JULY-2017
Gold Performance Rating
College received a prestigious Gold Performance Rating – the first in its history – from the Florida Board of Education for its work to achieve student success , solidifying its reputation as among the leading higher education institutions in Florida . ( Student Enrollment , Diversity Initiatives , Employee Relations , Financial Management , Trustee Relations , Community Awareness )
Gold Highlights :
• EFSC is one of only seven colleges in the Florida College System to gain the gold distinction , ranking third overall .
• State officials said the college earned high performance grades in four key areas :
• Student retention rates , with 67 percent of its students remaining enrolled .
• Student completion rates , with 67.5 percent of its students graduating on time .
• Students attaining jobs after graduation or continuing their education , with 94.3 percent gaining employment or pursing additional studies .
• Wages for graduates in entry-level jobs , with 92.7 percent earning above the average salary locally for entry-level jobs compared to noncollege graduates .
• The rating was also built upon a number of areas where the college has strengthened student services and resources in recent years .
• Small class sizes allow instructors to give students personalized attention , tutoring programs to keep them on track and classes on campus and online that allow students to tailor their courses to their needs .
• Financial aid , academic and career advisors who are ensuring students receive financial assistance to stay in school , take the right courses and select the career that is best for them .
• Not raising tuition for six straight years and its focus on creating 40 new programs in fields with fast job growth is giving students in-demand skills for the job market .
• The Gold Rating also earned the college nearly $ 3 million in Performance Based Funding .
Civil Rights Review
EFSC received praise from the Florida Office of Civil Rights in a compliance review that examined all areas of the college , finding no concerns with equity and diversity processes . ( Student Enrollment , Diversity Initiatives , Employee Relations , Trustee Relations , Community Awareness )
Review Highlights :
• Review called “ excellent ” by Madeline Pumariega , Chancellor of the Florida College System .
• Civil Rights Review Team members offered these comments following their weeklong examination of the college :
• Eastern Florida State College is one of the best Colleges that we have audited .
• It ’ s clear the students feel comfortable and respected by administration .
• Kudos for customer service over in the student services area ; and widespread staff commitment to student success .
• We have heard nothing but good things regarding Eastern Florida State .
National Leader in Affordability
Annual U . S . Department of Education review showed EFSC a national leader in keeping tuition low and higher education affordable in 2017 . ( Student Enrollment , Diversity Initiatives , Financial Management , Trustee Relations , Community Awareness )
Tuition Highlights :
• EFSC ranked 18th nationally in lowest tuition among all public colleges and universities .
• EFSC ranked 3rd lowest in tuition among all public colleges and universities in in Florida .
• EFSC ranked 38th lowest nationally in net prices among all public colleges and universities .
• EFSC ranked 10th lowest in Florida in net prices among all public colleges and universities .