Florida

? AMERICAN INTERCONTINENTAL UNIVERSITY O-12

2250 North Commerce Parkway, Ste. 100
Weston, FL 33326
Tel: (954)446-6100; (866)248-4723
Fax: (954)835-1020
Web Site: http://www.aiufl.edu/

Description:

Proprietary, comprehensive, coed. Administratively affiliated with Career Education Corporation. Awards associate, bachelor's, and master's degrees. Setting: 3-acre suburban campus. Total enrollment: 1,318. Faculty: 79 (38 full-time, 41 part-time). Student-undergrad faculty ratio is 22:1. Full-time: 1,114 students, 53% women, 47% men. Part-time: 91 students, 54% women, 46% men. Students come from 5 states and territories, 11 other countries, 3 from out-of-state, 0.2% Native American, 16% Hispanic, 24% black, 1% Asian American or Pacific Islander, 42% 25 or older, 5% live on campus, 0.2% transferred in. Academic areas with the most degrees conferred: computer and information sciences; business/marketing; visual and performing arts. Core. Calendar: five 10-week terms. Academic remediation for entering students, advanced placement, independent study, distance learning, part-time degree program, adult/continuing education programs. Off campus study at Cecore.

Entrance Requirements:

Open admission. Options: Common Application, electronic application, international baccalaureate accepted. Required: high school transcript, high school diploma or GED, ACCUPLACER; completion of freshman English and math. Entrance: noncompetitive. Application deadline: Rolling. Notification: continuous.

Costs Per Year:

Application fee: $50. Tuition: $55,000 full-time, $398 per credit part-time. Mandatory fees: $3500 full-time, $3500 per year part-time. Full-time tuition and fees vary according to course load and program. Part-time tuition and fees vary according to course load and program.

Collegiate Environment:

Orientation program. College housing not available. AIU Fort Lauderdale Library with 3,256 books, 100 serials, and an OPAC. Operations spending for 2004 fiscal year: $100,000. 35 computers available on campus for general student use. Computer purchase/lease plans available. A campuswide network can be accessed from off-campus. Staffed computer lab on campus.

? ANGLEY COLLEGE H-13

230 N. Woodland Blvd., Ste. 310
Deland, FL 32720
Tel: (386)740-1215
Web Site: http://www.angley.edu

Description:

Proprietary, 2-year. Calendar: continuous.

? ARGOSY UNIVERSITY/SARASOTA N-8

5250 17th St.
Sarasota, FL 34235-8246
Tel: (941)379-0404
Free: 800-331-5995
Fax: (941)379-9464
Web Site: http://www.sarasota.edu/

Description:

Proprietary, upper-level, coed. Part of Education Management Corporation. Awards bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. Founded 1974. Total enrollment: 40. Full-time: 14 students, 86% women, 14% men. Part-time: 26 students, 65% women, 35% men. 0% from out-of-state, 0% Native American, 8% Hispanic, 13% black, 0% Asian American or Pacific Islander, 3% international, 85% 25 or older, 25% transferred in. Core. Calendar: semesters. Part-time degree program, adult/continuing education programs.

Collegiate Environment:

College housing not available. Doris Pickett Library with 10,000 books, 18,000 serials, 300 audiovisual materials, an OPAC, and a Web page. 80 computers available on campus for general student use. A campuswide network can be accessed. Staffed computer lab on campus.

? ARGOSY UNIVERSITY/TAMPA L-10

4401 North Himes Ave., Ste. 150
Tampa, FL 33614
Tel: (813)246-4419
Free: 800-850-6488
Admissions: (813)393-5260
Fax: (813)246-4045
Web Site: http://www.argosyu.edu/

Description:

Proprietary, upper-level, coed. Administratively affiliated with Education Management Corporation. Awards bachelor's and master's degrees. Setting: urban campus. Total enrollment: 409. 0% from out-of-state, 0% Native American, 6% Hispanic, 20% black, 4% Asian American or Pacific Islander, 90% 25 or older. Calendar: semesters.

Collegiate Environment:

Social organizations: 1 open to all; 1% of eligible men and 3% of eligible women are members. Most popular organization: Student Senate.

? THE ART INSTITUTE OF FORT LAUDERDALE S-15

1799 Southeast 17th St. Causeway
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316-3000
Tel: (954)527-1799
Free: 800-275-7603
Fax: (954)728-8637
Web Site: http://www.aifl.edu/

Description:

Proprietary, 4-year, coed. Part of Education Management Corporation. Administratively affiliated with The Art Institutes. Awards associate and bachelor's degrees. Founded 1968. Setting: urban campus with easy access to Miami. Total enrollment: 3,500. 1% from top half of their high school class. Students come from 52 states and territories, 55 other countries, 40% 25 or older, 13% live on campus. Core. Academic remediation for entering students, ESL program, services for LD students, advanced placement, accelerated degree program, honors program, independent study, summer session for credit, adult/continuing education programs, co-op programs and internships. Off campus study. Study abroad program.

Entrance Requirements:

Options: Common Application, electronic application. Required: essay, high school transcript, interview. Entrance: noncompetitive. Application deadline: Rolling.

Collegiate Environment:

Orientation program. Student services: personal-psychological counseling. 500 college housing spaces available; 453 were occupied in 2003-04. Freshmen guaranteed college housing. Option: coed housing available. Nevin C. Meinhardt Memorial Library with 19,614 books, 339 serials, 2,679 audiovisual materials, an OPAC, and a Web page. Operations spending for 2004 fiscal year: $200,000. 600 computers available on campus for general student use. A campuswide network can be accessed from student residence rooms and from off campus. Staffed computer lab on campus.

Community Environment:

AIFL is located in Broward County, Fort Lauderdale, pop. 150,000. It has a diverse mix of culture and lifestyles with a stimulating, creative learning environment nestled between 23 miles of beaches and 3,000 annual hours of sunshine.

? THE ART INSTITUTE OF TAMPA L-10

4401 North Himes Ave., Ste. 150
Tampa, FL 33614
Tel: (866)703-3277; (866)703-3277
Admissions: (813)873-2112
Fax: (813)873-2171
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.aita.artinstitutes.edu/

Description:

Proprietary, 4-year, coed. Part of Education Management Corporation. Awards bachelor's degrees. Total enrollment: 490. Student-undergrad faculty ratio is 10:1. 450 applied, 65% were admitted. 14% from out-of-state, 18% live on campus. Core. Services for LD students, advanced placement, summer session for credit, co-op programs and internships.

Entrance Requirements:

Options: Common Application, electronic application. Required: essay, high school transcript, minimum 2.0 high school GPA, interview. Recommended: SAT and SAT Subject Tests or ACT. Required for some: minimum 2.5 high school GPA, portfolio. Entrance: moderately difficult. Application deadline: 10/11. Notification: continuous.

Costs Per Year:

Application fee: $50. Tuition: $15,405 full-time. College room only: $3500.

Collegiate Environment:

Orientation program. Student services: personal-psychological counseling. 42 undergraduates lived in college housing during 2003-04. Freshmen given priority for college housing. Option: coed housing available. The Art Institute of Tampa Library with 2,039 books, 69 serials, 192 audiovisual materials, an OPAC, and a Web page. 85 computers available on campus for general student use. A campuswide network can be accessed. Staffed computer lab on campus.

? ATI CAREER TRAINING CENTER (FORT LAUDERDALE) S-15

2880 NW 62nd St.
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309-9731
Tel: (954)973-4760
Fax: (954)973-6422
Web Site: http://www.aticareertraining.com/

Description:

Proprietary, 2-year, coed. Awards terminal associate degrees. Setting: suburban campus. Total enrollment: 350.

? ATI CAREER TRAINING CENTER (MIAMI) T-15

1 NE 19th St.
Miami, FL 33132
Tel: (305)573-1600
Web Site: http://www.aticareertraining.com/

Description:

Proprietary, 2-year. Total enrollment: 325.

? ATI CAREER TRAINING CENTER (OAKLAND PARK) N-16

3501 NW 9th Ave.
Oakland Park, FL 33309-9612
Tel: (954)563-5899
Web Site: http://www.aticareertraining.com/

Description:

Proprietary, 2-year.

? ATI HEALTH EDUCATION CENTER T-15

1395 NW 167th St., Ste. 200
Miami, FL 33169-5742
Tel: (305)628-1000
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.aticareertraining.com/

Description:

Proprietary, 2-year, coed. Part of ATI Enterprises Inc. of Florida. Awards transfer associate and terminal associate degrees. Founded 1976. Setting: 1-acre urban campus. Total enrollment: 275. Students come from 2 states and territories, 5 other countries, 50% 25 or older. Calendar: semesters. Academic remediation for entering students.

