First Coast Technical College is a public smaller institution in Saint Augustine, FL with a suburban campus setting, with about 727 undergraduates, typical net price of $9,577 after grants, first-year retention of 83.8%, a graduation rate of about 76.8%, and median earnings of $33,009 six years after enrollment.

Key facts for First Coast Technical College

Listed tuition
Not reported
Average net price
$9,577
Acceptance rate
Not reported
Total enrollment
727
Graduation rate
76.8%
Median earnings, 6 years after entry
$33,009

Key rankings for First Coast Technical College

Where First Coast Technical College ranks among all institutions in the dataset (mixed types) nationwide on selected cost and outcome measures. Rank 1 is best on that measure (lowest cost or debt; highest earnings, retention, or graduation). These are single-measure standings, not Best Universities list placement.

#559 of 2,710

Net Price

#1,188 of 2,883

Earnings

#828 of 2,407

Retention

#931 of 2,747

Graduation

What stands out at First Coast Technical College

First Coast Technical College in Saint Augustine, FL is a college.

  • Small suburb
  • 727 undergraduates
Average net price$9,577
Pell Grant recipient share32.3%
Graduation rate76.8%
Median earnings, 6 years after entry$33,009
First-year retention83.8%

Average net price after aid runs below the national median for similar schools, but six-year earnings also trail that median. Families should weigh aid, majors, and local job markets together.

Best Universities methodology explains how grades and ranked-list placements are calculated.

Student measures: Cost, completion, earnings, retention, and debt.

Institution context: Enrollment, demographics, faculty, setting, and admissions.

At a glance

Cost, outcomes & access at First Coast Technical College

Two related measures side by side for a quick scan.

Net Price and Earnings

Average net price (after aid)
$9,577
Median earnings 6 years after entry
$33,009

Retention and Graduation

First-year retention
83.8%
Graduation rate
76.8%

Acceptance and Pell Grant Share

Acceptance rate
Not reported
Undergraduate Pell recipient share
32.3%
Average net price by family income

Average net price by family income for full-time, first-time undergraduates.

$0–$30k$9,448
$30k–$48k$8,181
$48k–$75k$11,684

How First Coast Technical College compares

Figures are for all institutions in the dataset (mixed types). State, region, and national columns use the middle value (median) for similar schools; retention uses averages for region and nation. Region shown: Southeast (region 5).

This school vs state, regional, and national benchmarks

Net price

This school$9,577
State (FL)$20,287
Region$15,916
National$17,258

Earnings, 6 years

This school$33,009
State (FL)$33,267
Region$32,894
National$35,678

Retention

This school83.8%
State (FL)75.0%
Region69.8%
National72.9%

Graduation

This school76.8%
State (FL)63.6%
Region53.7%
National58.2%

Swipe sideways to compare state, region, and national figures.

Measure This school State (FL) Region Nation
Net price$9,577Below national median$20,287$15,916$17,258
Earnings, 6 years$33,009Below national median$33,267$32,894$35,678
Retention83.8%Above national median75.0%69.8%72.9%
Graduation76.8%Above national median63.6%53.7%58.2%
Acceptance rateNot reported73.2%75.5%77.8%
Pell share32.3%Below national median42.6%44.2%39.9%
Median debtNot reported$13,000$15,590$13,621
3-year cohort default rateNot reported0.0%0.0%0.0%

Campus & institution details for First Coast Technical College

Campus settingSmall suburb
Official websitefctc.edu/
Student–faculty ratio15:1

Share of undergraduates in each group. Gender and race or ethnicity are reported separately, so each set totals about 100%.

Women43.0%
Men57.0%
Black or African American16.8%
Hispanic / Latino10.0%
White67.1%
Asian1.5%
Two or more races4.4%
International students0.0%

Confirm program details and current staffing on the college website.

