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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).
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.
The school is known for its programs in liberal arts.
Lake Sumter Community College is an open-admission school.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
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.
Lake Sumter Community College
9501 US Hwy 441
Leesburg, FL 34788-8751
General Phone: (352) 787-3747
http://www.lscc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 366 | liberal arts and sciences |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 58 | registered nursing, EMT paramedic |
| Engineering Technician | 20 | electronics tech, computer systems tech |
| Medical Administration | 16 | medical records tech |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 9 | criminal justice and administration, fire protection tech |
| Office and Administration | 7 | executive secretary |
| Business and Management | 7 | business management, management information systems, entrepreneurship, accounting and related services, finance, MIS |
| Law | 5 | legal assistant |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 5 | systems analyst, computer applications programming |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 4 | commercial art |
| Family and Social Work | 3 | child care provider |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 1 | recreation and leisure studies |
| Hospitality | 0 | hospitality management |
| Medical Support and Technology | 0 | dental hygienist |
Number of programs and degrees for Lake Sumter Community College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 473 | 20 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 16 | 4 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 12 | 5 |
In 2007-2008, Lake Sumter Community College had a total enrollment of 3,904 students (2,514 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 71% |
| Black | 11% |
| Hispanic | 9% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 5% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 7% |
| 18-19 | 30% |
| 20-21 | 19% |
| 22-24 | 11% |
| 25-29 | 9% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 8% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 64 % |
| Part-Time | 44 % |
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.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| 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 has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 11 | 21 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 10 | 19 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 2 | 7 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 4 | $56,029 | 5 | $54,426 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 5 | $48,673 | 5 | $50,511 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 1 | * | 7 | $44,517 |
| Instructor | academic year | 11 | $38,270 | 30 | $40,361 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 23 | $43,802 | 47 | $43,556 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 19 | 28 | 47 |
| Baseball | 19 | 0 | 19 |
| All Other Sports | 0 | 28 | 28 |
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
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
(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 4% |  |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Female % of student body (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
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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