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Melbourne, FL · Fort Pierce, FL
| Eastern Florida State College | Indian River State College | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $6,440/yr | $3,815/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $4,858/yr | $2,594/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $12,250 | $8,023 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $5,658/yr | $3,525/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $7,600/yr | $5,641/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $9,722/yr | $7,285/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $11,623/yr | $10,109/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $130/mo | $85/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $10,701/yr | No data reported |
| Room & board (off campus) | $10,701/yr | $9,015/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $600/yr | $1,620/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $5,307/yr | No data reported |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $11,966/yr | $11,576/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $2,496/yr | $2,764/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $9,739/yr | $10,201/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 29% | 34% |
| Students taking federal loans | 15% | 3.8% |
| Getting in | ||
| SAT/ACT policy | Open admission (everyone qualified gets in) | Open admission (everyone qualified gets in) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 52% | 45% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $37,195/yr | $38,315/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $20,193–$56,671 | $21,540–$56,244 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 47% | 44% |
| White students graduating | 54% | 45% |
| Black students graduating | 38% | 42% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 54% | 46% |
| Asian students graduating | 72% | 72% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $32,437/yr | $33,822/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 52% | 54% |
| Pell students who graduate | 45% | 43% |
| First-gen students who finish | 29% | 35% |
| Low-income students who finish | 27% | 32% |
| Students who transfer out | 13% | 12% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $35,509/yr | $35,767/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Liberal Arts & General Studies 41% · Health Professions 17% · Business, Management & Marketing 14% | Liberal Arts & General Studies 41% · Health Professions 16% · Business, Management & Marketing 9% |
| Most popular program | Liberal Arts & General Studies — 41% of degrees | Liberal Arts & General Studies — 41% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Health Professions — 17% of degrees | Health Professions — 16% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 14% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 9% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Computer & Information Sciences — 7% of degrees | Computer & Information Sciences — 8% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Homeland Security & Protective Services — 6% of degrees | Culinary & Personal Services — 7% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Information Science/Studies — $57,313/yr | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing — $81,648/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 12% | 14% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 10,490 | 11,822 |
| Students per professor | 22 : 1 | 27 : 1 |
| Average professor pay | $6,880/mo | $7,862/mo |
| Full-time professors | 37% | 40% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges |
| Median family income | $22,006 | $21,577 |
| Setting | City (small) | Suburb (large) |
| Location | Melbourne, FL | Fort Pierce, FL |
| Region | Southeast | Southeast |
| Founded | 1960 | 1959 |
| Public or private | Public | Public |
| Main degree offered | Associate degrees | Associate degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Mixed Baccalaureate/Associate's | Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Mixed Baccalaureate/Associate's |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 1.7% | 2% |
| Men | 41% | 40% |
| Women | 59% | 60% |
| White students | 57% | 30% |
| Black students | 12% | 12% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 19% | 50% |
| Asian students | 2.5% | 1.2% |
| Two or more races | 6.1% | 2.2% |
| Other / not reported | 1.8% | 2.5% |
| Special type | None | None |
| First-generation students | 40% | 48% |
| Part-time students | 60% | 54% |
| Students age 25+ | 29% | 24% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $4,778/yr | $5,803/yr |
| Endowment | $22.6M | $30.7M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | No — no campus housing |
| Beds in campus housing | 192 | No data reported |
| Required to live on campus | No | No data reported |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $7,000/yr | No data reported |
| Meal plan offered | No | No |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | No | Yes |
| ROTC | No | No |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | Yes | Yes |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | Yes | Yes |
| Weekend & evening classes | No | Yes |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | No | Yes |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | Yes |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | No | No |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | Yes | Yes |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | Yes | Yes |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NJCAA Division I | NJCAA Division I |
| Football team | No | No |
| Varsity teams | 13 | 6 |
| Student athletes | 195 | 125 |
| Athletic scholarships | $1.6M | $1.0M |
| Athletics budget | $3.7M | $3.0M |
| Athletics revenue | $3.7M | $3.0M |
| Recruiting spend | $122,467 | $6,497 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, logo, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.