BROWARD COLLEGE (BCC)
- 225 E las Olas Blvd
- Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
- OPEID College Code: 00150000
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- General Phone: (954) 201-7400
- President: J. David Armstrong Jr.
- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Bachelor's
- Local Area: Midsized City
- Student Enrollment: 37,360
- College Alias: BCC, Broward Community College
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Broward College, formerly known as "Broward Community College", offers Associate and Bachelor degrees as well as technical and occupational training in various certificate programs at many of its locations in the greater Fort Lauderdale and Broward County area. Broward College also offers online degrees, specialized programs in health sciences and continuing education, as well as study abroad and international education programs.
Broward College educates all the law enforcement officers in Broward County, and has educated more than 80 percent of the County's working healthcare professionals.
History
Broward College was founded in 1960 at the former Naval Air Station in Fort Lauderdale as the first public institution of higher education in Broward County, Florida. It has grown to include three campuses and five centers, serving the communities of Broward County and South Florida. In its 50-year history, Broward College has educated more than one million students.
Academics
Broward College follows the semester academic calendar with fall (August - December), winter (January - May) and summer (May - August) terms.
Broward College offers many degrees or programs of study at its campuses or centers, as well as online. Students may choose from:
- Bachelor in Science (BS) degrees
- Bachelor in Applied Science (BAS) degrees
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degrees
- Associate in Arts (AA) degree
- Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degrees
- Continuing Education - for professional development, personal interest or test preparation
- Advanced Technical Certifications
- Applied Technology Diploma
- Certificates - Training for immediate entry into jobs without earning a degree
Broward College has departments located among its three main campuses and five centers or accessible online that include:
- Accounting Technology
- Automotive Technology
- Aviation
- Building Construction
- Business Administration (Central Campus)
- Communications Media
- Computer Science
- Dental
- Education
- Emergency Medical Services
- English and Language
- Environmental Science Technology
- Government and Law
- Graphic Design
- Health Sciences
- Health Information and Management
- Hospitality, Restaurant and Tourism Management
- Instructional Technology
- International Studies
- Institute of Public Safety (IPS)
- Legal Assisting (Paralegal)
- Logistics and Supply Chain
- Marine Engineering Management
- Science and Mathematics
- Social and Behavioral Sciences
- Visual and Performing Arts
Student Life
Broward College offers a lively life on campus with many clubs, athletics, art, culture, social events and leisure activities available. Broward students can choose from more than 100 clubs and organizations serving different interests, or attend college concerts, plays, museum exhibits and art gallery displays, shows at the Buehler Planetarium and Observatory or attend athletic events. All students can exercise at Broward's gyms, participate in intramural sports or relax in one of the student activity centers located on each campus.
The "wRites of Spring," a literary festival that is a popular 3-day event for students and the public, takes place every March on or around Broward's North Campus.
Athletics
The Broward College Seahawks have athletic teams competing in baseball, men's and women's basketball, men's and women's soccer, softball, tennis and volleyball. Broward's Department of Intercollegiate Athletics has had several student-athletes go on to study at NCAA or NAIA schools with athletic scholarships that allow them to compete in their sport while they study. The Athletic Training facility is located at Broward's Central Campus.
Satellite Campuses
Broward College has three main campuses and five centers, and also offers online courses and programs on the Internet. Broward also has a Center for Health Sciences, which offers courses at different campus locations and various locations within the community.
Campuses:
- A. Hugh Adams Central Campus
- North Campus
- Judson A. Samuels South Campus
Broward County Centers:
- Miramar Center
- Willis Holcombe Center (downtown)
- Weston Center
- Pines Center
- Tigertail Center
Overseas Centers for Study Abroad programs:
- Overseas Center - Ecuador
- Overseas Center - Spain
- Overseas Center - Singapore
Community Life
Broward College's Central Campus is situated on 150 acres 11 miles west of Fort Lauderdale Beach.
Broward College offers health information and discounted medical and dental care at The Wellness Center on each campus, as well as discounted childcare at Central, North and South campuses.
Broward College does not provide student or faculty housing. The college offers links to organizations in the local community that will help students find housing close to Broward's campuses.
