 |
|
|
|
Students attend Central Florida Institute in Palm Harbor, Florida, a large suburb. The school is a private, for-profit institution. Central Florida Institute degrees go up to the Certificate.
The school is known for its programs in medical assistant and technician.
Central Florida Institute is selective and does not offer open admission.
There are 494 students at the school (as of 2005).
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The mission statement of Central Florida Institute is to advance and promote professionalism and education for medical, surgical and dental students. Central Florida Institute is dedicated to providing: Quality and affordable medical, surgical, and dental education to all individuals. Specialized, entry-level and advanced education. an atmosphere in which to develop proffesionalism, teamwork and high ethical standards in students and graduates. The philosophy of Central Florida Institute is to: achieve success by being honest. fair and innovative. teach students and graduates understanding and acceptance of indivdual differences, idea and options. provide opportunities for community involvement. Furthermore, it is the mission of Central Florida Institute, Inc. to provide students with an opportunity to achieve goals that may have otherwise been unattainable."
More complete details are provided below.
Central Florida Institute
30522 US Hwy 19 N Ste 200
Palm Harbor, FL 34684
Central Florida Institute awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Support And Technology | 400 | medical assistant, dental assistant, cardiovascular tech, surgical tech |
Number of programs and degrees for Central Florida Institute in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 400 | 4 |
In 2005, Central Florida Institute had a total enrollment of 494 students (494 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 18% |
| Women | 82% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 65% |
| Black | 13% |
| Hispanic | 16% |
| Asian | 4% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 2% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 1% |
| 20-21 | 5% |
| 22-24 | 14% |
| 25-29 | 33% |
| 30-34 | 17% |
| 35-39 | 14% |
| 40-49 | 13% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Florida | 98% |
| Ohio | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 83 % |
Graduation and Transfer Rates (2004):
(Graduation rate is percent of students graduating within 150% of the normal time.)
| Item | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduating | 81% |
| Transfer Out | 11% |
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.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 268 | 251 | 94% | 251 | 100% |
| Men | 55 | 45 | 82% | 45 | 100% |
| Women | 213 | 206 | 97% | 206 | 100% |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | not required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | not required |
| College Prep Program | not required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | not required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | not required |
| Other Standardized Tests | required |
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| % of degrees in medical assistant and technician (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | |
| Number of students (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 10% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % students 40 years or older (colleges not offering open-admission) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services On-campus library
Try our unique CollegeMatch™ tool to find schools similar to Central Florida Institute.
(What are QuickSchools?)
Medical Assistant And Technician
Information is not guaranteed to be correct. Please check with individual schools for the most accurate and recent information.
Copyright © 2004-2008, Moving Traffic, Inc. All Rights Reserved.