Broward Community College
225 e las olas blvd, Fort lauderdale, FL, 33301 - View a map of this school Map
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The mission of Broward Community College is to provide high quality educational programs and services that are affordable and accessible to a diverse community of learners. Supported by the Board of Trustees and the community, a dedicated faculty and staff fulfill this mission through their commitment to student achievement, lifelong learning, academic excellence and the use of current technology.


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  Broward Community College Community College Avg.
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County Broward 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 10,080 students 999 students
Part-Time Undergraduate 21,755 students 1,410 students
Total Enrollment 31,835 students 2,175 students
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid 56% 78%
% Students Receiving Federal Grants 40% 47%
Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received $2,873 $2,810
% Students Receiving State/Local Grants 30% 28%
Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received $1,229 $1,211
% Students Receiving Institutional Grants 14% 11%
Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received $1,046 $1,117
% Students Receiving Loans 10% 37%
Avg. Amount Of Loan Received $2,306 $3,048
School Notes:
  • Broward Community College provides higher education and technical and occupational training for the citizens of Broward County, its district by law. As the first public higher education institution in the county, Broward Community College functions as the principal provider of undergraduate higher education for the residents of Broward County: As one of the twenty eight community colleges in the Florida system, Broward Community College is designed to be a community-based institution that offers a comprehensive range of programs responsive to changes in the community and in technology. Where appropriate, these programs are articulated with the public school system, area vocational schools, and upper-level institutions to insure that students can move smoothly from one system to another.
  • Through this wide variety of degree and certificate programs and continuing education courses, the College attracts a great diversity of students, including individuals planning to complete a bachelor's degree program, people seeking to acquire job-entry skills, employees desiring to upgrade skills for promotion or career change, and individuals seeking education for their personal enrichment. From high school students who enroll in a course to accelerate their college education, to retirees who return to education after decades devoted to other pursuits, a multitude of age groups is represented at Broward Community College. These culturally diverse students span the learning spectrum from developmental to gifted. The College's programs and services are designed to serve the community by meeting the higher education needs of all these individuals.
  • The College has several centers and numerous off-campus facilities. The Downtown Center is the site of the College's administrative offices. The North Area Office of Business and Industry Services, on W. Commercial Boulevard in Fort Lauderdale, provides classes and counseling/advisement. Tigertail Lake, on Ravenswood Road in Fort Lauderdale, is leased from the County for various instructional and recreational purposes.
  • Broward Community College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award Associate Degrees. The College is also authorized by the Florida Department of Education.
  • Profile last updated:02/23/2008.
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