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The College of the Florida Keys

The College of the Florida Keys

Key West, FL · Town · 1,012 students
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$13,636
Average net priceYour net price
In-state · 2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
37%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
35% typical
$42,508
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$40,669 typical
Open admission
Acceptance rate
82% typical · not scored
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
About

As the southernmost institution of higher education in the contiguous United States, The College of the Florida Keys (CFK) is best known for its premier, hands-on programs in Marine Science and Technology, Marine Engineering, and Nursing. The campus culture offers a close-knit, laid-back island experience where students enjoy an outdoor-centric lifestyle focused on marine conservation, diving, and waterfront recreation. What truly sets CFK apart are its unique physical assets, including a private saltwater lagoon and a deep-water diving basin that allow students in the acclaimed Diving Business and Technology program to earn professional commercial diving credentials directly on campus.

Wikipedia:The College of the Florida Keys (CFK) is a public college in Key West, Florida. It is part of the Florida College System. Its main campus is on Stock Island, adjacent to the only living coral reef in North America. CFK also operates two additional locations in the Florida Keys; one in Marathon and another in Key Largo. With its Key West location, CFK is the southernmost post-secondary school of any type within the contiguous United States. Florida Keys Community College was renamed to the College of the Florida Keys in 2019.

Location
Key West, FL, 33040 · Town campus
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Nearest airport from college
MIA · Miami
124 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
These figures are federal data and may be out of date.
In-stateOut-of-state
Tuition & fees$3,276$13,162
Housing & food (on campus)$14,632$14,632
Books & supplies$1,697$1,697
Cost of attendance$19,667$29,553 est.
Average net price$13,636Not published
Out-of-state prices
Tuition & fees$13,162
In-state: $3,276
Housing & food (on campus)$14,632
Books & supplies$1,697
Cost of attendance$29,553 est.
In-state: $19,667
Average net priceNot published
In-state: $13,636
est. = the in-state cost of attendance with out-of-state tuition swapped in; no out-of-state figure is published.
Net price by family income · in-state students, 2023-24
$0–30k
$10,373
$30–48k
$11,077
$48–75k
$15,101
$75–110k
$17,635
$110k+
$17,804
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
37%
Entered 2017–18
Transferred
23%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
45% graduated · 26% transferred · 29% left or unknown · none still enrolled
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$40,277
10 yrs after entry$42,508
Debt
Median at graduation$9,500
Monthly payment$101
Middle 50% owe$3.5k–$10.5k
90th percentile$20,125
Green marks a figure above the typical Baccalaureate/Associate's: 35% graduate within 6 yrs, $40,669 earned 10 yrs after entry.
Admissions

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Student Body
Gender
Men 45%Women 55%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
12 : 1
Pell grant
28%
First-gen
42%
Family income
$26,806
Independent
47%
Age at entry
26.0
Part-time
55%
Race & ethnicity
White
42%
Hispanic
35%
Black
11%
Asian
1%
Two or more
2%
Non-resident
2%
Unknown
6%
Varsity sports
NJCAA Division III · EADA 2024-25
  • Swimming
    Men's · Women's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions
Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021
After 6 yrs
$40,277
After 10 yrs
$42,508
Marine Sciences2
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing2
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$7M
Full-time faculty
21%
Faculty salary
$7,266/mo
Teaching spend
$10,363
per student
Federal loans
33%
Classification
Carnegie type
Baccalaureate/Associate's
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, mostly part-time

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