Seminole State College of Florida
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(407) 708-4722
- Seminole State College of Florida is a full-service education provider, offering seven bachelor's degrees; two-year college-credit degrees (A.A., A.S., A.A.S.); specialized career certificates; continuing professional education; adult education; and an array of culturally stimulating events and timely guest speakers.
- If you're a recent high school graduate just beginning your educational journey; a professional seeking training to change careers or upgrade your job skills; a community member looking to enhance your quality of life through adult education classes; or someone who's searching to learn more about a special interest, Seminole State is here for you.
- Our Mission
- Seminole State College of Florida enhances the educational, economic, and cultural vitality of our region by providing exemplary learning opportunities to our diverse community.
- Our Vision
- Seminole State College of Florida will be a national leader in academic programs and services that cultivate student achievement, career advancement, and global awareness in a collaborative and inclusive learning environment.
School Highlights
Seminole State College of Florida serves 17,754 students (32% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the state community college average of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 62%.
School News
- Seminole State wins national award for advancing diversity - 09/20/2021 - For the eighth year in a row, Seminole State College of Florida has received the Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award from INSIGHT into Diversity magazine, the oldest and ...morelargest diversity-focused publication in higher education. hide
Top Rankings
Seminole State College of Florida ranks among the top 20% of community colleges in Florida for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body
School Overview
The teacher population of 1,013 teachers has grown by 154% over five years.
| Seminole State College of Florida | (FL) Community College Avg. | |
| Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Associate's Dominant | Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Mixed Baccalaureate/Associate's |
| Institution Level | Four or more years | Four or more years |
| Institution Control | Public | Private, non-profit |
| Total Faculty | 1,013 staff | 128 staff |
| School Calendar | Link to School Calendar | |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 4 sports |
| Sports | Baseball, Cross Country, Golf, SoftballBaseball, Cross Country, Golf, Softball, |
Extracurriculars
| Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric. | 59 extracurriculars |
| ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. | Club or Organization: African American Cultural Forum, Archery Club, Brain Bowl, Chess Club, Creative Writing Ignited, Digital Media Club, Dreamers Student Club, Environmental Initiative, Film Club, Hispanic Student Association, Honors Ambassador Council, IDEAS for SSC, International Interior Design Association, International Student Club, InterVarsity Christian Fellowship, Jocular Jesters Improv Club, Lucidity Poetry, Meditation Club, Neo-Animania: Anime Club, Network Internet Technology Association (NITA), Non-Traditional Student Club, NSCS, Nutrition and Wellness Club, PACTS, Paranormal Inquiry Club, Pharmacy Technician, Phi Beta Lambda, Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Honor Society, Philosophy Club, Physical Therapy Assistant Club, Popnerdzsquad, Psychology Club, Raider Gamers Club, Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Club, Seminole Connection, Seminole State Aikido, Seminole State College USGBC, Seminole State Genshiken, Seminole State Golf Club Club, Sigma Phi Gamma - Alpha Chapter, Social Science Club, SSC League Club, Student Art Club, Student Government Association, Student Nurses Association, Unity Gay Straight Alliance, Unity of Arts, Wildlife Conservation & Education Club Arts and Music Programs: Art Program, Music Program, Theatre Program Recreational Athletic Programs: 4 x 4 Flag Football, Basketball, Billiards, Bowling, Dodgeball, Soccer, Table Tennis, Ultimate Frisbee |
Source: 2020 (or latest year available) IPEDS
School Notes
- Established in 1965, Seminole State College of Florida is a full-service education provider, offering bachelor's degrees; two-year college-credit degrees (A.A., A.S., A.A.S.); specialized career certificates; continuing professional education; adult education, and an array of culturally stimulating events and timely guest speakers. Seminole State, part of the public Florida College System, is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS).Seminole State provides learning opportunities at four campuses and six sites in Seminole County, as well as online.Seminole State's national award-winning faculty and programs are as diverse as its students. Top-producing programs range from college credit transfer degrees and career certificates, to training for information technology and health professions, to business management and construction trades.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Seminole State College of Florida is City College-Altamonte Springs (8.0 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- City College-Altamonte SpringsPrivate not-for-profit188 students | 8.00 Mi177 Montgomery Road
Altamonte Springs, FL 32714
(407) 831-9816 8.00188 - Herzing University-Winter ParkPrivate, non-profit698 students | 8.70 Mi1865 SR 436
Winter Park, FL 32792
(407) 478-0500 8.70698 - Cortiva Institute-MaitlandPrivate for-profit218 students | 9.40 Mi2600 Lake Lucien Drive Suite#240
Maitland, FL 32751
(954) 962-2624 9.40218 - Full Sail UniversityPrivate for-profit21,666 students | 10.00 Mi3300 University Blvd
Winter Park, FL 32792
(407) 679-0100 10.0021,666 - AdventHealth UniversityPrivate not-for-profit1,688 students | 12.00 Mi671 Winyah Drive
Orlando, FL 32803
(407) 303-7742 12.001,688
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