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South Florida Community College

South Florida Community College

South Florida Community College, also known as SFCC, is a public college located in Avon Park, Florida, United States. It was established in the year 1965. The campus of SFCC spreads across an area of more than 225 acres. The college offers associates degrees in over 60 fields of study. Selected bachelor, master, and doctoral degrees are also awarded. SFCC also offers adult education and distance education courses.

SFCC aims at maintaining an active athletic life. Their athletics department fields several men's and women's sports teams. They are nicknamed the Panthers. They compete in several intercollegiate sports. The panthers participate in sports such as baseball, softball, and volleyball.

Overview of South Florida Community College

South Florida Community College is in Avon Park, FL. Avon Park is a town not particularly near any major cities. The school is a public institution. South Florida Community College issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Associate's degree.

Areas of Study

Fields of study in vogue at the school include security and law enforcement.

South Florida Community College Selectivity

The school's open admission policy attracts a range of prospective students. People seek out the school, and many students are from other states.

Faculty

The most successful professors at South Florida Community College are given tenure, encouraging them to stay with the school for a long time.

Student Body

Approximately 2,787 students study at the school (in 2007).

Student Life

South Florida Community College makes housing available to a large share of its students.

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting South Florida Community College

South Florida Community College
600 W College Dr
Avon Park, FL 33825-9356
General Phone: (863) 453-6661
http://www.southflorida.edu

South Florida Community College Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Liberal Arts206liberal arts and sciences
Security And Law Enforcement183corrections, criminal justice and police, criminal justice and administration
Nursing And Emergency Medicine95EMT paramedic, licensed practical nurse, registered nursing, various nursing, nursing assistant
Transportation23truck and bus driver
Medical Support And Technology17dental hygienist, dental assistant
Mechanics And Repair12autobody repair, HVAC, computer repair, automobile mechanics
Engineering Technician10civil drafting, drafting, electronics tech, computer systems tech, architectural engineering tech, construction engineering tech
Beauty And Cosmetology10cosmetology, facial treatment
Medical Administration7medical secretary
Office And Administration5executive secretary, office management
Family And Social Work5foodservice management, child care provider
Business And Management4entrepreneurship, accounting technology, accounting and related services, MIS, business management
Computer Science And Engineering2computer services management, computer applications programming
Construction Trades2lineworker, plumbing, property management, electrician
Hospitality0hospitality management
Production Trades0machine shop assistant
Landscaping And Horticulture0landscaping
Education And Teaching0teacher education
Agricultural Science And Management0agriculture

Number of programs and degrees for South Florida Community College in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree25220
Award of less than 1 academic year24211
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years7817
Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years96

Student Body

In 2007, South Florida Community College had a total enrollment of 2,787 students (1,597 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White64%
Black12%
Hispanic18%
Asian1%
American Indian0%
Unknown2%
(Foreign Students)2%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 1820%
18-1929%
20-2115%
22-2410%
25-299%
30-345%
35-394%
40-495%
50-643%
65+0%

South Florida Community College Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time62 %
Part-Time44 %

South Florida Community College Room and Board (2007)

South Florida Community College offers campus housing for 100 of its 1,597 (full-time) students.

(Please refer to our profile of Avon Park, 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.

South Florida Community College Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 2,059
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 7,700
Room and board$ 1,800
Room charge$ 1,800
Books and supplies$ 875
Other expenses$ 3,218

Financial Aid:
South Florida Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 152200)

South Florida Community College Faculty

South Florida Community College has a tenure system for faculty.

Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Tenured1920
Non-tenured, but on tenure track1114

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Instructorcalendar year10$56,87611$61,630
All faculty totalcalendar year10$56,87611$61,630

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

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Instructoracademic year20$49,64223$50,281
All faculty totalacademic year20$49,64223$50,281

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

South Florida Community College Athletics

Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):

SportMenWomenTotal
Total212849
Baseball21021
All Other Sports02828

South Florida Community College Degree Programs (2007)

AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agriculture, General

BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
Facial Treatment Specialist/Facialist

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

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

CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Building/Property Maintenance and Management
Electrician
Lineworker
Plumbing Technology/Plumber

EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Levels & Methods, Other

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician
Civil Drafting and Civil Engineering CAD/CADD
Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant
Foodservice Systems Administration/Management

HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, General

LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Landscaping and Groundskeeping

LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist

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

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

PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Corrections
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Criminal Justice/Police Science

TRANSPORTATION
Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operation

South Florida Community College Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets South Florida Community College Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of degrees in security and law enforcement
(vs. all colleges)
Top 2%South Florida Community College % of degrees in security and law enforcement
% of full-time faculty on tenure track
(vs. all colleges)
Top 10%South Florida Community College % of full-time faculty on tenure track
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 11%South Florida Community College Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
Dorm rooms per full-time student
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 14%South Florida Community College Dorm rooms per full-time student
Male % of student body
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 18%South Florida Community College Male % of student body
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
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Tenure system for quality teaching
Offers athletic scholarships

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