Christian Sonnenberg, Associate Dean of Online and Off-Campus Programs, Associate Professor | Florida Institute of Technology-Online
Christian Sonnenberg, Associate Dean of Online and Off-Campus Programs, Associate Professor | Florida Institute of Technology-Online
Of the six institutions in the county, two provided detailed enrollment data at the time, including Florida Institute of Technology-Online and Florida Institute of Technology.
At least 14,054 people applied to Brevard County colleges in the 2022-23 school year.
NCES data shows that among them, around 22,887 students enrolled in the universities, including 17,485 in undergraduate and 5,402 in graduate programs. Only 3% of undergraduates transferred from another college or university.
The reported undergraduate student body is comprised mostly of white (57.7%) and Hispanic (16.5%) students.
Among the institutions that provided disclosed enrollment data, Eastern Florida State College stood out with the largest enrollment at the time, welcoming 13,114 students.
U.S. college enrollment has been in a downward trend since peaking at around 18.1 million students in 2010. Recent increases offered some relief, but experts project a steeper decline in 2025.
This decline is likely due to two main factors. First, the pool of young adults is shrinking as birth rates have fallen nearly 23% between 2007 and 2022. Second, the rising cost of higher education, including skyrocketing student loan debt. A 2023 Wall Street Journal report shows that more than half of Americans think a four-year degree is not worth the cost.
NCES shows that enrollment data was not available for Keiser University-Melbourne in Brevard County.
Some educational data is based on estimates. Shifting demographics among student populations can sometimes result in gender totals which do not equal 100%.
| Institution | # of Applicants | # of Admitted Students | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Salon Professional Academy-Melbourne | -- | -- | 115 |
| Keiser University-Melbourne | -- | -- | -- |
| Academy of Cosmetology | -- | -- | 113 |
| Florida Institute of Technology-Online | 113 | 104 | 1,230 |
| Eastern Florida State College | -- | -- | 13,114 |
| Florida Institute of Technology | 13,941 | 8,922 | 8,315 |
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