The campus of Central Florida Community College is in Ocala, Florida, which is a small city. The school is a public institution. Degrees at Central Florida Community College include, at the school's highest level, the Associate's degree.
The school is known for its programs in security and law enforcement and liberal arts.
Its open admissions system makes Central Florida Community College an attractive choice for many applicants. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
Central Florida Community College has a tenure system for senior faculty.
In 2005, the school had 5,978 students enrolled (3,652 full-time equivalent).
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Central Florida Community College offers educational opportunities which are accessible, affordable and high quality. In a climate that nurtures excellence, CFCC provides undergraduate instruction and awards associate degrees and certificates; prepares students for careers requiring professional and technical training; encourages student success through a variety of support services; and promotes the economic, social, and cultural development of the community."
More complete details are provided below.
Central Florida Community College
3001 SW College Rd
Ocala, FL 34474
General Phone: (352) 873-5800
Admissions Phone: (352) 873-5801
Financial Aid Phone: (352) 873-5803
http://www.GoCFCC.com
Central Florida Community College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 466 | liberal arts and sciences |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 227 | EMT paramedic, registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, home health aide, various nursing |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 103 | criminal justice and police, corrections, criminal justice and administration, fire protection tech |
| Beauty And Cosmetology | 71 | cosmetology, barber |
| Business And Management | 24 | business management, accounting technology, management information systems, entrepreneurship, marketing, financial services marketing, accounting and related services |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 24 | surgical tech, dental assistant, mental health services tech, radiation therapist, veterinary assistant |
| Engineering Technician | 18 | drafting, computer systems tech, automotive tech, environmental control tech, manufacturing tech, electronics tech |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 16 | systems analyst |
| Transportation | 16 | truck and bus driver, commercial pilot and flight crew |
| Therapy And Counseling | 13 | physical therapist assistant |
| Law | 10 | legal assistant |
| Mechanics And Repair | 9 | automobile mechanics, HVAC, autobody repair, industrial mechanics |
| Landscaping And Horticulture | 7 | ornamental horticulture, landscaping, plant nursery |
| Production Trades | 6 | welding |
| Family And Social Work | 4 | child care provider, child care management, foodservice management |
| Medical Adminstration | 3 | medical records tech |
| Hospitality | 2 | hospitality management |
| Office And Administration | 2 | executive secretary |
| Cooking And Culinary Arts | 2 | restaurant and catering management, chef training |
| Animal Science And Care | 0 | equestrian studies |
Number of programs and degrees for Central Florida Community College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 652 | 31 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 226 | 15 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 141 | 13 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 4 | 1 |
In 2005, Central Florida Community College had a total enrollment of 5,978 students (3,652 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 78% |
| Black | 12% |
| Hispanic | 6% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 6% |
| 18-19 | 26% |
| 20-21 | 18% |
| 22-24 | 13% |
| 25-29 | 11% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 9% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Florida | 82% |
| State unknown | 18% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 72 % |
| Part-Time | 51 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Ocala, Florida for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Florida Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Admissions Phone Number: (352) 873-5801
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 1,569 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 5,742 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,230 |
Financial Aid:
Central Florida Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 147100)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (352) 873-5803
Central Florida Community College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 36 | 39 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 19 | 16 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 1 | 0 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | calendar year | 2 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 2 | * | 2 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 53 | $44,372 | 51 | $44,023 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 53 | $44,372 | 51 | $44,023 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | short term | 1 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | short term | 1 | * | 2 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 24 | 33 | 57 |
| Basketball | 9 | 10 | 19 |
| Baseball | 15 | 0 | 15 |
| All Other Sports | 0 | 23 | 23 |
ANIMAL SCIENCE AND CARE
Equestrian/Equine Studies
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Barbering/Barber
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Accounting and Related Services, Other
Business Administration and Management, General
Business and Personal/Financial Services Marketing Operations
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
Management Information Systems and Services, Other
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Culinary Arts/Chef Training
Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician
Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians, Other
Manufacturing Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant
Child Care and Support Services Management
Foodservice Systems Administration/Management
HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, General
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Landscaping and Groundskeeping
Ornamental Horticulture
Plant Nursery Operations and Management
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician
Surgical Technology/Technologist
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician/Veterinary Assistant
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Home Health Aide/Home Attendant
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing, Other
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary
PRODUCTION TRADES
Welding Technology/Welder
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Corrections
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Fire Protection and Safety Technology/Technician
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Physical Therapist Assistant
TRANSPORTATION
Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew
Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operation
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Central Florida Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | ![]() |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | ![]() |
| % of students from other states (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in personal services (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in beauty and cosmetology (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (for open-admission colleges) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | ![]() |
| Female % of student body (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 19% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
On-campus day care
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Tenure system for quality teaching
Offers athletic scholarships
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