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Florida College can be found in Temple Terrace, FL (a large suburb). The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. The Bachelor's degree is the highest degree at Florida College.
The most common majors at the school are in music and liberal arts.
Florida College does not have an open admissions system. Not everyone who applies is accepted. Only 25% of students scored 430 or lower in 2007 on the verbal SAT test. Math SAT scores at the school centered around 460 to 590, but ranged both higher and lower.
Classes at Florida College are less crowded than at many schools. A tenure system is one way the school works to keep a high-quality staff.
In 2007, 524 students were enrolled in Florida College.
The school has a residential or campus feel. Student dorms or apartments are common at Florida College. The school offers students meal plans. Florida College offers athletic financial aid to more of its students than do most colleges.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Florida College, as a private, independent liberal arts college, provides a comprehensive undergraduate experience designed to develop students spiritually, mentally, physically and socially; to integrate into the students' lives the Bible as the revealed will of God; and to prepare students for lives of service to their Creator and to humanity."
More complete details are provided below.
Florida College
119 N Glen Arven Ave
Temple Terrace, FL 33617-5578
General Phone: (813) 988-5131
http://www.floridacollege.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 142 | liberal arts and sciences |
| Music | 5 | music |
| Religion And Philosophy | 3 | bible studies |
| Education And Teaching | 2 | elementary school teaching |
Number of programs and degrees for Florida College in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 129 | 1 |
| Bachelor's degree | 23 | 4 |
In 2007, Florida College had a total enrollment of 524 students (508 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 43% |
| Women | 57% |
| Full-Time | 98% |
| Part-Time | 2% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 90% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 4% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 61% |
| 20-21 | 30% |
| 22-24 | 5% |
| 25-29 | 1% |
| 30-34 | 0% |
| 35-39 | 0% |
| 40-49 | 0% |
| 50-64 | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Florida | 28% |
| Alabama | 8% |
| Tennessee | 8% |
| Indiana | 6% |
| Texas | 6% |
| Kentucky | 5% |
| Missouri | 5% |
| California | 4% |
| Minnesota | 3% |
| Georgia | 3% |
| North Carolina | 3% |
| Illinois | 2% |
| Arkansas | 2% |
| (International Students) | 2% |
| Virginia | 2% |
| Arizona | 2% |
| Wisconsin | 1% |
| Idaho | 1% |
| Kansas | 1% |
| Nebraska | 1% |
| Washington | 1% |
| Pennsylvania | 1% |
| Oregon | 1% |
| South Carolina | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 66 % |
| Part-Time | 100 % |
Florida College offers campus housing for 389 of its 508 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Temple Terrace, Florida for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Florida Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 21 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 292 | 249 | 85% | 249 | 100% |
| Men | 122 | 106 | 87% | 106 | 100% |
| Women | 170 | 143 | 84% | 143 | 100% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 430 | 590 |
| SAT Math | 460 | 590 |
| ACT Verbal | 19 | 27 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 25 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 26 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 46% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 63% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 11,700 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 11,700 |
| Room and board | $ 5,864 |
| Room charge | $ 2,440 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,200 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,200 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,500 |
Financial Aid:
Florida College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 148200)
Florida College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 15 | 4 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 11 | 1 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 0 | 3 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 26 | $50,212 | 8 | $44,366 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 26 | $50,212 | 8 | $44,366 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 30 | 13 | 43 |
| Baseball | 20 | 0 | 20 |
| Basketball | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| All Other Sports | 0 | 13 | 13 |
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Elementary Education and Teaching
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Florida College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Remedial classes for students Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships
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