Indian River State College
Indian River State College (IRSC) is a renowned state college located in Fort Pierce, Florida. The school was established in 1959 and was originally a two-year community college. It transitioned into being a four-year state college in late 2007. This school offers various different associate’s degree programs as well as several bachelor’s degree programs. Students can also pursue several certificates in order to further their desired career paths. IRSC also has a very good athletics department and other programs that will be appealing to students.
IRSC has excellent nursing programs that have been producing high-quality nurses for many years. Nursing students will be able to work toward earning associate’s degrees in nursing or bachelor’s degrees in nursing. Graduates of the program will be able to move on to become registered nurses after passing the NCLEX-RN licensure examination. The curriculum of this program is based on clinical experience and research. All of the most up-to-date techniques will be taught and everything is based on the best current scientific evidence and practices. This program is fully accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN). All nursing students can expect a top-notch education that will keep them at the very top of their field.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleLarge Suburb |
| Number of Students17,598 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio27:1 |
| Is Admission OpenYes |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level4-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus Housing- |
| Retention Rate- |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges 01/01/1965 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs ACEN 01/01/1979 - Current |
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Nursing (NUR) - Baccalaureate program ACEN 03/01/2009 - Current |
Admission
100%
Acceptance RateCost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $104/credit | |
| In State Students | $104/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $390/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | - | |
| In State Students | - | |
| Out of State Students | - | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $4,680 | $4,680 | $17,550 |
| ADN | 70 | $7,280 | $7,280 | $27,300 |
| BSN | 125 | $13,000 | $13,000 | $48,750 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 69% of Indian River State College's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 58% | $4,515 |
| Other Federal Grant | 6% | $655 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 19% | $1,677 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 13% | $2,489 |
| Federal Student Loans | 10% | $3,741 |
| Private Loans | -- | -- |
$1,064
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$1,202 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$1,775 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$3,915 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$5,999 |
| Over $110,000$6,276 |
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Student Population
17,598
Undergrads
0
Graduates
10,620
Women
6,978
Men
33%
Full-time
67%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
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White |
53% |
|
Hispanic |
23% |
|
Black/African American |
15% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
3% |
|
Two or more races |
3% |
|
Asian |
2% |
|
Non-resident alien |
1% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Florida state board of nursing.
