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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.
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 2,381 students study at South Florida Community College (in 2005).
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
South Florida Community College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 203 | liberal arts and sciences |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 146 | corrections, criminal justice and police, criminal justice and administration |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 105 | EMT paramedic, licensed practical nurse, registered nursing, various nursing |
| Mechanics And Repair | 19 | autobody repair, HVAC, automobile mechanics, computer repair, appliance repair |
| Medical Support And Technology | 18 | dental hygienist, dental assistant |
| Beauty And Cosmetology | 14 | cosmetology |
| Family And Social Work | 12 | child care provider, foodservice management, housing and human environments |
| Engineering Technician | 9 | electronics tech, civil drafting, drafting, architectural engineering tech, construction engineering tech |
| Transportation | 8 | truck and bus driver |
| Business And Management | 8 | entrepreneurship, business management, accounting technology, MIS, operations management, accounting and related services |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 7 | computer services management, computer applications programming |
| Construction Trades | 7 | lineworker, plumbing, property management, masonry, electrician, carpentry |
| Medical Adminstration | 6 | medical secretary |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 6 | agriculture |
| Office And Administration | 3 | executive secretary, office management |
| Law | 0 | legal assistant |
| Hospitality | 0 | hospitality management |
| Production Trades | 0 | welding |
| Landscaping And Horticulture | 0 | plant nursery |
| Education And Teaching | 0 | teacher education |
Number of programs and degrees for South Florida Community College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 267 | 20 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 199 | 10 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 101 | 21 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 4 | 2 |
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):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 70% |
| Black | 11% |
| Hispanic | 16% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 17% |
| 18-19 | 27% |
| 20-21 | 14% |
| 22-24 | 9% |
| 25-29 | 8% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 8% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Florida | 100% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 60 % |
| Part-Time | 38 % |
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.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| 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 has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 19 | 17 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 6 | 6 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 5 | 8 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 6 | $51,740 | 10 | $52,671 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 6 | $51,740 | 10 | $52,671 |
*: 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 24 | $46,940 | 21 | $45,948 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 24 | $46,940 | 21 | $45,948 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 18 | 12 | 30 |
| Baseball | 18 | 0 | 18 |
| All Other Sports | 0 | 12 | 12 |
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
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
(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 4% |  |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 13% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | |
| Number of degree programs (for open-admission colleges) | 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 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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