Tallahassee Community College
444 Appleyard Dr, Tallahassee, FL, 32304-2895 -
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Tallahassee Community College is an open admission, comprehensive community college. Its mission is to provide excellence in teaching and learning through educational programs that promote intellectual, social, and personal development of students; to assist them in developing the ability to think critically, creatively, and reflectively; and to prepare them for productive and satisfying lives....
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- Community College Avg.
| County | Leon 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 | 6,378 students | 1,020 students |
| Part-Time Undergraduate | 6,354 students | 1,444 students |
| Total Enrollment | 12,732 students | 2,213 students |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid | 67% | 78% |
| % Students Receiving Federal Grants | 38% | 46% |
| Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received | $3,105 | $2,845 |
| % Students Receiving State/Local Grants | 42% | 29% |
| Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received | $1,229 | $1,273 |
| % Students Receiving Institutional Grants | 13% | 12% |
| Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received | $831 | $1,146 |
| % Students Receiving Loans | 39% | 38% |
| Avg. Amount Of Loan Received | $3,143 | $3,129 |
School Notes:
- Since 1966, TallahasseeCommunity College has offered high-quality post-secondary education for the citizens of Leon, Gadsden and Wakulla counties, along with students from throughout the state, nation and abroad. With excellent academic support and classroom facilities and Web-based classes, TCC offers a variety of instructional methods to ensure student success.
- TCC has earned continual listing among the Top 100 colleges in the nation for the number of associated degrees awarded. The College ranked 24th in the nation in 2005.
- With beautiful canopy roads, historic locations, the Gulf of Mexico, hiking and biking trails, and more, the natural beauty of our area is unsurpassed. Add to it diverse cultural events including FSU's Seven Days of Opening Nights, which attracts a kaleidoscope of world-renowned artists and performers, the African Caribbean Dance Theatre's Annual Florida African Dance Festival, the North Florida Hispanic Association's Hispanic Festival and the Gadsden County Latino Fest. Tallahassee is an ideal place to live and learn.
- TCC's faculty is committed to learning, student success and quality improvement. Many of our faculty members have received recognition from state and national organizations as being the finest in their field. TCC's traditionally strong faculty - rated twice the national average in doctoral degrees and years of experience - provides a strong foundation for its many graduates moving on to four-year colleges and universities.
- TCC offers several college readiness programs such as TCC Connection and the Summer Education Academy. TCC Connection and the Summer Education Academy are summer programs designed to help high school students who score below college level on the Florida College Entrance Placement Test (CPT). The programs also hope to set the stage for students' subsequent improved performance in high school.
- Profile last updated: 02/16/2009.
In the News:
- TCC Men Survive Through Double OT (WCTV Tallahassee)
posted on November 18, 2009 at 04:42:50 pm
Hugh Robertson found Juevol Myles alone for a layup with seven seconds remaining in the second overtime to give FCCAA No. 5/NJCAA No. 13 Tallahassee Community College a thrilling 90-88 victory over South Georgia Tech on Tuesday evening. - TCC Lady Eagles 71, South Georgia Tech 62 (WCTV Tallahassee)
posted on November 18, 2009 at 04:42:29 pm
FCCAA No. 7 Tallahassee Community College rallied from an eight-point, second half deficit to claim a 71-62 win at South Georgia Tech on Tuesday evening. - TCC men escape with a double overtime victory (Tallahassee Democrat)
posted on November 18, 2009 at 07:11:26 am
Hugh Robertson found Juevol Myles alone for a layup with seven seconds remaining in the second overtime to give FCCAA No. 5/NJCAA No. 13 Tallahassee Community College a thrilling 90-88 victory over South Georgia Tech on Tuesday evening in Americus, Ga.. - City Hosts International Students’ Reception (WCTV Tallahassee)
posted on November 17, 2009 at 06:48:09 pm
Annual Event Helps Acclimate Students to Tallahassee. - Veterans Open House (WCTV Tallahassee)
posted on November 17, 2009 at 05:33:10 pm
You've served our country- how can our country serve you?
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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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