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Hendry County – Colleges/Universities 2023-2024

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Universities play a crucial role in shaping local economies by driving employment, fostering business growth, attracting investment, and enhancing the overall quality of life in their host communities. Their economic impact extends beyond direct spending to include long-term benefits such as workforce development, innovation, and cultural enrichment. Below, we explore the key ways in which a university influences a local economy.

  1. Direct Employment and Spending A university is often one of the largest employers in a local area, providing jobs for faculty, administrative staff, maintenance workers, and other professionals. These employees spend their salaries on housing, groceries, transportation, and entertainment, injecting money into the local economy. Additionally, universities spend significant amounts on construction, utilities, and local services, further stimulating business activity.

    Students also contribute to local spending. Many bring outside money into the community through tuition payments, federal aid, and personal expenditures on rent, food, and retail. A large student population can sustain businesses such as bookstores, coffee shops, restaurants, and housing providers.

  2. Business Development and Entrepreneurship Universities often serve as hubs for innovation and entrepreneurship. Research institutions, business incubators, and technology transfer offices help commercialize academic research, leading to startup formation and industry partnerships. For example, Stanford University's role in Silicon Valley's growth demonstrates how academic institutions can spur regional economic development.

    Local businesses benefit from university partnerships, including procurement contracts for supplies, catering, and maintenance services. Furthermore, universities attract conferences, sporting events, and cultural activities that generate tourism revenue for hotels, restaurants, and transportation services.

  3. Human Capital and Workforce Development A well-educated workforce is essential for economic competitiveness. Universities produce graduates with specialized skills that attract high-paying industries, such as technology, healthcare, and finance. Many graduates remain in the area, filling critical roles in local businesses and government.

    Universities also offer continuing education programs, professional certifications, and workforce training initiatives that help upskill local employees, making the regional labor market more adaptable to industry changes.

  4. Real Estate and Infrastructure Growth The presence of a university can drive demand for housing, both from students and faculty. This often leads to the development of new apartments, condominiums, and mixed-use commercial spaces. Over time, universities contribute to urban revitalization by investing in campus expansions, public transit improvements, and community amenities like libraries and parks.

    However, rapid growth can also lead to challenges, such as rising housing costs and gentrification, which may displace long-term residents. Local governments must balance economic expansion with policies that ensure affordable housing and equitable development.

  5. Cultural and Social Contributions Beyond economics, universities enrich local culture through arts programs, public lectures, and athletic events. These activities improve residents' quality of life, making the area more attractive to businesses and skilled workers. A vibrant university town often sees increased property values and a more diverse, engaged community.


Conclusion

The economic impact of a university on a local economy is multifaceted, encompassing job creation, business growth, talent development, and infrastructure investment. While challenges such as affordability and displacement must be managed, the long-term benefits-including innovation, increased tax revenues, and a more dynamic workforce-make universities vital engines of regional prosperity. By fostering collaboration between academia, government, and industry, communities can maximize these advantages while ensuring inclusive growth.
 
University of Fort Lauderdale
South Florida Bible College and Theological Seminary  
Arizona College of Nursing-Fort Lauderdale  
South University-West Palm Beach  
Southern Technical College  
Academy for Nursing and Health Occupations  
Galen Health Institutes-Miami Campus  
Southeastern College-West Palm Beach  
Cambridge College of Healthcare & Technology  
Ave Maria University  
Everglades University  
Lynn University  
Palm Beach Atlantic University  
Florida SouthWestern State College  
Florida Gulf Coast University  
Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale  
Nova Southeastern University  
Palm Beach State College  
Broward College  
Florida Atlantic University  
Percent admitted - total
Admissions yield - total

Full-time enrollment
Part-time enrollment

Total  enrollment
% White
% Black
% Asian
% Hispanic
% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
% American Indian or Alaska Native
% two or more races
% Race/ethnicity unknown
% U.S. Nonresident

Undergraduate enrollment
% under 18
% 18-24
% 25-64
% over 65

Graduate enrollment

Student-to-faculty ratio

Tuition and fees, 2020-21
2021-22
2022-23
2023-24

Total price for
In-district students living on campus  2023-24
In-state students living on campus 2023-24
Out-of-state students living on campus 2023-24

In-district students living off campus (no family)  2023-24
In-state students living off campus (no family)  2023-24
Out-of-state students living off campus (no family)  2023-24