Entrance Requirements:

Required: high school transcript, interview. Placement: Wonderlic aptitude test required. Entrance: minimally difficult. Application deadline: Rolling. Notification: continuous.

Collegiate Environment:

Student services: health clinic, personal-psychological counseling. College housing not available. 20 serials.

? AVE MARIA UNIVERSITY S-10

1025 Commons Circle
Naples, FL 34119
Tel: (239)280-2554; 877-AVE-UNIV

Fax: (239)352-2392

E-mail: [email protected]

Web Site: http://www.avemaria.edu/

Description:

Independent Roman Catholic, comprehensive, coed. Awards bachelor's and master's degrees. Founded 2002. Setting: suburban campus. Total enrollment: 316. 597 applied, 71% were admitted. Full-time: 307 students, 57% women, 43% men. Part-time: 9 students, 67% women, 33% men. Students come from 40 states and territories, 81% from out-of-state, 0% Native American, 10% Hispanic, 0.3% black, 3% Asian American or Pacific Islander, 5% international, 6% 25 or older, 98% live on campus, 52% transferred in. Core. Calendar: semesters. Double major, summer session for credit. Study abroad program.

Entrance Requirements:

Option: electronic application. Required: essay, high school transcript, minimum 2.8 high school GPA, recommendations, interview, ACT. Recommended: interview. Entrance: moderately difficult. Application deadline: 3/1.

Collegiate Environment:

Orientation program. Choral group, student-run newspaper. Most popular organizations: Pro-Life Club, Student Government, Soccer Club, Hall Council, Ultimate Frisbee Club. Major annual events: semi-formal dance, Parents' Weekend, Open House. Campus security: 24-hour patrols, controlled dormitory access. 300 college housing spaces available. Freshmen guaranteed college housing. On-campus residence required through senior year. Options: men-only, women-only housing available.

? THE BAPTIST COLLEGE OF FLORIDA A-1

5400 College Dr.
Graceville, FL 32440-1898
Tel: (850)263-3261
Free: 800-328-2660
Fax: (850)263-7506
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.baptistcollege.edu/

Description:

Independent Southern Baptist, 4-year, coed. Awards associate and bachelor's degrees. Founded 1943. Setting: 165-acre small town campus. Endowment: $3.8 million. Educational spending for 2005 fiscal year: $3700 per student. Total enrollment: 623. Student-undergrad faculty ratio is 12:1. 72 applied, 78% were admitted. 10% from top 10% of their high school class, 27% from top quarter, 53% from top half. Full-time: 429 students, 41% women, 59% men. Part-time: 194 students, 23% women, 77% men. Students come from 20 states and territories, 9 other countries, 26% from out-of-state, 1% Native American, 4% Hispanic, 5% black, 1% Asian American or Pacific Islander, 0% international, 42% 25 or older, 34% live on campus, 11% transferred in. Retention: 60% of full-time freshmen returned the following year. Academic area with the most degrees conferred: education. Core. Calendar: 4-4-2. Academic remediation for entering students, services for LD students, advanced placement, independent study, distance learning, double major, summer session for credit, part-time degree program, internships.

Entrance Requirements:

Open admission. Options: electronic application, early admission, deferred admission. Required: essay, high school transcript, 3 recommendations, ACT. Recommended: interview. Entrance: noncompetitive. Application deadline: Rolling. Notification: continuous. Preference given to professing Christians who are members of an evangelical church.

Costs Per Year:

Application fee: $20. Comprehensive fee: $10,820 includes full-time tuition ($6900), mandatory fees ($350), and college room and board ($3570). Full-time tuition and fees vary according to course load. Room and board charges vary according to board plan and housing facility. Part-time tuition: $230 per semester hour. Part-time mandatory fees: $175 per term. Part-time tuition and fees vary according to course load.

Collegiate Environment:

Orientation program. Drama-theater group, choral group. Social organizations: 3 open to all. Most popular organizations: Baptist Collegiate Ministry, student government, AACC. Major annual events: Fall Campus Picnic, Spring Cookout, Spring/Christmas Concert. Student services: personal-psychological counseling. Campus security: student patrols, patrols by police officers 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. College housing designed to accommodate 209 students; 220 undergraduates lived in college housing during 2003-04. Freshmen given priority for college housing. On-campus residence required through sophomore year. Options: men-only, women-only housing available. Ida J. MacMillan Library plus 1 other with 72,211 books, 4,700 microform titles, 5,143 serials, 12,316 audiovisual materials, an OPAC, and a Web page. Operations spending for 2004 fiscal year: $234,927. 25 computers available on campus for general student use. A campuswide network can be accessed from student residence rooms. Staffed computer lab on campus.

Community Environment:

Graceville is in northwest Florida near the borders of Alabama, Florida and Georgia. 23 miles north is Dothan, Alabama, and 20 miles southeast is Marianna, Florida. Railroads and buses serve the area. One excellent shopping center is available.

? BARRY UNIVERSITY T-15

11300 Northeast Second Ave.
Miami Shores, FL 33161-6695
Tel: (305)899-3000
Free: 800-695-2279
Admissions: (305)899-3138
Fax: (305)899-2971
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.barry.edu/

Description:

Independent Roman Catholic, university, coed. Awards bachelor's, master's, doctoral, and first professional degrees. Founded 1940. Setting: 122-acre suburban campus with easy access to Miami. Endowment: $24.1 million. Total enrollment: 9,207. 3,186 applied, 70% were admitted. Full-time: 4,427 students, 69% women, 31% men. Part-time: 1,515 students, 68% women, 32% men. Students come from 43 states and territories, 89 other countries, 15% from out-of-state, 0.1% Native American, 34% Hispanic, 22% black, 1% Asian American or Pacific Islander, 4% international, 59% 25 or older, 17% live on campus, 9% transferred in. Retention: 65% of full-time freshmen returned the following year. Core. Calendar: semesters. Academic remediation for entering students, ESL program, services for LD students, advanced placement, accelerated degree program, honors program, independent study, distance learning, double major, summer session for credit, part-time degree program, adult/continuing education programs, internships, graduate courses open to undergrads. Off campus study at St. Thomas Aquinas College, Dominican College of San Rafael. Study abroad program. ROTC: Air Force (c).

Entrance Requirements:

Options: Peterson's Universal Application, Common Application, electronic application, early admission, deferred admission. Required: high school transcript, minimum 2.0 high school GPA, SAT or ACT. Recommended: interview. Required for some: essay. Entrance: moderately difficult. Application deadline: Rolling. Notification: continuous.

Costs Per Year:

Application fee: $30. Comprehensive fee: $30,050 includes full-time tuition ($22,430) and college room and board ($7620). Room and board charges vary according to board plan.

Collegiate Environment:

Orientation program. Drama-theater group, choral group, student-run newspaper, radio station. Social organizations: 24 open to all; national fraternities, national sororities; 13% of eligible men and 4% of eligible women are members. Most popular organizations: Student Government Association, Campus Activities Board, Scuba Society, Caribbean Students Association, Jamaican Association. Major annual events: Founders' Day, Spring and Winter formals, Festival of Nations. Student services: health clinic, personal-psychological counseling. Campus security: 24-hour emergency response devices and patrols, late night transport-escort service. 1,010 college housing spaces available; all were occupied in 2003-04. On-campus residence required in freshman year. Options: coed, men-only, women-only housing available. Monsignor William Barry Memorial Library plus 1 other with 233,938 books, 541,560 microform titles, 2,880 serials, 4,247 audiovisual materials, an OPAC, and a Web page. 368 computers available on campus for general student use. Computer purchase/lease plans available. A campuswide network can be accessed from student residence rooms and from off campus. Staffed computer lab on campus.

Community Environment:

Located only minutes from the cities of Miami and Ft. Lauderdale, Barry University offers easy access to the recreational facilities and cultural opportunities of Florida's Gold Coast area. Golf, tennis, swimming, skin and scuba diving, sailing and waterskiing are available all year long. Professional football, basketball, soccer, and hockey teams play in South Florida. The Miami Beach Theater of the Performing Arts, Coconut Grove Playhouse and the New World Symphony provide a full season of highly acclaimed performances. Well known personalities entertain regularly in the area. The Miami/Ft. Lauderdale area provides ready access to beaches, recreational, and ecological features including the Florida Keys, the Everglades, and National, State and Marine parks.

