Rasmussen College-Florida
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(352)629-1941
- The Rasmussen College Ocala campus is located west of I-75 next to the West Marion Community Hospital in one of the fastest-growing areas of the country. Ocala is well known for its affordable lifestyle, diverse activities, and strong business climate, and our campus is conveniently located on the edge of all the action. Plus, we’re just an hour’s drive from Orlando. Our Ocala campus offers traditional on campus as well as online Bachelor’s and Associate's degrees. Students of all ages and all degree levels can be found at the Ocala college campus studying in degree areas that have large projected growth. With these in-demand degree programs and our noteworthy career placement assistance services, our Ocala campus has grown significantly in recent years. Whether you are pursuing an Associate’s degree or a Bachelor’s degree, our Ocala campus can help you start your path to a successful career in such areas as accounting, network administration, Internet marketing, medical assisting, and health information technology.
School Highlights
- Rasmussen College-Florida serves 6,318 students (54% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the state community college average of 38:1.
- Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 31%.
- Rasmussen College-Florida is one of 2 community colleges within Marion County, FL.
- The nearest community college to Rasmussen College-Florida is College of Central Florida (2.2 miles away).
School Overview
- The teacher population of 344 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
| Rasmussen College-Florida | (FL) Community College Avg. | |
| Institution Level | Four or more years | Four or more years |
| Institution Control | Private, for profit | Private, non-profit |
| Total Faculty | 344 staff | 37 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 6,318 students | 1,142 students |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 38:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 3,389 students | 487 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 2,929 students | 655 students |
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| % American Indian/Alaskan | 1% | - |
| % Asian | 1% | 2% |
| % Hispanic | 7% | 24% |
| % Black | 15% | 17% |
| % White | 67% | 69% |
| % Two or more races | 5% | 2% |
| % Unknown races | 3% | - |
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| Diversity Score | 0.52 | 0.60 |
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| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $33,100 | $30,300 |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
Nearby Schools
- The nearest community college to Rasmussen College-Florida is College of Central Florida (2.2 miles away).
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