In-district students living off campus (w/ family)  2023-24
In-state students living off campus (w/ family)  2023-24
Out-of-state students living off campus (w/ family)  2023-24

Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship
Doctor's degree - professional practice
Doctor's degree - other

Instructional FTE
Research FTE
Public Service FTE
Librarians, Curators, and Archivists FTE
Student/Academic Affairs and Other Education Services FTE
Management FTE
Business and Financial Operations FTE
Computer, Engineering, and Science FTE
Community Service, Legal, Arts, and Media FTE
Healthcare FTE
Service FTE
Sales and Related FTE
Office and Administrative Support FTE
Natural Resources, Construction, and Maintenance FTE
Production, Transportation, and Material Moving FTE
Total FTE staff
73
22

20,948
9,842

30,790
40
17
4
27
0
0
4
1
7

24,614
6
80
14
0

6,176

23

4,879
4,879
4,879
4,879


24,845
24,845
37,290

28,619
28,619
41,064

13,779
13,779
26,224

415
5,640
1,628
125
107
0

999
104
36
18
236
660
519
178
99
18
194
0
180
2
5
3,248
NA
NA

9,462
19,678

29,140
12
30
4
35
0
0
4
3
12

29,140
13
58
29
0

0

30

2,830
2,830
2,830
2,830


NA
NA
NA

40,334
40,334
46,456

13,984
13,984
20,106

4,945
599
0
0
0
0

572
0
0
23
311
168
64
113
33
0
69
3
218
45
0
1,619
NA
NA

7,411
16,958

24,369
27
28
3
34
0
0
3
2
2

24,369
12
60
28
0

0

29

2,444
3,050
3,050
3,050


NA
NA
NA

25,730
25,730
33,590

12,905
12,905
20,765

3,270
499
0
0
0
0

550
0
0
17
221
62
50
75
161
1
43
0
180
61
5
1,426
73
16

15,668
5,209

20,877
30
17
10
32
0
0
3
4
5

7,219
1
91
8
0

13,658

17

33,430
34,570
35,700
37,080


59,676
59,676
59,676

65,137
65,137
65,137

47,119
47,119
47,119

0
1,496
2,646
422
1,297
0

1,153
45
0
53
333
461
566
326
139
122
225
4
561
54
0
4,042
97
60

13,236
6,866

20,102
21
19
2
28
0
1
2
25
2

17,634
0
39
60
0

2,468

14

21,008
22,000
23,248
24,136


50,586
50,586
50,586

47,432
47,432
47,432

31,904
31,904
31,904

3,238
1,726
700
99
21
0

1,463
0
0
36
0
242
335
33
78
0
14
0
894
0
0
3,095
77
23

12,353
3,814

16,167
58
6
2
24
0
0
3
4
2

14,227
2
89
9
0

1,940

21

6,118
6,118
6,118
6,118


23,732
23,732
42,776

23,732
23,732
42,776

12,818
12,818
31,862

398
2,910
491
5
67
0

643
0
0
27
101
275
92
115
131
19
34
3
165
33
1
1,639
NA
NA

5,394
8,466

13,860
34
13
2
37
0
0
2
9
3

13,860
19
60
21
0

0

28

3,401
3,401
3,401
3,401


19,989
19,989
29,567

22,700
22,700
32,278

9,945
9,945
19,523

2,043
297
0
0
0
0

302
0
0
6
117
64
57
46
43
24
45
0
70
4
0
778
88
10

2,842
1,033

3,875
49
10
2
18
0
0
7
4
9

3,094
22
72
6
0

781

13

33,476
34,134
35,900
37,990


58,236
58,236
58,236

57,933
57,933
57,933

46,304
46,304
46,304

0
428
180
5
83
0

256
0
0
3
18
88
17
19
73
4
28
1
57
0
2
566
74
13

2,984
517

3,501
47
10
2
18
0
0
3
4
15

2,823
0
90
10
0

678

16

39,350
40,400
41,550
42,950


69,838
69,838
69,838

67,816
67,816
67,816

56,088
56,088
56,088

9
552
312
19
0
0

211
0
0
7
67
50
42
29
74
8
80
1
72
12
4
657
86
56

2,685
48

2,733
44
19
2
13
0
1
2
17
0

2,369
0
23
77
0

364

17

18,320
18,920
20,000
20,768


NA
NA
NA