? BEACON COLLEGE I-12

105 East Main St.
Leesburg, FL 34748
Tel: (352)787-7660
Admissions: (352)315-9269
Fax: (352)787-0721
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.beaconcollege.edu/

Description:

Independent, 4-year, coed. Awards associate and bachelor's degrees. Setting: 12-acre small town campus with easy access to Orlando. Endowment: $16,587. Educational spending for 2005 fiscal year: $5830 per student. Total enrollment: 101. Student-undergrad faculty ratio is 7:1. 60 applied, 55% were admitted. Full-time: 101 students, 45% women, 55% men. Students come from 25 states and territories, 75% from out-of-state, 0% Native American, 6% Hispanic, 12% black, 3% Asian American or Pacific Islander, 0% international, 3% 25 or older, 99% live on campus, 11% transferred in. Retention: 71% of full-time freshmen returned the following year. Core. Calendar: semesters. Academic remediation for entering students, services for LD students. Study abroad program.

Entrance Requirements:

Options: early admission, deferred admission. Required: essay, high school transcript, 3 recommendations, interview, Psycho-Educational Evaluation. Entrance: minimally difficult. Notification: 8/16.

Costs Per Year:

Application fee: $50. Comprehensive fee: $31,100 includes full-time tuition ($23,900) and college room and board ($7200). College room only: $4400.

Collegiate Environment:

Orientation program. Student-run newspaper. Social organizations: 20 open to all. Most popular organizations: student government, yearbook, basketball, Book Club, Poets and Writers Association. Major annual events: Parents' Weekend, Alumni Weekend, Move-In and New Student Orientation. Student services: personal-psychological counseling. 140 college housing spaces available; 96 were occupied in 2003-04. Freshmen guaranteed college housing. Options: men-only, women-only housing available. Beacon College Library with 56,979 books, 96 serials, 584 audiovisual materials, an OPAC, and a Web page. Operations spending for 2004 fiscal year: $103,497.

? BETHUNE-COOKMAN COLLEGE H-14

640 Dr Mary McLeod Bethune Blvd
Daytona Beach, FL 32114-3099
Tel: (386)481-2000
Free: 800-448-0228
Admissions: (386)481-2600
Fax: (386)481-2010
Web Site: http://www.bethune.cookman.edu/

Description:

Independent Methodist, 4-year, coed. Awards bachelor's degrees. Founded 1904. Setting: 60-acre urban campus with easy access to Orlando. Endowment: $29 million. Research spending for 2004 fiscal year: $723,704. Educational spending for 2005 fiscal year: $5063 per student. Total enrollment: 3,090. Student-undergrad faculty ratio is 17:1. 3,974 applied, 74% were admitted. 6% from top 10% of their high school class, 22% from top quarter, 54% from top half. Full-time: 2,795 students, 59% women, 41% men. Part-time: 295 students, 58% women, 42% men. Students come from 42 states and territories, 35 other countries, 32% from out-of-state, 0.3% Native American, 1% Hispanic, 91% black, 0.2% Asian American or Pacific Islander, 3% international, 8% 25 or older, 57% live on campus, 4% transferred in. Retention: 71% of full-time freshmen returned the following year. Academic areas with the most degrees conferred: business/marketing; education; security and protective services. Core. Calendar: semesters. Academic remediation for entering students, advanced placement, accelerated degree program, honors program, independent study, distance learning, double major, summer session for credit, part-time degree program, adult/continuing education programs, co-op programs and internships. Study abroad program. ROTC: Army (c), Air Force (c).

Entrance Requirements:

Options: Peterson's Universal Application, early admission, deferred admission, international baccalaureate accepted. Required: high school transcript, minimum 2.25 high school GPA, 1 recommendation, medical history, SAT or ACT. Recommended: essay. Required for some: interview. Entrance: minimally difficult. Application deadline: 6/30. Notification: continuous.

Costs Per Year:

Application fee: $25. Comprehensive fee: $17,922 includes full-time tuition ($11,140), mandatory fees ($90), and college room and board ($6692). Part-time tuition: $464 per credit hour.

Collegiate Environment:

Orientation program. Drama-theater group, choral group, marching band, student-run newspaper, radio station. Social organizations: 40 open to all; national fraternities, national sororities, local fraternities, local sororities; 3% of eligible men and 5% of eligible women are members. Most popular organizations: concert chorale, marching band, Inspirational Gospel Choir, SGA. Major annual events: Homecoming, Founders' Day, Career Day. Student services: health clinic, personal-psychological counseling. Campus security: 24-hour emergency response devices and patrols, student patrols, late night transport-escort service. 1,772 college housing spaces available; 1,658 were occupied in 2003-04. Freshmen guaranteed college housing. On-campus residence required in freshman year. Options: men-only, women-only housing available. Carl S. Swisher Library plus 1 other with 173,193 books, 60,150 microform titles, 770 serials, 7,825 audiovisual materials, an OPAC, and a Web page. Operations spending for 2004 fiscal year: $553,165. 300 computers available on campus for general student use. A campuswide network can be accessed from student residence rooms and from off campus. Staffed computer lab on campus.

Community Environment:

Daytona Beach is a resort area located on the Atlantic Ocean with a subtropical climate. All modes of transportation serve the area. The community facilities include two libraries, two museums, many churches, a hospital and major civic organizations. Part-time employment opportunities are available. Recreational activities include water sports, stock car racing, motor bike racing, and archery. Beach drivers almost outnumber swimmers. Spring vacation brings an influx of college students. Special events include the Antique Car Meet and car racing known as the Speed Week.

? BREVARD COMMUNITY COLLEGE K-15

1519 Clearlake Rd.
Cocoa, FL 32922-6597
Tel: (321)632-1111
Admissions: (321)433-7056
Fax: (321)633-4565
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.brevardcc.edu/

Description:

State-supported, 2-year, coed. Part of Florida Community College System. Awards certificates, transfer associate, and terminal associate degrees. Founded 1960. Setting: 100-acre suburban campus with easy access to Orlando. Total enrollment: 14,039. Student-undergrad faculty ratio is 18:1. 5,350 applied, 100% were admitted. Full-time: 5,129 students, 57% women, 43% men. Part-time: 8,910 students, 62% women, 38% men. Students come from 34 states and territories, 72 other countries, 1% Native American, 7% Hispanic, 9% black, 3% Asian American or Pacific Islander, 1% international, 38% 25 or older. Core. Calendar: semesters. Academic remediation for entering students, ESL program, services for LD students, advanced placement, accelerated degree program, honors program, independent study, distance learning, double major, summer session for credit, part-time degree program, external degree program, adult/continuing education programs, co-op programs and internships. Study abroad program. ROTC: Army, Air Force.

Entrance Requirements:

Open admission. Options: Common Application, electronic application. Required: high school transcript. Entrance: noncompetitive. Application deadline: Rolling. Notification: continuous.

Costs Per Year:

Application fee: $30. State resident tuition: $1542 full-time, $64.25 per credit hour part-time. Nonresident tuition: $5664 full-time, $236 per credit hour part-time.

Collegiate Environment:

Orientation program. Drama-theater group, choral group, student-run newspaper. Most popular organizations: Phi Theta Kappa, ROTORACT, African-American Student Union, Student Government Association, Psi Beta. Major annual events: Spring Festival, Black Heritage Week, Student Welcome Days. Student services: women's center. Campus security: 24-hour emergency response devices and patrols, late night transport-escort service. College housing not available. UCF Library with 213,873 books, 216,720 microform titles, 904 serials, 17,904 audiovisual materials, an OPAC, and a Web page. Operations spending for 2004 fiscal year: $2.3 million. 125 computers available on campus for general student use. A campuswide network can be accessed from off-campus. Staffed computer lab on campus.

Community Environment:

Cocoa, a suburban area with a subtropical climate, is the leading shipping point for the famous Indian River citrus fruits, and a resort town. Airline and bus service provide transportation for the area. Community facilities include four hospitals, two clinics and many churches. Recreational activities are water sports, golf, bowling and fishing. Part-time employment is limited.

? BROWARD COMMUNITY COLLEGE S-15

225 East Las Olas Blvd.
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301-2298
Tel: (954)761-7450
Admissions: (954)761-7465
Fax: (954)761-7484
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.broward.edu/

Description:

State-supported, 2-year, coed. Part of Florida Community College System. Awards certificates, diplomas, transfer associate, and terminal associate degrees. Founded 1960. Setting: urban campus with easy access to Miami. Total enrollment: 32,041. 4,630 applied, 100% were admitted. Full-time: 10,044 students, 58% women, 42% men. Part-time: 21,997 students, 64% women, 36% men. Students come from 100 other countries, 5% from out-of-state, 0.3% Native American, 24% Hispanic, 27% black, 3% Asian American or Pacific Islander, 9% international, 29% 25 or older. Core. Calendar: trimesters. Academic remediation for entering students, ESL program, services for LD students, advanced placement, self-designed majors, honors program, summer session for credit, part-time degree program, adult/continuing education programs, co-op programs. Study abroad program. ROTC: Army.

