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The figures below come from the US Department of Education's public databases and from Broward College's own Common Data Set. They let you gauge the size of the institution, the real level of competition and the odds of finishing on time.
Broward College is an open-access public college with no on-campus housing: students enter the associate degree (A.A.) at $373 per credit and only then move into one of the 24 bachelor's tracks open to F-1 students (at $589 per credit) or transfer to FAU, FIU or another university through Florida's 2+2 articulation. The costs below are for the associate phase; the RN-to-BSN is closed to F-1 students.
Costs
Tuition at Broward College for international students is $8,952 a year. With housing, meals and health insurance the estimated total is $22,752 — about R$ 117,400 at R$ 5.16 to the dollar (2026-08-15), verified on 2026-09-15.
| Item | Annual estimate (USD) | Approx. in R$ |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition (out of state) | $8,952 | R$ 46,192 |
| Housing and meals | $12,500 | R$ 64,500 |
| Health insurance | $1,300 | R$ 6,708 |
| Estimated total | $22,752 | R$ 117,400 |
Estimates for 2026–2027, verified on 2026-09-15. Converted at R$ 5.16 to the dollar (2026-08-15). Books, transport and course fees vary.
Scholarships
Our rule is simple: we would rather you plan with conservative numbers and be surprised for the better — never the other way round. Studying in the United States is not free for anyone.
International aid
Only awards the university itself describes are listed, with the requirements it publishes. Where the official page does not say whether international students may apply, the table says "not stated" — ask before counting on the money.
Amount per year: Waiver of tuition and fees for up to 30 credits per academic year (including summer) plus a book stipend, up to the credits required for the Honors Associate of Arts.
Requirements: Active Honors College member pursuing the Honors AA (18 Honors credits incl. IDH2121 and HUM1020); full-time (≥12 credits) for 4 consecutive Fall/Winter semesters; Overall/Honors GPA ≥3.50; ≥3 Honors credits each Fall. 'Residency and other restrictions may apply. Students must have a completed FAFSA on file with the College before the waiver is applied' — F-1 students cannot file a FAFSA, so international eligibility is uncertain.
International: Not stated
Renewal: Covers through the Honors AA if the student keeps a 3.50 GPA, full-time status and 3 Honors credits each Fall; 'Students receiving the "Irm's" Scholar Award will not have to reapply each term, but must meet certain requirements.'
Deadline: Applications March 1 to June 1; interviews in summer; coverage starts in Fall.
How to apply: Dedicated form ('IRMs application form'); 'highly competitive award'.
No. The ISSO warns that international students get no federal aid and that very little private aid exists. Proof of funds for the I-20 is $22,500 per year (associate) or $27,500 (bachelor's). Health insurance is mandatory and bought privately (about $1,300 per year).
Scores
| Requirement | Reference |
|---|---|
| SAT/ACT policy | Test-optional |
No cut score: placement by EAP level (IELTS 4.0 per skill = Level 3)
The ENEM plays no part in the review. The university converts your secondary-school grades onto the American 0 to 4 scale, and that number is what appears as your GPA. Averages between 7 and 8 usually land near 3.0; above 9, near 4.0. The conversion is done either by the university itself or by a credential evaluation service, and the transcript has to be translated by a sworn translator.
