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Public, 4-Year
Fort Pierce, FL

Indian River State College

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

Annual Tuition

$2,764

Average Sticker Price

Admission Rate

Open

Open Admission

Graduation Rate

44.4%

Completion Success

Median Earnings

$38,315

10y Career Outlook

About Institution

Indian River State College is a distinguished Public, 4-Year institution located in Fort Pierce, FL. With a competitive tuition profile of $2,764, it remains an attractive choice for ambitious students. A strong graduation rate of 44.4% underscores its academic rigor and effective student support systems.

Investment Return

Estimated College ROI Analysis

Total 4-Year Cost

$11,056

Based on sticker tuition

Estimated Payback

1.3 yrs

Time to recoup investment

Annual Earnings Boost

+$8,315

vs. $30k HS diploma baseline

10-Year Net Gain

+$72,094

Cumulative earnings advantage minus total college cost

20-Year Net Gain

+$155,244

Long-term projected return on your education investment

Graduation Rate: 44%

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 Indian River State College is $8,023.

Student Community

Gender Balance

Women
Men
59.8%
40.3%
FemininityMasculinity

Ethnic Diversity

Hispanic
47.9%
White
31.6%
Black
12.9%
Two or more
2.3%
Unknown
2.2%
International
1.8%
Asian
1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%

Security Audit

Safety Rating: 3-Year Aggregate

Incidents

5

Burglary

1

Theft

1

Assault

1

Robbery

1

Rape

1

Arson

0

Murder

0

Financial Outlook

Total Sticker Price

$2,764

Estimated cost before aid.

Net Price By Income

$0 - $30k$4,763
$30k - $48k$4,857
$48k - $75k$6,465
$75k+$6,902

Debt & Financial Aid

Median Debt (grads)$8,023
Pell Grant Recipients33.0%
Using Federal Loans3.4%
Historical 3yr Loan Repayment39.2%

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

Grant Aid (IPEDS 2021)

Avg. Total Grant Aid$6,325
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

44.4%

In-State Cost

$2,764

Age 25+ Students

23.6%

Carnegie Class

Baccalaureate/Associate's

Working at 6yr

3,721 students

Security Benchmark

Campus vs. City Comparison (Per 100k)

Violent Offenses

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

Property Crimes

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

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