South Florida State College
Tel:
(863) 453-6661
- 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 2,910 students (34% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 31:1 is lower than the state community college average of 34:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 61%.
Top Placements
South Florida State College places among the top 20% of community colleges in Florida for:
- Category Attribute
- Debt For Students Least debt for graduating students
School Overview
The teacher population of 95 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
| South Florida State College | (FL) Community College Avg. | |
| Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges | Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges |
| Institution Level | Four or more years | Four or more years |
| Institution Control | Public | Private, for profit |
| Total Faculty | 95 staff | 55 staff |
Source: 2019 (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
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(863) 297-1000 34.2010,591 - Florida College of Natural Health-BradentonPrivate, for profit143 students | 59.50 Mi616 67th Street Circle East
Bradenton, FL 34208
(941) 744-1244 59.50143 - Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-OrlandoPrivate, for profit972 students | 60.60 Mi8511 Commodity Circle
Orlando, FL 32819
(407) 888-4000 60.60972 - Southern Technical CollegePrivate for-profit1,341 students | 61.20 Mi1485 Florida Mall Avenue
Orlando, FL 32809
(407) 671-9922 61.201,341 - Florida CollegePrivate not-for-profit508 students | 62.30 Mi119 N Glen Arven Ave
Temple Terrace, FL 33617
(813) 988-5131 62.30508
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