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The College of the Florida Keys

Type 4 year, Public
Campus locale Town: Remote
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 10 to 1
On-time graduation rate 39%

Located in Key West, Florida, The College of the Florida Keys 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 The College of the Florida Keys 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.

The College of the Florida Keys 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.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 10-to-1, The College of the Florida Keys emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at The College of the Florida Keys is reported to be 39%, 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

$3,276

Cost of attendance at The College of the Florida Keys 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

$13,162

Cost of attendance at The College of the Florida Keys 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, 57 of freshman students at The College of the Florida Keys received on average $4,041 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.

$4,041
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 27 28% $5,010 $135,276
Other Federal Grant 32 33% $4,625 $147,992
State Grant/Scholarships 13 13% $2,080 $27,041
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 20 21% $2,361 $47,223
Total Grant & Scholarships 55 57% $4,041 $222,256

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of The College of the Florida Keys 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 The College of the Florida Keys students is 39.2%. Female students graduated at a rate of 43.7%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 34.7%.

39.2%

  • African American 38.5% 5 students
  • white 37.5% 27 students
  • unknown 66.7% 6 students
  • hispanic 32.5% 13 students
  • Mixed Race 60.0% 3 students

Athletic Associations

  • NJCAA
    National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Service Offerings

The College of the Florida Keys provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

The College of the Florida Keys offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational
  • Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
  • Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Credit for military training