Daytona College

425 South Nova Road
Ormond Beach, FL 32174
Top-Ranked (2026): View Rankings

School Highlights

Daytona College serves 191 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the state community college average of 31:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 67%.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Enrollment: 191 students
  • Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
  • Minority enrollment: 57%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Daytona College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

Category
Attribute
Completion Rates

School Overview

The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 66% over five years.
Daytona College
(FL) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Special Focus Two-Year: Health Professions
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Private, for profit
Total Faculty
15 staff
39 staff
Number of Programs Offered
13
16
School Calendar

Student Body

The student population of Daytona College has declined by 33% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 has increased from 5:1 over five years.
The Daytona College diversity score of 0.62 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
191 students
1,014 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
31:1
# Full-Time Students
191 students
559 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
205 students
385 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
191 students
552 students
% Hispanic
12%
32%
% Black
42%
20%
% White
43%
33%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
4%
% Unknown races
1%
5%
Diversity Score
0.62
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
60%
61%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
64%
40%

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
78%
85%
Median Debt for Graduates
$7,746
$10,286
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,040
$5,500
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Daytona College's ranking?
Daytona College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Florida for: Highest completion rates and Least debt for graduating students.
In what neighborhood is Daytona College located?
Daytona College is located in the River neighborhood of Ormond Beach, FL.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Enrollment: 191 students
  • Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
  • Minority enrollment: 57%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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For Florida public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $4,712 per year for in-state students and $11,524 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $15,502 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Florida is 76%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

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