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Central Florida Community College, Florida

Overview of Central Florida Community College

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.

Areas of Study

The school is known for its programs in security and law enforcement and liberal arts.

Central Florida Community College Selectivity

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.

Faculty

Central Florida Community College has a tenure system for senior faculty.

Student Body

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.

Contacting Central Florida Community College

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 Programs and Degrees (2005)

Central Florida Community College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Liberal Arts466liberal arts and sciences
Nursing And Emergency Medicine227EMT paramedic, registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, home health aide, various nursing
Security And Law Enforcement103criminal justice and police, corrections, criminal justice and administration, fire protection tech
Beauty And Cosmetology71cosmetology, barber
Business And Management24business management, accounting technology, management information systems, entrepreneurship, marketing, financial services marketing, accounting and related services
Medical Assistant And Technician24surgical tech, dental assistant, mental health services tech, radiation therapist, veterinary assistant
Engineering Technician18drafting, computer systems tech, automotive tech, environmental control tech, manufacturing tech, electronics tech
Computer Science And Engineering16systems analyst
Transportation16truck and bus driver, commercial pilot and flight crew
Therapy And Counseling13physical therapist assistant
Law10legal assistant
Mechanics And Repair9automobile mechanics, HVAC, autobody repair, industrial mechanics
Landscaping And Horticulture7ornamental horticulture, landscaping, plant nursery
Production Trades6welding
Family And Social Work4child care provider, child care management, foodservice management
Medical Adminstration3medical records tech
Hospitality2hospitality management
Office And Administration2executive secretary
Cooking And Culinary Arts2restaurant and catering management, chef training
Animal Science And Care0equestrian studies

Number of programs and degrees for Central Florida Community College in 2005:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree65231
Award of less than 1 academic year22615
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years14113
Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years41

Student Body

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):

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity (2004):
RacePercent
White78%
Black12%
Hispanic6%
Asian2%
American Indian1%
Other Races1%
(Foreign Students)0%

Students by Age (2004):

AgePercent
Under 186%
18-1926%
20-2118%
22-2413%
25-2911%
30-348%
35-396%
40-499%
50-644%
65+0%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
Florida82%
State unknown18%

Central Florida Community College Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2004):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time72 %
Part-Time51 %

Central Florida Community College Room and Board (2005)

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.

Central Florida Community College Faculty

Central Florida Community College has a tenure system for faculty.

Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Tenured3639
Non-tenured, but on tenure track1916
Non-tenured and not on tenure track10

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
No academic rankcalendar year2*2*
All faculty totalcalendar year2*2*

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
No academic rankacademic year53$44,37251$44,023
All faculty totalacademic year53$44,37251$44,023

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
No academic rankshort term1*2*
All faculty totalshort term1*2*

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Central Florida Community College Athletics

Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):

SportMenWomenTotal
Total243357
Basketball91019
Baseball15015
All Other Sports02323

Central Florida Community College Degree Programs (2005)

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

LAW
Legal Assistant/Paralegal

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

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Central Florida Community College Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Central Florida Community College Apart:

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Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 8%Central Florida Community College Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
Number of students
(vs. all colleges)
Top 13%Central Florida Community College Number of students
% of students from other states
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 13%Central Florida Community College % of students from other states
% of degrees in personal services
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 13%Central Florida Community College % of degrees in personal services
% of degrees in beauty and cosmetology
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 13%Central Florida Community College % of degrees in beauty and cosmetology
% of degrees in liberal arts
(vs. all colleges)
Top 14%Central Florida Community College % of degrees in liberal arts
Number of degree programs
(for open-admission colleges)
Top 15%Central Florida Community College Number of degree programs
% of degrees in security and law enforcement
(vs. all colleges)
Top 17%Central Florida Community College % of degrees in security and law enforcement
% of full-time faculty on tenure track
(vs. all colleges)
Top 19%Central Florida Community College % of full-time faculty on tenure track
Female % of student body
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 19%Central Florida Community College Female % of student body
% of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 19%Central Florida Community College % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine
Explanation of the Highlights categories

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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