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South Florida Community College is a small two-year, public school with 2,920 students enrolled. This school was established in 1965 and is the only postsecondary institution located in Avon Park, Florida.

Academic Offerings



Majors
Offered
45
Several-month certificate, 1-year certificate, associate's degree, and 2-year certificate are available at South Florida Community College.

South Florida Community College follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and has 45 majors. The most popular concentrations are General Studies, Criminal Justice, Medical Assistant, Nursing, and Medical. Read the details about all majors offered at this college.
It is important to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a positive sign. However, if you plan to transfer or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Student Retention
60%
South Florida Community College student retention rate is relatively low at 60% (below Florida average). Taking this statistic into consideration, it seems that students somewhat enjoy their stay at this school.

The graduation rate at South Florida Community College is low: 44%. Roughly 12% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at South Florida Community College is reasonable -- 24:1. Find out more information regarding instruction at this college in the Faculty Info report.

Tuition and Loans



Tuition and fees per year
$9,800
Average tuition costs are close to the nationwide median, around $9,700 per year. The additional fees at South Florida Community College not covered by tuition are roughly $100; which comes to $9,800 per year.

Read the details about South Florida Community College additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelyhood of repayning them upon graduation in the tuition and loans report for this college.

Admissions Information



Dual Credits
Accepted
Yes
The college might accept dual credits, credits for life experience (learned through independent study, noncredit adult courses, work experience, portfolio demonstration, previous licensure or certification, or completion of other learning opportunities), and advanced placement credits (college-level courses taught in high school) for admission.

To request the most accurate and up-to-date information about admission at South Florida Community College and a program that best suits your goals and budget, call the school's general information office at (863) 453-6661 or check South Florida Community College Website.

Opportunities and Services



Dormatory
Annual Price
$2,500
South Florida Community College offers a distance learning option.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at South Florida Community College, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and to find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
A
South Florida Community College offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates approximately 100 students, which provides a viable on-campus housing option. The room price is relatively low, nearly $2,500 per academic year.

Based on the college crime information, South Florida Community College seems to be a safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime Report for this college.

South Florida Community College Location and Maps



Post Address: South Florida Community College, 600 W College Dr, Avon Park, Florida 33825-9356, USA
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