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South Florida Community College, Florida

Overview of South Florida Community College

South Florida Community College is in Avon Park, Florida. 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.

Faculty

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

Student Body

Approximately 2,381 students study at South Florida Community College (in 2005).

Student Life

The school 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 (2005)

South Florida Community College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Liberal Arts203liberal arts and sciences
Security And Law Enforcement146corrections, criminal justice and police, criminal justice and administration
Nursing And Emergency Medicine105EMT paramedic, licensed practical nurse, registered nursing, various nursing
Mechanics And Repair19autobody repair, HVAC, automobile mechanics, computer repair, appliance repair
Medical Support And Technology18dental hygienist, dental assistant
Beauty And Cosmetology14cosmetology
Family And Social Work12child care provider, foodservice management, housing and human environments
Engineering Technician9electronics tech, civil drafting, drafting, architectural engineering tech, construction engineering tech
Transportation8truck and bus driver
Business And Management8entrepreneurship, business management, accounting technology, MIS, operations management, accounting and related services
Computer Science And Engineering7computer services management, computer applications programming
Construction Trades7lineworker, plumbing, property management, masonry, electrician, carpentry
Medical Adminstration6medical secretary
Agricultural Science And Management6agriculture
Office And Administration3executive secretary, office management
Law0legal assistant
Hospitality0hospitality management
Production Trades0welding
Landscaping And Horticulture0plant nursery
Education And Teaching0teacher education

Number of programs and degrees for South Florida Community College in 2005:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree26720
Award of less than 1 academic year19910
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years10121
Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years42

Student Body

In 2005, South Florida Community College had a total enrollment of 2,381 students (1,325 full-time equivalent).

More details are available, using 2004 data:

Students By Class (2004):

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity (2004):
RacePercent
White70%
Black11%
Hispanic16%
Asian1%
American Indian1%
Other Races1%
(Foreign Students)1%

Students by Age (2004):

AgePercent
Under 1817%
18-1927%
20-2114%
22-249%
25-298%
30-346%
35-396%
40-498%
50-644%
65+1%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
Florida100%

South Florida Community College Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2004):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time60 %
Part-Time38 %

South Florida Community College Room and Board (2005)

South Florida Community College offers campus housing for 100 of its 1,325 (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 (2005)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 1,892
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 7,061
Room and board$ 2,207
Room charge$ 2,207
Books and supplies$ 840
Other expenses$ 1,577

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 (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Tenured1917
Non-tenured, but on tenure track66
Non-tenured and not on tenure track58

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Instructorcalendar year6$51,74010$52,671
All faculty totalcalendar year6$51,74010$52,671

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

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Instructoracademic year24$46,94021$45,948
All faculty totalacademic year24$46,94021$45,948

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

South Florida Community College Athletics

Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):

SportMenWomenTotal
Total181230
Baseball18018
All Other Sports01212

South Florida Community College Degree Programs (2005)

AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agriculture, General

BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General

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
Operations Management and Supervision

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

CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Building/Property Maintenance and Management
Carpentry/Carpenter
Electrician
Lineworker
Mason/Masonry
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
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
Housing and Human Environments, Other

HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, General

LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Plant Nursery Operations and Management

LAW
Legal Assistant/Paralegal

LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Appliance Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
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 ADMINSTRATION
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
Nursing, Other
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

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

PRODUCTION TRADES
Welding Technology/Welder

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 4%South Florida Community College % of degrees in security and law enforcement
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 11%South Florida Community College Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 13%South Florida Community College Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
Dorm rooms per full-time student
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 13%South Florida Community College Dorm rooms per full-time student
Number of degree programs
(for open-admission colleges)
Top 18%South Florida Community College Number of degree programs
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 placement services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Offers campus housing
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Tenure system for quality teaching
Offers athletic scholarships

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