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Lake Sumter Community College

Lake Sumter Community College

Lake-Sumter Community College, also known as LSCC, is a public, community college located in Central Florida, United States. It was established in the year 1961. LSCC operates several campuses including the Leesburg campus in Leesburg, Florida; the South Lake campus in Clermont, Florida; and the Sumter campus in Sumterville, Florida. LSCC offers associate degree programs in the arts, science, and applied science together with vocational certificates and diplomas in technology.

LSCC offers intercollegiate athletics in three sports to both male and female students. The athletics department sponsors women's volleyball, women's fast-pitch softball, and men's baseball. LSCC participates in the Division 1 program of the Mid-Florida Conference and Sun Coast Conference of the Florida Community College Activities Association (FCCAA).

Overview of Lake Sumter Community College

Lake Sumter Community College is located in Leesburg, FL (a small suburb). The school is a public institution. The highest degree level offered by Lake Sumter Community College is the Associate's degree.

Areas of Study

The school is known for its programs in liberal arts.

Lake Sumter Community College Selectivity

Lake Sumter Community College is an open-admission school.

Faculty

The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.

Student Body

Lake Sumter Community College had 3,904 enrolled students in 2007-2008.

The school reports its educational mission is:
"Lake-Sumter Community College provides excellent student-centered academic and career-oriented education that is proactive, accessible and responsive to our community's needs."

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Lake Sumter Community College

Lake Sumter Community College
9501 US Hwy 441
Leesburg, FL 34788-8751
General Phone: (352) 787-3747
http://www.lscc.edu

Lake Sumter Community College Programs and Degrees (2008-2009)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Liberal Arts366liberal arts and sciences
Nursing and Emergency Medicine58registered nursing, EMT paramedic
Engineering Technician20electronics tech, computer systems tech
Medical Administration16medical records tech
Security and Law Enforcement9criminal justice and administration, fire protection tech
Office and Administration7executive secretary
Business and Management7business management, management information systems, entrepreneurship, accounting and related services, finance, MIS
Law5legal assistant
Computer Science and Engineering5systems analyst, computer applications programming
Photography and Commercial Art4commercial art
Family and Social Work3child care provider
Nutrition and Exercise Therapy1recreation and leisure studies
Hospitality0hospitality management
Medical Support and Technology0dental hygienist

Number of programs and degrees for Lake Sumter Community College in 2008-2009:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree47320
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years164
Award of less than 1 academic year125

Student Body

In 2007-2008, Lake Sumter Community College had a total enrollment of 3,904 students (2,514 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White71%
Black11%
Hispanic9%
Asian2%
American Indian0%
Unknown5%
(Foreign Students)1%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 187%
18-1930%
20-2119%
22-2411%
25-299%
30-346%
35-396%
40-498%
50-643%
65+0%

Lake Sumter Community College Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time64 %
Part-Time44 %

Lake Sumter Community College Room and Board (2007)

The school does not offer campus housing.

(Please refer to our profile of Leesburg, 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.

Lake Sumter Community College Expenses and Financial Aid (2008-2009)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 2,326
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 8,743
Books and supplies$ 874

Financial Aid:
Lake Sumter Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 150200)

Lake Sumter Community College Faculty

Lake Sumter Community College has a tenure system for faculty.

Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Tenured1121
Non-tenured, but on tenure track1019
Non-tenured and not on tenure track27

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professoracademic year4$56,0295$54,426
Associate professoracademic year5$48,6735$50,511
Assistant professoracademic year1*7$44,517
Instructoracademic year11$38,27030$40,361
No academic rankacademic year2*0*
All faculty totalacademic year23$43,80247$43,556

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Lake Sumter Community College Athletics

Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):

SportMenWomenTotal
Total192847
Baseball19019
All Other Sports02828

Lake Sumter Community College Degree Programs (2007)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting and Related Services, Other
Business Administration and Management, General
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
Finance, General
Management Information Systems and Services, Other
Management Information Systems, General

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming, Specific Applications
Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant

HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, General

LAW
Legal Assistant/Paralegal

LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies, Other

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary

PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Fire Protection and Safety Technology/Technician

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Lake Sumter Community College Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Lake Sumter Community College Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of degrees in liberal arts
(vs. all colleges)
Top 4%Lake Sumter Community College % of degrees in liberal arts
% of full-time faculty on tenure track
(vs. all colleges)
Top 9%Lake Sumter Community College % of full-time faculty on tenure track
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 11%Lake Sumter Community College Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
Female % of student body
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 17%Lake Sumter Community College Female % of student body
% of degrees in engineering technician
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 18%Lake Sumter Community College % of degrees in engineering technician
Number of students
(vs. all colleges)
Top 18%Lake Sumter Community College Number of students
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Tenure system for quality teaching
Offers athletic scholarships

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