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South Florida Community College
- 600 W College Dr
- Avon Park, FL 33825
- OPEID College Code: 00152200
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- General Phone: (863) 453-6661
- President: Dr. Norman L. Stephens, Jr.
- Website: www.southflorida.edu
- Type: Public, 2-Year
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Associate's Degree
- Local Area: Distant Town
- Student Enrollment: 2,787
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Can Complete Preparation With Specialization
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Associates--Public Rural-Serving Medium
- Undergraduate Classification Associates
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Mixed Part/Full-Time Two-Year
- Enrollment Classification Exclusively Undergraduate Two-Year
- Size Classification Small Two-Year
- 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
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 67%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 4% | 39% | 51% | 33% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $2,376 | $2,921 | $1,880 | $1,463 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 8.2% | 10.9% | 9.7% |
| Number in Default | 11 | 15 | 13 |
| Number in Repayment | 133 | 137 | 133 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $2,059 | $2,048 | $1,892 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $7,700 | $7,692 | $7,061 |
| Books and Supplies | $875 | $875 | $840 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $1,800 | $2,207 | $2,207 |
| Other Expenses | $3,218 | $3,349 | $3,349 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $5,325 | $5,307 | $5,307 |
| Other Expenses | $3,218 | $3,349 | $3,349 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $2,100 | $3,349 | $3,349 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $7,952 | $8,479 | $8,288 |
| Out of State | $13,593 | $14,123 | $13,457 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $11,477 | $11,579 | $11,388 |
| Out of State | $17,118 | $17,223 | $16,557 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $5,034 | $6,272 | $6,081 |
| Out of State | $10,675 | $11,916 | $11,250 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 2,787 Undergraduate: 2,787
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 1,285 Female: 1,502
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 1,285 Female: 1,502
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 995 Part-Time: 1,792
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 995 Part-Time: 1,792
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 50 | 2% |
| American Indian | 15 | 0.5% |
| Black | 295 | 11% |
| Asian | 40 | 1% |
| Hispanic | 545 | 20% |
| White | 1,818 | 65% |
| Unknown | 24 | 0.9% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 545 | 20% |
| Ages 18-19 | 809 | 29% |
| Ages 20-21 | 412 | 15% |
| Ages 22-24 | 287 | 10% |
| Ages 25-29 | 242 | 9% |
| Ages 30-34 | 146 | 5% |
| Ages 35-39 | 110 | 4% |
| Ages 40-49 | 144 | 5% |
| Ages 50-65 | 87 | 3% |
| Age Over 65 | 3 | 0.1% |
| Age Uknown | 2 | 0.07% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 464 | 270 | 194 |
| Faculty Status | 205 | 68 | 137 |
| Tenured Faculty | 42 | 42 | - |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 201 | 64 | 137 |
| Primarily Instruction | 201 | 64 | 137 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 20 | 20 | - |
| Other Professionals | 95 | 80 | 15 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 148 | 106 | 42 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 67 | 51 | 16 |
| Skilled Crafts | 6 | 5 | 1 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 47 | 33 | 14 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $49,984 (43) | $49,642 (20) | $50,281 (23) |
| Instructor | $49,984 (43) | $49,642 (20) | $50,281 (23) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $59,366 (21) | $56,876 (10) | $61,630 (11) |
| Instructor | $59,366 (21) | $56,876 (10) | $61,630 (11) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $49,521 (64) | $48,607 (30) | $50,328 (34) |
| Instructor | $49,521 (64) | $48,607 (30) | $50,328 (34) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Junior College Athletic Association (Njcaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $332,103 | $108,057 | $224,046 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 33% | 67% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 54 | 26 | 28 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 54 | 26 | 28 |
| Baseball | 26 | 26 | - |
| Softball | 17 | - | 17 |
| Volleyball | 11 | - | 11 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $54,508 | $41,369 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $2,450 | $4,776 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 7 | 3 | 4 |
| Baseball | 3 | 3 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 2 | - |
| Softball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Volleyball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 62%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 44%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 45% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 47% |
| Female | 45% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | - |
| American Indian | 50% |
| Black | 21% |
| Asian | - |
| Hispanic | 33% |
| White | 53% |
| Unknown | 100% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Drug Related | 1 | - |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Vehicle Theft | 1 | - |
| Arson | - | 1 |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2007-2008
