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Indian River State College

Fort Pierce, FL·Public·11,571 students
Last updated: March 21, 2026

A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and in-state Florida residents. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 11,571 students.

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11,571
Students
$5,202
Net Price
42%
Grad Rate
$33,800
Earnings
10 yr
$5,500
Debt

About This School

Indian River State College is a public institution located in Fort Pierce, Florida with approximately 11,571 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $5,202 per year. The graduation rate is 42%, and the typical graduate earns $33,800 within 10 years of enrollment.

Indian River State College is a public college based in Fort Pierce, Florida, United States. Serving the Treasure Coast region, it is part of the Florida College System and offers associate and bachelor's degree programs as well as vocational certificates. It was established in 1959.

Worth considering if you're looking for an affordable way to start your college journey — at just $5,202/year average net price and a median debt of only $5,500, this is one of the most financially accessible options around. That said, the 42% graduation rate is a real concern and suggests many students don't finish, so you'll want to think honestly about what support systems you'll need to stay on track. Median earnings of $33,800 a decade out are modest, making this a better fit for students pursuing specific vocational certificates or planning to transfer than those expecting a big salary boost from a bachelor's degree here.

Founded
1959
Setting
Large suburb

Popular Programs

Health Professions17%
Business & Marketing11%
Computer Science5%
Education1%
Biological Sciences1%
Visual & Performing Arts0%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Notable Alumni

Omar Mateen

Source: Wikidata. Used for context only.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average CompositeN/A

ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$2,764
Out-of-State Tuition
$10,201
Avg Net Price
$5,202
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants33%
Median debt at graduation$5,500

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
42%
within 6 years
Retention Rate
N/A
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$33,800
after enrollment
Median Debt
$5,500
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$5,500
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$27,900
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$33,800
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 6.1x

Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White32%
Black13%
Hispanic/Latino48%
Asian1%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (11,571 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Indian River State College

3209 Virginia Ave

Fort Pierce, FL 34981-5596

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Sources & Methodology

Data

Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.

Contextual Enrichment

School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.

Important Caveats
  • Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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