Tests
| Test | Minimum score | Note |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL iBT (legacy 0–30 scale per section, tests through Jan 20, 2026) | Listening 9 · Reading 4 · Writing 13 (EAP Level 3) | Ranges by level: Listening 9–16 = EAP0300C (Level 3), 17–21 = Level 4, 22–30 = exempt; Reading 4–17 = Level 3, 18–23 = Level 4, 24 = Level 5, 25–30 = exempt; Writing 13–16 = Level 3, 17–23 = Level 4, 24–30 = Level 5 (EAP1540C) — no exempt range for Writing on legacy iBT. The table uses section scores, not the 0–120 total. Broward College publishes no 'admission minimum'; the test score places the student into an EAP (English for Academic Purposes) level per skill (Listening, Reading, Writing). ISSO rule: proof of English at EAP Level 3 or above to enter a degree program; Levels 3 and 4 are admitted with additional English classes; below Level 3 the I-20 is issued for Language Training. The minimums below are the floor of Level 3 (CEFR B1) in each skill; the 'exempt' range waives EAP in that skill. Scores are valid 2 years. |
| TOEFL iBT (new 1–6 scale per section, tests from Jan 21, 2026) | Listening 3 · Reading 3 · Writing 3 (EAP Level 3) | Ranges: 3–3.5 = Level 3 in every skill; Listening 4–6 = Level 4; Reading 4–4.5 = Level 4, 5–6 = Level 5; Writing 4–4.5 = Level 4, 5 = Level 5, 5.5–6 = Level 6 (EAP1640C). The table says 'Unable to place into this level' for the exempt row in every skill — on the new scale there is no EAP exemption. Level 2 (Language Training): 2–2.5. |
| TOEFL Essentials | 5 in each skill (Listening, Reading, Writing) — EAP Level 3 | Ranges: 1–2 = Level 1, 3–4 = Level 2 (Language Training), 5–7 = Level 3, 8–9 = Level 4, 10–11 = Level 5, 12 = exempt (Reading/Writing); Listening 10–12 = exempt. |
| TOEFL ITP | Listening 47 · Reading 48 · Structure and Written Expression 43 (EAP Level 3) | Accepted for placement only; Level 4: L 54–63, R 56–62, SWE 53–63; Level 5: L 64–68, R 63–67, SWE 64–68; cannot exempt EAP Reading ('Unable to exempt'). |
| IELTS Academic (paper, computer or online) | 4.0 in each skill (Listening, Reading, Writing) — EAP Level 3 | Per-skill ranges: 4.0–4.5 = Level 3, 5.0–6.5 = Level 4, 7.0–8.0 = Level 5, 8.5–9.0 = exempt (Reading/Writing); Listening 7.0–9.0 = exempt. Below 4.0: 'Unable to place' → take the LOEP. IELTS General Training is not mentioned. Speaking is not used. |
| Duolingo English Test | no published minimum (accepted for the admission decision only; LOEP required for placement) | Listed on the 'International ELL Admission Placement Chart' (rev. 7/27/2023) with the 10–160 scale and 'Eligible for EAP Course Placement: No'; note: 'This is only used for international student admission decisions and not [placement]' and 'Students presenting scores on any of the exams below must take the ACCUPLACER ESL (LOEP) to determine course placement.' No cut score is published. Same rule for ECCE/ECPE, GTEC CBT, LanguageCert International ESOL, PSI Skills for English and STEP Eiken. |
| PTE Academic (paper, computer or online) | 43 in each skill (Listening, Reading, Writing) — EAP Level 3 | Ranges: 10–29 = Level 1, 30–42 = Level 2 (Language Training), 43–52 = Level 3, 53–75 = Level 4, 76–84 = Level 5, 85–90 = exempt (Reading/Writing); Listening 76–90 = exempt. |
| Cambridge English C1 Advanced (Cambridge English Scale) | 140 in each skill (Listening, Reading, Writing) — EAP Level 3 | Only 'Cambridge English C1 Advanced' is named; ranges on the Cambridge English Scale: 80–119 = Level 1, 120–139 = Level 2, 140–159 = Level 3, 160–179 = Level 4, 180–199 = Level 5, 200–230 = exempt (Reading/Writing); Listening 180–230 = exempt. B2 First and C2 Proficiency are not mentioned on any page checked (the score-report page lists only 'Cambridge English C1 Advanced'). |
| iTEP Academic | 2.5 in each skill (Listening, Reading, Writing) — EAP Level 3 | Ranges: 0.0–1.9 = Level 1, 2.0–2.4 = Level 2, 2.5–3.4 = Level 3, 3.5–4.4 = Level 4, 4.5–5.4 = Level 5, 5.5–6.0 = exempt (Reading/Writing); Listening 4.5–6.0 = exempt. |
