Florida Hospital College is in a medium-sized city, in Orlando, Florida. The school has a Seventh Day Adventists religious affiliation. Florida Hospital College is classified as a private, not-for-profit college. Students at the school earn degrees up to the Bachelor's degree.
The most common major fields study at Florida Hospital College include nursing and emergency medicine and medical assistant and technician.
The school does not admit all applicants.
Florida Hospital College, in 2005, had 2,041 students (1,150 full-time equivalent). Adults changing careers are relatively common at the school.
Many students at Florida Hospital College are part-timers.
More complete details are provided below.
Florida Hospital College Of Health Sciences
800 Lake Estelle Dr
Orlando, FL 32803
General Phone: (407) 303-7742
Admissions Phone: (407) 303-9798
Financial Aid Phone: (407) 303-1631
http://www.fhchs.edu
Florida Hospital College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 153 | registered nursing |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 148 | radiographyer, nuclear medical tech, sonography and ultrasound tech, health service and sciences |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 8 | occupational therapist assistant |
| Liberal Arts | 5 | general studies |
Number of programs and degrees for Florida Hospital College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 160 | 6 |
| Bachelor's degree | 145 | 3 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 9 | 2 |
In 2005, Florida Hospital College had a total enrollment of 2,041 students (1,150 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 22% |
| Women | 78% |
| Full-Time | 90% |
| Part-Time | 10% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 58% |
| Black | 13% |
| Hispanic | 14% |
| Asian | 8% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 5% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 10% |
| 20-21 | 14% |
| 22-24 | 14% |
| 25-29 | 15% |
| 30-34 | 13% |
| 35-39 | 11% |
| 40-49 | 17% |
| 50-64 | 5% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Florida | 89% |
| North Carolina | 4% |
| Kentucky | 1% |
| Georgia | 1% |
| Missouri | 1% |
| California | 1% |
| Vermont | 1% |
| Tennessee | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 100 % |
Florida Hospital College offers campus housing for 120 of its 1,150 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Orlando, 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 | 221 | 210 | 95% | 143 | 68% |
| Men | 49 | 45 | 92% | 32 | 71% |
| Women | 172 | 165 | 96% | 111 | 67% |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | not required |
| College Prep Program | not required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | recommended |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | recommended |
Admissions Phone Number: (407) 303-9798
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 6,020 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 6,020 |
| Room and board | $ 5,006 |
| Room charge | $ 1,760 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,656 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,472 |
Financial Aid:
Florida Hospital College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 3115500)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (407) 303-1631
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 4 | $69,576 | 6 | $64,089 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 4 | $59,072 | 13 | $58,007 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 9 | $51,192 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 2 | * | 4 | $40,794 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 12 | $59,524 | 32 | $55,079 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer & Ultrasound Technician
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Occupational Therapist Assistant
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Florida Hospital College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | ![]() |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 12% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| Number of students (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in medical assistant and technician (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | ![]() |
Notable:
Seventh Day Adventists affiliation
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Offers campus housing
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
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