Seminole Community College
School Notes Overview:
The mission of Seminole Community College is to serve the community by providing a learning-centered, high-quality educational institution that anticipates and meets the needs of the community by providing a comprehensive range of programs and services. ...
School Overview:
- Community College Avg.
| County | Seminole 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 | 4,092 students | 1,020 students |
| Part-Time Undergraduate | 7,563 students | 1,443 students |
| Total Enrollment | 11,655 students | 2,213 students |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid | 68% | 78% |
| % Students Receiving Federal Grants | 29% | 46% |
| Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received | $2,727 | $2,845 |
| % Students Receiving State/Local Grants | 33% | 29% |
| Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received | $1,138 | $1,275 |
| % Students Receiving Institutional Grants | 15% | 12% |
| Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received | $1,138 | $1,147 |
| % Students Receiving Loans | 19% | 38% |
| Avg. Amount Of Loan Received | $3,203 | $3,143 |
School Notes:
- Established in 1965, Seminole Community College is a full-service education provider offering two-year college credit degrees (A.A., A.S.); specialized career certificates; continuing professional education; customized workplace training; adult education; community, leisure and youth programs; and an array of culturally stimulating events including theatre, musical performances, planetarium shows, timely guest speakers and a film series.
- SCC provides learning opportunities at two campuses, an instructional center, businesses, high schools and numerous outreach centers throughout Seminole County. The SCC at Sanford/Lake Mary campus resides on 200 acres of beautiful, rolling countryside, 15 miles north of Orlando, bordered by Sanford on the north and Lake Mary on the west.
- Our national award-winning faculty and programs are as diverse as our students. Our top-producing programs range from college credit transfer degrees and career certificates to training for information technology and health professions to business management and construction trades. We believe you have the power. Choose your direction.
- Seminole Community College will be renowned, first and foremost, for its enduring commitment to learning and focus on individual student success. We are student-centered, as evidenced by our investment in high quality, committed faculty and staff; distinctive and diverse programs; and the wide range of innovative services we offer. We are community-connected, as evidenced by our commitment to forging mutually beneficial partnerships and alliances that address the specific needs of our diverse community. We are future-focused as evidenced by our anticipation of the needs of our community and our proactive development of strategies to meet those needs.
- Profile last updated: 08/22/2008.
In the News:
- Columbus State down to two candidates for president (The Columbus Dispatch)
posted on February 25, 2010 at 10:53:10 am
Two college leaders from Florida are finalists to replace Columbus State Community College President Valeriana Moeller, who will retire at the end of June. - Columbus State has 2 finalists for president (The Columbus Dispatch)
posted on February 24, 2010 at 06:22:40 pm
Columbus State Community College has selected two Florida school leaders as finalists to replace President Valeriana Moeller, who will retire at the end of June. - Not as many raises for university presidents (Orlando Sentinel)
posted on January 18, 2010 at 11:50:09 am
When University of Central Florida President John Hitt said no thanks to a pay raise last year because of the bad economy, he wasn't alone. - It's a new day at Seminole State College (Orlando Sentinel)
posted on January 9, 2010 at 04:25:43 am
State of the art classroom-library building opens Monday, when college's first four-year degree program starts A new era begins at Seminole State College on Monday. - SFCC spring semester kicks off (Highlands Today)
posted on January 7, 2010 at 05:00:00 am
John Adams interrupted his college studies 27 years ago to start a family and work in construction to pay the bills.
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