Entrance Requirements:

Open admission. Options: Common Application, early admission, deferred admission. Required for some: high school transcript, minimum 2.75 high school GPA, SAT and SAT Subject Tests or ACT. Entrance: noncompetitive. Preference given to state residents.

Costs Per Year:

Application fee: $35. State resident tuition: $1,574 full-time, $63.05 per credit hour part-time. Nonresident tuition: $6294 full-time, $228.55 per credit hour part-time. Mandatory fees: $318 full-time.

Collegiate Environment:

Drama-theater group, choral group, student-run newspaper. Social organizations: local fraternities, local sororities. Student services: personal-psychological counseling, women's center. Campus security: 24-hour emergency response devices and patrols, late night transport-escort service. College housing not available. South Regional/Broward Community College Library with 200,000 books, 600 serials, and an OPAC.

Community Environment:

Fort Lauderdale, population 150,000, is located on the Atlantic Ocean coastline, 25 miles north of Miami. The climate is subtropical and the average year-round temperature is 75 degrees.

? BROWN MACKIE COLLEGE-MIAMI T-15

1501 Biscayne Blvd.
Miami, FL 33132
Tel: (305)341-6600; (866)505-0335
Admissions: (305)341-6601
Web Site: http://www.brownmackie.edu/locations.asp?locid=25

Description:

Proprietary, 2-year, coed. Awards diplomas and terminal associate degrees. Total enrollment: 136. 325 applied, 53% were admitted. Full-time: 136 students, 71% women, 29% men. 0% from out-of-state, 0% Native American, 27% Hispanic, 65% black, 3% Asian American or Pacific Islander, 0% international.

Entrance Requirements:

Required: high school transcript, interview. Application deadline: Rolling. Notification: continuous.

Costs Per Year:

Application fee: $0. Comprehensive fee: $19,272 includes full-time tuition ($10,992), mandatory fees ($480), and college room and board ($7800).

Collegiate Environment:

Social organizations: national sororities; 2% of women are members. Student services: personal-psychological counseling.

? CARLOS ALBIZU UNIVERSITY, MIAMI CAMPUS T-15

2173 NW 99th Ave.
Miami, FL 33172-2209
Tel: (305)593-1223 Free: 800-672-3246
Fax: (305)592-7930
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.mia.albizu.edu/

Description:

Independent, comprehensive, coed. Part of Carlos Albizu University. Awards bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. Founded 1980. Setting: 2-acre urban campus. Educational spending for 2005 fiscal year: $2890 per student. Total enrollment: 1,076. Faculty: 50 (8 full-time, 42 part-time). Student-undergrad faculty ratio is 13:1. 176 applied, 73% were admitted. Full-time: 202 students, 81% women, 19% men. Part-time: 251 students, 80% women, 20% men. 0% from out-of-state, 0% Native American, 83% Hispanic, 11% black, 1% Asian American or Pacific Islander, 0% international, 57% 25 or older, 14% transferred in. Retention: 67% of full-time freshmen returned the following year. Academic areas with the most degrees conferred: psychology; business/marketing; education. Core. Calendar: trimesters. Academic remediation for entering students, ESL program, services for LD students, advanced placement, accelerated degree program, independent study, summer session for credit, part-time degree program, external degree program, adult/continuing education programs, co-op programs and internships.

Entrance Requirements:

Open admission. Options: Peterson's Universal Application, Common Application, international baccalaureate accepted. Required: high school transcript, minimum 2.0 high school GPA. Entrance: minimally difficult. Application deadline: 9/10. Notification: continuous.

Costs Per Year:

Application fee: $25. Tuition: $10,440 full-time, $290 per credit part-time. Mandatory fees: $669 full-time, $223 per term part-time.

Collegiate Environment:

Orientation program. Student-run newspaper. Social organizations: 6 open to all. Most popular organizations: Student Council, Psi Chi, Students for Cross-Cultural Advancement, Black Student Association, P.R.I.D.E. Gay/Lesbian/Bisexual Student Association. Major annual events: Albizu Student Excellence Awards Banquet, Student Council Elections, Town Hall Meetings. Campus security: 24-hour emergency response devices and patrols, late night transport-escort service. College housing not available. Albizu Library with 26,027 books, 398 serials, 1,137 audiovisual materials, and an OPAC. Operations spending for 2004 fiscal year: $265,136. 65 computers available on campus for general student use. Computer purchase/lease plans available. A campuswide network can be accessed. Staffed computer lab on campus.

? CENTRAL FLORIDA COLLEGE J-13

1573 West Fairbanks Ave., Ste. 1-A Winter Park, FL 32789
Tel: (407)843-3984
Fax: (407)843-9828

Description:

Proprietary, 2-year, coed. Founded 1984.

? CENTRAL FLORIDA COMMUNITY COLLEGE H-11

PO Box 1388
Ocala, FL 34478-1388
Tel: (352)854-2322
Admissions: (352)237-2111
Fax: (352)237-3747
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.cf.edu/

Description:

State and locally supported, 2-year, coed. Part of Florida Community College System. Awards certificates, transfer associate, and terminal associate degrees. Founded 1957. Setting: 139-acre small town campus. Endowment: $14.8 million. Educational spending for 2005 fiscal year: $3600 per student. Total enrollment: 5,978. Student-undergrad faculty ratio is 13:1. Full-time: 2,476 students, 61% women, 39% men. Part-time: 3,502 students, 69% women, 31% men. Students come from 20 states and territories, 1% Native American, 7% Hispanic, 11% black, 2% Asian American or Pacific Islander, 1% international, 41% 25 or older. Core. Calendar: semesters. Academic remediation for entering students, ESL program, services for LD students, advanced placement, freshman honors college, honors program, independent study, distance learning, summer session for credit, part-time degree program, adult/continuing education programs, co-op programs and internships.

Entrance Requirements:

Open admission. Options: Common Application, early admission. Required: high school transcript. Entrance: noncompetitive. Application deadline: Rolling. Notification: continuous.

Costs Per Year:

Application fee: $20. State resident tuition: $1961 full-time, $65.37 per credit hour part-time. Nonresident tuition: $7177 full-time, $239.24 per credit hour part-time. College room and board: $5562.

Collegiate Environment:

Orientation program. Drama-theater group, choral group, student-run newspaper. Social organizations: 31 open to all. Most popular organizations: Student Activities Board, African-American Student Union, ROC (Realizing Our Cause), Gay Straight Alliance, Musagettas. Major annual events: homecoming, Student Activities Week, Student Activities Banquet. Student services: personal-psychological counseling. Campus security: 24-hour emergency response devices and patrols, student patrols, late night transport-escort service. College housing not available. Learning Resources Center plus 1 other with 54,491 books, 367 serials, and an OPAC. Operations spending for 2004 fiscal year: $606,772. 737 computers available on campus for general student use. A campuswide network can be accessed from off-campus. Staffed computer lab on campus.

Community Environment:

Ocala, the county seat, is the largest city in Marion County, and the hub of local economic and cultural activity. Service and light manufacturing industries provide the majority of employment opportunities, although agriculture is also important to the area. The 450 horse farms in the Ocala area rival Kentucky as the home of the best American thoroughbreds. Ocala boasts a mild climate, beautiful countryside, and is in close proximity to major tourist and recreational facilities. Numerous lakes provide fishing and other water sports. Ocala has 16 parks and playgrounds, two municipal swimming pools, and an 18-hole public golf course. The Sunshine Christmas Parade is an annual event.

? CENTRAL FLORIDA INSTITUTE L-9

60522 US Hwy. 19 North, Ste. 200
Palm Harbor, FL 34684
Tel: (727)786-4707
Fax: (727)781-9421
Web Site: http://www.cfinstitute.com/

Description:

Proprietary, 2-year, coed. Awards certificates, diplomas, and terminal associate degrees. Setting: urban campus. Total enrollment: 346. Full-time: 346 students, 83% women, 17% men. 1% Native American, 10% Hispanic, 12% black, 2% Asian American or Pacific Islander, 0% international. Calendar: continuous.