41,960
41,960
41,960

28,536
28,536
28,536

0
296
146
0
0
0

173
0
0
3
0
45
29
0
0
0
0
0
134
0
0
384
45
29

1,268
67

1,335
70
3
4
16
0
1
0
4
2

1,250
1
97
3
0

85

12

23,188
24,610
26,354
28,222


46,717
46,717
46,717

48,029
48,029
48,029

38,979
38,979
38,979

0
265
18
1
0
0

88
0
0
3
9
28
9
9
43
4
13
1
9
5
0
221
NA
NA

649
388

1,037
20
47
2
25
0
1
5
0
0

1,037
0
35
65
0

0

25

14,908
14,908
14,908
14,908


NA
NA
NA

31,970
31,970
31,970

18,436
18,436
18,436

227
0
0
0
0
0

57
0
0
1
7
2
8
0
0
0
0
8
2
0
0
85
81
62

371
279

650
9
52
1
30
0
0
2
7
0

650
0
40
60
0

0

12

20,246
21,346
22,724
23,584


NA
NA
NA

39,760
39,760
39,760

30,968
30,968
30,968

195
2
0
0
0
0

75
0
0
0
0
28
17
0
0
0
0
0
67
0
0
187
NA
NA

378
257

635
10
47
2
24
0
0
1
14
0

635
0
22
77
0

0

12

NA
14,960
16,400
16,400


NA
NA
NA

37,109
37,109
37,109

21,449
21,449
21,449

77
0
0
0
0
0

37
0
0
0
4
5
0
1
0
0
1
0
8
0
0
56
NA
NA

559
0

559
8
82
1
8
0
0
1
1
0

559
1
19
80
0

0

25

NA
NA
NA
NA


NA
NA
NA

NA
NA
NA

NA
NA
NA

47
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA

22
0
1
0
1
3
1
1
0
0
0
0
7
0
0
36
NA
NA

532
0

532
50
28
1
13
1
0
4
3
0

532
0
53
47
0

0

20

13,895
14,004
14,742
14,742


NA
NA
NA

31,428
31,428
31,428

19,629
19,629
19,629

244
1
NA
NA
NA
NA

27
0
0
1
14
1
0
0
0
0
1
0
2
0
0
46
NA
NA

387
81

468
26
39
6
22
0
1
2
4
1

284
0
32
68
0

184

13

17,014
17,014
17,014
18,238


NA
NA
NA

36,577
36,577
36,577

25,279
25,279
25,279

17
77
83
0
0
0

28
0
0
0
19
10
1
1
0
0
1
0
4
0
0
64
NA
NA

284
128

412
10
66
2
19
0
0
2
0
0

412
0
38
62
0

0

20

20,090
24,160
25,120
25,973


NA
NA
NA

48,320
48,320
48,320

33,010
33,010
33,010

0
25
0
0
0
0

26
0
0
0
7
8
0
1
2
0
0
0
3
0
0
47
NA
NA

168
187

355
22
17
1
21
0
0
2
5
32

273
12
18
67
2

82

18

7,140
7,140
7,380
7,380


NA
NA
NA

25,161
25,161
25,161

12,701
12,701
12,701

30
18
14
0
0
0

9
0
0
2
3
6
4
2
0
0
2
6
12
0
0
46
NA
NA

28
252

280
21
42
0
30
0
0
2
3
1

260
2
63
29
7

20

10

7,410
7,410
7,410
9,810


NA
NA
NA

30,610
30,610
30,610

18,210
18,210
18,210

2
7
3
0
0
0

9
0
0
0
7
4
3
0
0
0
1
0
1
0
0
25

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Key College
Florida Academy of Nursing  
Hope College of Arts and Sciences  
Chancellor Institute  
Premiere International College  
Jose Maria Vargas University  
Ultrasound Medical Institute  
Florida Career College-Margate  
Concorde Career Institute-Miramar  
Saint Vincent de Paul Regional Seminary  
Florida Career College-Boynton Beach  
Hobe Sound Bible College  
Atlantic Institute of Oriental Medicine  
HCI College  
Florida Career College-West Palm Beach  
Florida Career College-Lauderdale Lakes  
United International College  
Hodges University  
Ave Maria School of Law  
City College-Hollywood  
Percent admitted - total
Admissions yield - total

Full-time enrollment
Part-time enrollment

Total  enrollment
% White
% Black
% Asian
% Hispanic
% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
% American Indian or Alaska Native
% two or more races
% Race/ethnicity unknown
% U.S. Nonresident

