- Florida National College is a four-year, proprietary, urban commuter senior college offering the Bachelor Degrees in Accounting, Business Administration, Criminal Justice, Health Services Administration, Legal Studies, and Nursing as well as associate degrees, diplomas, and certificate programs in the following fields: accounting, business, computer technology, criminal justice, dental technology, education, English as a Second Language, nursing, medical technology, paralegal, radiology, travel/tourism, and ultrasound.
School Highlights
Florida National University-Main Campus serves 5,948 students (35% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the state community college average of 20:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 67%.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Enrollment: 5,948 students
- Private-state tuition: $13,250
- Acceptance Rate: 50%
- Student:teacher ratio: 17:1
- Minority enrollment: 98%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Florida National University-Main Campus ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Selectivity
School Overview
The teacher population of 351 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Florida National University-Main Campus
(FL) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs
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 for-profit
Private, for profit
Total Faculty
351 staff
188 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Florida National University-Main Campus has grown by 49% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has increased from 12:1 over five years.
The Florida National University-Main Campus diversity score of 0.25 is less than the state average of 0.75. The school's diversity has declined by 31% over five years.
Total Enrollment
5,948 students
1,236 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
20:1
# Full-Time Students
2,094 students
588 students
# Part-Time Students
3,854 students
648 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
552 students
282 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,863 students
587 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
231 students
295 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
3,661 students
832 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
193 students
58 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
174 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
5%
% Hispanic
85%
31%
% Black
5%
19%
% White
2%
33%
% Hawaiian
n/a
2%
% Two or more races
n/a
4%
% Non Resident races
7%
3%
% Unknown races
n/a
3%
Diversity Score
0.25
0.75
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
61%
40%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
34%
43%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$24,800
$31,500
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The private state tuition of $13,250 is less than the state average of $15,490. The private state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$13,250
$15,490
Tuition Notes
525 per credit
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
82%
86%
Median Debt for Graduates
$27,500
$9,750
Median Debt for Dropouts
$9,455
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
50%
94%
SAT Reading
n/a
442
SAT Math
n/a
429
ACT Composite
n/a
18
ACT English
n/a
18
ACT Math
n/a
18
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- Florida National College opened its first class on January 4th, 1988, in the city of Hialeah, Florida, as Florida International Institute under the administration of Dr. Jos Regueiro, Mrs. Mara C. Regueiro and Mr. Omar Snchez. It offered business, computer, dental, electronics (now discontinued), medical, paralegal, and travel programs. The institution soon became Florida International College and finally in September 1989, Florida National College. A second campus was initiated in Miami (Flagler Campus) on March 3, 1989; a third campus was opened in Miami (Bird Road Campus) on March 5, 1990. At the present time, FNC offers six Baccalaureate Degree Programs, twenty-one Associate Degree programs, ten Diploma Programs, and nine Certificate Programs. PHYSICAL FACILITIES Florida National College, Hialeah Campus, is located in the northwest area of Miami-Dade County. The campus occupies approximately 56,000 sq. ft. It includes a media center; dental, medical, language, X-ray, and computer Labs; reception area; cafeteria; child care facility, and administrative offices. There is adequate lighted parking, and the building is equipped with elevators two of the three campuses are 20 located on second floors of shopping centers and wide aisles for accessibility by physically challenged persons. The main campus occupies its own 4 story building. FNC student records are housed at this campus. Florida National College, South Campus, is located in the west area of Miami-Dade County. The campus occupies approximately 24,900 sq. ft. and it includes a media resource room, medical and computer Labs, student lounge, reception area, and administrative offices. The campus is situated in a large shopping mall with ample lighted parking and surrounding services. There is an elevator and wide aisles for accessibility by physically challenged persons. Florida National College, Training Center, is located in the northwest area of Miami-Dade County. The campus occupies approximately 5,600 sq. ft. and it includes computer and medical Labs, reception area, and an administrative office. There is lighted parking and the building is equipped with elevators and wide aisles for accessibility by physically challenged persons. LIBRARY/RESOURCE ROOM The Florida National College Library exists chiefly to support the curricula offered by FNC. Its responsibilities include assisting faculty and students in locating research materials, as well as instructing them in the effective use of library resources, which include multimedia resources and Internet access, full text online periodicals, and access to full text online books. Over 32,045 items in the library collection are housed at the Hialeah Campus Library and at the South Campus Resource Room. Internet access passwords to the full text online periodicals databases and online books are given out at orientations and Library research training seminars. The library website is available at www.fnc.edu (Click on Library) and includes access to the online catalog, a library research tutorial, links to local libraries, and the research databases. Library hours are scheduled to service day and evening students. A librarian or an assistant librarian is always available to assist students, faculty and staff in the use of the Hialeah Campus Library and South Campus Resource Room during scheduled hours Florida National College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award the Baccalaureate Degree Programs,Associate of Arts Degree Programs, and Associate of Science Degree Programs.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Florida National University-Main Campus cost?
Florida National University-Main Campus's private state tuition is approximately $13,250.
What is the acceptance rate of Florida National University-Main Campus?
The acceptance rate of Florida National University-Main Campus is 50%, which is lower than the state average of 94%. Florida National University-Main Campus's acceptance rate is ranked among the top community colleges in Florida with low acceptance rates.
What is Florida National University-Main Campus's ranking?
Florida National University-Main Campus ranks among the top 20% of community college in Florida for: Lowest acceptance rates.
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