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Florida National College (often abbreviated as FNC) is a public community college, located in Hialeah, Florida, It started its classes on January 4, 1988. The college offers bachelor's and associate's degree programs in a wide range of subjects including allied health, business & economics, humanities/fine arts and computers. The main campus of the college stretches across approximately 56,000 square feet. Apart from the main campus at Hialeah, the college also has a south campus, a training center and an online campus for offering distance education.
The college has a full fledged Student Government Association and an Alumni Association. The college organizes various educational and recreational excursions for students. Students are also allowed to join clubs and partake in various recreational activities.
The campus of Florida National College is in Hialeah, FL, which is a large suburb. The school is a private, for-profit institution. Degrees at Florida National College include, at the school's highest level, the Bachelor's degree.
The school is known for its programs in education and teaching.
Its open admissions system makes Florida National College an attractive choice for many applicants.
In 2007-2008, the school had 2,158 students enrolled (3,950 full-time equivalent). Florida National College has a large minority student population.
More complete details are provided below.
Florida National College
4425 West 20 Avenue
Hialeah, FL 33012
General Phone: (305) 821-3333
http://www.fnc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education and Teaching | 560 | teaching English or French as second language, education |
| Medical Support and Technology | 328 | radiation therapist, dental assistant, health diagnostic professions, dental lab tech, medical assistant, dental services |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 63 | licensed practical nurse, nursing assistant |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 62 | computer and media applications, computer support, system administration, computer programming, web design, computer networking |
| Business and Management | 43 | accounting technology, business management |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 35 | criminal justice and administration |
| Medical Administration | 20 | health services administration, health and medical administrative, medical secretary |
| Law | 12 | legal assistant, legal professions |
| Office and Administration | 5 | data entry |
Number of programs and degrees for Florida National College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 737 | 9 |
| Associate's degree | 359 | 14 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 32 | 6 |
In 2007-2008, Florida National College had a total enrollment of 2,158 students (3,950 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 0% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 94% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 9% |
| 20-21 | 14% |
| 22-24 | 18% |
| 25-29 | 19% |
| 30-34 | 15% |
| 35-39 | 9% |
| 40-49 | 10% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Florida | 100% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 100 % |
| Part-Time | 100 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Hialeah, 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.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 10,170 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 10,170 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
Financial Aid:
Florida National College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2547600)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 21 | 14 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer Software and Media Applications, Other
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
System Administration/Administrator
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education, General
Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language, Other
LAW
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
Legal Professions and Studies, Other
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health Services Administration
Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Allied Health Diagnostic/Intervention/Treatment Professions, Oth
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Dental Laboratory Technology/Technician
Dental Services and Allied Professions, Other
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Medical/Clinical Assistant
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Florida National College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% |  |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers distance learning Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library
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