- 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 2,750 students (70% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is lower than the state community college average of 31:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 67%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Enrollment: 2,750 students
- Private-state tuition: $13,250
- Acceptance Rate: 50%
- Student-teacher ratio: 22:1
- 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 126 teachers has declined by 64% over five years.
Florida National University-Main Campus
(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 for-profit
Private not-for-profit
Total Faculty
126 staff
39 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Florida National University-Main Campus has declined by 34% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 has increased from 11:1 over five years.
The Florida National University-Main Campus diversity score of 0.24 is less than the state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has grown by 27% over five years.
Total Enrollment
2,750 students
1,014 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
31:1
# Full-Time Students
1,918 students
559 students
Showing 2013–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Part-Time Students
832 students
455 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Enrollment Undergraduate
2,455 students
661 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,708 students
552 students
Showing 2013–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Full-Time Graduate Students
210 students
348 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
747 students
482 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
85 students
85 students
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
87%
32%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
4%
20%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% White
2%
33%
% Non Resident races
6%
3%
Diversity Score
0.24
0.74
Showing 2011–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
61%
56%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
34%
45%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$24,800
$30,800
Tuition & Financial Aid
The private state tuition of $13,250 is less than the state average of $16,429. The private state tuition has declined by 11% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$13,250
$16,429
Tuition Notes
525 per credit
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
84%
85%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Median Debt for Graduates
$27,500
$10,286
Showing 2010–2020. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Median Debt for Dropouts
$9,455
$5,500
Showing 2008–2020. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Acceptance Rate
50%
90%
Source: 2025 (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 90%. 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 and Average community college minority breakdown.
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