? CHIPOLA COLLEGE B-2

3094 Indian Circle
Marianna, FL 32446-3065
Tel: (850)526-2761
Admissions: (850)718-2209
Fax: (850)718-2388
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.chipola.edu/

Description:

State-supported, primarily 2-year, coed. Awards certificates, transfer associate, terminal associate, and bachelor's degrees. Founded 1947. Setting: 105-acre rural campus. Total enrollment: 2,249. 798 applied, 95% were admitted. Full-time: 1,030 students, 60% women, 40% men. Part-time: 1,219 students, 63% women, 37% men. Students come from 13 states and territories, 7 other countries, 3% from out-of-state, 1% Native American, 2% Hispanic, 19% black, 1% Asian American or Pacific Islander, 0% international, 27% 25 or older, 4% transferred in. Core. Calendar: semesters. Academic remediation for entering students, services for LD students, advanced placement, honors program, independent study, distance learning, summer session for credit, part-time degree program, adult/continuing education programs.

Entrance Requirements:

Open admission. Option: early admission. Required: high school transcript. Placement: SAT or ACT required. Entrance: noncompetitive. Application deadline: Rolling. Notification: continuous.

Collegiate Environment:

Drama-theater group, choral group, student-run newspaper. Most popular organization: Drama/Theater Group. Major annual events: Fall Festival, Homecoming, Spring Frolics. Campus security: night security personnel. College housing not available. Chipola Library with 37,740 books and 226 serials. 80 computers available on campus for general student use. A campuswide network can be accessed from off-campus. Staffed computer lab on campus.

Community Environment:

Marianna, located in northwest Florida, has an annual average temperature of 68.1 degrees and an average rainfall of 54.51 inches. Buses serve the area along the U.S. Highway 90. Community facilities include a hospital, several motels, a library, churches, and two radio stations. The Florida Caverns State Park, three miles north, has extensive limestone caverns with guided trips available. Picnic areas, campsites, rock gardens, a museum, and golf course are located here. There are fine beaches for all water sports, and excellent hunting in the area.

? CITY COLLEGE (CASSELBERRY) J-13

853 Semoran Blvd., Ste. 200
Casselberry, FL 32707-5342
Tel: (407)831-8466
Admissions: (407)831-9816
Fax: (407)831-1147
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.citycollege.edu/

Description:

Independent, 2-year, coed. Calendar: semesters.

? CITY COLLEGE (FORT LAUDERDALE) S-15

1401 West Cypress Creek Rd.
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309
Tel: (954)492-5353
Fax: (954)491-1965
Web Site: http://www.citycollege.edu/

Description:

Independent, 2-year, coed. Founded 1984. Total enrollment: 712. Calendar: semesters.

? CITY COLLEGE (GAINESVILLE) F-10

2400 Southwest 13th St.
Gainesville, FL 32608
Tel: (352)335-4000
Fax: (352)335-4303
Web Site: http://www.citycollege.edu/

Description:

Independent, 2-year, coed. Founded 1986. Calendar: semesters.

? CITY COLLEGE (MIAMI) T-15

9300 South Dadeland Blvd.
Miami, FL 33156
Tel: (305)666-9242
Fax: (305)666-9243
Web Site: http://www.citycollege.edu/

Description:

Independent, 2-year, coed. Calendar: semesters.

? CLEARWATER CHRISTIAN COLLEGE L-9

3400 Gulf-to-Bay Blvd.
Clearwater, FL 33759-4595
Tel: (727)726-1153
Free: 800-348-4463
Fax: (727)726-8597
Web Site: http://www.clearwater.edu/

Description:

Independent nondenominational, 4-year, coed. Awards associate and bachelor's degrees. Founded 1966. Setting: 130-acre suburban campus with easy access to Tampa-St. Petersburg. Endowment: $358,876. Educational spending for 2005 fiscal year: $3000 per student. Total enrollment: 582. Student-undergrad faculty ratio is 15:1. 526 applied, 86% were admitted. 11% from top 10% of their high school class, 22% from top quarter, 72% from top half. Full-time: 548 students, 50% women, 50% men. Part-time: 34 students, 38% women, 62% men. Students come from 40 states and territories, 15 other countries, 53% from out-of-state, 0% Native American, 5% Hispanic, 2% black, 1% Asian American or Pacific Islander, 0% international, 70% live on campus, 16% transferred in. Retention: 54% of full-time freshmen returned the following year. Academic areas with the most degrees conferred: business/marketing; biological/life sciences; education. Core. Calendar: semesters. Academic remediation for entering students, services for LD students, advanced placement, double major, summer session for credit, part-time degree program, internships. ROTC: Army (c), Air Force (c).

Entrance Requirements:

Options: early admission, deferred admission. Required: essay, high school transcript, minimum 2.0 high school GPA, 2 recommendations, Christian testimony, SAT or ACT. Recommended: interview. Entrance: minimally difficult. Application deadline: Rolling. Notification: continuous.

Costs Per Year:

Application fee: $35. Comprehensive fee: $17,830 includes full-time tuition ($11,860), mandatory fees ($640), and college room and board ($5330). Part-time tuition: $460 per hour.

Collegiate Environment:

Orientation program. Drama-theater group, choral group, student-run newspaper. Social organizations: 13 open to all. Most popular organizations: Drama Club, Alpha Chi, College Republicans, Science Club, Student Missionary Fellowship. Student services: personal-psychological counseling. Campus security: 24-hour emergency response devices and patrols. On-campus residence required through senior year. Options: men-only, women-only housing available. Easter Library with 106,000 books, 700 serials, and an OPAC. Operations spending for 2004 fiscal year: $405,000. 25 computers available on campus for general student use. A campuswide network can be accessed from student residence rooms and from off campus. Staffed computer lab on campus.

Community Environment:

Clearwater is located on Pinellas Peninsula, between Clearwater and Old Tampa Bays, 20 miles west of Tampa. The area is an all-year resort and citrus center. Amtrak, all major airlines, and buses serve the area. Airports are in St. Petersburg and Tampa. Community facilities include churches of all denominations, a library, museums, hotels, motels, two hospitals, a health center, city parks, floral gardens, a civic center, a maritime center and the usual fraternal civic and veterans organizations. Employment is available in the citrus packing and canning industries. The broad white sand beach on the gulf is the main attraction in the city. This beautiful beach provides for water sports, deep sea fishing, boating, etc. The Philadelphia Phillies baseball team comes here for spring training. The Clearwater Yacht Club and four golf courses including the Professional Golfers Association Club provide additional recreational facilities.

? COLLEGE OF BUSINESS AND TECHNOLOGY T-15

8991 SW 107th Ave., Ste. 200
Miami, FL 33176
Tel: (305)273-4499
Fax: (305)273-5216
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.cbt.edu/

Description:

Proprietary, 2-year, coed. Awards certificates, diplomas, and transfer associate degrees. Founded 1988. Endowment: $3.5 million. Total enrollment: 250. Student-undergrad faculty ratio is 10:1. 350 applied, 71% were admitted. 4 National Merit Scholars, 4 valedictorians, 2 student government officers. Students come from 7 states and territories, 0% from out-of-state, 90% Hispanic, 70% 25 or older. Core. Calendar: semesters. Academic remediation for entering students, ESL program, services for LD students, advanced placement, accelerated degree program, honors program, independent study, distance learning, double major, summer session for credit, part-time degree program, adult/continuing education programs, co-op programs and internships. Off campus study.

Entrance Requirements:

Open admission. Options: Common Application, electronic application, international baccalaureate accepted. Required: essay, high school transcript, minimum 2.6 high school GPA, 2 recommendations, interview. Entrance: minimally difficult. Application deadline: 6/15.

Costs Per Year:

Application fee: $100. Tuition: $10,500 full-time, $278 per semester hour part-time. Mandatory fees: $200 full-time. College room only: $6000.

Collegiate Environment:

Orientation program. Student-run newspaper. The Bill Clinton Library plus 1 other with 700,000 books, 200,000 serials, 1,200 audiovisual materials, an OPAC, and a Web page. 560 computers available on campus for general student use. Computer purchase/lease plans available. A campuswide network can be accessed from student residence rooms and from off campus. Staffed computer lab on campus.

? DAYTONA BEACH COMMUNITY COLLEGE H-14

PO Box 2811
Daytona Beach, FL 32120-2811
Tel: (386)255-8131
Admissions: (386)506-3732
Fax: (386)254-4458
Web Site: http://www.dbcc.edu/

Description:

State-supported, 2-year, coed. Part of Florida Community College System. Awards certificates, transfer associate, and terminal associate degrees. Founded 1958. Setting: 100-acre suburban campus with easy access to Orlando. Endowment: $3.1 million. Educational spending for 2005 fiscal year: $4035 per student. Total enrollment: 11,945. 3,235 applied, 100% were admitted. Full-time: 4,776 students, 56% women, 44% men. Part-time: 7,169 students, 66% women, 34% men. Students come from 51 states and territories, 52 other countries, 5% from out-of-state, 1% Native American, 7% Hispanic, 12% black, 2% Asian American or Pacific Islander, 1% international, 42% 25 or older, 6% transferred in. Core. Calendar: semesters. Academic remediation for entering students, ESL program, services for LD students, advanced placement, honors program, summer session for credit, part-time degree program, adult/continuing education programs, co-op programs and internships. Study abroad program. ROTC: Army (c), Air Force (c).

