Florida College

119 N Glen Arven Ave
Temple Terrace, FL 33617
Top Ranked (2024): View Rankings
  • Florida College is a private, residential college that emphasiszes strong academics within a spiritual environment. Located in Temple Terrace, FL, the school was founded in 1946 and has been encouraging and educating class after class ever since that time.

School Highlights

Florida College serves 488 students (97% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the state community college average of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 59%.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 488 students
  • Private-state tuition: $15,330
  • Acceptance Rate: 76%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 4:1
  • Minority enrollment: 18%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Florida College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 122 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Florida College
(FL) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
Four or more years
Four or more years
Institution Control
Private not-for-profit
Private, for profit
Total Faculty
122 staff
139 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Florida College has declined by 9% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Florida College diversity score of 0.29 is less than the state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has declined by 23% over five years.
Total Enrollment
488 students
2,862 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
14:1
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# Full-Time Students
472 students
862 students
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# Part-Time Students
16 students
2,000 students
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# Enrollment Undergraduate
491 students
263 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
472 students
862 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
66 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
16 students
2,761 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
34 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
608 students
174 students
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% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
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% Hispanic
6%
29%
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% Black
2%
16%
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% White
82%
41%
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% Two or more races
4%
3%
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% Non Resident races
3%
3%
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% Unknown races
1%
5%
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Diversity Score
0.29
0.72
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
n/a
64%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
1.31%
3.57%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$42,600
$31,500
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The private state tuition of $15,330 is less than the state average of $16,548. The private state tuition has declined by 10% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$15,330
$16,548
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Tuition Notes
per semester, full t
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
98%
88%
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Median Debt for Graduates
$12,000
$9,750
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Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$5,500
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Acceptance Rate
76%
91%
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SAT Total Avg.
1,051
871
SAT Reading
533
442
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SAT Math
518
429
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SAT Writing
504
504
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ACT Total Avg.
67
54
ACT Composite
22
18
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ACT English
24
18
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ACT Math
21
18
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ACT Writing
7
7
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Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

School Notes

  • Florida College was conceived in 1942, its charter drafted in 1944, and its first students enrolled in 1946. From its beginning the College has remained independent of church affiliation and has operated without financial support either from churches or from the government. The campus overlooks the scenic Hillsborough River just northeast of Tampa, Florida, within the suburban community of Temple Terrace. This location provides convenient access to the Tampa International Airport and two major interstate highways (75 and 4), as well as to the cultural advantages of a major metropolis. In 1954 the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools granted Florida College full accreditation for the Associate of Arts degree. In 1996 the Association granted accreditation for the Bachelor of Arts degree in Biblical Studies. More recently, the College has expanded its bachelor's degree programs to include a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education, a Bachelor of Arts in Music, a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and an interdisciplinary Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies. Florida College offers student athletes ample opportunities to shine. Men may compete on the intercollegiate level in basketball, soccer and cross country and women compete in volleyball, soccer and cross country. If you're not on a team but you still love to play, become a competitor on the intramural fields, where societies vie for victory in flag football, basketball, softball, and volleyball. Either way, Falcon spirit and Florida sun give FC students a refreshing change of pace and a healthy sense of competition.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Florida College cost?
Florida College's private state tuition is approximately $15,330.
What is the acceptance rate of Florida College?
The acceptance rate of Florida College is 76%, which is lower than the state average of 91%. Florida College's acceptance rate is ranked among the top community colleges in Florida with low acceptance rates.
What is Florida College's ranking?
Florida College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Florida for: Lowest acceptance rates and Highest graduate earnings (10 years post graduation).

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 488 students
  • Private-state tuition: $15,330
  • Acceptance Rate: 76%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 4:1
  • Minority enrollment: 18%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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