College of Central Florida
- Central Florida Community College offers educational opportunities which are accessible, affordable and high quality. In a climate that nurtures excellence, CFCC provides undergraduate instruction and awards associate degrees and certificates; prepares students for careers requiring professional and technical training; encourages student success through a variety of support services; and promotes the economic, social and cultural development of the community.
School Highlights
College of Central Florida serves 7,931 students (38% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 47:1 is higher than the state community college average of 38:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 31%.
Top Placements
College of Central Florida places among the top 20% of community colleges in Florida for:
- Category Attribute
- Affordability Least expensive tuition
School Overview
The teacher population of 169 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
| College of Central Florida | (FL) Community College Avg. | |
| Institution Level | Four or more years | Four or more years |
| Institution Control | Public | Private, non-profit |
| Total Faculty | 169 staff | 37 staff |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
School Notes
- CFCC is a fully accredited, two-year college that offers students the valuable learning opportunities of a large university with a warmer and more personal touch. Whether you plan to continue your education at a four-year college or university, gain skills for immediate employment, or expand your knowledge of new subjects, CFCC can help you reach your learning goals. The college is accreditated by theSouthern Association of Colleges and Schools Florida Department of Education. Central Florida Community College has several campuses and centers located throughout Marion, Citrus and Levy counties. The Ocala Campus was established on a 60-acre tract of land donated by the Atlantic Realty and Investment Company and the City of Ocala. The attractive, wooded complex is located on State Road 200, west of downtown Ocala and east of Interstate Highway 75.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to College of Central Florida is Rasmussen College-Florida (2.2 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- Rasmussen College-FloridaPrivate, for profit6,318 students | 2.20 Mi4755 Southwest 46th Court
Ocala, FL 34474
(352) 629-1941 2.206,318 - 4,470 students | 32.20 Mi9501 US Hwy 441
Leesburg, FL 34788
(352) 787-3747 32.204,470 - City College-GainesvillePrivate, non-profit510 students | 37.00 Mi7001 N.W. 4th Blvd.
Gainesville, FL 32607
(352) 335-4000 37.00510 - Santa Fe CollegePublic15,055 students | 39.10 Mi3000 Northwest 83rd Street
Gainesville, FL 32606
(352) 395-5000 39.1015,055 - 7,114 students | 44.60 Mi5001 Saint Johns Ave
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 312-4200 44.607,114
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