Entrance Requirements:

Open admission except for nursing, allied health, public services programs. Options: Common Application, early admission, deferred admission. Required: high school transcript. Placement: ACT ASSET, CPT required. Entrance: noncompetitive. Application deadline: Rolling.

Collegiate Environment:

Orientation program. Drama-theater group, choral group, student-run newspaper. Social organizations: 20 open to all. Most popular organizations: Florida Student Nursing Association, International Club, SGA, History Club, Drama Club. Major annual events: Cultural Festival, Earth Day, Handicap Awareness Day. Student services: personal-psychological counseling, women's center. Campus security: 24-hour patrols, late night transport-escort service. College housing not available. Mary Karl Memorial Library with 66,312 books, 20,700 microform titles, 745 serials, 4,503 audiovisual materials, an OPAC, and a Web page. Operations spending for 2004 fiscal year: $2.5 million. 752 computers available on campus for general student use. Computer purchase/lease plans available. A campuswide network can be accessed. Staffed computer lab on campus.

Community Environment:

See Bethune-Cookman College.

? DEVRY UNIVERSITY (MIAMI) T-15

200 South Biscayne Blvd., Ste. 500
Miami, FL 33131-5351
Tel: (786)425-1113
Fax: (786)425-1136
Web Site: http://www.devry.edu/

Description:

Proprietary, comprehensive, coed. Calendar: semesters.

Costs Per Year:

One-time mandatory fee: $40. Tuition: $12,450 full-time. Mandatory fees: $60 full-time.

? DEVRY UNIVERSITY (MIRAMAR) S-15

2300 Southwest 145th Ave.
Miramar, FL 33027-4150
Tel: (954)499-9700; (866)338-7934
Web Site: http://www.devry.edu/

Description:

Proprietary, comprehensive, coed. Part of DeVry University. Awards associate, bachelor's, and master's degrees. Founded 2002. Total enrollment: 1,068. Faculty: 56 (34 full-time, 22 part-time). Student-undergrad faculty ratio is 20:1. Full-time: 647 students, 57% women, 43% men. Part-time: 322 students, 59% women, 41% men. Students come from 9 states and territories, 5 other countries, 0.3% Native American, 41% Hispanic, 36% black, 1% Asian American or Pacific Islander, 6% international, 34% 25 or older. Retention: 43% of full-time freshmen returned the following year. Academic areas with the most degrees conferred: business/marketing; computer and information sciences; engineering technologies. Calendar: semesters. Academic remediation for entering students, services for LD students, advanced placement, accelerated degree program, distance learning, part-time degree program, co-op programs.

Entrance Requirements:

Option: international baccalaureate accepted. Required: high school transcript, interview. Entrance: minimally difficult. Application deadline: Rolling.

Costs Per Year:

Application fee: $50. One-time mandatory fee: $40. Tuition: $12,450 full-time, $460 per credit part-time. Mandatory fees: $270 full-time, $160 per year part-time. Full-time tuition and fees vary according to course load. Part-time tuition and fees vary according to course load.

Collegiate Environment:

Orientation program. College housing not available. Learning Resource Center with 1,700 books, 75 serials, an OPAC, and a Web page. 124 computers available on campus for general student use. Computer purchase/lease plans available.

? DEVRY UNIVERSITY (ORLANDO) J-13

4000 Millenia Blvd.
Orlando, FL 32839
Tel: (407)370-3131; (866)338-7934
Web Site: http://www.devry.edu/

Description:

Proprietary, comprehensive, coed. Part of DeVry University. Awards associate, bachelor's, and master's degrees. Founded 2000. Setting: 10-acre urban campus. Total enrollment: 1,181. Faculty: 91 (37 full-time, 54 part-time). Student-undergrad faculty ratio is 16:1. Full-time: 703 students, 50% women, 50% men. Part-time: 345 students, 53% women, 47% men. 0.3% Native American, 22% Hispanic, 31% black, 3% Asian American or Pacific Islander, 2% international. Retention: 43% of full-time freshmen returned the following year. Academic areas with the most degrees conferred: computer and information sciences; business/marketing; engineering technologies. Calendar: semesters. Academic remediation for entering students, services for LD students, advanced placement, accelerated degree program, distance learning, summer session for credit, part-time degree program, adult/continuing education programs, co-op programs.

Entrance Requirements:

Options: electronic application, deferred admission, international baccalaureate accepted. Required: high school transcript, interview. Entrance: minimally difficult. Application deadline: Rolling.

Costs Per Year:

Application fee: $50. One-time mandatory fee: $40. Tuition: $12,450 full-time. Mandatory fees: $270 full-time. Full-time tuition and fees vary according to course load.

Collegiate Environment:

Orientation program. Social organizations: 8 open to all. Most popular organizations: Association for Information Technology Professionals, DeVry Orlando Auto Club, Millenia Engineering Students Association, PBL, The Student Journal. Major annual events: Model Car Competition, Fun Flicks, Welcome Picnic. Campus security: 24-hour emergency response devices and patrols, late night transport-escort service, lighted pathways/sidewalks. College housing not available. Learning Resource Center with 11,000 books, 60 serials, 130 audiovisual materials, an OPAC, and a Web page. 310 computers available on campus for general student use. Computer purchase/lease plans available. A campuswide network can be accessed from off-campus. Staffed computer lab on campus.

? DEVRY UNIVERSITY (TAMPA) L-10

3030 North Rocky Point Dr. West, Ste. 100
Tampa, FL 33607-5901
Tel: (813)288-8994
Fax: (813)288-8980
Web Site: http://www.devry.edu/

Description:

Proprietary, comprehensive, coed. Calendar: semesters.

Costs Per Year:

One-time mandatory fee: $40. Tuition: $12,450 full-time. Mandatory fees: $60 full-time.

? ECKERD COLLEGE M-9

4200 54th Ave. South
St. Petersburg, FL 33711
Tel: (727)867-1166
Free: 800-456-9009
Admissions: (727)864-8331
Fax: (727)866-2304
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.eckerd.edu/

Description:

Independent Presbyterian, 4-year, coed. Awards bachelor's degrees. Founded 1958. Setting: 267-acre suburban campus with easy access to Tampa. Endowment: $18.3 million. Research spending for 2004 fiscal year: $370,056. Total enrollment: 1,779. Student-undergrad faculty ratio is 13:1. 2,739 applied, 72% were admitted. 19% from top 10% of their high school class, 46% from top quarter, 83% from top half. 5 National Merit Scholars, 24 class presidents, 18 valedictorians, 125 student government officers. Students come from 50 states and territories, 44 other countries, 71% from out-of-state, 0.5% Native American, 4% Hispanic, 3% black, 2% Asian American or Pacific Islander, 5% international, 2% 25 or older, 79% live on campus. Retention: 88% of full-time freshmen returned the following year. Academic areas with the most degrees conferred: business/marketing; biological/life sciences; social sciences. Core. Calendar: 4-1-4. ESL program, services for LD students, advanced placement, accelerated degree program, self-designed majors, honors program, independent study, double major, summer session for credit, part-time degree program, external degree program, adult/continuing education programs, co-op programs and internships. Off campus study at other colleges having a 4-1-4 calendar. Study abroad program. ROTC: Army (c), Air Force (c).

Entrance Requirements:

Options: Peterson's Universal Application, Common Application, electronic application, early admission, deferred admission, international baccalaureate accepted. Required: essay, high school transcript, 1 recommendation, SAT or ACT. Recommended: minimum 3.0 high school GPA, interview, SAT Subject Tests. Entrance: moderately difficult. Application deadline: Rolling. Notification: continuous.

Costs Per Year:

Application fee: $35. Comprehensive fee: $35,486 includes full-time tuition ($27,352), mandatory fees ($266), and college room and board ($7868). College room only: $4072. Part-time tuition: $3300 per course.

