Recognizing the need to keep college affordable for all students, Daytona State College is freezing tuition and associated fees for the upcoming 2025-26 academic year. This marks the 15th consecutive year of no increases in tuition and associated fee rates. The DSC District Board of Trustees approved the tuition freeze Thursday at its regular monthly meeting.
“Offering students an affordable education is an investment in our community,” said Dr. Tom LoBasso, President of Daytona State College. “Providing top-notch educational opportunities positions all of our students to further their studies, embark on rewarding careers, and improve the quality of life for themselves and their families.”
The tuition freeze applies to all Daytona State bachelor’s, associates, career and technical certificate programs, as well as adult education. In 2015, Daytona State was the only state college to lower tuition by two percent.
Daytona State’s tuition remains well below the national average and the U.S. Department of Education ranks DSC among the most affordable public four-year institutions in the country. A Florida resident can expect to pay approximately half the cost for an associate level or a bachelor’s degree at DSC compared to the cost at a Florida public university.
Jay Gardner says
We are fortunate to such an outstanding and affordable college in our community. I’m proud to say that I received my associate degree from DBCC (DSC) in 1980.
Joe D says
It’s WONDERFUL that Daytona State College has been able to keep costs flat for students for such a long time!
But the REALITY of the world of EXPENSES, means that maintaining level tuition costs, that the college’s costs (salaries, building costs, resources, and maintenance) have had to be accounted for SOMEWHERE.
I hate to be a negative commenter, but I’m a firm believer in YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR.
How do the student testing scores / graduation rates and the National College Rankings compare with other Florida State run universities and other colleges across the country?
A great bargain in college costs is ADMIRABLE ( my 37 year old daughter is STILL paying off her college loans at another TOP RANKED State University). But, a CHEAP education is not NECESSARILY a QUALITY education.
I would like to see that the discounted tuition didn’t translate to a DISCOUNTED quality education.
I’m hoping that the education quality of Daytona State College turns out to be a TRUE educational bargain WITHOUT compromising on QUALITY.
The costs of college tuition across the country have just become UNAFFORDABLE for most students and families. The VERY limited PELL GRANT budget increase in the BIG BEAUTIFUL BILL, is just going to translate into less students of modest finances being able to afford higher education.
I’m hoping that other colleges can take the Daytona State College initiative to limit tuition costs. It would certainly be a relief for families of modest incomes.
Jay Gardner says
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Found this online.
Daytona State College | Athleticademix
Daytona State College is highly regarded, particularly for its online bachelor’s programs and affordability. It’s been recognized as the best state college in Florida and ranked among the top online bachelor’s programs nationally by U.S. News & World Report. Furthermore, it’s been named among the best in-person and online colleges nationwide by Intelligent.com.
Callmeishmael says
@Joe D – Here you go:
Daytona State College Specific Disciplines/Programs:
Online Bachelor’s Programs:
U.S. News & World Report (2025):
21st of all colleges and universities in the country for Best Online Bachelor’s Programs.
13th in the nation for the Best Online Bachelor’s Program for Veterans.
151st in the nation for Best Online Bachelor’s Business Program.
Nursing:
Nursing Process (2024): Recognized DSC as offering one of the best Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) programs in Florida.
Intelligent.com: Ranked 6th in the nation for Most Affordable Online RN to BSN Degree Programs (2023 rankings).
Forbes Advisor: Ranked DSC among the nation’s best online RN-BSN programs.
Daytona State College has also been ranked among the best in state for Nursing NCLEX pass rates.
Engineering Technology:
Daytona State’s Engineering Technology program is ABET-accredited.
Intelligent.com (2022): Ranked 22nd in the nation for the best online engineering degree programs.
Cybersecurity:
Daytona State College’s Student Cybersecurity Team has dominated statewide competitions.
Web Design and Development:
Intelligent.com (2023): Ranked 9th in the nation for Best Online Certificate in Web Design and Development Degree Programs.
Office Administration:
Intelligent.com (2023): Ranked 12th in the nation among Best Online Associate in Office Administration Degree Programs.
Paramedic and EMT:
Daytona State College is ranked among the best in state for Paramedic and EMT pass rates.
Automotive Service Technology:
Daytona State’s Automotive Service Technology program is re-accredited by the Automotive Service Excellence Education Foundation.
Other Notable Rankings/Recognitions:
Niche.com:
#88 of 724 in Most Conservative Colleges in America.
#221 of 1,288 in Safest College Campuses in America.
#343 of 1,511 in Best College Locations in America.
Military Friendly School: Daytona State College was named a 2024 Gold-Level Military Friendly School.
@ Jay Gardner – Your dad helped make a Daytona State College education and workforce training experience the best bang for the buck around, without compromising quality, particularly at its Flagler Palm Coast Campus.
In fact, I believe there’s a building named after him now, an honor much deserved.