About College of Central Florida
College of Central Florida is a college in Ocala, FL that is both affordable and highly accredited, and awards both bachelor and associate degrees to students from all around the United States and the rest of the world. The Aspen Institute College Excellence program has listed CF among the top 150 colleges in the nation based on student outcomes. Since 1957, the school has been a valuable educational resource for their community. The school is a student-focused, equal opportunity institution that works to empower students to learn and grow on both an individual and collaborative level, and is deeply committed to student success.
College of Central Florida
School Overview
- Location
- Ocala, Florida
- Type
- Public
- Setting
- City
- Contact Info
- (352) 291-4404
Students
Total Students
11,000
Student Ratio
Faculty
Total Faculty
402
Student/Faculty Ratio
Tuition
Estimated Cost
$10,513
Admissions
Total Applicants
Not Reported
Admitted
Not Reported
Enrolled
Not Reported
Test Scores
SAT Math
Not Reported
SAT Reading
Not Reported
ACT Composite
Not Reported
TOEFL
Neither required nor recommended
IELTS
Required
All Students Welcome
English as a Second Language for Academic Purposes
The College of Central Florida does not require a Test of English as a Foreign Language, SAT or ACT, TOEFL, for admission. However, students take a placement test to access the proficiency of their English and mathematics skills. Student test results that reflect adequate skills will be eligible for college-level, degree course work. Those who do not meet the required placement test score will be required to take ESL classes until the student has met the language requirements.
At CF, the English as a second language for Academic purposes courses are designed to prepare a non-native English speaker to have success in a degree program of their choice.
The ESL program will improve:
- English Skills
- Grammar
- Reading
- Writing
- Listening
- Speaking
International Students
The CF community is very welcoming towards international students; they currently have students enrolled from 40 countries all over the world. The top three countries represented are Japan, Vietnam and Brazil. At CF, the office of international student services provides valuable services and information to international applicants, along with resources for international students to ease their transition to learning in a new environment. The office provides F-1 Visa application assistance, academic advising, immigration advising, admissions advising, international student orientation, a variety of international student clubs, employment opportunities and assistance for F-1 students, international student housing, airport shuttle services, and services involved with changing visa status to F-1 student Visa.
Campus and Location
CF’s 150-acre campus is in sunny Ocala, FL, within driving distance of internationally sought-after destinations such as Disney World, Universal Studios, and the JFK space center, along with beautiful beaches, swamps, springs, and all kinds of iconic Florida nature and wildlife. The climate is tropical, with hot, humid summers, and mildly cold winters. Many people in Ocala like to ride their bikes to get around; the CF campus is peppered with bike racks. Others choose to use the Ocala city bus system, which offers a reduced fare to CF students. Right next to the campus there is student housing, which features common areas, swimming pools, computer labs, game rooms, and more.
Fast Facts
At CF, you can expect more!
- CF ranked in the top 1% in the affordability rank across the U.S. by the US Dept of Education based on tuition and cost of living
- CF has six different locations that span three different counties, and students have the choice to take classes in either the day or the evening, along with online, in-person, and hybrid formats
- CF has more than 140 academic pathways, all of which can lead to lucrative opportunities in high-skill careers
- CF has partnered with many universities in the Florida University System such as, the University of Central Florida, University of South Florida, FAMU, and the University of Florida, allowing students to transfer to a University after they have completed their A.A. degree. This helps students save nearly half of the tuition that going to one of these schools would require
- 95% of CF graduates end up working in their field of study or continuing their education within a year of graduation
Academics
CF offers more than 140 different academic pathways in a wide range of disciplines. Each pathway is customized to fit a student’s unique needs and career choices. The school offers a number of degrees in Arts and Humanities, in Business, Industry, Manufacturing and Construction, in Communication, in Education, in Health Sciences, in Social/Behavioral Science and Human Services and Public Service, and STEM. These programs are career-oriented, and students are able to personalize their academic experience while maintaining a clear goal that will pay off.
Students & Faculty
Students
Faculty
*All data is provided by the school or compiled from IPEDS as of December 2018
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| Accounting and Business/Management | ||||||
| Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping | ||||||
| Advertising | ||||||
| Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations | ||||||
| Agricultural Business and Management, General | ||||||
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, Other | ||||||
| Animal Sciences, General | ||||||
| Applied Sciences | ||||||
| Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD | ||||||
| Architecture | ||||||
| Arts | ||||||
| Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician | ||||||
| Automation Engineer Technology/Technician | ||||||
| Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | ||||||
| Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician | ||||||
| Barbering/Barber | ||||||
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | ||||||
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection, Other | ||||||
| Business Administration | ||||||
| Business Administration and Management, General | ||||||
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | ||||||
| Business Operations Support and Secretarial Services, Other | ||||||
| Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry | ||||||
| Chemical Technology/Technician | ||||||
| Chemistry | ||||||
| Child Care Provider/Assistant | ||||||
| Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling | ||||||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | ||||||
| Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance | ||||||
| Computer Programming/Programmer, General | ||||||
| Computer Science | ||||||
| Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst | ||||||
| Computer/Information Technology Services Administration and Management, Other | ||||||
| Corrections | ||||||
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General | ||||||
| Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration | ||||||
| Criminal Justice/Police Science | ||||||
| Dental Assisting/Assistant | ||||||
| Dentistry | ||||||
| Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia | ||||||
| Digital Media | ||||||
| Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General | ||||||
| Drama | ||||||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | ||||||
| Economics, General | ||||||
| Education, General | ||||||
| Education, Other | ||||||
| Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | ||||||
| Engineering Technology, General | ||||||
| Engineering, General | ||||||
| English | ||||||
| Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies | ||||||
| Environmental Studies | ||||||
| Equestrian/Equine Studies | ||||||
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General | ||||||
| Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician | ||||||
| Foreign Languages and Literatures, General | ||||||
| Forestry, General | ||||||
| Golf Course Operation and Grounds Management | ||||||
| Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician | ||||||
| Health/Health Care Administration/Management | ||||||
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/ | ||||||
| History, General | ||||||
| Human Services, General | ||||||
| Information Technology | ||||||
| Interior Design | ||||||
| Landscaping and Groundskeeping | ||||||
| Legal Assistant/Paralegal | ||||||
| Liberal Arts | ||||||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | ||||||
| Library and Information Science | ||||||
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | ||||||
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | ||||||
| Management Information Systems, General | ||||||
| Mass Communication/Media Studies | ||||||
| Mathematics, General | ||||||
| Medical Office Management/Administration | ||||||
| Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist | ||||||
| Medical Staff Services Technology/Technician | ||||||
| Medicine | ||||||
| Music, General | ||||||
| Nursing | ||||||
| Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide | ||||||
| Office Management and Supervision | ||||||
| Pharmacy | ||||||
| Philosophy | ||||||
| Physical Therapy Technician/Assistant | ||||||
| Physical Therapy/Therapist | ||||||
| Physics | ||||||
| Political Science | ||||||
| Psychology, General | ||||||
| Public Relations | ||||||
| Quality Control Technology/Technician | ||||||
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | ||||||
| Religion/Religious Studies | ||||||
| Small Business Administration/Management | ||||||
| Social Sciences, General | ||||||
| Statistics, General | ||||||
| Surgical Technology/Technologist | ||||||
| Transportation/Mobility Management | ||||||
| Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor | ||||||
| Veterinary Science | ||||||
| Welding Technology/Welder | ||||||
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