Seminole Community College, or SCC, is a community college offering two-year college credit degrees. It was established in 1965. SCC also offers specialized career certificates, adult education, workplace training, continuing professional education, and community, leisure and youth programs. The college enrolls more than 30,000 students in its four campuses, which include the:
Some of the notable alumni of SCC are Copeland Davis, Jazz-pop pianist and composer; Rob Ducey, former MLB player; John Hart, Major League Baseball manager; Mikael Pernfors, Swedish tennis star; and Hardy Rawls, character actor.
Seminole Community College’s sports teams are nicknamed the Raiders.
Seminole Community College is found in Sanford, Florida. Sanford is a large suburb. The school is a public institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Associate's degree at Seminole Community College.
The school is known for its programs in architecture and planning, security and law enforcement, and liberal arts.
Seminole Community College accepts all qualified applicants under its open-admission rules. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
Seminole Community College has a tenure system for senior faculty.
Students numbered 11,407 in 2005 at the school.
More complete details are provided below.
Seminole Community College
100 Weldon Blvd
Sanford, FL 32773-6199
General Phone: (407) 708-4722
Admissions Phone: (407) 708-2580
http://www.scc-fl.edu
Seminole Community College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 918 | liberal arts and sciences |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 379 | EMT paramedic, registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, various nursing |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 321 | criminal justice and police, fire-fighting, corrections, criminal justice and administration, fire protection tech, security and loss prevention |
| Office And Administration | 70 | executive secretary |
| Business And Management | 45 | accounting and related services, business management, financial services marketing, MIS, management information systems, sales, marketing |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 44 | computer services management, systems analyst, computer applications programming |
| Architecture And Planning | 42 | interior architecture |
| Engineering Technician | 29 | computer systems tech, architectural engineering tech, instrumentation tech, drafting, automotive tech, electronics tech, civil engineering tech, environmental control tech, ... |
| Medical Support And Technology | 27 | respiratory care tech, medical assistant |
| Medical Adminstration | 26 | medical records tech |
| Mechanics And Repair | 20 | automobile mechanics, HVAC |
| Therapy And Counseling | 16 | physical therapist assistant |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 14 | cinematography |
| Law | 11 | legal assistant |
| Family And Social Work | 10 | child care provider, child care management |
| Construction Trades | 4 | electrician, plumbing, pipefitting, property management |
| Media | 1 | communication and journalism |
| Production Trades | 0 | sheet metal tech |
Number of programs and degrees for Seminole Community College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 1,244 | 29 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 553 | 15 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 172 | 14 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 8 | 1 |
In 2005, Seminole Community College had a total enrollment of 11,407 students (6,580 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 64% |
| Black | 13% |
| Hispanic | 12% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 2% |
| (Foreign Students) | 5% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 20% |
| 20-21 | 19% |
| 22-24 | 16% |
| 25-29 | 14% |
| 30-34 | 9% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 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% |
| Foreign countries | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 62 % |
| Part-Time | 43 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Sanford, 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: (407) 708-2580
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,081 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 7,449 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,200 |
Financial Aid:
Seminole Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 152000)
Seminole Community College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 45 | 71 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 15 | 37 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 7 | 9 |
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 | 42 | $56,359 | 58 | $56,374 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 42 | $56,359 | 58 | $56,374 |
*: 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 | 25 | $46,053 | 59 | $44,121 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 25 | $46,053 | 59 | $44,121 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 25 | 37 | 62 |
| Basketball | 9 | 15 | 24 |
| Baseball | 16 | 0 | 16 |
| All Other Sports | 0 | 22 | 22 |
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
Interior Architecture
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting and Related Services, Other
Business Administration and Management, General
Business and Personal/Financial Services Marketing Operations
Management Information Systems and Services, Other
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Selling Skills and Sales Operations
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming, Specific Applications
Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst
Computer/Info Tech Services Administration & Management, Other
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Building/Property Maintenance and Management
Electrician
Pipefitting/Pipefitter and Sprinkler Fitter
Plumbing Technology/Plumber
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician
Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians, Other
Instrumentation Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant
Child Care and Support Services Management
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
MEDIA
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
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
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Cinematography and Film/Video Production
PRODUCTION TRADES
Sheet Metal Technology/Sheetworking
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Corrections
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Fire Protection and Safety Technology/Technician
Fire Science/Fire-fighting
Security and Loss Prevention Services
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Seminole Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in architecture and planning (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 7% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 9% | ![]() |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in office and administration (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 12% | ![]() |
| % of students from other states (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | ![]() |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | ![]() |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Option to study abroad
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Tenure system for quality teaching
Has ROTC (army)
Offers athletic scholarships
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