Chipola College: Review & Facts

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Chipola College is a small four-year, public school with 1,830 students enrolled. This college was originated in 1947 and is the only school located in Marianna, Florida.

Academic Offerings

At Chipola College you can get your 1-year certificate, associate's degree, 2-year certificate, or bachelor's degree.

Majors
Offered
23
Chipola deploys a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers 23 majors. The most popular concentrations are General Studies, Nursing, Education, Management, and Business. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a positive sign. However, if you anticipate to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The student retention rate at Chipola College is relatively low at 64% (below Florida average). Considering this statistic, apparently students somewhat enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
64%
Bad
The graduation rate at Chipola College is low: 47%. Approximately 15% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at Chipola College is reasonably decent: 18:1. Learn more regarding instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition costs are relatevely low, about $8,200 annually. The additional fees at Chipola not covered by tuition are roughly $800; this totals $9,000 per year.

Read the details about Chipola College additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Dual Credits
Accepted
Yes
The college will consider accepting your dual credits, credits for life experience (learned through independent study, noncredit adult courses, work experience, portfolio demonstration, previous licensure or certification, or completion of other learning opportunities), and advanced placement credits (college-level courses taught in high school) at entry.

The undergraduate application fee at Chipola is $20.00.

To obtain the most accurate and up-to-date information about admission at Chipola and a program that best suits your goals and budget, call the school's general information office at (850) 526-2761 or check Chipola College Website.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$1,500
Low
Chipola provides a distance learning option and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a wonderful option for those who work full-time.

This school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
A
Safe
Chipola College offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates around 100 students, which provides a nice on-campus housing option. The room price is low -- roughly $1,500 per academic year.

Based on the college crime numbers, Chipola appears to be a safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Chipola College Location and Address

Postal Address:
Chipola College
3094 Indian Circle
Marianna, Florida
32446-2053, USA
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