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Florida College can be found in Temple Terrace, Florida (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 480 or lower in 2005 on the verbal SAT test. Math SAT scores at the school centered around 470 to 600, but ranged both higher and lower. People attending Florida College come from a variety of states around the country.
Classes at the school are less crowded than at many schools. A tenure system is one way Florida College works to keep a high-quality staff.
In 2005, 456 students were enrolled in the school.
Florida College has a residential or campus feel. Student dorms or apartments are common at the school. Florida College offers students meal plans. The school 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
Admissions Phone: (813) 899-6716
Financial Aid Phone: (813) 899-6774
http://www.floridacollege.edu
Florida College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 127 | liberal arts and sciences |
| Religion And Philosophy | 11 | bible studies |
| Music | 5 | music |
| Education And Teaching | 5 | elementary school teaching |
Number of programs and degrees for Florida College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 121 | 1 |
| Bachelor's degree | 27 | 4 |
In 2005, Florida College had a total enrollment of 456 students (445 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 45% |
| Women | 55% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 94% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Florida | 25% |
| Alabama | 10% |
| California | 9% |
| Tennessee | 7% |
| Texas | 6% |
| Indiana | 4% |
| Kentucky | 3% |
| Illinois | 3% |
| Georgia | 3% |
| Oregon | 3% |
| Foreign countries | 2% |
| Missouri | 2% |
| Ohio | 2% |
| Washington | 2% |
| Louisiana | 2% |
| North Carolina | 2% |
| Wisconsin | 1% |
| Minnesota | 1% |
| Kansas | 1% |
| Mississippi | 1% |
| Oklahoma | 1% |
| Nebraska | 1% |
| Pennsylvania | 1% |
| Colorado | 1% |
| New Jersey | 1% |
| South Carolina | 1% |
| West Virginia | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 66 % |
Florida College offers campus housing for 516 of its 445 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Temple Terrace, Florida for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school offers students a meal plan with 21 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 343 | 248 | 72% | 209 | 84% |
| Men | 161 | 119 | 74% | 95 | 80% |
| Women | 182 | 129 | 71% | 114 | 88% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 480 | 610 |
| SAT Math | 470 | 600 |
| ACT Verbal | 19 | 26 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 24 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 25 |
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 | 52% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 65% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (813) 899-6716
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 10,730 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 10,730 |
| Room and board | $ 5,957 |
| Room charge | $ 2,240 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,960 |
| 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)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (813) 899-6774
Florida College has a tenure system for faculty.
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 | academic year | 22 | $47,010 | 8 | $39,650 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 22 | $47,010 | 8 | $39,650 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 35 | 0 | 35 |
| Baseball | 25 | 0 | 25 |
| Basketball | 10 | 0 | 10 |
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Elementary Education and Teaching
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Florida College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Remedial classes for students Offers campus housing 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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