Florida College

www.floridacollege.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$17,920

5.04% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$23,885

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

66.4%

307 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

657

88.3% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

47.6%

40 Graduates

About

Florida College is a higher education institution located in Hillsborough County, FL. In 2023, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Florida College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (109 degrees awarded).

In 2023, 203 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Florida College. 57.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 42.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (169 degrees), 11.3 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (15 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Florida College is $17,920, which is $5,729 more than the national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($12,192).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Florida College was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 175 total borrowers.

Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges: Mixed Baccalaureate/Associates Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Florida College is $17,920, which is $5,729 more than the national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($12,192).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $23,885.

In 2023, 87% of undergraduate students attending Florida College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 45% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$17,920

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Florida College was $17,920. The cost of tuition at Florida College is $5,729 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($12,192).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Florida College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$23,885

2023 Value

11.8%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Florida College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $23,885. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Florida College grew by 11.8%.

This chart compares the average net price of Florida College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$11,375

Room and Board

$1,300

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Florida College was of $11,375 in 2023. The cost of room and board did not change between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,300. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Florida College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

87%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

45%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

87% of undergraduate students at Florida College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 7.45% with respect to 2022, when 94% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Florida College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Florida College was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 175 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Florida College received 307 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 7.34% annual growth. Out of those 307 applicants, 204 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 66.4% acceptance rate.

There were 657 students enrolled at Florida College in 2023. 49% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Florida College has an overall enrollment yield of 96.1%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

66.4%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

204

Accepted Out of 307

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Florida College was 66.4% (204 admissions from 307 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 71.7%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 7.34%, while admissions declined by 0.488%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Florida College (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

49%

Submission Percentage (2023)

Scores Submitted (2023)

49% of enrolled first-time students at Florida College in 2023 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Florida College had a total enrollment of 657 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Florida College is 580 students and the part-time enrollment is 77. This means that 88.3% of students enrolled at Florida College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Florida College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 76.7% White, 6.54% Hispanic or Latino, 4.26% Two or More Races, 3.2% Black or African American, 1.83% Asian, 0.457% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.457% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Florida College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (41.5%), followed by White Male (34.8%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (3.65%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

88.3%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Florida College in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 657 students. The full-time enrollment at Florida College is 580 and the part-time enrollment is 77. This means that 88.3% of students enrolled at Florida College are enrolled full-time compared with 44% at similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Florida College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

77%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Florida College was 77%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges (62%), Florida College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Florida College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
504 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
43 enrolled students
Two or More Races
28 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Florida College is 76.7% White, 6.54% Hispanic or Latino, 4.26% Two or More Races, 3.2% Black or African American, 1.83% Asian, 0.457% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.457% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges is 42.4% White, 27.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.9% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 21 students (3.2%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 29 more women than men received degrees from Florida College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Florida College is white (169 degrees awarded). There were 11.3 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (15 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Florida College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (109 degrees awarded).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Florida College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Liberal Arts & Humanities (131 degrees awarded), Communications (16 degrees), and Theology (2 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Florida College are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,585,737 people), Secondary school teachers (521,766 people), Education administrators (299,849 people), Other managers (246,619 people), and Special education teachers (215,863 people).

The most specialized majors at Florida College in 2023 are Liberal Arts & Humanities (131 degrees awarded), Communications (16 degrees), Theology (2 degrees), Education (15 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (3 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Diagnostic medical sonographers

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Florida College are Diagnostic medical sonographers, Surgeons, Skincare specialists, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at Florida College are Liberal Arts & Humanities (131 degrees awarded), Communications (16 degrees), Theology (2 degrees), Education (15 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (3 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Florida College are Elementary & secondary schools (547,905 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (278,010 people), Legal services (149,425 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (149,227 people), and Religious organizations (120,493 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Florida College.

Liberal Arts & Sciences

Most Common (2023)

109 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common associates degree concentration at Florida College was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 109 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Florida College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

116

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 87 degrees were awarded to men at Florida College, which is 0.75 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (116).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Florida College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 57 degrees were awarded to men at Florida College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.77 times less than the 74 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 74 degrees were awarded to men at Florida College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 1.3 times more than the 57 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

22%

100% Completion Time

28%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 22% of students graduating from Florida College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 28% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 29% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Black or African American Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Florida College is Male and Black or African American (100% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0% of graduates (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
169 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
15 degrees awarded
Asian
6 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Florida College is white (169 degrees awarded). There were 11.3 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (15 degrees).

1.48% of degree recipients (3 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
101 degrees awarded
White Male
68 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
8 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Florida College is white female (101 degrees awarded). There were 1.49 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (68 degrees).

Operations

Florida College has an endowment valued at nearly $17.3M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of −299k (−1.73%) compared to the 2.77% average return (416k on 15M) across all Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges.

In 2023, Florida College had a total salary expenditure of 27.9M. Florida College employs 16 Professors, 16 Assistant professors and 8 Associate professors. Most academics at Florida College are Male Professor (13), Male Assistant professor (8), and Female Assistant professor (8).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Florida College are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 38 employees, Management, with 17 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 13 employees.

Endowment

$17.3M

2023 Endowment

7.39%

decline from 2022

Florida College has an endowment valued at about $17.3M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Florida College declined 7.39% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $2.23M higher than than the median endowment of Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Florida College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges: Mixed Baccalaureate/Associates Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$8.36M

2023 Salaries

17.3%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Florida College paid a median of $8.36M in salaries, which represents 29.9% of their overall expenditure ($27.9M) and a 17.3% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 5.28% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 3.3% growth between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges is 13M (33.2% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$2.5M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Florida College paid a total of $2.5M to 42 employees working as instructors, which represents 29.9% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $533k (3.76%) for similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

16 Employees

Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

38 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Florida College were Professor with 16 employees, Assistant professor with 16 employees, and Associate professor with 8 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Florida College were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 38 employees, Management with 17 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 13 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Professor
Male Assistant professor
Female Assistant professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Florida College was Male Professor with 13 employees, Male Assistant professor with 8 employees, and Female Assistant professor with 8 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Florida College.

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