- 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 728 students (79% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the state community college average of 31:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 67%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Enrollment: 728 students
- Private-state tuition: $15,330
- Acceptance Rate: 70%
- Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
- Minority enrollment: 27%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Overview
The teacher population of 52 teachers has declined by 57% over five years.
Florida College
(FL) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private not-for-profit
Private not-for-profit
Year Founded
1950
Total Faculty
52 staff
39 staff
School Calendar
School Motto
We are FC. We are Following Christ.
AccreditationAccred.
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
Student Body
The student population of Florida College has grown by 49% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 has increased from 4:1 over five years.
The Florida College diversity score of 0.45 is less than the state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has grown by 55% over five years.
Total Enrollment
728 students
1,014 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
31:1
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Full-Time Students
577 students
559 students
Showing 2013–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Part-Time Students
151 students
455 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Enrollment Undergraduate
728 students
661 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
577 students
552 students
Showing 2013–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
151 students
482 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
608 students
174 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
2%
3%
% Hispanic
10%
32%
% Black
3%
20%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% White
73%
33%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Two or more races
4%
4%
% Non Resident races
3%
3%
% Unknown races
3%
5%
Diversity Score
0.45
0.74
Showing 2011–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
68%
45%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$42,600
$30,800
Tuition & Financial Aid
The private state tuition of $15,330 is less than the state average of $16,429. The private state tuition has declined by 15% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$15,330
$16,429
Tuition Notes
per semester, full t
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
94%
85%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Median Debt for Graduates
$12,000
$10,286
Showing 2010–2020. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$5,500
Showing 2008–2020. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Acceptance Rate
70%
90%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
SAT Total Avg.
1,051
960
SAT Reading
533
487
SAT Math
518
473
ACT Total Avg.
67
60
ACT Composite
22
20
ACT English
24
21
ACT Math
21
19
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
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 70%, which is lower than the state average of 90%.
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