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Okaloosa Technical College

Fort Walton Beach, FL 2 year Public
Type 2 year, Public
Campus locale City: Small
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Continuous
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 21 to 1
Students retention rate 60%
On-time graduation rate 89%

Located in Fort Walton Beach, Florida, Okaloosa Technical College is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a continuous calendar system, providing flexibility in scheduling.

One of the notable aspects of Okaloosa Technical 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.

Okaloosa Technical College is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education, 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.

The retention rate of students at Okaloosa Technical College is 60% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Florida is 85%, while the national average is 61%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Okaloosa Technical College do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Council on Occupational Education
The most popular programs at Okaloosa Technical College are Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants, Other, Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician, Welding Technology/Welder, Carpentry/Carpenter, Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other. Below is the cost of attendance for these programs as well as the cost of attendance for similar schools that provide the same program.

Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants, Other

Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician

Welding Technology/Welder

Carpentry/Carpenter

Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other

Program Length 15 months
Tuition and Fees $5,980
Books and Supplies $529
Total Cost $6,509

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Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 90 of freshman students at Okaloosa Technical College received on average $1,789 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.

$1,789
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 98 45% $2,373 $232,552
Other Federal Grant 145 67% $2,117 $306,916
State Grant/Scholarships 8 4% $698 $5,584
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 43 20% $888 $38,203
Total Grant & Scholarships 196 90% $1,789 $350,703

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Okaloosa Technical College students who enrolled in 2018 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 Okaloosa Technical College students is 88.8%. Female students graduated at a rate of 89.7%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 87.7%.

88.8%

  • asian 100.0% 2 students
  • African American 84.2% 16 students
  • white 89.4% 84 students
  • hispanic 85.7% 6 students
  • Mixed Race 100.0% 2 students

Service Offerings

Okaloosa Technical College provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Academic/career counseling services

Educational Offerings

Okaloosa Technical 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
  • High school education

Veteran Services

  • Credit for military training

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