Lake - Sumter Community College is in a small suburb, in Leesburg, Florida. The school is classified as a public college. Students at Lake - Sumter Community College earn degrees up to the Associate's degree.
The most common major fields study at the school include liberal arts.
All qualified applicants are admitted as Lake - Sumter Community College offers open admission. The school attracts a fair number of students from out of state.
Some professors at Lake - Sumter Community College are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members.
The school, in 2005, had 3,359 students (1,935 full-time equivalent).
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.
Lake - Sumter Community College
9501 US Hwy 441
Leesburg, FL 34788-8751
General Phone: (352) 787-3747
Admissions Phone: (352) 323-3665
Financial Aid Phone: (352) 365-3512
http://www.lscc.edu
Lake - Sumter Community College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 311 | liberal arts and sciences |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 64 | registered nursing, EMT paramedic |
| Business And Management | 15 | business management, entrepreneurship, management information systems, accounting and related services |
| Medical Adminstration | 11 | medical records tech |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 9 | criminal justice and administration, fire protection tech |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 8 | systems analyst |
| Engineering Technician | 7 | computer systems tech |
| Office And Administration | 7 | executive secretary |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 4 | commercial art |
| Law | 2 | legal assistant |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 2 | recreation and leisure studies |
| Hospitality | 0 | hospitality management |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 0 | various performing arts |
Number of programs and degrees for Lake - Sumter Community College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 431 | 16 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 6 | 5 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 3 | 2 |
In 2005, Lake - Sumter Community College had a total enrollment of 3,359 students (1,935 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 81% |
| Black | 9% |
| Hispanic | 6% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 7% |
| 18-19 | 26% |
| 20-21 | 17% |
| 22-24 | 10% |
| 25-29 | 10% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 9% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Florida | 82% |
| State unknown | 17% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 66 % |
| Part-Time | 40 % |
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.
Admissions Phone Number: (352) 323-3665
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 1,932 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 7,108 |
| Books and supplies | $ 850 |
Financial Aid:
Lake - Sumter Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 150200)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (352) 365-3512
Lake - Sumter Community College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 15 | 21 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 2 | 12 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 1 | 3 |
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 | calendar year | 1 | * | 3 | $32,273 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 1 | * | 3 | $32,273 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
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 | 17 | $44,322 | 33 | $41,939 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 17 | $44,322 | 33 | $41,939 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 14 | 30 | 44 |
| Baseball | 14 | 0 | 14 |
| All Other Sports | 0 | 30 | 30 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting and Related Services, Other
Business Administration and Management, General
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
Management Information Systems and Services, Other
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Visual and Performing Arts, Other
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
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
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Lake - Sumter Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | ![]() ![]() |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | ![]() |
| % of students from other states (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | ![]() |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| Number of students (for open-admission colleges) | Top 19% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Career placement 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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