Collegiate Environment:

Orientation program. Drama-theater group, choral group, student-run newspaper, radio station. Social organizations: 50 open to all. Most popular organizations: Earth Society, Water Search and Rescue Team, Triton Tribune, College Choir, Organization of Students. Major annual events: Midnight Madness, Festival of Hope, Convocation. Student services: health clinic, personal-psychological counseling, women's center. Campus security: 24-hour emergency response devices and patrols, student patrols, late night transport-escort service, controlled dormitory access. 1,325 college housing spaces available; 1,296 were occupied in 2003-04. Freshmen guaranteed college housing. On-campus residence required in freshman year. Options: coed, men-only, women-only housing available. Peter Armacost Library with 165,085 books, 14,414 microform titles, 1,738 serials, 2,139 audiovisual materials, an OPAC, and a Web page. Operations spending for 2004 fiscal year: $1.2 million. 191 computers available on campus for general student use. Computer purchase/lease plans available. A campuswide network can be accessed from student residence rooms and from off campus. Staffed computer lab on campus.

Community Environment:

St. Petersburg, known as the"Sunshine City," has a wonderful semitropical climate. The city is the state's fourth largest, and is the most important tourist center on the west coast of Florida. The city has 33 miles of shoreline on the Gulf of Mexico and several fresh water lakes: an excellent location for all water sports. Other sports are baseball, basketball, soccer, cross country, volleyball, softball, golf, and tennis. This is the spring training area for several major league baseball teams. The Tampa Bay area also is home to football's Buccaneers, baseball's Devil Rays, hockey's Lightning, and the international headquarters of the Women's Tennis Association. Numerous points of interest include the Florida International Museum, Fort DeSoto Park, Sunshine Skyway, the St. Petersburg Museum of Fine Arts, the Dali Museum, and Tropicana Field.

? EDISON COLLEGE Q-10

PO Box 60210
Fort Myers, FL 33906-6210
Tel: (239)489-9300
Free: 800-749-2ECC
Admissions: (941)489-9349
Fax: (239)489-9399
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.edison.edu/

Description:

State and locally supported, 2-year, coed. Part of Florida Community College System. Awards certificates, transfer associate, and terminal associate degrees. Founded 1962. Setting: 80-acre urban campus. Total enrollment: 10,642. Students come from 21 states and territories, 45 other countries, 3% from out-of-state, 0.3% Native American, 10% Hispanic, 9% black, 2% Asian American or Pacific Islander, 3% international, 70% 25 or older. Core. Calendar: semesters. Academic remediation for entering students, ESL program, services for LD students, advanced placement, accelerated degree program, honors program, independent study, distance learning, summer session for credit, part-time degree program, adult/continuing education programs, co-op programs and internships.

Entrance Requirements:

Open admission. Options: early admission, deferred admission, international baccalaureate accepted. Required: high school transcript. Placement: SAT, ACT, or CPT required. Entrance: noncompetitive. Application deadline: 8/18. Notification: continuous.

Collegiate Environment:

Drama-theater group, choral group. Social organizations: 20 open to all; national fraternities, national sororities; 5% of eligible men and 5% of eligible women are members. Most popular organizations: Student Government Association, Phi Theta Kappa, African-American Student Association, Latin-American Student Association. Campus security: 24-hour emergency response devices and patrols, student patrols, late night transport-escort service. College housing not available. Learning Resources Center with 181,085 books and 10,297 audiovisual materials. 160 computers available on campus for general student use. A campuswide network can be accessed from off-campus. Staffed computer lab on campus.

Community Environment:

Edison Community College campuses are located on the sunny coast of southwest Florida, between Naples and Tampa. The climate is semitropical. The offshore islands have many attractive beaches, and majestic Royal Palms line the streets. All modes of transportation serve the area. Tourism, commercial fishing, shrimping and livestock production are important industries. The community facilities include churches of all denominations, hospitals, little theater groups, dances, and lecture halls. The saltwater bays and freshwater lakes nearby are among the finest fishing grounds anywhere. Other sports include boating, hunting, horseback riding, golf, bowling, tennis, shuffleboard and greyhound racing in Bonita Springs. TECO Arena is home to minor league hockey and basketball teams. A minor league baseball team also plays in Fort Myers. The Boston Red Sox and Minnesota Twins have their spring training camps in Fort Myers.

? EDWARD WATERS COLLEGE

1658 Kings Rd.
Jacksonville, FL 32209-6199
Tel: (904)470-8000; 888-898-3191
Admissions: (904)366-2715
Fax: (904)470-8039
Web Site: http://www.ewc.edu/

Description:

Independent African Methodist Episcopal, 4-year, coed. Awards bachelor's degrees. Founded 1866. Setting: 20-acre urban campus. Total enrollment: 1,320. Full-time: 1,284 students, 49% women, 51% men. Part-time: 36 students, 53% women, 47% men. Students come from 15 states and territories, 1% Hispanic, 91% black, 2% international. Retention: 70% of full-time freshmen returned the following year. Core. Calendar: semesters. Academic remediation for entering students, self-designed majors, honors program, summer session for credit, part-time degree program, adult/continuing education programs, co-op programs and internships. Off campus study at University of North Florida. ROTC: Army (c).

Entrance Requirements:

Open admission. Option: Common Application. Required: high school transcript, medical forms. Placement: CAT required; SAT or ACT recommended. Entrance: noncompetitive. Application deadline: Rolling. Notification: continuous.

Collegiate Environment:

Student-run newspaper, radio station. Campus security: 24-hour emergency response devices and patrols, student patrols, late night transport-escort service, controlled dormitory access. Option: coed housing available. Centennial Library with 120,000 books and 7,300 serials. 125 computers available on campus for general student use.

Community Environment:

See Jacksonville University.

? EMBRY-RIDDLE AERONAUTICAL UNIVERSITY H-14

600 South Clyde Morris Blvd.
Daytona Beach, FL 32114-3900
Tel: (386)226-6000
Free: 800-862-2416
Admissions: (386)226-6100
Fax: (386)226-7070
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.embryriddle.edu/

Description:

Independent, comprehensive, coed. Awards bachelor's and master's degrees. Founded 1926. Setting: 178-acre urban campus with easy access to Orlando. Endowment: $46.4 million. Research spending for 2004 fiscal year: $6.9 million. Educational spending for 2005 fiscal year: $10,687 per student. Total enrollment: 4,776. Faculty: 314 (227 full-time, 87 part-time). Student-undergrad faculty ratio is 16:1. 3,527 applied, 84% were admitted. 20% from top 10% of their high school class, 48% from top quarter, 77% from top half. Full-time: 4,093 students, 17% women, 83% men. Part-time: 289 students, 21% women, 79% men. Students come from 53 states and territories, 99 other countries, 68% from out-of-state, 0.3% Native American, 7% Hispanic, 5% black, 5% Asian American or Pacific Islander, 8% international, 9% 25 or older, 41% live on campus, 6% transferred in. Retention: 75% of full-time freshmen returned the following year. Academic areas with the most degrees conferred: transportation and materials moving; engineering; health professions and related sciences. Core. Calendar: semesters. Academic remediation for entering students, ESL program, services for LD students, advanced placement, independent study, distance learning, double major, summer session for credit, part-time degree program, adult/continuing education programs, co-op programs and internships, graduate courses open to undergrads. Study abroad program. ROTC: Army, Naval, Air Force.

Entrance Requirements:

Options: Peterson's Universal Application, Common Application, electronic application, early admission, early decision, deferred admission, international baccalaureate accepted. Required: high school transcript, minimum 2.0 high school GPA, SAT or ACT. Recommended: essay, recommendations, interview. Required for some: minimum 3.0 high school GPA, medical examination for flight students. Entrance: moderately difficult. Application deadline: Rolling. Notification: continuous.

Costs Per Year:

Application fee: $50. Comprehensive fee: $30,436 includes full-time tuition ($22,820), mandatory fees ($680), and college room and board ($6936). College room only: $2800. Part-time tuition: $855 per credit hour.

Collegiate Environment:

Orientation program. Drama-theater group, choral group, student-run newspaper, radio station. Social organizations: 102 open to all; national fraternities, national sororities; 10% of eligible men and 14% of eligible women are members. Most popular organizations: Eagle Wing, Future Professional Pilots Association, African Student Association, Caribbean Student Association, Sigma Gamma Tau. Major annual events: homecoming, spring concert, hypnotist performance. Student services: health clinic, personal-psychological counseling. Campus security: 24-hour emergency response devices and patrols, student patrols, late night transport-escort service, controlled dormitory access. 1,889 college housing spaces available; 1,832 were occupied in 2003-04. Freshmen guaranteed college housing. On-campus residence required through sophomore year. Option: coed housing available. Jack R. Hunt Memorial Library with 138,327 books, 295,619 microform titles, 741 serials, 7,030 audiovisual materials, an OPAC, and a Web page. Operations spending for 2004 fiscal year: $3.1 million. 884 computers available on campus for general student use. A campuswide network can be accessed from student residence rooms and from off campus. Staffed computer lab on campus.