Undergraduate enrollment
% under 18
% 18-24
% 25-64
% over 65

Graduate enrollment

Student-to-faculty ratio

Tuition and fees, 2020-21
2021-22
2022-23
2023-24

Total price for
In-district students living on campus  2023-24
In-state students living on campus 2023-24
Out-of-state students living on campus 2023-24

In-district students living off campus (no family)  2023-24
In-state students living off campus (no family)  2023-24
Out-of-state students living off campus (no family)  2023-24

In-district students living off campus (w/ family)  2023-24
In-state students living off campus (w/ family)  2023-24
Out-of-state students living off campus (w/ family)  2023-24

Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship
Doctor's degree - professional practice
Doctor's degree - other

Instructional FTE
Research FTE
Public Service FTE
Librarians, Curators, and Archivists FTE
Student/Academic Affairs and Other Education Services FTE
Management FTE
Business and Financial Operations FTE
Computer, Engineering, and Science FTE
Community Service, Legal, Arts, and Media FTE
Healthcare FTE
Service FTE
Sales and Related FTE
Office and Administrative Support FTE
Natural Resources, Construction, and Maintenance FTE
Production, Transportation, and Material Moving FTE
Total FTE staff
100
100

269
6

275
35
37
3
23
1
0
1
0
0

275
0
11
89
0

0

15

14,876
14,876
18,615
18,615


NA
NA
NA

41,126
41,126
41,126

28,573
28,573
28,573

34
4
0
0
0
0

46
0
0
0
10
2
6
2
1
0
0
0
5
2
0
74
NA
NA

268
5

273
68
2
3
19
0
0
0
5
1

0
NA
NA
NA
NA

273

NA

NA
NA
NA
NA


NA
NA
NA

NA
NA
NA

NA
NA
NA

0
0
0
0
100
0

26
0
0
3
9
11
11
2
2
0
0
1
4
2
0
71
NA
NA

145
87

232
15
4
0
19
0
0
15
41
6

173
0
32
68
0

59

8

14,660
14,780
15,500
15,580


NA
NA
NA

33,380
33,380
33,380

21,380
21,380
21,380

62
78
60
0
0
0

55
0
0
1
13
13
0
3
0
0
0
0
7
1
0
93
NA
NA

206
0

206
9
10
0
7
0
2
0
0
71

175
0
73
27
1

31

20

8,907
8,907
8,907
10,320


NA
NA
NA

87,620
87,620
87,620

36,420
36,420
36,420

5
11
5
0
0
0

7
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
2
2
4
0
0
17
NA
NA

204
0

204
1
35
0
10
0
0
0
53
0

204
0
43
57
0

0

21

NA
NA
NA
NA


NA
NA
NA

NA
NA
NA

NA
NA
NA

17
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA

7
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
16
0
0
25
NA
NA

193
0

193
4
34
1
23
0
0
1
38
0

193
0
53
46
1

0

21

NA
NA
NA
NA


NA
NA
NA

NA
NA
NA

NA
NA
NA

0
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA

4
0
0
0
0
3
1
0
0
0
0
0
14
0
0
22
NA
NA

70
99

169
14
60
1
21
1
0
3
1
0

169
0
34
66
0

0

4

17,670
18,150
18,558
20,028


NA
NA
NA

44,516
44,516
44,516

32,476
32,476
32,476

114
0
0
0
0
0

31
0
0
1
9
8
2
1
0
0
0
13
13
0
0
78
NA
NA

163
0

163
43
9
13
20
4
0
0
10
1

74
0
1
97
1

89

15

NA
NA
NA
NA


NA
NA
NA

NA
NA
NA

NA
NA
NA

0
13
13
0
0
10

7
0
0
1
0
1
3
0
0
0
0
1
3
0
0
16
NA
NA

73
83

156
60
6
0
8
0
0
6
12
9

141
2
52
46
1

15

10

7,048
8,520
8,860
9,068


20,464
20,464
20,464

20,768
20,768
20,768

10,168
10,168
10,168

5
22
1
0
0
0

10
0
0
2
4
6
2
0
0
0
3
1
7
2
0
37
NA
NA

149
0

149
3
25
1
9
0
0
1
62
0

149
0
50
50
0

0

21

NA
NA
NA
NA


NA
NA
NA

NA
NA
NA

NA
NA
NA

4
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA

4
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
7
0
0
13
NA
NA

107
33

140
44
1
7
23
1
0
1
0
24

0
NA
NA
NA
NA

140

NA

NA
NA
NA
NA


NA
NA
NA

NA
NA
NA

NA
NA
NA

0
0
31
0
0
0

17
0
1
0
0
14
2
2
0
0
14
0
5
4
0
59
99
52

137
0

137
1
34
1
18
0
1
1
45
0

137
0
51
49
0

0

27

NA
NA
NA
NA


NA
NA
NA

NA
NA
NA

NA
NA
NA

83
