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South Florida Community College, also known as SFCC, is located in Avon Park, Florida, United States. It was founded in 1965 and known as South Florida Junior College. The college offers degrees in diverse areas of study including accounting, business management, child development and education, computer information systems, and dental hygiene. The college's Highland Campus is located in Avon Park and spreads over an area of more than 220 acres. Following are South Florida Community College's other campuses:
- Desoto Campus
- Hardee Campus
- Lake Placid Center
SFCC houses a number of student clubs and organizations. These include the Communications Club, African-American Association, Phi Beta Kappa, Phi Beta Lambda, and Hispanic Student Organization. The college's athletic teams are named the Panthers, and students participate in softball, baseball, and volleyball.
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Campus Location600 W College Dr
Avon Park, FL 33825-9356
USA
Main Tel: (863) 453-6661
Web Site The campus is in a town not particularly near any major cities. |
HighlightsWhere the school stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in security and law enforcement.
- Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
- High male/female ratio.
Other important characteristics: - Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
- Faculty tenure system
- Library on-campus
- Campus housing available
- Distance learning available
- Part-time classes available
- Athlete financial aid
Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Associate | 251 | 21 | | < 1 year certificate | 174 | 10 | | 1-2 year certificate | 99 | 17 | | 2-4 year degree | 14 | 6 |
StudentsStudent enrollment was 2,787 in 2007-2008 (1,974 full-time equivalent). Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students. Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.
Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 2,301 | | Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 8,609 | | Room and board | $ 1,841 | | Books and supplies | $ 895 | | Other | $ 3,291 |
Financial Aid: South Florida Community College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2008-2009): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| With tenure | | 36 | | Without tenure; working toward tenure | | 24 | | Without tenure; tenure not available | | 2 |
Housing and MealsSouth Florida Community College provides on-campus housing for 100 of its 1,974 (full-time) students (as of 2008-2009).
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2008-2009 in parentheses) AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT (0 awarded) BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY (11 awarded) - Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (3 awarded) - Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
- Accounting and Related Services
- Business Administration and Management
- Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
- Management Information Systems
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (7 awarded) - Computer Programming, Specific Applications
- Computer/Info Tech Services Administration & Management
CONSTRUCTION TRADES (11 awarded) - Building/Property Maintenance and Management
- Carpentry/Carpenter
- Electrician
- Lineworker
- Plumbing Technology/Plumber
EDUCATION AND TEACHING (0 awarded) - Teacher Education/Profess Development, Levels & Methods
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (6 awarded) - 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
- Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (9 awarded) - Child Care Provider/Assistant
- Foodservice Systems Administration/Management
- Housing and Human Environments
HOSPITALITY (0 awarded) - Hospitality Administration/Management
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE (0 awarded) - Landscaping and Groundskeeping
LIBERAL ARTS (203 awarded) - Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR (22 awarded) - 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 (2 awarded) - Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (16 awarded) - Dental Assisting/Assistant
- Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (87 awarded) - Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
- Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
- Nursing
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (4 awarded) - Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary
- Office Management and Supervision
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (145 awarded) - Corrections
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
- Criminal Justice/Police Science
- Fire Protection and Safety Technology/Technician
TRANSPORTATION (12 awarded) - Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operation
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