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Public, 4-Year
Melbourne, FL

Eastern Florida State College

Explore one of the most distinguished institutions in FL. Your pathway to a brighter future begins here.

Annual Tuition

$2,496

Average Sticker Price

Admission Rate

Open

Open Admission

Graduation Rate

51.2%

Completion Success

Median Earnings

$37,195

10y Career Outlook

About Institution

Eastern Florida State College is a distinguished Public, 4-Year institution located in Melbourne, FL. With a competitive tuition profile of $2,496, it remains an attractive choice for ambitious students. A strong graduation rate of 51.2% underscores its academic rigor and effective student support systems.

Investment Return

Estimated College ROI Analysis

Total 4-Year Cost

$9,984

Based on sticker tuition

Estimated Payback

1.4 yrs

Time to recoup investment

Annual Earnings Boost

+$7,195

vs. $30k HS diploma baseline

10-Year Net Gain

+$61,966

Cumulative earnings advantage minus total college cost

20-Year Net Gain

+$133,916

Long-term projected return on your education investment

ROI estimates use the BLS national median of $30,000/yr for high school diploma holders as a baseline. Actual results vary based on major, career path, location, and individual circumstances. Median graduate debt at Eastern Florida State College is $12,250.

Student Community

Gender Balance

Women
Men
58.7%
41.3%
FemininityMasculinity

Ethnic Diversity

White
58.4%
Hispanic
18.5%
Black
11.7%
Two or more
5.6%
Asian
2.5%
International
1.6%
Unknown
1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.2%

Security Audit

Safety Rating: 3-Year Aggregate

Incidents

7

Burglary

3

Theft

3

Assault

1

Robbery

0

Rape

0

Arson

0

Murder

0

Financial Outlook

Total Sticker Price

$2,496

Estimated cost before aid.

Net Price By Income

$0 - $30k$4,272
$30k - $48k$5,244
$48k - $75k$7,119
$75k+$10,044

Debt & Financial Aid

Median Debt (grads)$12,250
Pell Grant Recipients27.9%
Using Federal Loans15.9%
Historical 3yr Loan Repayment36.3%

Repayment measured in 2016–17; this federal measure was discontinued.

Grant Aid (IPEDS 2021)

Avg. Total Grant Aid$4,910
Pell Grant Recipients30.0%

* Most students receive significant grants and scholarships, reducing the actual cost. Grant data from IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey.

Quick Overview

Faculty Ratio

N/A

Retention

N/A

Success

51.2%

In-State Cost

$2,496

Age 25+ Students

28.9%

Carnegie Class

Baccalaureate/Associate's

Working at 6yr

3,806 students

Security Benchmark

Campus vs. City Comparison (Per 100k)

Violent Offenses

PER 100K
On-Campus0.0
Melbourne (City-wide)0.0

Property Crimes

PER 100K
On-Campus0.0
Melbourne (City-wide)0.0

Stats sourced from institutional reports and municipal data. These rates provide a standardized baseline for comparing safety across different environments.