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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.
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.
Fields of study in vogue at the school include security and law enforcement.
The school's open admission policy attracts a range of prospective students.
The most successful professors at the school are given tenure, encouraging them to stay with the school for a long time.
Approximately 2,787 students study at South Florida Community College (in 2007-2008).
The school makes housing available to a large share of its students.
More complete details are provided below.
South Florida Community College
600 W College Dr
Avon Park, FL 33825-9356
General Phone: (863) 453-6661
http://www.southflorida.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 203 | liberal arts and sciences |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 145 | corrections, criminal justice and police, criminal justice and administration, fire protection tech |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 87 | licensed practical nurse, EMT paramedic, registered nursing, various nursing, nursing assistant |
| Mechanics and Repair | 22 | HVAC, autobody repair, automobile mechanics, computer repair |
| Medical Support and Technology | 16 | dental hygienist, dental assistant |
| Transportation | 12 | truck and bus driver |
| Construction Trades | 11 | lineworker, plumbing, property management, electrician, carpentry |
| Beauty and Cosmetology | 11 | cosmetology |
| Family and Social Work | 9 | foodservice management, child care provider, housing and human environments |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 7 | computer services management, computer applications programming |
| Engineering Technician | 6 | electronics tech, civil drafting, drafting, computer systems tech, architectural engineering tech, construction engineering tech |
| Office and Administration | 4 | executive secretary, office management |
| Business and Management | 3 | entrepreneurship, accounting technology, MIS, accounting and related services, business management |
| Medical Administration | 2 | medical secretary |
| Hospitality | 0 | hospitality management |
| Landscaping and Horticulture | 0 | landscaping |
| Education and Teaching | 0 | teacher education |
| Agricultural Science and Management | 0 | agriculture |
Number of programs and degrees for South Florida Community College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 251 | 21 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 174 | 10 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 99 | 17 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 14 | 6 |
In 2007-2008, South Florida Community College had a total enrollment of 2,787 students (1,974 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 52% |
| Black | 9% |
| Hispanic | 15% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 20% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 20% |
| 18-19 | 29% |
| 20-21 | 15% |
| 22-24 | 10% |
| 25-29 | 9% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 5% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 62 % |
| Part-Time | 44 % |
South Florida Community College offers campus housing for 100 of its 1,974 (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.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,301 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 8,609 |
| Room and board | $ 1,841 |
| Room charge | $ 2,250 |
| Books and supplies | $ 895 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,291 |
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 has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 18 | 18 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 11 | 13 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 2 | 0 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 9 | $55,141 | 9 | $60,055 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 9 | $55,141 | 9 | $60,055 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 22 | $50,420 | 22 | $51,372 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 22 | $50,420 | 22 | $51,372 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 21 | 28 | 49 |
| Baseball | 21 | 0 | 21 |
| All Other Sports | 0 | 28 | 28 |
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
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
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
Housing and Human Environments, Other
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
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Corrections
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Fire Protection and Safety Technology/Technician
TRANSPORTATION
Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operation
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets South Florida Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| Male % of student body (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 18% | |
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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