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Broward College

Fort Lauderdale, FL 4 year Public
Type 4 year, Public
Campus locale City: Midsize
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Large
Student to faculty ratio 28 to 1
On-time graduation rate 33%

Located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Broward is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Broward College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Broward College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at Broward is reported to be 33%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Florida state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 52% whereas the national average was 49%.


  • Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

In-State Tuition & Fees

$2,830

Cost of attendance at Broward College in 2022 for students from Florida.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Florida's average $3,874
National average $8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$8,952

Cost of attendance at Broward College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Florida's average $14,069
National average $18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 83 of freshman students at Broward College received on average $5,773 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$5,773
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 1,531 56% $5,405 $8,274,502
Other Federal Grant 2,208 80% $4,897 $10,813,624
State Grant/Scholarships 892 32% $2,387 $2,129,537
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 126 5% $1,788 $225,296
Total Grant & Scholarships 2,281 83% $5,773 $13,168,457

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Broward College students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Broward College students is 33.1%. Female students graduated at a rate of 37.1%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 28.7%.

33.1%

  • asian 55.6% 69 students
  • African American 26.3% 375 students
  • white 34.8% 213 students
  • unknown 34.6% 54 students
  • hawaiian 35.7% 5 students
  • hispanic 36.5% 584 students
  • International Students 30.0% 48 students
  • Mixed Race 38.3% 36 students

Service Offerings

Broward College provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Broward College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational
  • Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes
  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification
  • ROTC - Army

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training

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