Daytona State College

Daytona State College Bachelor’s Program Overview

Daytona State College is a public institution that has been providing online bachelor’s degree programs since the 2006-2007 academic year. All online lectures are recorded and saved, allowing students to review course materials whenever it suits them. If you’re applying to one of Daytona State’s online programs, keep in mind that the application deadline is rolling.

About the Online Bachelor’s Degree Program

Students can enroll in professionally accredited programs, including:

• B.S. in Cardiopulmonary Science
• Nursing (accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, or ACEN)
• Engineering Technology (accredited by the Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET)
• BSIT (accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET and recognized as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense)

The business programs offer six specialization areas and the opportunity to take up to eight different industry certification exams.

2025 Bachelor’s Program Quick Stats

• Enrollment: 1,636
• Tuition Per Credit: $550
• Application Deadline: Rolling

Daytona State College Rankings

Daytona State College holds strong positions in several rankings:

• #21 in Best Online Bachelor’s Programs (tie)
• #13 in Best Online Bachelor’s Programs for Veterans
• #150 in Best Online Bachelor’s in Business Programs (tie)

Best Online Programs Ranking Indicators

Here’s how Daytona State compares against 349 other programs based on U.S. News methodology:

• Engagement rank: 15 | Score: 88
• Faculty Credentials & Training rank: 1 | Score: 100
• Services & Technologies rank: 38 | Score: 78
• Peer Assessment score (out of 5): 2.4

Daytona State College Bachelor’s Program Data

Most popular online majors (by degrees awarded):

• Business Administration, Management & Operations: 56%
• Information Technology: 7%
• Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies: 13%
• Registered Nursing: 24%

Applying to Daytona State College

Application Deadlines:

• U.S. Residents: Rolling
• International Students: Rolling
• Priority Deadline: N/A
• Admissions Notification: The data appears as written by the school. (Sept. 16)

Application Links:

• Program Website: N/A

Admissions Contact:

• Director of Admissions: Dr. Karen Sanders

Admissions Policies:

• Requirements same as on-campus students? Yes
• Denies admission to qualified applicants? No

Transfer & Enrollment Policies:

• Accepts transfer students? Yes
• Transfer students can get advanced standing credit? Yes
• Dual enrollment at another college allowed? Yes
• Can complete degree entirely outside the U.S.? Yes

Application Requirements:

• Essay required? No
• High school diploma or GED? Required
• Minimum GPA? N/A
• TOEFL iBT for international students? N/A

Academic Admissions Factors:

• Very Important: GPA
• Not Considered:
  • Rigor of secondary school record
  • Class rank
  • Recommendations
  • Standardized test scores
  • Application essay

Non-Academic Admissions Factors (All Not Considered):

• Interview
• Extracurriculars
• Talent/ability
• Character/personal qualities
• First-gen status
• Alumni relations
• Geographical residence
• State residency
• Religious affiliation
• Volunteer work
• Work experience
• Applicant’s interest level

Entering Class Stats

• Applicants: 1,289
• Accepted: 1,059
• Enrolled: 748
• Acceptance Rate: 82%

By Gender:

• Female Applicants Enrolled: 428 | Acceptance Rate: 81.6%
• Male Applicants Enrolled: 251 | Acceptance Rate: 83.3%