93%
Students of color
Is DFC Right for You?
Who are DFC Students?
Dougherty Family College (DFC) students demonstrate solid academic achievement, financial need, and a strong desire to succeed. Our structured curriculum provides leadership development, mentoring, and paid internships.
If you meet the requirements, are motivated to work hard and aspire to obtain a four-year degree, then DFC could be the perfect place to start your college and career journey.
Does This Sound Like you?
Students who are a good fit for DFC:
- Are interested in getting a four-year (bachelor’s) degree after DFC
- Have a high school GPA of 2.5 or above
- Have taken English 9-11 and Algebra II
- Demonstrate a high level of financial need
About DFC Students
71%
First-generation college students
12
Languages spoken
63%
of 2024 DFC graduates continued their education journey at St. Thomas
Meet Zion: A Second-Year Student at DFC
At Dougherty Family College, Zion discovered not just an education, but a place of support to grow and succeed in her education.
DFC Makes College Possible
DFC provides a wide range of academic, financial and personal support for students.