Florida State College at Jacksonville (FSCJ) is a public state college serving Jacksonville and Duval County, Florida, through five campuses: Downtown, Kent, North, Open Campus (online), and South. Founded in 1965 as Florida Junior College at Jacksonville, the institution was renamed in 2009 to reflect its expanded bachelor's degree offerings and mission as a state college. FSCJ enrolls approximately 23,000 students and serves up to 37,000 annually across all programs, offering associate degrees, bachelor's degrees in applied fields, and workforce certificates in healthcare, technology, business, public safety, and the arts. The college is particularly known for its nursing, health sciences, and information technology programs, which serve the workforce needs of one of the largest cities in the continental United States by land area. FSCJ's official mascot is the Manta Ray, and the college's athletics teams — the Manta Rays — compete in the Florida College System Activities Association (FCSAA) and the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA). FSCJ maintains a vibrant international student community representing more than 115 countries across its student body, faculty, and staff, with formal enrollment from 54 nations through its F-1 visa program. The college maintains transfer agreements with the University of North Florida, Florida State University, and other Florida public universities, providing clear and structured pathways to bachelor's degree completion. Located in Florida's most populous city by area and a major military hub, FSCJ plays an essential role in workforce development for Jacksonville's diverse economy spanning logistics, healthcare, financial services, and defense.
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
$9631
/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): $9,992
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.
