Indian River State College (abbreviated IRSC) is a public, four-year, state college located in Fort Pierce, Florida that offers a large selection of undergraduate degree programs. Most students at IRSC come from the surrounding counties of St. Lucie, Martin, Indian River, and Okeechobee. In addition to its main campus in Ft. Pierce, IRSC has campuses in St. Lucie West, Port St. Lucie, Okeechobee, Vero Beach, and Stuart.
IRSC offers several associate degree programs and nine bachelor's degrees in various fields of study including teacher education, exceptional student education, nursing, public safety administration, nursing, and health care management. Indian River College is accredited by the Southern Association of Schools and Colleges.
Established in 1959 as Indian River Junior College, the college moved to its current digs in 1963 after the city of Fort Pierce donated the site for that purpose. The name was changed in 1970, when the Board of Trustees decided that it should be more reflective of the college's service to the community; this was part of a greater national trend for public junior colleges to eschew the word "junior" for "community". The name was changed to Indian River Community College and amended to Indian River State College in 2008 as part of a transition into a four-year institution.
The school's mascot is the Pioneer. Its campus occupies an 87-acre site that was formerly the Fort Pierce landfill site.
Academics
IRSC offers both associate and bachelor's degrees, having recently added nine of the latter in the following fields:
- Middle and secondary school teacher education in math and science
- Exceptional student education
- Nursing
- Organizational management
- Public safety administration
- Healthcare management
Accredited by the Commission of Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, the school also offers educational programs, including applied technology diplomas, and technical certificates, in addition to an adult high school program.
IRSC's dual enrollment program, in conjunction with the state, lets students take college classes at a discounted rate while attending a public high school. The school is the site of the Clark Advanced Learning Center, a technology-based high school that is a joint effort with the Martin County School District.
The American Association of Community Colleges and the Center for Digital Education tapped the Kight Center for Emerging Technologies as no. 1 in technology in the nation for mid-sized colleges.
Financial Aid and Scholarships
A wide range of financial aid options is offered to IRSC students. These include:
- Federal Pell Grants
- Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants
- Florida Student Assistance Grants
- Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program
- Federal TEACH Grant
- Federal Work-Study Program
- Federal Direct Student Loans
All applicants must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. Federal aid recipients are subject to satisfactory academic progress guidelines and must maintain a 2.0 cumulative grade point average.
Athletics
Known as the Pioneers, IRSC college athletic teams are particularly known for their diving and swimming athletes. Indian River men's swimming has won 39 straight National Junior College Athletic Asociation swimming championships and the women's team has garnered 31 straight national championships.
Alumni now in the Major Leagues include Angel Pagan of the San Francisco Giants, John Venters of the Atlanta Braves, and Steve Pearce of the Houston Astros.
Library System
The Miley Library serves as IRSC's main library. The Chastain Campus Morgade Library is a joint-use facility operated in cooperation with the Martin County Library System. The Dixon Hendry Library Collection houses a wide range of frequently used materials, while the Mueller Campus Brackett Library is a joint-use facility operated with the Indian River County Library System. Finally, the Pruitt Campus Library is a joint-use library operated with the St. Lucie County Library System.
Student Housing
There is no on-campus housing at IRSC. Students are responsible for arranging their own living quarters.
