation rate at Indian River State College is 42%.
This graduation rate is below average. Consider factors like program type and student demographics when evaluating.
Is Indian River State College a good school?
Indian River State College has a Repit College Score of 55/100 (Grade: C+).
Our rating evaluates five key factors:
Outcomes (C+): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (B+): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (C): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (C): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (D): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend Indian River State College?
Indian River State College has a total enrollment of 15,104 students.
Is there rental demand near Indian River State College?
Yes! Approximately 25% of students at Indian River State College live off-campus (not with family).
That's roughly 3,821 students who need rental housing near campus.
This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Fort Pierce area.
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