South Florida State College

600 W College Dr
Avon Park, FL 33825
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  • South Florida Community College?s 228-acre main Highlands Campus is located in Highlands County, Florida with 3 additional satellite campuses located throughout South Central Florida. At SFCC, we offer a multitude of quality and unique programs.

School Highlights

South Florida State College serves 2,809 students (33% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the state community college average of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 62%.

School Overview

The teacher population of 315 teachers has grown by 154% over five years.
South Florida State College(FL) Community College Avg.
Carnegie ClassificationBaccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Associate's DominantBaccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Mixed Baccalaureate/Associate's
Institution LevelFour or more yearsFour or more years
Institution ControlPublicPrivate, non-profit
Total Faculty315 staff128 staff
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Student Body

The student population of South Florida State College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 has decreased from 29:1 over five years.
The South Florida State College diversity score of 0.64 is less than the state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment2,809 students3,135 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio9:114:1
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# Full-Time Students932 students862 students
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# Part-Time Students1,877 students2,273 students
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Total Dormitory Capacity		-100 students
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% Asian
2%
3%
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% Hispanic
38%
30%
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% Black
9%
18%
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% White
45%
38%
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% Two or more races
2%
3%
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% Non Resident races
2%
2%
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% Unknown races
2%
6%
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Diversity Score0.640.73
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College Completion Rate
38%
50%
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$29,600$31,500
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Tuition Cost and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $3,175 is less than the state average of $5,404. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $11,869 is more than the state average of $11,632. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees$3,175$5,404
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Out-State Tuition Fees$11,869$11,632
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid83%88%
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Median Debt for Graduates$9,500$10,413
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Median Debt for Dropouts$5,080$5,500
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Source: 2020 (or latest year available) IPEDS

School Notes

  • South Florida Community College takes a learner-centered approach to provide the highest quality academic programs and services. SFCC students may participate in a variety of college clubs and organizations, cultural events, games, intercollegiate athletics, and other programs. Many of these activities are supported by student activity fees. Students are encouraged to participate in the College's decision-making processes through active involvement in various College committees. SFCC was established in 1965 by the Florida Legislature to serve the educational needs of Highlands and Hardee counties. The College began operation in August 1966 in temporary facilities provided at no cost to the State by public-spirited citizens of the City of Avon Park. The facilities were renovated, air conditioned, and partly furnished through the voluntary contributions of many interested individuals and organizations in both Highlands and Hardee counties and by the municipalities of Avon Park, Bowling Green, Lake Placid, and Sebring. Today, SFCC serves over 19,000 residents of Highlands, Hardee, and DeSoto counties. Students graduating with associate in arts degrees can concentrate in more than 60 fields of study. Students can earn an associate in science, an associate in applied sciences, or college credit or occupational certificates. In 1992, SFCC became one of the first community colleges in Florida to offer bachelor's degree programs through partnerships with public and private universities. It now offers 13 bachelor's degree programs and three master's degree programs through eight colleges and universities. Residents can now receive advising and classroom instruction without having to drive long distances or move away from the tri-county area

Nearby Schools

The nearest community college to South Florida State College is Polk State College (34.2 miles away).
  • College Location Mi. Students
  • Polk State College
    Polk State College Photo - Polk State College provides access to affordable, quality higher education to more than 16,000 students a year at six locations across Polk County, Florida.
    Public
    10,827 students | 34.20 Mi999 Avenue H NE
    Winter Haven, FL 33881
    (863) 297-1000     34.2010,827
  • Southern Technical College
    Private for-profit
    1,629 students | 61.20 Mi1485 Florida Mall Avenue
    Orlando, FL 32809
    (407) 671-9922     61.201,629
  • Florida College
    Private not-for-profit
    538 students | 62.30 Mi119 N Glen Arven Ave
    Temple Terrace, FL 33617
    (813) 988-5131     62.30538
  • Hillsborough Community College
    Public
    22,404 students | 63.20 Mi39 Columbia Drive
    Tampa, FL 33606
    (813) 253-7000     63.2022,404
  • State College of Florida-Manatee-Sarasota
    Public
    10,096 students | 66.00 Mi5840 26th St W
    Bradenton, FL 34207
    (941) 752-5000     66.0010,096
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Quick Stats (2022)
  • Students: 2,809 students
  • In-state tuition: $3,175
  • Out-state tuition: $11,869
  • Student:teacher ratio: 9:1
  • Minority enrollment: 55%
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For Florida public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $5,404 per year for in-state students and $11,632 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $15,410 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

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Florida community colleges have a diversity score of 0.73, which is higher than the national average of 0.71. The most diverse community college in Florida is Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.
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