Broward College is a public community college headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, serving students across Broward County through campuses in Fort Lauderdale, Davie, Coconut Creek, and additional sites. Founded in 1959 as Broward Junior College, the institution was renamed Broward College in 2008 to reflect its expanded baccalaureate degree offerings. With approximately 29,000 students, Broward College is one of the largest institutions of higher education in Florida and one of the most ethnically diverse community colleges in the nation. The college offers associate degrees, bachelor's degrees in select applied fields, and workforce certificates spanning healthcare, technology, business, education, public safety, and the arts. Broward College is particularly acclaimed for its seamless transfer pathways to Florida public universities, including Florida Atlantic University, Florida International University, and the University of Florida, through articulation agreements. The college operates international education centers in countries including Ecuador, Peru, Sri Lanka, and Vietnam, delivering college-credit courses identical to those offered on Florida campuses. Broward's student body represents 94 countries, with strong communities from Venezuela, Brazil, Jamaica, and the wider Caribbean. The college's Seahawks athletic teams compete in the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA). Broward College has received national recognition for innovation in student success strategies, including co-requisite remediation, technology-enhanced learning, and its comprehensive Achieve the Dream initiative. The college's multi-campus structure and broad online offerings make it a highly accessible pathway to workforce entry and university transfer for South Florida residents.
Visa, OPT, H-1B alumni outcomes, and acceptance rates by country — sourced from FOIA, USCIS H-1B Hub, and DHS SEVIS.
The deep admissions playbook beyond the headline acceptance rate — round-by-round breakdowns, nationality data, requirements, and contact paths.
Domestic
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/yr
Out-of-State / Intl
$9500
/yr
Beyond the sticker price — every named scholarship, the financial aid policy, need-aware notes, and a personalized net-cost estimate.
How life on campus actually feels — clubs, sports, traditions, housing realities, and how the school integrates with its city.
Where alumni go after graduation — top industries, grad-school continuation, and the qualitative outcomes story.
Sticker price (annual, out-of-state): $8,952
Net-cost estimate is US-resident-only — international applicants are typically excluded from need-based aid at most schools and should treat the sticker price as the planning baseline.
