Brevard Community College

1519 Clearlake Rd, Cocoa, FL, 32922 - View a map of this school Map

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Brevard Community College is committed to engaging our diverse population in quality, accessible learning opportunities which successfully meet individual and community needs....

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  • Brevard Community College
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County Brevard County, FL -
Title IV Eligible Yes Yes
Carnegie Classification Associate of Arts Colleges Associate of Arts Colleges
Institution Level At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs
Institution Control Public Public
Full-Time Undergraduate 4,953 students 1,020 students
Part-Time Undergraduate 8,717 students 1,444 students
Total Enrollment 13,670 students 2,213 students
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid 60% 78%
% Students Receiving Federal Grants 23% 46%
Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received $2,826 $2,845
% Students Receiving State/Local Grants 40% 29%
Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received $1,412 $1,273
% Students Receiving Institutional Grants 12% 12%
Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received $1,191 $1,146
% Students Receiving Loans 7% 38%
Avg. Amount Of Loan Received $2,471 $3,129

School Notes:

  • Situated on Florida's Space Coast, BCC has four integrated campuses – in Cocoa, Melbourne, Palm Bay and Titusville – an aerospace program at the Kennedy Space Center and a Virtual campus. BCC's diverse 25,000+ student body is made up of high school graduates, business professionals, retirees and everyday people who are university-bound, seeking new career paths or simply following a love of learning.
  • Brevard Community College offers a variety of degree and certificate programs designed to help you transfer to a four-year college or go directly into the workforce. Also, we offer many non-credit courses for students who simply wish to upgrade their skills.
  • BCC serves almost half of the county's residents with educational programs and cultural, sporting, and entertainment events. BCC has a rich athletic tradition, with nine National Junior College Athletic Association titles, 25 conference championships, and 21 Florida Community College Athletics Association titles. BCC is a member of the Suncoast Conference of the FCCAA.
  • BCC is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
  • Located on the Cocoa Campus are three of the world's most technologically advanced facilities: The Astronaut Memorial Planetarium, the BCC/UCF Joint Use Library, and the Florida Solar Energy Center. Together these facilities comprise the main components of the Florida Circle of Science and Technology.
  • Profile last updated: 08/22/2008.

In the News:

  • Full-baked advice: Do what you like (Florida Today)
    posted on November 18, 2009 at 12:02:54 pm
    COCOA -- Maybe it's not always practical and it's almost assuredly not easy, but lawyer-turned-baker Warren Brown urged students on Tuesday to commit to their passions and dreams as a route to success.
  • S&S ENTERPRISES INC. (Florida Today)
    posted on November 15, 2009 at 10:18:34 pm
    SPENDING TIME WITH Bernie Simpkins should earn you at least a few credits toward a business degree. For 38 years, the 81-year-old Simpkins created one of the area's largest business empires through hard work, pluck and well-reasoned risk-taking.
  • Freestyle baker shares insights in Brevard County speeches (Florida Today)
    posted on November 12, 2009 at 01:33:33 pm
    Warren Brown isn't the kind of baker who simply measures out a cup of this and a tablespoon of that. "That doesn't work for me," the former lawyer and founder of the Washington-area CakeLove bakeries says with a laugh. "I like the detail. I get into it."
  • A day to honor vets (Florida Today)
    posted on November 12, 2009 at 06:25:56 am
    COCOA — Hundreds packed into the Simpkins Auditorium at Brevard Community College on Wednesday for the 27th Annual Massing of the Colors.
  • Veterans Day events planned (Florida Today)
    posted on November 8, 2009 at 06:22:47 am
    The annual parade in Melbourne and the Massing of the Colors in Cocoa will mark Veterans Day, but some additional events and activities including many at schools around the county will honor veterans.

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Note: Data has been gathered from several government and commercial data sources. School data reflects years 2002-04 statistics (most recent years available). Area and demographic data reflects year 2000 statistics. Public School Review does not ensure the timeliness or accuracy of the information on this site.

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