Indian River State College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3109 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #867 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #799 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #24 of 109 | In Florida |
| #888 of 1,032 | For Entomology |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 100%
- Undergraduates
- 15,104
- Male:Female Ratio
- 40:60
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Website
- irsc.edu
Indian River State College Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Indian River State College has an acceptance rate of 100% and is among the 23% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
4,538 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
4,743 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
Indian River State College has an open admission policy (non-competitive). The only requirement is a certificate of attendance or a highschool diploma or a General Educational Development certificate.
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| Hispanic | 6651 (44%) |
|---|---|
| White | 5241 (35%) |
| Black or African American | 1872 (12%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 469 (3%) |
| Two or more races | 373 (2%) |
| Asian | 249 (2%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 210 (1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 14 (0.1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 13 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
- Average aid awarded
- $5,607
- Students receiving aid
- 86%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | |
|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $2,496 |
| Tuition in-state | $2,496 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $9,360 |
| Fee in-district | $268 |
| Fee in-state | $268 |
| Fee out-of-state | $841 |
Indian River State College majors
Indian River State College has granted 640 bachelor's degrees across 15 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Indian River State College.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 1,535 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 140 | 88 |
| Information Technology | 42 | 56 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 21 | 72 |
| Human Services, General | 86 | |
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 69 | |
| Non-Profit & Public & Organizational Management | 67 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 46 | |
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 1 | 36 |
| Accounting | 35 | |
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 32 | |
| Fire Prevention and Safety Technology & Technician | 30 | |
| Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects | 27 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 23 | |
| Public Administration | 23 | |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other | 20 | |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 16 | |
| Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology & Technician | 15 | |
| Legal Assistant & Paralegal | 14 | |
| Clinical & Medical Laboratory Technician | 13 | |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 13 | |
| Dental Hygiene & Hygienist | 10 | |
| Radiologic Technology & Science - Radiographer | 10 | |
| Construction Engineering Technology & Technician | 9 | |
| Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management & Manager | 9 | |
| Respiratory Care Therapy & Therapist | 7 | |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 7 | |
| Emergency Medical Technology & Technician (EMT Paramedic) | 6 | |
| Health Information & Medical Records Technology & Technician | 5 | |
| Interior Design | 5 | |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 5 | |
| Computer Graphics | 4 | |
| Dental Assisting & Assistant | 4 | |
| Landscaping and Groundskeeping | 4 | |
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 4 | |
| Web Page, Digital & Multimedia and Information Resources Design | 4 | |
| Aquaculture | 3 | |
| Accounting Technology & Technician and Bookkeeping | 2 | |
| Automotive Engineering Technology & Technician | 2 | |
| CAD & CADD Drafting and & or Design Technology & Technician | 2 | |
| Civil Engineering Technologies & Technicians | 2 | |
| Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology & Technician | 2 | |
| Hospitality Administration & Management, General | 2 | |
| Agriculture, General | 1 | |
| Crisis & Emergency & Disaster Management | 1 | |
| Science Teacher Education & General Science Teacher Education | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 1,991 | 640 |
Indian River State College has a graduation rate of 42%, which is among the 27% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 42% | 39% | 46% |
Publications & Citations
Indian River State College has published 1,389 scientific papers with 35,861 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Environmental Science, Ecology, Chemistry, Botany, Geology, Agricultural Science, Engineering, Horticulture, and Organic Chemistry.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 2 | 17 |
| 1993 | 1 | 14 |
| 1994 | 3 | 12 |
| 1995 | 7 | 30 |
| 1996 | 8 | 29 |
| 1997 | 12 | 34 |
| 1998 | 6 | 48 |
| 1999 | 11 | 46 |
| 2000 | 18 | 51 |
| 2001 | 19 | 58 |
| 2002 | 18 | 75 |
| 2003 | 25 | 117 |
| 2004 | 23 | 134 |
| 2005 | 41 | 196 |
| 2006 | 37 | 285 |
| 2007 | 31 | 344 |
| 2008 | 26 | 424 |
| 2009 | 27 | 419 |
| 2010 | 31 | 554 |
| 2011 | 43 | 599 |
| 2012 | 50 | 758 |
| 2013 | 35 | 912 |
| 2014 | 36 | 979 |
| 2015 | 43 | 1049 |
| 2016 | 66 | 1255 |
| 2017 | 81 | 1427 |
| 2018 | 88 | 1771 |
| 2019 | 94 | 2401 |
| 2020 | 113 | 3407 |
| 2021 | 109 | 4143 |
| 2022 | 87 | 4410 |
| 2023 | 82 | 4489 |
| 2024 | 63 | 4802 |
Notable alumni
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Ángel Pagán
- Occupations
- baseball player
- Biography
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Ángel Manuel Pagán is a Puerto Rican former professional baseball outfielder. He played in Major League Baseball for the Chicago Cubs, New York Mets, and San Francisco Giants.
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Cory Spangenberg
- Occupations
- baseball player
- Biography
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Cory Joseph Spangenberg is an American former professional baseball infielder. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the San Diego Padres, Milwaukee Brewers, and St. Louis Cardinals, and in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) for the Saitama Seibu Lions.
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Mike Bianco
- Occupations
- baseball player
- Biography
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Michael F. Bianco is an American college baseball coach and former catcher, who is the current head baseball coach of the Ole Miss Rebels. He played college baseball at Indian River Community College before transferring to LSU where he played for coach Skip Bertman from 1988 to 1989.
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Rafael Lopez
- Occupations
- baseball player
- Biography
-
Rafael Manuel Lopez is an American former professional baseball catcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Chicago Cubs, Cincinnati Reds, Toronto Blue Jays, and San Diego Padres.
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Rob Cordemans
- Occupations
- baseball player
- Biography
-
Rob "Robbie" Cordemans is a Dutch baseball player. He bats and throws righthanded. Cordemans is best known for representing the Dutch national team at the Olympics and other international competitions.
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Mark Worrell
- Occupations
- baseball player
- Biography
-
Mark Robert Worrell is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the St. Louis Cardinals and Baltimore Orioles between 2008 and 2011.
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Fabrizio Scaccia
- Occupations
- American football player
- Biography
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Fabrizio Scaccia is a former American football placekicker. He was signed by the Arizona Rattlers as a street free agent in 2010. He attended Indian River State College, a school that did not have a football team, so he joined semi-pro football.
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Shawn Riggans
- Occupations
- baseball player
- Biography
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Shawn Willis Riggans is an American former professional baseball catcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 2006 to 2009 for the Tampa Bay Rays.
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Kenia Arias
- Occupations
- composersinger-songwritersinger
- Biography
-
Kenia Arias, known mononymously as Kenia, is a Puerto Rican and Dominican recording artist and lyricist. Since 2000, she has independently released two mixtapes, one EP and three albums. She has collaborated with various independent rap artists throughout her career. Kenia has appeared in television shows, such as USA's Graceland and Netflix's Glow.
General info
| Alternative names | IRSC |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1959 |
| Colors | blue, yellow |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 956 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Mixed Baccalaureate/Associate's |
Location and contacts
| Address | 3209 Virginia Ave Fort Pierce, Florida, 34981-5596 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 47,000 |
| Phone | 7724624772 |