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North Florida Community College

North Florida Community College

North Florida Community College is a public junior college located at Madison, Florida, United States. The College name is abbreviated as NFCC. The establishment of the College can be traced back to the authorization of North Florida Junior College by the Florida Legislature in 1957. NFCC offers associate’s degrees, bachelor's degrees, vocational certificate, and adult education programs. Some of the areas of study offered include health, business, information technology, education, management, law and applied sciences.

NFCC has an active intercollegiate athletics program. The sports teams at NFCC are nicknamed as the Sentinels. They compete in the Panhandle Conference and are members of Florida Community College Activities Association. The Sentinels participate in sports including baseball, basketball, tennis and softball. Kylie Williams, Miss Florida 2007; and Leonard Bembry, Member of Florida House of representatives are among the famous alumni of NFCC.

Overview of North Florida Community College

North Florida Community College is found in Madison, FL. Madison is a town not particularly near any major cities. The school is a public institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Associate's degree at North Florida Community College.

Areas of Study

The school is known for its programs in security and law enforcement and liberal arts.

North Florida Community College Selectivity

North Florida Community College accepts all qualified applicants under its open-admission rules.

Faculty

The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.

Student Body

Students numbered 1,291 in 2007-2008 at North Florida Community College.

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting North Florida Community College

North Florida Community College
325 NW Turner Davis Dr
Madison, FL 32340
General Phone: (904) 973-2288
http://www.nfcc.edu

North Florida Community College Programs and Degrees (2008-2009)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Liberal Arts121liberal arts and sciences
Nursing and Emergency Medicine90EMT paramedic, various nursing, registered nursing, licensed practical nurse
Security and Law Enforcement57criminal justice and police, corrections, security and loss prevention, criminal justice and administration
Family and Social Work7child care provider
Office and Administration1executive secretary, office management
Computer Science and Engineering1computer services management
Engineering Technician1architectural drafting, mechanical drafting
Law0legal secretary
Business and Management0business management

Number of programs and degrees for North Florida Community College in 2008-2009:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree1478
Award of less than 1 academic year1067
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years244
Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years12

Student Body

In 2007-2008, North Florida Community College had a total enrollment of 1,291 students (885 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White69%
Black26%
Hispanic3%
Asian1%
American Indian0%
Unknown1%
(Foreign Students)0%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 1812%
18-1929%
20-2117%
22-2411%
25-297%
30-347%
35-395%
40-497%
50-644%
65+0%

North Florida Community College Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time63 %
Part-Time37 %

North Florida Community College Room and Board (2007)

The school does not offer campus housing.

(Please refer to our profile of Madison, 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.

North Florida Community College Expenses and Financial Aid (2008-2009)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 2,250
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 8,310
Books and supplies$ 1,000

Financial Aid:
North Florida Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 150800)

North Florida Community College Faculty

North Florida Community College has a tenure system for faculty.

Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Tenured17
Non-tenured, but on tenure track712
Non-tenured and not on tenure track46

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
No academic rankcalendar year0*9$45,042
All faculty totalcalendar year0*9$45,042

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

Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
No academic rankacademic year12$40,47316$47,186
All faculty totalacademic year12$40,47316$47,186

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

North Florida Community College Athletics

Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):

SportMenWomenTotal
Total142640
Baseball14014
Basketball01212
All Other Sports01414

North Florida Community College Degree Programs (2007)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer/Info Tech Services Administration & Management, Other

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant

LAW
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary

LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

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

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary
Office Management and Supervision

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Corrections
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Security and Loss Prevention Services

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North Florida Community College Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets North Florida Community College Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of degrees in security and law enforcement
(vs. all colleges)
Top 4%North Florida Community College % of degrees in security and law enforcement
% of full-time faculty on tenure track
(vs. all colleges)
Top 6%North Florida Community College % of full-time faculty on tenure track
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 10%North Florida Community College Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
% of degrees in liberal arts
(vs. all colleges)
Top 13%North Florida Community College % of degrees in liberal arts
Number of degree programs
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 16%North Florida Community College Number of degree programs
Explanation of the Highlights categories

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

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