| MET (Michigan English Test) | 40 in each skill (Listening, Reading/Grammar, Writing) — EAP Level 3 | Ranges: 0–26 = Level 1, 27–39 = Level 2, 40–52 = Level 3, 53–63 = Level 4, 64–80 = Level 5; cannot exempt EAP Reading ('Unable to exempt'); Listening 64–80 = exempt. |
| ACCUPLACER ESL (LOEP) — Broward College's own test | ESL Listening 71 · ESL Reading 75 · WritePlacer ESL 3 (EAP Level 3) | Alternative to any external test: 'Students from Non-English-Speaking Countries: must take the Levels of English Proficiency ACCUPLACER ESL (LOEP) test, unless they are able to submit a valid TOEFL, IELTS, Cambridge, or another valid test listed on the EAP Placement Test Table.' Taken on campus or remotely (testing and proctoring fees). It is the only test that places directly into ENC1101 (fully exempt): ESL Reading 119–120, ESL Language Use 117–120, WritePlacer 6 and ESL Listening 101–120. Retest: once after 24 h within 12 months, for a fee. |
| ELS (English Language Services) | not listed | ELS does not appear on the EAP Placement Table, the International ELL Admission Placement Chart or the score-report page. |
| SAT/ACT waiver (English section) | Digital SAT Reading and Writing 490 · ACT Reading 19 and English 17 · CLT 38 (college level) → no English test | Catalog: 'Students from non-English speaking countries with valid college-level SAT or ACT scores in English and Reading, do not need any further testing.' College-level (ENC1101) cuts on the placement table: Digital SAT Reading and Writing 490–800; paper SAT through 3/8/2024 Reading 24–40 and Writing and Language 25–40; ACT Reading 19–36 and English 17–36; CLT (from 8/1/2023) Verbal Reading + Grammar/Writing 38–80. Scores valid 2 years. |
| English-medium high-school waiver | none (the waiver is by country, not by school) | No page checked waives by 'English-medium instruction'. The rule is by country: 'Students from English-Speaking Countries: must take an ACCUPLACER Next Generation (NG) test unless they have valid SAT or ACT scores or postsecondary transcripts from a U.S. regionally accredited institution'; Sweden, Norway and Denmark with a minimum English grade on the transcript take the ACCUPLACER NG. A Brazilian from a bilingual school stays under 'Non-English-Speaking Countries' → LOEP or a table test. Real waiver only for transfers with a C or better in a college-level English course or credits from a U.S. regionally accredited institution. |
Cambridge English (B2 First, C1 Advanced, C2 Proficiency) appears in the table when the university accepts it. If it is absent, the official page does not list it — do not send a Cambridge certificate in place of the TOEFL without confirming with admissions.
SAT and ACT are not required: open admission. They count only for placement or as proof of English (SAT Reading & Writing 490 or ACT English 17 and Reading 19). There is no TOEFL or IELTS cut score: students must reach EAP Level 3 per skill on the placement table (IELTS 4.0, TOEFL iBT 3 on the new scale, PTE 43); below that they take EAP classes before or alongside the program. Duolingo is not accepted.
Majors
There are 25 majors, grouped by the school that offers them, each with the degree code the application form uses. Search by name, or filter by school or STEM.
The 7 majors marked STEM qualify for an extra 24 months of work authorisation on top of OPT — up to 36 months working in the United States after graduation. If you plan to stay, that designation matters more than the name of the degree.
25 majors
No major matches that name. Try a broader word, or the degree code.
Deadlines
| Intake | Application deadline | Scholarship deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Fall intake | Fall 2027: deadline not yet published (Fall 2026 closed on June 25) | |
| Spring intake | October 9, 2026 (November 13 for F-1 transfers already in the U.S.) |
Documents
The order below is the order in which Broward College asks for each item. Start with the first two: they depend on third parties and they are what stalls the process.
