Daytona State Ranked #4 Among Lowest Cost Colleges in the United States by University HQ

DAYTONA BEACH, FLA. (May 8, 2020) – Daytona State College has earned the No. 4 ranking on University HQ’s list of top-50 Lowest Cost Colleges in the U.S. The independent education organization provides students with the necessary resources to prepare and plan their career paths in their chosen fields.

The rankings for Lowest Cost Colleges noted Daytona State’s ideal location in Florida, allowing students to study in a rapidly expanding area. It also noted its bachelor’s degree programs and its dedication to providing substantial resources for college counseling and career development, including a virtual center for student jobs, internships and employment.

University HQ strives to present a fact-based, objective and unbiased view of colleges and universities to help students set reasonable expectations and discover outstanding schools. Data is collected from four government sources, allowing for even and consistent comparisons. Cost of tuition, graduating salary, programs offered (including online programs), percentage of students receiving financial aid, retention rate, graduation rate and admission rate are among the factors considered.

The Florida College System was featured prominently in the rankings with 16 of its members listed in the top-20.

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