Broward College

Broward College: Academics, Admissions & Tuition Info

Learn about Broward College. Read about its admission requirements, financial aid and degree and certificate programs to make an informed education decision.

About Broward College

Broward College was founded in 1960 as the Junior College of Broward County, a 2-year college located in the southeastern Florida city of Fort Lauderdale. In 1963, Broward College's first permanent campus opened in Davie, Florida, and today the college has three campuses and six centers located throughout Broward County. The newest campus, the Judson A. Samuels South Campus in Pembroke Pines, opened in 2009.

In 2008, what was then called Broward Community College changed its name to Broward College to reflect the addition of 4-year programs. Although Broward College offers bachelor's degrees, it mainly offers associate's degree programs, and thus is still operates in Florida's community college system. In 2011, Broward College was ranked in the top ten percent of U.S. community colleges by the Aspen Institute.

Academics

Broward College provides students with a range of day, evening, and online courses to choose from. The college also has an accelerated learning program, which allows high school students to take college-level courses for college credit and allows adults to earn college credits for military service and for life experiences, such as travel and work experience.

Broward offers Associate in Science, Associate in Arts and Associate in Applied Science degree programs in many subjects, such as information technology, hospitality, humanities, communication and health sciences. Though Broward College primarily offers associate's degrees, students also have the option of pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in education or nursing, or a Bachelor of Applied Science degree in information technology, supervision and management, or technology management.

Admissions

Broward College has an open admissions policy. Students applying for a certificate or associate's degree program at Broward College should first submit an application online, and then submit high school and college transcripts. Students wishing to enroll in a bachelor's program must mail in their application. Next, students should create an online student account that will allow them to register for classes and take a placement test. There is also a one-time, nonrefundable application fee of $35.

In 2011, Broward College had over 42,000 undergraduates, of which 67% attended part-time, and 60% were female. Over 60% of the student body was under the age of 24 and 99% of Broward students were residents of Florida.

Tuition and Financial Aid

Tuition costs at Broward College vary by course type. In 2012, course credits associated with certificate and associate's degree programs cost in-state students $103.90 per credit hour, which included fees. The tuition rate for out-of-state students was $359 per credit hour including fees. Tuition and fees for bachelor's degree credits was $124.89 per credit hour for in-state students and $583.45 per credit hour for out-of-state students. Vocational certificate tuition and fees for in-state students cost $80.25 per credit hour and $325 per credit hour for out-of-state students.

Students may apply for federal financial aid before completing the application for Broward College. In 2011, over three quarters of Broward College students received some type of financial aid. Students receiving loans are required to take a one-time debt management workshop.

BROWARD COLLEGE QUICK FACTS
School Type	4-year, primarily associate's, public*
Degrees Offered	Associate's, bachelor's, certificates*
Religious Affiliation	None*
Academic Calendar	Semesters**
School Setting	Large suburb*
Student Body	42,198 undergraduates in 2011*
Student Housing	No student housing is available*
ACADEMICS
Programs	More than 200 degree and certificate programs**
Student-Faculty Ratio	29 to 1*
Most Popular Fields of Study by Degree Level (Number of Recipients)	In 2010-2011: Associate's: Liberal arts and sciences/liberal studies (3,881) Bachelor's: Special education and teaching (15)*
Undergraduate Graduation Rates	25% overall*
ADMISSIONS
Admission Rate	Open admissions**
Entering Class Size	7,268 in 2011*
Application Due Date	Rolling admission**
TUITION & FINANCIAL AID
Tuition (2011-2012)	Estimated $2,446 tuition and fees per academic year for full-time beginning undergraduates*
Financial Aid Sources Available (Percent of Students Receiving it)	In 2010-2011: Federal grants (68%), state or local grants and scholarships (48%), institutional grants or scholarships (11%), federal student loans (12%)*
Percent of First-time Students Receiving Some Form of Aid	80% in 2010*

Sources: *National Center for Education Statistics, **Broward College

School Contact Information

Address: Office of Admissions, Broward College, 111 East Las Olas Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
Phone: (954) 201-7378
Website: www.broward.edu