Indian River State College

Overview

Enrollment

14,862

Indian River State College overview
Location	Fort Pierce, Florida
Online	irsc.edu
School Type	Public 4 Year
Setting	Large Suburban

Indian River State College overview
Size	Mid-size
Status	Non-profit
On Campus Housing	No
Level of Study	Undergrad

Indian River State College (IRSC) is a public institution located in Fort Pierce, Florida, offering a variety of two-year associate degrees and four-year bachelor's degrees. The college, established in 1959, provides education across several campuses with the main campus in Fort Pierce serving as the hub. Its proximity to Vero Beach offers access to coastal amenities and a serene academic setting. The campus architecture is contemporary, with facilities designed to support its academic community. While IRSC is primarily a commuter college, it boasts limited on-campus student housing options. Known for its healthcare and technology programs, the college caters to a diverse student body with open enrollment, characterized by a relatively high acceptance rate. Academic offerings are comprehensive, including popular majors such as Nursing, Education, and Business Administration. The college does not have a significant emphasis on intercollegiate athletics, focusing instead on providing broad educational opportunities to its regional community.

Indian River State College has an open admission policy which permits enrollment by any high school graduate or GED holding student. 5,382 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 9,480 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2022/2023, excluding room and board, is $2,496 plus fees of $268.