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Florida Technical College is found in Jacksonville, Florida. Jacksonville is a large city. The school is a private, for-profit institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Associate's degree at Florida Technical College.
The school is known for its programs in business and management, computer science and engineering, and engineering technician.
Admission to Florida Technical College is not automatic; not everyone who applies gets in.
The school maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges.
Students numbered 125 in 2005 at Florida Technical College. The school has a large minority student population.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The mission of Florida Technical College is to provide education and training that enables graduates to obtain entry level employment. Florida Technical College is committed to encouraging the intellectual pursuits of men and women in a variety of business and technical areas. The College strives to maintain the flexibility necessary to meet the needs of a diverse student population and the varying educational requirements prompted by the changes in the society it serves. The College recognizes the need to encourage creative activities and community involvement commensurate with institutional resources and abilities."
More complete details are provided below.
Florida Technical College Of Jacksonville
8711 Lone Star Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32211-5123
General Phone: (904) 724-2229
Admissions Phone: (904) 724-2229
Financial Aid Phone: (904) 724-2229
http://www.flatech.edu
Florida Technical College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering Technician | 36 | CAD and design, electrical/electronic tech |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 30 | computer networking, computer product certification, computer applications programming |
| Business And Management | 17 | business management |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 7 | medical assistant |
| Law | 0 | legal assistant |
Number of programs and degrees for Florida Technical College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 88 | 7 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 2 | 2 |
In 2005, Florida Technical College had a total enrollment of 125 students (125 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 67% |
| Women | 33% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 34% |
| Black | 53% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 10% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 10% |
| 20-21 | 11% |
| 22-24 | 16% |
| 25-29 | 24% |
| 30-34 | 20% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 10% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Florida | 98% |
| Georgia | 2% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 67 % |
| Part-Time | 100 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Jacksonville, Florida for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 42 | 42 | 100% | 18 | 43% |
| Men | 20 | 20 | 100% | 12 | 60% |
| Women | 22 | 22 | 100% | 6 | 27% |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | not required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | 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) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (904) 724-2229
Financial Aid:
Florida Technical College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2598200)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (904) 724-2229
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 6 | 4 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 6 | $44,667 | 4 | $36,000 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 6 | $44,667 | 4 | $36,000 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming, Specific Applications
Computer Programming, Vendor/Product Certification
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Florida Technical College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% |  |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
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