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA

13
0
0
1
3
13
4
0
0
0
0
7
2
0
0
43
NA
NA

130
0

130
5
51
1
18
0
0
1
25
0

130
0
45
54
1

0

21

NA
NA
NA
NA


NA
NA
NA

NA
NA
NA

NA
NA
NA

7
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA

4
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
12
0
0
18
NA
NA

110
0

110
11
66
0
21
0
0
2
0
0

110
0
28
72
0

0

10

NA
NA
NA
NA


NA
NA
NA

NA
NA
NA

NA
NA
NA

53
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA

5
0
0
0
0
0
3
0
0
0
0
0
5
0
0
13
NA
NA

71
36

107
0
0
0
92
0
0
0
0
8

97
0
0
98
2

10

10

10,480
10,740
11,260
11,260


NA
NA
NA

24,390
24,390
24,390

16,740
16,740
16,740

3
4
3
0
0
0

9
0
0
1
1
4
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
16
NA
NA

106
0

106
8
57
17
17
0
0
1
0
0

106
0
8
92
0

0

15

19,289
21,125
21,125
21,125


NA
NA
NA

34,822
34,822
34,822

24,895
24,895
24,895

2
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA

7
0
0
0
1
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
12
90
100

102
0

102
23
58
0
17
1
0
2
0
0

102
0
7
93
0

0

16

NA
NA
NA
NA


NA
NA
NA

NA
NA
NA

NA
NA
NA

0
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA

4
0
0
0
0
2
1
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
8
NA
NA

82
0

82
2
93
2
2
0
0
0
0
0

82
0
3
97
0

0

24

NA
NA
NA
NA


NA
NA
NA

NA
NA
NA

NA
NA
NA

48
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA

1
0
0
0
0
2
2
2
0
0
0
0
8
0
0
15
NA
NA

54
0

54
6
81
2
6
0
0
0
6
0

54
0
6
93
2

0

11

NA
NA
NA
NA


NA
NA
NA

NA
NA
NA

NA
NA
NA

0
4
0
0
0
0

10
0
0
1
3
1
1
1
0
1
1
1
1
0
0
21
NA
NA

18
1

19
47
26
0
16
0
0
0
0
11

19
0
32
68
0

0

6

11,085
11,085
9,285
9,285


NA
NA
NA

23,473
23,473
23,473

13,406
13,406
13,406

2
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA

4
0
0
1
0
2
2
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
10

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Percent admitted - total
Admissions yield - total

Full-time enrollment
Part-time enrollment

Total  enrollment
% White
% Black
% Asian
% Hispanic
% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
% American Indian or Alaska Native
% two or more races
% Race/ethnicity unknown
% U.S. Nonresident

Undergraduate enrollment
% under 18
% 18-24
% 25-64
% over 65

Graduate enrollment

Student-to-faculty ratio

Tuition and fees, 2020-21
2021-22
2022-23
2023-24

Total price for
In-district students living on campus  2023-24
In-state students living on campus 2023-24
Out-of-state students living on campus 2023-24

In-district students living off campus (no family)  2023-24
In-state students living off campus (no family)  2023-24
Out-of-state students living off campus (no family)  2023-24

In-district students living off campus (w/ family)  2023-24
In-state students living off campus (w/ family)  2023-24
Out-of-state students living off campus (w/ family)  2023-24

Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship
Doctor's degree - professional practice
Doctor's degree - other

Instructional FTE
Research FTE
Public Service FTE
Librarians, Curators, and Archivists FTE
Student/Academic Affairs and Other Education Services FTE
Management FTE
Business and Financial Operations FTE
Computer, Engineering, and Science FTE
Community Service, Legal, Arts, and Media FTE
Healthcare FTE
Service FTE
Sales and Related FTE
Office and Administrative Support FTE
Natural Resources, Construction, and Maintenance FTE
Production, Transportation, and Material Moving FTE
Total FTE staff

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Sources: STI: PopStats and STI: Colossus