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Florida College

Temple Terrace, FL · Suburb · 588 students
4
Year
Private Non-profit
Suburb
Small (<3k)
Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
About

Best known for its deeply rooted Christian heritage and exceptionally close-knit community, Florida College in Temple Terrace, Florida, offers a supportive undergraduate experience with highly regarded programs in business, education, and biblical studies. The vibrant campus culture is anchored by daily chapel services and a unique "society" system—a student-led alternative to traditional Greek life that fosters deep spiritual growth, social connection, and friendly campus-wide competition. What truly sets this private liberal arts college apart is its intimate student-to-faculty ratio that ensures personalized academic mentorship, all set on a picturesque, river-bound campus just minutes from the professional opportunities of the Tampa Bay area.


Wikipedia:Florida College is a private Christian college in Temple Terrace, Florida, United States. It was founded in 1946. Although it draws its staff, faculty, and most of its students from non-institutional churches of Christ, it is not legally or financially connected to any specific church, group of churches, or religious institution.

Location
Temple Terrace, FL, 33617 · Suburb campus
Nearest airport from college
TPA · Tampa
10 mi away
Cost
Cost of attendance
$34,870
Avg net price
$23,931
Room & board
$10,855
Tuition
$20,360
Books & supplies
$1,300/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$20,494
$30–48k
$19,241
$48–75k
$19,530
$75–110k
$25,004
$110k+
$29,396
Admissions
Admit rate
70%
Test policy
Required
SAT average
1108
Reading 480630
Math 450590
ACT midpoint
23
Composite 1925
English 1826
Math 1723
SAT range (25th–75th percentile)
40080012001600

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Essay Requirements

This school does not appear to use the Common Application. Check the school's admissions website directly for essay requirements and application instructions.

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
53%
4-yr on-time completion
30%
1st-yr retention
76%
Transfer-out rate
0%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
62%
Transferred
10%
Still enrolled
0%
Dropped out / unknown
29%
Median earnings (6yr)
$42,430
Median earnings (10yr)
$43,445
Median debt
$12,000
Monthly loan payment
$127
Debt range (25th–75th)
$5,500$20,500
Debt (90th percentile)
$27,000
Student Body
Men 50%Women 50%
14
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
23%
First-generation
24%
Median family income
$66,397
Independent students
5%
Avg age at entry
19.0
Part-time students
2%
Race & ethnicity
White
75%
Hispanic
9%
Black
4%
Asian
1%
Two or more
3%
Non-resident
4%
Unknown
4%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$42,430
10 years after entry
$43,445
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities22
Business Administration, Management and Operations15
Communication and Media Studies14
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing12
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods11
Marketing5
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas4
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness3
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication2
English Language and Literature, General2
Bible/Biblical Studies2
Music2
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Institutional
Endowment
$16M
Classification
Baccalaureate/Associates
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions
Full-time faculty
100%
Avg faculty salary
$7,129/mo
Instructional spend/student
$15,747
Federal loan rate
42%

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