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Students attend Central Florida Institute in Palm Harbor, FL, a large suburb. The school is a private, for-profit institution. Central Florida Institute degrees go up to the Certificate.
Applicants to the school appreciate its open admissions policy.
There are 545 students at Central Florida Institute (as of 2007).
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Mission Statement
The mission of Central Florida Institute is to educate students to obtain a professional career in the allied healthcare field with special emphasis on academic excellence, innovative hands-on training, and high ethical standards. Central Florida Institute will realize this mission by maintaining affiliations, partnerships and collaboration with community health care organizations, workforce entities, other educational institutions, and community service organizations.
Vision
Recognition as FloridaÆs leading private post-secondary institution providing a quality allied healthcare curriculum and innovative hands-on training in a diverse cultural, socioeconomic, and academic environment.
Philosophy
The faculty and staff of Central Florida Institute believes in the following values:
ò All students have dignity and worth
ò Students have the right to develop their skills and abilities to the greatest level
ò Students should be encouraged to develop self-esteem and respect while developing skills and attitudes that will lead to gainful employment and a sense of fulfillment
ò Students need encouragement to recognize and optimize potential
ò Quality and affordable education are obtainable
ò Outstanding customer service
ò Individual differences, ideas, and opinions are to be appreciated and respected
ò Success is achieved by being honest, fair, ethical, and innovative
ò Commitment to continuous awareness of changes in technology and medical advances in order to implement high-demand educational opportunities."
More complete details are provided below.
Central Florida Institute
30522 US Hwy 19 N Ste 300
Palm Harbor, FL 34684-0000
http://cfinstitute.com
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Support And Technology | 384 | medical assistant, dental assistant, surgical tech, cardiovascular tech |
Number of programs and degrees for Central Florida Institute in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 384 | 4 |
In 2007, Central Florida Institute had a total enrollment of 545 students (545 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 62% |
| Black | 13% |
| Hispanic | 16% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 5% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 8% |
| 20-21 | 13% |
| 22-24 | 19% |
| 25-29 | 21% |
| 30-34 | 13% |
| 35-39 | 11% |
| 40-49 | 12% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Florida | 98% |
| Virginia | 1% |
| Connecticut | 1% |
| South Carolina | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 87 % |
Graduation and Transfer Rates (2007):
(Graduation rate is percent of students graduating within 150% of the normal time.)
| Item | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduating | 75% |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Palm Harbor, 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.
Financial Aid:
Central Florida Institute participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 3425400)
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Surgical Technology/Technologist
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Central Florida Institute Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of students (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 8% |  |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % students 40 years or older (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus library
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