North Florida Community College
Location and Contact Information
325 NW Turner Davis DrMadison, FL 32340
USA
Main Tel: (850) 973-2288
Web Site
The campus is in a town not particularly near any major cities.
Overview
North Florida Community College, establoshed in 1958 and also known as NFCC, is a junior public community college located in Madison, Florida, United States. The college offers a wide variety of associate’s degrees and vocational certificates in diverse areas of study. NFCC presents excellent student, and educational support services.
NFCC has an active student life. The campus is home to a wide variety of student clubs and organizations. Some of the popular ones are African-American Student Union (AASU), Baptist Collegiate Ministries (BCM), Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society (PTK), Future Teacher's of America, and Collegiate League Animal Welfare Society (C.L.A.W.S.). The student-run newspaper of the college is known as Trailblazer.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in security and law enforcement and liberal arts.
- Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
- High percentage of students are from out-of-state.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
- Large number of students.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
School characteristics:
- The school is public.
- Academic calender: Semester.
- Carnegie classification: Associates Colleges.
Features of note:
- Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates.
- The school offers a faculty tenure system.
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- Distance learning is available.
- Part-time classes are available.
- Athlete financial aid is awarded.
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to North Florida Community College:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Florida Keys Community College | Key West, FL | 1,208 |
| 2 | University of Montana-Helena College of Technology | Helena, MT | 1,180 |
| 3 | Oklahoma State University-Oklahoma City | Oklahoma City, OK | 5,871 |
| 4 | Marshall Community and Technical College | Huntington, WV | 2,534 |
| 5 | Chipola College | Marianna, FL | 2,305 |
| 6 | South Florida Community College | Avon Park, FL | 2,917 |
| 7 | University of South Carolina-Lancaster | Lancaster, SC | 1,666 |
| 8 | Louisiana State University-Eunice | Eunice, LA | 3,031 |
| 9 | New Mexico State University-Grants | Grants, NM | 1,250 |
| 10 | Potomac State College of West Virginia University | Keyser, WV | 1,582 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 161 | 8 |
| < 1 year certificate | 97 | 5 |
| 1-2 year certificate | 30 | 3 |
| 2-4 year degree | 9 | 2 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| With tenure | 4 | |
| Without tenure; working toward tenure | 12 | |
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 11 |
Students
Student enrollment was 1,105 in 2009-2010 (822 full-time equivalent).
Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.
Students under 25 years old represent 71% of the student body. About 9% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Room and Board
On-campus housing is not available.
Graduate School Focus
The highest degree offered is the Associate.
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
- Business Administration and Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
- Computer/Info Tech Services Administration & Management
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
- Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
- Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
- Child Care Provider/Assistant
LIBERAL ARTS
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
- Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
- Nursing
- 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
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