Campus & Student Life at Indian River State College

Home to about 15,236 undergraduates in 2020, Indian River State College is a large, public college located in Fort Pierce, Florida. A safe, suburban environment can offer many of the amenities of city living without the constant hum. Should you tire of the campus however, Indian River State College offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Indian River State College can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Indian River State College Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

Indian River State College Has a Disability Services Site

For more information on policies and accommodations that the college provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Indian River State College Disability Services.

Indian River State College for the Military

While not a "service academy", Indian River State College does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. There is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit Indian River State College Veteran Services . For more information, check out our Indian River State College for Veterans Guide.

Indian River State College offers On-Campus Day Care

For students with young families, Indian River State College does offer some day care. Programs like this are often in very high demand, so be sure to inquire as soon as you can.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at Indian River State College

Indian River State College does not offer on-campus housing.

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at Indian River State College

Indian River State College has a comparatively large, student body. There were 15,236 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 4,803 (31.5%). Part-time attendance was 10,433 (68.5%).

Indian River State College is Ranked #1,555 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Indian River State College is about average in terms of overall diversity. We rank Indian River State College #1555 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Indian River State College by looking closer at the ethnic,  gender,  age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Indian River State College Diversity Guide.

Indian River State College Competes in the NJCAA

Indian River State College has a total of 138 student athletes, 66 men and 72 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Indian River State College Athletics