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Public, 4-Year
Fort Lauderdale, FL

Broward College

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

Annual Tuition

$2,830

Average Sticker Price

Admission Rate

Open

Open Admission

Graduation Rate

35.4%

Completion Success

Median Earnings

$41,939

10y Career Outlook

About Institution

Broward College is a distinguished Public, 4-Year institution located in Fort Lauderdale, FL. With a competitive tuition profile of $2,830, it remains an attractive choice for ambitious students. A strong graduation rate of 35.4% underscores its academic rigor and effective student support systems.

Investment Return

Estimated College ROI Analysis

Total 4-Year Cost

$11,320

Based on sticker tuition

Estimated Payback

0.9 yrs

Time to recoup investment

Annual Earnings Boost

+$11,939

vs. $30k HS diploma baseline

10-Year Net Gain

+$108,070

Cumulative earnings advantage minus total college cost

20-Year Net Gain

+$227,460

Long-term projected return on your education investment

Graduation Rate: 35%

Students who don't graduate may still carry debt without the full earnings benefit. Consider program-specific outcomes in the Career Paths section below.

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 Broward College is $7,500.

Student Community

Gender Balance

Women
Men
59.6%
40.4%
FemininityMasculinity

Ethnic Diversity

Hispanic
37.7%
Black
33.1%
White
12.3%
International
6.2%
Two or more
4.2%
Asian
3.3%
Unknown
2.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%

Security Audit

Safety Rating: 3-Year Aggregate

Incidents

15

Burglary

2

Theft

9

Assault

2

Robbery

2

Rape

0

Arson

0

Murder

0

Financial Outlook

Total Sticker Price

$2,830

Estimated cost before aid.

Net Price By Income

$0 - $30k$19,448
$30k - $48k$19,984
$48k - $75k$21,803
$75k+$23,769

Debt & Financial Aid

Median Debt (grads)$7,500
Pell Grant Recipients40.0%
Using Federal Loans10.2%
Historical 3yr Loan Repayment38.5%

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

Grant Aid (IPEDS 2021)

Avg. Total Grant Aid$6,261
Pell Grant Recipients40.0%

* 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

35.4%

In-State Cost

$2,830

Age 25+ Students

28.7%

Carnegie Class

Carnegie 14

Working at 6yr

13,043 students

Security Benchmark

Campus vs. City Comparison (Per 100k)

Violent Offenses

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

Property Crimes

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

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