Campus
There is no requirement to live on campus in the first year, which opens up sharing an apartment off campus — usually cheaper, with transport left to solve.
City
| Item | Reference |
|---|---|
| One-bedroom rent off campus | $1,825 / month |
| Public transport | Broward County Transit (BCT) buses: $2 a ride, $5 all-day pass, $70 31-day pass - but the 31-day College Bus Pass is $50 with a college photo ID (sold at libraries and transit terminals). Route 2 (University Drive) and Route 18 (US 441) pass the Central Campus in Davie; the Willis Holcombe Center is downtown next to the Broward Central Terminal. Downtown has the free LauderGO! shuttle, and the Tri-Rail (Miami-West Palm Beach) and Brightline (Miami-Orlando) train stations are in Fort Lauderdale. A car is still the norm. |
| Nearest airport | Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL), about 5 km (3 mi) southwest of downtown Fort Lauderdale; Miami International (MIA) is 34 km (21 mi) south of FLL and also serves the area. |
| Distance to Orlando | 352 km |
| Distance to Miami | 47 km |
| Climate | Tropical rainforest climate (Köppen Af): dry season November-April with highs of 75-83 °F (24-28 °C) and lows of 60-70 °F; wet season May-October with highs of 86-90 °F (30-32 °C), high humidity and frequent showers; hurricane season June 1-November 30, riskiest in September-October. |
Full-time F-1 students may work on campus up to 20 hours a week (openings depend on each department; no federal work-study). After one year in F-1 status they may apply for CPT, OPT or off-campus work for economic hardship, always through the International Student Success Coach/ISSO.
Careers
The median salary of graduates from this university is $49,843 a year, according to the College Scorecard, a US government public database.
On an F-1 visa you can work up to 20 hours a week on campus during term, and full time during breaks.
CPT allows an off-campus internship when it forms part of your program's curriculum, with university authorisation.
OPT gives 12 months of work authorisation in your field after graduation.
STEM-designated programs allow a request for a 24-month extension of OPT — up to 36 months of authorised work in total after graduation.
Immigration rules change — verified on 2026-09-15. Confirm with the university's international student office before making any decision based on this page.
Compare
The universities below are the closest to this one in total cost. Compare before deciding: the tuition gap between two of them is usually larger than any merit scholarship.
| University | Total cost per year | Average SAT | Minimum TOEFL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broward College (this page) | $22,752 | ||
| Valencia College | $27,706 | 45 | |
| Atlantis University | $30,020 | 70 |
FAQ
The estimated total — tuition, housing and health insurance — is $22,752 per year before any scholarship. Books, transport and course fees are not included. We prefer that you plan with this number and be surprised for the better.
The fall entry deadline is Fall 2027: deadline not yet published (Fall 2026 closed on June 25), and spring entry is October 9, 2026 (November 13 for F-1 transfers already in the U.S.). Start 10 to 12 months ahead: transcript translation, English score and proof of funds are the steps that delay applications most.
On an F-1 visa you can work up to 20 hours a week on campus during the term and full time during breaks. After graduation, OPT gives 12 months of work authorization in your field, and STEM majors can request 24 more.
$8,952 a year at the out-of-state rate, which is what a Brazilian pays. With housing, meals and health insurance the estimated total is $22,752 — about R$ 117,400 in Brazilian reais at R$ 5.16 to the dollar. Merit scholarships reduce tuition, not the other items.
On estimated total cost per year, Broward College comes to $22,752 and Valencia College to $27,706. The gap between the two is usually larger than any merit scholarship, so compare total cost before comparing scholarships.
Sources
Every block on this page carries its own verification date. Costs and admission requirements come from the university's official international admissions page. Enrollment, acceptance and graduation figures come from College Navigator, the US Department of Education's public database.
Converted to Brazilian reais at R$ 5.16 to the dollar on 2026-08-15. Exchange rates move; the dollar figures are the reference.
Data verified on 2026-09-15.
Sources: College Scorecard · College Navigator · Official university site
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