Florida Christian College

Location and Contact Information

The campus is in a medium-sized suburb.

Overview

Florida Christian College Inc., commonly referred to as FCC, was established in 1976. Originally known as the Central Florida Bible College, it moved to its present location in Kissimmee, Florida, in 1985, and was christened the Florida Christian College the same year. The campus of FCC is spread across 44 acres of land

Florida Christian College offers associate’s degrees in arts and applied science, and bachelor’s degrees in arts, science, and theology. Apart from this, various certificate programs are also available. The courses are offered through the following academic divisions:

• Division of Bible
• Division of Humanities
• Division of Ministry

The athletics department of FCC sponsors men’s teams in basketball and women’s teams in volleyball. Nicknamed the Suns, the teams compete in the NCCAA Division II and the Florida Christian College Conference. Students are also members of clubs and organizations such as the Missions Outreach for Victorious Evangelism, the International Justice Mission Campus Chapter, the Journalism Club, the Photography Club, the Bikers’ Club, and Surfers for Christ.

Highlights (vs. Other Schools)

• Christian Churches and Churches of Christ religious affiliation.
• Many students concentrating in religion and philosophy.
• Number of dorm rooms for students.
• Selective admissions.
• Affordable tuition & fees.
• High male/female ratio.

School characteristics:

• The school is private, not-for-profit.
• Academic calender: Semester.
• Carnegie classification: Theological and faith-related.

Features of note:

• There are one or more libraries on-campus.
• Campus housing is available.
• Weekend study is an option.
• Part-time classes are available.

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Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)

Faculty

Tenure (2009-2010):

Students

Student enrollment was 230 in 2009-2010 (195 full-time equivalent).

About 63% of the freshmen class in 2009-2010 was male and women were 37% of the class.

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

Students under 25 years old represent 69% of the student body. About 12% of the school is at least 40 years of age.

Among freshmen students, 98% are full-time and 2% are part-time.

Admissions Summary (2009-2010)

Room and Board

Florida Christian provides on-campus housing for 190 of its 195 (full-time) students (as of 2009-2010).

Graduate School Focus

The highest degree offered is the Bachelor.

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)

RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY (34 awarded)

• Bible/Biblical Studies