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- On-Campus Day Care Available
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Must Complete Preparation at Another Institution
- Website
- www.broward.edu
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available
- Hospital Services Available
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Associates--Public Urban-Serving Multicampus
- Undergraduate Classification Associates
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Higher Part-Time Two-Year
- Enrollment Classification Exclusively Undergraduate Two-Year
- Size Classification Very Large Two-Year
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- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.broward.edu
- Admission Fees
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $35.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- Life Experience Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- Open Admission Policy Accepts Any Student Who Applies
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: BCC Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 65%
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 8% | 42% | 51% | 13% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $3,475 | $3,888 | $1,542 | $1,488 |
| 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 9.1% | 8.7% | 7.0% |
| Number in Default | 200 | 202 | 196 |
| Number in Repayment | 2,196 | 2,302 | 2,793 |
| 2009-10 | 2008-09 | 2007-08 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-District Tuition and Fees | $2,112 | $1,868 | $1,675 |
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $2,112 | $1,868 | $1,675 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $7,360 | $6,486 | $5,809 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 | $1,000 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $9,000 | $9,000 | $9,183 |
| Other Expenses | $4,484 | $4,454 | $3,957 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $4,052 | $4,454 | $3,957 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-District | $3,312 | $3,068 | $2,675 |
| In-State | $3,312 | $3,068 | $2,675 |
| Out of State | $8,560 | $7,686 | $6,809 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-District | $16,796 | $16,522 | $15,815 |
| In-State | $16,796 | $16,522 | $15,815 |
| Out of State | $22,044 | $21,140 | $19,949 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-District | $7,364 | $7,120 | $6,632 |
| In-State | $7,364 | $7,120 | $6,632 |
| Out of State | $12,612 | $11,738 | $10,766 |
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 37,360 Undergraduate: 37,360
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 15,196 Female: 22,164
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 15,196 Female: 22,164
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 13,490 Part-Time: 23,870
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 13,490 Part-Time: 23,870
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 1,609 | 4% |
| American Indian | 102 | 0.3% |
| Black | 11,110 | 30% |
| Asian | 1,476 | 4% |
| Hispanic | 11,430 | 31% |
| White | 10,423 | 28% |
| Unknown | 1,210 | 3% |
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 1,290 | 3% |
| Ages 18-19 | 8,627 | 23% |
| Ages 20-21 | 8,279 | 22% |
| Ages 22-24 | 6,215 | 17% |
| Ages 25-29 | 5,196 | 14% |
| Ages 30-34 | 2,609 | 7% |
| Ages 35-39 | 1,907 | 5% |
| Ages 40-49 | 2,318 | 6% |
| Ages 50-65 | 876 | 2% |
| Age Over 65 | 43 | 0.1% |
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 3,097 | 1,261 | 1,836 |
| Faculty Status | 1,654 | 426 | 1,228 |
| Tenured Faculty | 309 | 309 | - |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 1,594 | 367 | 1,227 |
| Primarily Instruction | 1,594 | 367 | 1,227 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 98 | 98 | - |
| Other Professionals | 269 | 193 | 76 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 1,136 | 603 | 533 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 715 | 253 | 462 |
| Skilled Crafts | 50 | 49 | 1 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 82 | 81 | 1 |
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $56,878 (360) | $59,633 (174) | $54,300 (186) |
| Professor | $70,301 (61) | $70,260 (38) | $70,369 (23) |
| Associate Professor | $64,854 (27) | $65,203 (14) | $64,479 (13) |
| Assistant Professor | $55,325 (225) | $58,039 (103) | $53,034 (122) |
| Instructor | $53,520 (20) | $55,416 (6) | $52,707 (14) |
| Lecturer | $34,001 (27) | $37,150 (13) | $31,076 (14) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $69,199 (7) | $68,076 (5) | $72,005 (2) |
| Assistant Professor | $72,721 (2) | $72,721 (2) | - (-) |
| Instructor | $67,790 (5) | $64,980 (3) | $72,005 (2) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $56,873 (367) | $59,523 (179) | $54,350 (188) |
| Professor | $70,301 (61) | $70,260 (38) | $70,369 (23) |
| Associate Professor | $64,854 (27) | $65,203 (14) | $64,479 (13) |
| Assistant Professor | $55,362 (227) | $58,067 (105) | $53,034 (122) |
| Instructor | $53,909 (25) | $54,666 (9) | $53,483 (16) |
| Lecturer | $34,001 (27) | $37,150 (13) | $31,076 (14) |
- Member of National Junior College Athletic Association (Njcaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $333,364 | $135,651 | $197,713 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 41% | 59% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 98 | 42 | 56 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 98 | 42 | 56 |
| Baseball | 28 | 28 | - |
| Basketball | 28 | 14 | 14 |
| Softball | 21 | - | 21 |
| Tennis | 10 | - | 10 |
| Volleyball | 11 | - | 11 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $15,750 | $9,675 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $2,855 | $3,851 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 26 | 11 | 15 |
| Baseball | 6 | 6 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 5 | 5 | - |
| Basketball | 8 | 5 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 4 | 2 |
| Softball | 6 | - | 6 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 5 | - | 5 |
| Tennis | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Volleyball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 75%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 56%
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 22% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 20% |
| Female | 24% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 29% |
| American Indian | - |
| Black | 13% |
| Asian | 35% |
| Hispanic | 23% |
| White | 26% |
| Unknown | 25% |
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | - | 1 |
| Liquor Related | - | 1 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 1 | - |
| Robbery | 1 | 1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | 2 |
| Burglary | 23 | 24 |
| Vehicle Theft | 4 | 14 |
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