Florida National University-Main Campus

4425 West. Jose Regueiro (20th) Avenue
Hialeah, FL 33012
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  • 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 2,401 students (84% of students are full-time).
  • The college's student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is lower than the state community college average of 38:1.
  • Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 31%.
  • Florida National University-Main Campus is one of 18 community colleges within Miami-dade County, FL.
  • The nearest community college to Florida National University-Main Campus is College of Business and Technology-Hialeah (0.1 miles away).

Top Placements

Florida National University-Main Campus places among the top 20% of community colleges in Florida for:

School Overview

  • The teacher population of 91 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Florida National University-Main Campus(FL) Community College Avg.
Carnegie ClassificationBaccalaureate / Associates CollegesBaccalaureate / Associates Colleges
Institution LevelLess than 2 yrsFour or more years
Institution ControlPublicPrivate, non-profit
Total Faculty91 staff37 staff
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Student Body

  • The student population of Florida National University-Main Campus has stayed relatively flat over five years.
  • The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 has stayed the same over five years.
  • The Florida National University-Main Campus diversity score of 0.12 is less than the state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment2,401 students1,142 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio26:138:1
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# Full-Time Students2,025 students487 students
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# Part-Time Students376 students655 students
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# Undergraduate Students2,006 students487 students
# Graduate Students19 students30 students
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% Asian
1%
2%
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% Hispanic
94%
24%
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% Black
3%
17%
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% White
2%
69%
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% Non Resident races		-
2%
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Florida National University-Main Campus.This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in FL.
Diversity Score0.120.60
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College Completion Rate
61%
51%
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$24,800$30,300
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Finances and Admission

  • The public in-state tuition of $13,250 is more than the state average of $6,464. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
  • The public out-state tuition of $13,250 is more than the state average of $11,973. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees$13,250$6,464
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Out-State Tuition Fees$13,250$11,973
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Tuition Notes525 per credit
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid91%91%
This chart display the percent of students who is receiving some financial aid in Florida National University-Main Campus and the percent of community college students who is receiving some financial aid in FL by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
Median Debt for Graduates$24,547$11,875
This chart display median debt for students who have completed a certificate or degree in Florida National University-Main Campus and average median debt for community college students who have completed a certificate or degree in FL by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
Median Debt for Dropouts$9,694$6,334
This chart display median debt for students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Florida National University-Main Campus and average median debt for community college students who have not completed a certificate or degree in FL by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS

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.

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Quick Stats (2020-21)
  • Students: 2,401 students
  • In-state tuition: $13,250
  • Out-state tuition: $13,250
  • Student:teacher ratio: 26:1
  • Minority enrollment: 98%
Did You Know?
For Florida public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $6,464 per year for in-state students and $11,973 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $15,054 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Florida is 86%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Florida community colleges have a diversity score of 0.60, which is lower than the national average of 0.65. The most diverse community college in Florida is Johnson & Wales University-North Miami. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.
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