Frequently asked questions about First Coast Technical College

Common questions about First Coast Technical College, answered with Best Universities cost and outcome figures. For how we rank schools, use the methodology link in the header; for deadlines and aid, rely on the college’s official site.

Where is First Coast Technical College located?

First Coast Technical College is located in Saint Augustine, FL. If the college has more than one campus, confirm addresses and program locations on the school's official site or with the admissions office.

What kind of school is First Coast Technical College?

First Coast Technical College is a college. Best Universities groups similar schools this way so you can compare them fairly. Confirm program level (undergraduate vs graduate) on the college's site.

How much does it cost to attend First Coast Technical College (tuition and net price)?

Average net price (typical annual cost after grant and scholarship aid for full-time, first-time undergraduates) is about $9,577. Your actual net price depends on income, residency, and aid.

What is First Coast Technical College's acceptance rate?

An overall acceptance rate is not shown for First Coast Technical College. That is common for open-admission colleges, specialized institutions, or when figures are suppressed. Contact admissions for program-specific requirements.

How large is First Coast Technical College's undergraduate student body?

Undergraduate enrollment is about 727. Enrollment changes over time and may span multiple campuses depending on how the school reports.

What are completion and earnings outcomes for First Coast Technical College?

Median earnings six years after entry at First Coast Technical College are roughly $33,009. Outcomes vary widely by major, occupation, and region. About 76.8% of students graduate on time or soon after. Individual trajectories differ from these population-level measures.

How does Best Universities rank First Coast Technical College?

Among similar schools nationwide, First Coast Technical College stands as follows on selected measures: Average net price (#559 of 2,710); Median earnings, 6 years after entry (#1,188 of 2,883); First-year retention (#828 of 2,407); Graduation rate (#931 of 2,747). Those are single-measure ranks, not a single overall list place. See the methodology page for how Best Universities builds ranked lists.

Where should I go for admissions and official information about First Coast Technical College?

For application deadlines, requirements, campus visits, and program lists, use First Coast Technical College’s official website. Best Universities publishes cost and outcome figures for comparison; it does not replace the institution’s admissions or financial aid office.

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All figures for First Coast Technical College
FieldValue
InstitutionFirst Coast Technical College
Official websitefctc.edu/
City, stateSaint Augustine, FL
School typeCollege
Undergraduate enrollment727
Listed tuition (in-state)Not reported
Listed tuition (out-of-state)Not reported
Listed tuition (generic)Not reported
Total cost of attendanceNot reported
Room and board (on campus)Not reported
Average net price$9,577
Median earnings, 6 years after entry$33,009
Median earnings, 8 years after entry$30,654
Median earnings, 10 years after entry$33,784
Median loan debtNot reported
3-year cohort default rateNot reported
First-year retention83.8%
Graduation rate (4-year programs)Not reported
Graduation rate (shorter programs)76.8%
Acceptance rateNot reported
SAT averageNot reported
ACT averageNot reported
Pell Grant share32.3%
Share with federal loans0.0%
Part-time enrollment share0.0%
Campus settingSmall suburb
Student–faculty ratio15
Avg monthly faculty salaryNot reported
Full-time faculty shareNot reported
Online onlyNo
HBCUNo
SAT midpoint, MathNot reported
SAT midpoint, Reading & WritingNot reported
Share of undergraduates, women43.0%
Share of undergraduates, men57.0%
Share of undergraduates, Black16.8%
Share of undergraduates, Hispanic10.0%
Share of undergraduates, White67.1%
Share of undergraduates, Asian1.5%
Share of undergraduates, two or more races4.4%
Share of undergraduates, international0.0%
Net price, family income $0–30k$9,448
Net price, family income $30–48k$8,181
Net price, family income $48–75k$11,684
Net price, family income $75–110kNot reported
Net price, family income $110k+Not reported

Sources for First Coast Technical College

Figures from the same school data Best Universities uses for rankings. Shortlist with them, then verify on the college’s official site.