General Information
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Admission Office 3209 Virginia Avenue Fort Pierce, FL 34981-5596 (772) 462-4740 (866) 866-4722 Fax: (772) 462-4699 Contact: Karen Chapdelaine Director of Admissions |
Main Address 3209 Virginia Avenue Fort Pierce, FL 34981-5596 (772) 462-4700 www.irsc.edu |
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Size Degree-seeking undergrads: 9,464 Setting | Degrees offered: |
Admissions Information
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Application Fee College has an application fee: No |
Admissions Policies/Requirements Testing and academic records determine admission to health science programs. |
Tuition & Fees
| Estimated Expenses for Academic Year | 2008-'09 | 2009-'10 | 2010-'11 | 2011-'12 | % change 2010-'12 |
| Tuition and fees | $1,756 | $1,983 | $2,246 | $2,452 | +9.17% |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 | $1,000 | $1,000 | 0.00% |
| Total Expenses | 2008-'09 | 2009-'10 | 2010-'11 | 2011-'12 | % change 2010-'12 |
| In-state Off Campus | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0.00% |
| In-state with Family | $2,756 | $2,983 | $3,246 | $3,452 | +6.35% |
Financial Aid
| Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students | ||||
| Type of Aid | Students | Percent | Amount | Average Per Student |
| All students financial aid | 872 | 66% | ||
| Grant or scholarship aid | 782 | 59% | $2,994,697 | $3,830 |
| – Federal grants | 459 | 35% | $1,715,669 | $3,738 |
| – Pell grants | 459 | 35% | $1,578,556 | $3,439 |
| – Other federal grants | 217 | 16% | $137,113 | $632 |
| Local and state government scholarships or grants | 481 | 36% | $916,275 | $1,905 |
| Institutional scholarships or grants | 188 | 14% | $362,753 | $1,930 |
| Student loan financial aid | 198 | 15% | $685,853 | $3,464 |
| – Federal student loans | 198 | 15% | $685,853 | $3,464 |
| – Other student loans | 0 | 0% | $0 | |
All Degrees and Programs
| Program Completions for Most Recent Year | BA/BS | MA/MS | DOC/PHD | AA/AS | CERT |
| Grand Total of All Programs | 137 | – | – | 1883 | 1219 |
| Agriculture, General | – | – | – | 11 | 7 |
| Aquaculture | – | – | – | – | 6 |
| Landscaping and Groundskeeping | – | – | – | 5 | 1 |
| Turf and Turfgrass Management | – | – | – | 6 | – |
| Architecture and Related Services | – | – | – | 6 | 4 |
| Interior Architecture | – | – | – | 6 | 4 |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 95 | – | – | 65 | 144 |
| Accounting and Related Services, Other | – | – | – | – | 7 |
| Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping | – | – | – | 5 | – |
| Business Administration and Management, General | – | – | – | 46 | – |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | 95 | – | – | – | – |
| Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies | – | – | – | – | 103 |
| Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary | – | – | – | 5 | 1 |
| Finance, General | – | – | – | – | – |
| Management Information Systems, General | – | – | – | – | 2 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management, General | – | – | – | 6 | 23 |
| Office Management and Supervision | – | – | – | – | 8 |
| Restaurant/Food Services Management | – | – | – | 3 | – |
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | – | – | – | 12 | 1 |
| Computer Programming, Specific Applications | – | – | – | – | 1 |
| Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst | – | – | – | 12 | – |
| Construction Trades, General | – | – | – | – | – |
| Carpentry/Carpenter | – | – | – | – | – |
| Electrician | – | – | – | – | – |
| Lineworker | – | – | – | – | – |
| Mason/Masonry | – | – | – | – | – |
| Plumbing Technology/Plumber | – | – | – | – | – |
| Education | 31 | – | – | – | 103 |
| Biology Teacher Education | – | – | – | – | – |
| Education, Other | – | – | – | – | 103 |
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 9 | – | – | – | – |
| Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education | 10 | – | – | – | – |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 12 | – | – | – | – |
| Engineering Technology, General | – | – | – | 69 | 32 |
| Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician | – | – | – | 3 | 2 |
| Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician | – | – | – | 6 | – |
| Civil Engineering Technology/Technician | – | – | – | 3 | – |
| Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology | – | – | – | – | 1 |
| Construction Engineering Technology/Technician | – | – | – | 7 | – |
| Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General | – | – | – | 8 | 5 |
| Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician | – | – | – | 40 | 24 |
| Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician | – | – | – | 2 | – |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | 11 | – | – | 264 | 332 |
| Blood Bank Technology Specialist | – | – | – | – | – |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician | – | – | – | 10 | – |
| Dental Assisting/Assistant | – | – | – | 9 | 10 |
| Dental Hygiene/Hygienist | – | – | – | 10 | – |
| Dental Laboratory Technology/Technician | – | – | – | 7 | – |
| Dietitian Assistant | – | – | – | – | – |
| Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | – | – | – | 29 | 203 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other | – | – | – | – | – |
| Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician | – | – | – | 5 | 8 |
| Health Unit Coordinator/Ward Clerk | – | – | – | – | – |
| Health/Health Care Administration/Management | – | – | – | 2 | – |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | – | – | – | – | 69 |
| Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary | – | – | – | – | 6 |
| Medical Radiologic Technology/Science – Radiation Therapist | – | – | – | 10 | – |
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | – | – | – | – | 12 |
| Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist | – | – | – | – | 7 |
| Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide | – | – | – | – | – |
| Pharmacy Technician/Assistant | – | – | – | – | – |
| Physical Therapy Technician/Assistant | – | – | – | 17 | – |
| Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician | – | – | – | 18 | – |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 11 | – | – | 136 | 6 |
| Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist | – | – | – | 11 | – |
| Surgical Technology/Technologist | – | – | – | – | 11 |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services | – | – | – | 60 | 390 |
| Corrections | – | – | – | – | 78 |
| Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration | – | – | – | 36 | – |
| Criminal Justice/Police Science | – | – | – | – | 63 |
| Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician | – | – | – | 24 | – |
| Fire Science/Fire-fighting | – | – | – | – | 141 |
| Security and Loss Prevention Services | – | – | – | – | 108 |
| Human Services, General | – | – | – | 1 | – |
| Public Administration | – | – | – | 1 | – |
| Legal Studies, General | – | – | – | 22 | 3 |
| Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary | – | – | – | – | 3 |
| Legal Assistant/Paralegal | – | – | – | 22 | – |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | – | – | – | 1334 | – |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | – | – | – | 1334 | – |
| Mechanics and Repairers, General | – | – | – | – | 23 |
| Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician | – | – | – | – | – |
| Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | – | – | – | – | – |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician | – | – | – | – | 23 |
| Personal and Culinary Services | – | – | – | – | 77 |
| Barbering/Barber | – | – | – | – | 1 |
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General | – | – | – | – | 38 |
| Facial Treatment Specialist/Facialist | – | – | – | – | 19 |
| Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist | – | – | – | – | 19 |
| Precision Production Trades, General | – | – | – | – | – |
| Welding Technology/Welder | – | – | – | – | – |
| Transportation and Materials Moving | – | – | – | – | 83 |
| Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor | – | – | – | – | 83 |
| Visual and Performing Arts | – | – | – | 15 | 3 |
| Cinematography and Film/Video Production | – | – | – | – | – |
| Commercial and Advertising Art | – | – | – | 15 | 3 |
| Visual and Performing Arts, Other | – | – | – | – | – |
| Work and Family Studies | – | – | – | 24 | 17 |
| Child Care Provider/Assistant | – | – | – | 24 | 15 |
| Foodservice Systems Administration/Management | – | – | – | – | 2 |
| Housing and Human Environments, Other | – | – | – | – | – |
Above data represent first majors only.
(-) Indicates that program is not offered at this award level.
Undergraduate Majors
Agriculture & Related Sciences Agricultural Business Technology A Arts, Visual & Performing Art – General A Biological & Biomedical Sciences Biology A Business, Management, & Marketing Accounting A,C Communications & Journalism Public Relations A Communications Technologies Graphic/Printing Equipment Operation A Computer & Information Sciences Computer Graphics A Construction Trades Carpentry C Education Early Childhood Education A Engineering Engineering – General A Engineering Technologies Architectural Drafting A English Language & Literature English Language & Literature – General A Family & Consumer Sciences Child Care Management C Foreign Language & Literature Foreign Language & Literature – General A Health Professions & Clinical Sciences Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technology A History History – General A Law & Legal Studies Legal Administrative Assistant A Liberal Arts & Sciences Liberal Arts & Sciences A Library Science Library Assistant A Mathematics Mathematics – General A Mechanic & Repair Technologies Automotive Technology A,C Natural Resources & Conservation Environmental Studies A Personal & Culinary Services Aesthetics/Skin Care C Philosophy & Religion Philosophy A Physical Sciences Chemistry A Psychology Psychology – General A Public Administration & Services Human Services A Security & Protective Services Criminal Justice Studies A Social Sciences Anthropology A Transportation & Materials Moving Construction/Earthmoving Equipment C | Degrees, certificates and diplomas for each major are designated by the following letters:
B = Bachelor's degree C = Certificate or diploma |
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