Daytona State College is a public state college founded in 1957 as Daytona Beach Junior College, serving Volusia and Flagler Counties in Florida. With an enrollment of nearly 12,000 students, the college offers associate degrees, bachelor's degrees, and certificates across more than 80 academic programs. Daytona State is recognized for its nationally ranked programs in healthcare, aviation maintenance, and technology, and benefits from its location in Daytona Beach, home to NASCAR and a thriving motorsports and tourism economy. The Falcons athletic teams compete in the Florida College System Activities Association (FCSAA) and NJCAA. The college operates multiple campuses including its main Daytona Beach campus, a New Smyrna Beach campus, and sites in DeLand, Palm Coast, and Deltona. International students from approximately 90 countries are welcomed through the college's international student services program. Daytona State is consistently recognized as a top-ranked community college and is known for its strong workforce alignment with the regional economy.
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
$$12,376
/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): $11,994
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.
