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3.5
Overall Quality
Reputation
3.6
Food
3.3
Clubs
2.9
Facilities
3.5
Internet
3.7
Location
3.9
Opportunities
3.3
Safety
4.4
Social
2.8
Happiness
3.7

Basic Information

Location

  • Melbourne, FL

Institution Overview

  • Public/Private: Public
  • Established: 1960
  • Founder: Brevard County School Board, Dr. J. Bruce Wilson, Carver Junior College founders (separate institutions merged)

Academic information

Degree Courses

  • Eastern Florida State College offers a variety of degree courses
  • but the exact number is not specified in the provided sources. However
  • it is known that the college offers multiple associate and bachelor's degree programs
  • each with a specific number of credit hours and courses. For example
  • the Associate in Arts (A.A.) degree requires 60 total credit hours
  • and the Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) degree requires 120 total credit hours. Therefore
  • the number of degree courses can range from approximately 60 to 120
  • depending on the specific degree program. **Range: 60-120**

Key Area

  • Marine Biology
  • Aquaculture
  • Environmental Science
  • Biomedical
  • Biotechnology

Student and Staff Numbers

  • Students: The total number of students enrolled at Eastern Florida State College is approximately 19,375, with the Melbourne Campus being a part of the overall enrollment. However, the specific number of students enrolled at the Melbourne Campus is not provided in the sources. For a more precise answer, you would need to look at the specific enrollment figures for the Melbourne Campus, which are not detailed in the provided sources. Therefore, I can only give an approximate range based on the total enrollment. **Approximate Range: 4,023 to 19,375** (undergraduate students at the Melbourne Campus is not specified, but the total enrollment is given)
  • Academic Staff: Eastern Florida State College employs more than 800 full- and part-time faculty and staff, as well as more than 350 adjunct faculty members. Therefore, the total number of academic staff is approximately 1,150 to 1,150+ (800 full-time and part-time + 350 adjunct)
  • Administrative Staff: The information provided does not specify the exact number of administrative staff at the Melbourne Campus of Eastern Florida State College. However, it lists several key administrative positions, including the Campus Administrator, which is Sandy Handfield, Ed.D. Additionally, there are mentions of various departments and roles such as the Academic Success Center, Admissions Office, Bookstore, Career Center, and more, but the total number of administrative staff is not explicitly stated. Therefore, I can only provide an approximate range based on the listed roles and departments, but a precise number is not available. **Approximate Range: 20-50**

Notable Alumni

  • Michael Cadore
  • Ashley McGrath
  • Michael Stephens
  • Jack Masson
  • Wayne Ivey

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Students talk about this school

Good reviews
Overall 4.9
The high school kids that take classes on campus can be a bit immature, otherwise it's a great campus, well kept, very secure, many classes offered, great location, many programs offered, etc. It is a great college to go to if you want to have a more personalized education. I have no complaints.
Overall 4.7
I went to BCC 22 years ago and I liked it then. I think EFSC has made it look even nicer. All the teachers and employees are very helpful and seem happy to be there.
Overall 4.6
This is my first year attending Eastern Florida State College and I can say that I'm quite enjoying it! The teachers are very well rounded and are really willing to help if I need it.
Overall 4.5
I really enjoyed the campuses clean area and the respect I get everyday. overall i like the campus and proud to be part of the melbourne campus.
Overall 4.5
I went here on Tuesday's and Thursday's for my Reading class, and it was really cool campus, big, and a lot open space, I like it there a lot! Teacher was awesome too, and heard a lot of teachers there are! Wish I lived closer to go there for my classes more.
Overall 4.5
I love this school. I have never gotten great grades, but i'm doing great here
Overall 4.5
I received my AA @ BCC. I have returned to the same campus EFSC in Melb which looks so much better now and more sports and programs available. I wished i found this site my freshman year because i had some horrible teachers back then. Now i am actually picking great teachers thanks to this site. If a teacher has a bad rating here wait for a good 1.
Overall 4.5
Easy and the advisers help with everything
Overall 4.5
Great opportunities
Overall 4.3
I've loved going to EFSC, the professors are great, and the student union is an awesome place to hang out.
Bad reviews
Overall 1.4
The college you go to when you can't get into a real college. It is a sad college and in a boring city.
Overall 1.6
If you are looking for a school where the teachers could care less about their student and the staff are less help than parking enforcement, you have found your school.
Overall 1.7
Do what you can to avoid this school. The staff are unhelpful and as a result they don't care about student success. This school is attempting to expand to become a full time college but is currently operating using the mindset of a small community college. Pursue Valencia College which is about 30 miles west.
Overall 1.7
Going to classes at EFSC is like attending a junior year at any of the local high schools. Totally junior varsity going on here.