Broward College

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States · Est. 1959 · Public University

Florida's largest public college system member serving 30,000+ students across Broward County.

  • Founded 1959 as Junior College of Broward County; became Broward College in 2008
  • Public community college with 30,057 undergraduates (fall 2022)
  • Three main campuses in Davie, Pembroke Pines, and Coconut Creek plus additional centers
  • Member of Florida College System; accredited by SACS
  • Named top 10 community college by Aspen Institute (5th time since 2013)
  • U.S. News ranked #1 in Least Debt Acquired by Students in Southern Regional Colleges (2022)

Academics

Broward College offers associate degrees (AA, AS, AAS), technical certificates, and bachelor's degrees across multiple disciplines including business, health sciences, engineering, arts, humanities, education, and career/technical fields. The college features specialized programs such as an Aviation Institute, Health Sciences Simulation Center, and Citrix IT Academy. Students can build credentials progressively from technical certificates through associate and bachelor's degrees, with guaranteed transfer pathways to Florida public universities for AA degree holders.

Campus & Student Life

The college operates three main campuses: A. Hugh Adams Central Campus in Davie (home to Buehler Planetarium and joint-use library with Florida Atlantic University), Judson A. Samuels South Campus in Pembroke Pines (Aviation Institute), and North Campus in Coconut Creek (health sciences and IT programs). Additional facilities include Willis Holcombe Center in Downtown Fort Lauderdale and Tigertail Lake Center in Dania Beach. International centers operate in Ecuador, Peru, Sri Lanka, and Vietnam. Student services include dining, fitness, peer mentoring, academic success centers, and mental health support.

Admissions

Broward College offers multiple application pathways: Dual Enrollment for high school students, Associate Degrees and Technical Certificates, Health Sciences programs, and Bachelor's Degree programs. The college provides testing and assessment, credit for prior learning, campus tours, and special admissions options. International students are welcome, and the college offers music-specific admissions and transient student enrollment.

Outcomes & Recognition

Broward College graduates are recognized as the highest earners in Florida according to the Labor Market Experiences study. The college was named a semifinalist by the Aspen Institute in 2025 (5th recognition since 2013) and ranked #1 by U.S. News & World Report in 2022 for least debt acquired by students among Southern Regional Colleges. The college provides comprehensive employment solutions including career exploration, resume preparation, internship placement, and job search assistance through its Handshake platform.

Founded
1959
Type
Public University
Courses
12
Total intake
Not yet verified
AffiliationFlorida College System
Websitehttp://www.broward.edu
HousingNot available
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Quick stats

Courses offered
12
Avg career outcomes
$41.9K
Total intake
Not yet verified
Housing
No
Data last verified June 2026 · compiled from official sources