Central Florida Institute (Closed 2014)
Tel:
(727)784-0003
School Highlights
- Central Florida Institute serves 31 students (100% of students are full-time).
- Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 31%.
- Central Florida Institute is one of 4 community colleges within Pinellas County, FL.
- The nearest community college to Central Florida Institute is Everest University-Largo (9.6 miles away).
School Overview
| Central Florida Institute | (FL) Community College Avg. | |
| Institution Level | At least 2 but less than 4 years | Four or more years |
| Institution Control | Private, for profit | Private, non-profit |
| Number of Programs Offered | 9 | 10 |
| Total Enrollment | 31 students | 1,142 students |
| # Full-Time Students | 31 students | 487 students |
| % Asian | 1% | 2% |
| % Hispanic | 21% | 24% |
| % Black | 11% | 17% |
| % White | 64% | 69% |
| % Two or more races | 1% | 2% |
| % Unknown races | 2% | - |
| Diversity Score | 0.53 | 0.60 |
| College Completion Rate (Year 2013) | 81% | 58% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $28,400 | $30,300 |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid | 83% | 91% |
| Median Debt for Graduates (Year 2013) | $9,500 | $10,244 |
| Median Debt for Dropouts (Year 2013) | $3,950 | $4,795 |
| Acceptance Rate (Year 2007) | 77% | 77% |
Source: 2013 (or latest year available) IPEDS
Nearby Schools
- The nearest community college to Central Florida Institute is Everest University-Largo (9.6 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- Everest University-LargoPrivate, for profit439 students | 9.60 Mi1199 East Bay Drive
Largo, FL 33770
(727)725-2688 9.60439 - Rasmussen College-Pasco CountyPrivate, for profit576 students | 9.70 Mi2127 Grand Blvd
Holiday, FL 34690
(727)942-0069 9.70576 - St Petersburg CollegePublic32,681 students | 10.30 Mi6021 142nd Ave N
Clearwater, FL 33760
(727)341-4772 10.3032,681 - Fortis College-LargoPrivate, for profit207 students | 10.80 Mi6565 Ulmerton Road
Largo, FL 33771
(727)531-5900 10.80207 - Galen College of Nursing-Tampa BayPrivate, for profit862 students | 13.20 Mi11101 Roosevelt Boulevard N., Suite 100
Saint Petersburg, FL 33716
(727)577-1497 13.20862
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