Community Environment:

Daytona Beach has a population of approximately 300,000 in the immediate vicinity, and the campus itself has approximately 4,500 students. Boasting one of the finest recreational beaches in the world, it is also home to the Daytona International Speedway. Other major attractions include Walt Disney World and Sea World near Orlando (approximately 80 miles away). The area provides ample housing and excellent opportunities for part-time employment for ERAU students. The Prescott area is one of the more colorful areas of the old"Wild West," with a population in the immediate area approaching 100,000. The Prescott Campus of approximately 1,500 students is surrounded by a national forest and is close to mountains and excellent outdoor recreational areas. The city of Phoenix is about 90 miles away.

? EMBRY-RIDDLE AERONAUTICAL UNIVERSITY, EXTENDED CAMPUS H-14

600 South Clyde Morris Blvd.
Daytona Beach, FL 32114-3900
Tel: (386)226-6910
Free: 800-522-6787
Admissions: (386)226-7610
Fax: (386)226-6984
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.embryriddle.edu/

Description:

Independent, comprehensive, coed. Awards associate, bachelor's, and master's degrees (programs offered at 100 military bases worldwide). Founded 1970. Endowment: $46.4 million. Research spending for 2004 fiscal year: $6.9 million. Educational spending for 2005 fiscal year: $10,687 per student. Total enrollment: 16,255. Faculty: 2,104 (137 full-time, 1,967 part-time). Student-undergrad faculty ratio is 28:1. Full-time: 2,192 students, 11% women, 89% men. Part-time: 10,368 students, 12% women, 88% men. 1% Native American, 8% Hispanic, 8% black, 3% Asian American or Pacific Islander, 1% international, 0% transferred in. Academic areas with the most degrees conferred: transportation and materials moving; business/marketing. Core. Calendar: 5 9-week terms. Services for LD students, advanced placement, independent study, part-time degree program, external degree program, adult/continuing education programs, co-op programs, graduate courses open to undergrads. Off campus study at Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges.

Entrance Requirements:

Option: deferred admission. Required for some: essay. Entrance: minimally difficult. Application deadline: Rolling. Notification: continuous.

Costs Per Year:

Application fee: $50. Tuition: $4224 full-time.

Collegiate Environment:

Jack R. Hunt Memorial Library with 138,237 books, 295,619 microform titles, 741 serials, 7,030 audiovisual materials, an OPAC, and a Web page. Operations spending for 2004 fiscal year: $3.1 million.

? EVERGLADES UNIVERSITY (BOCA RATON) R-15

T-Rex Corporate Center
5002 T-Rex Ave., Ste. 100
Boca Raton, FL 33431
Tel: (561)912-1211; 888-772-6077
Fax: (561)912-1191
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.evergladesuniversity.edu/

Description:

Proprietary, comprehensive, coed. Awards bachelor's and master's degrees. Founded 1989. Setting: urban campus. Total enrollment: 433. Faculty: 117 (24 full-time, 93 part-time). 0.3% Native American, 10% Hispanic, 16% black, 2% Asian American or Pacific Islander, 2% international. Core. Calendar: continuous. Accelerated degree program, distance learning, summer session for credit, external degree program, adult/continuing education programs, co-op programs.

Entrance Requirements:

Open admission. Options: Common Application, electronic application. Required: high school transcript. Required for some: SAT or ACT, Otis-Lennon School Ability Test. Entrance: noncompetitive. Notification: continuous.

Costs Per Year:

Application fee: $50. Tuition: $9744 full-time. Mandatory fees: $400 full-time.

Collegiate Environment:

Orientation program. College housing not available. 30 computers available on campus for general student use. Staffed computer lab on campus.

? EVERGLADES UNIVERSITY (SARASOTA) N-8

6151 Lake Osprey Dr.
Sarasota, FL 34240
Tel: (941)907-2262; (866)907-2262
Fax: (941)907-6634
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.evergladesuniversity.edu/

Description:

Proprietary, 4-year, coed. Awards bachelor's degrees. Founded 2003. Total enrollment: 152. Calendar: continuous.

Costs Per Year:

Tuition: $406 per credit hour part-time.

? FLAGLER COLLEGE E-13

74 King St.
PO Box 1027
St. Augustine, FL 32085-1027
Tel: (904)829-6481
Free: 800-304-4208
Admissions: (904)819-6220
Fax: (904)826-0094
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.flagler.edu/

Description:

Independent, 4-year, coed. Awards bachelor's degrees. Founded 1968. Setting: 36-acre small town campus with easy access to Jacksonville. Endowment: $37.7 million. Educational spending for 2005 fiscal year: $3211 per student. Total enrollment: 2,157. Student-undergrad faculty ratio is 20:1. 2,248 applied, 25% were admitted. 16% from top 10% of their high school class, 51% from top quarter, 88% from top half. Full-time: 2,089 students, 62% women, 38% men. Part-time: 68 students, 57% women, 43% men. Students come from 48 states and territories, 43 other countries, 32% from out-of-state, 0.3% Native American, 4% Hispanic, 2% black, 1% Asian American or Pacific Islander, 1% international, 1% 25 or older, 36% live on campus, 4% transferred in. Retention: 69% of full-time freshmen returned the following year. Academic areas with the most degrees conferred: business/marketing; communications/journalism; visual and performing arts. Core. Calendar: semesters. Academic remediation for entering students, services for LD students, advanced placement, independent study, double major, summer session for credit, internships. Off campus study at Northeast Florida Consortium for the Hearing Impaired, University of North Florida, Florida School for the Deaf and Blind, Fashion Institute of Technology. Study abroad program.

Entrance Requirements:

Options: electronic application, early admission, early decision, international baccalaureate accepted. Required: essay, high school transcript, 1 recommendation, SAT or ACT. Recommended: minimum 2.75 high school GPA, recommendations, interview, rank in upper 50% of high school class. Entrance: moderately difficult. Application deadlines: 3/1, 12/1 for early decision plan 1, 1/15 for early decision plan 2. Notification: 3/30, 12/15 for early decision plan 1, 2/1 for early decision plan 2.

Costs Per Year:

Application fee: $30. Comprehensive fee: $13,790 includes full-time tuition ($8600) and college room and board ($5190). College room only: $2130. Part-time tuition: $295 per credit hour.

Collegiate Environment:

Orientation program. Drama-theater group, choral group, student-run newspaper, radio station. Social organizations: 26 open to all. Most popular organizations: Inter-Varsity, Student Government, Society for the Advancement of Management, Students in Free Enterprise, Deaf Awareness Club. Major annual events: Spirit Week, Special Olympics, Flagler Forums. Student services: health clinic, personal-psychological counseling. Campus security: 24-hour emergency response devices and patrols, late night transport-escort service, controlled dormitory access. College housing designed to accommodate 670 students; 713 undergraduates lived in college housing during 2003-04. Freshmen guaranteed college housing. On-campus residence required in freshman year. Options: men-only, women-only housing available. Proctor Library with 130,201 books, 69,158 microform titles, 549 serials, 3,884 audiovisual materials, an OPAC, and a Web page. Operations spending for 2004 fiscal year: $442,265. 210 computers available on campus for general student use. Computer purchase/lease plans available. A campuswide network can be accessed from student residence rooms and from off campus. Staffed computer lab on campus.

Community Environment:

St. Augustine, the nation's oldest city, has a very mild climate; average high temperature is 79.9 degrees and the average low is 58.3 degrees. The city is located approximately 40 miles south of Jacksonville, near the Atlantic coast. St. Augustine is undergoing a restoration program to extend over a twenty-year period that will return the entire area to an authentic likeness of its colonial days. The leading industries are tourist trade, airplane rebuilding, aluminum extrusion, boat-building, food processing, and shrimp fishing. Recreation facilities include championship golf courses, beaches, tennis courts, and the ocean for deep sea fishing. The Matanzas River affords miles of protected waters for boating and fishing. The city has churches of all denominations, numerous hotels and motels, 2 hospitals, and a library. All major civic and fraternal organizations are represented. Sightseeing tours are available by trains and horse-drawn carriages. There are many points of interest, some of which are the Cathedral of St. Augustine, Lightner Museum, Marineland, Alligator Farm, Casa Del Hidalgo, the World Golf Village, Fountain of Youth, Mission of Nombre De Dios, Oldest Schoolhouse, the Zimenes House, Memorial Presbyterian Church, and the Castillo de San Marcos.

? FLORIDA AGRICULTURAL AND MECHANICAL UNIVERSITY C-5

Tallahassee, FL 32307-3200
Tel: (850)599-3000
Admissions: (850)599-3796
Fax: (850)561-2428
Web Site: http://www.famu.edu/

Description:

State-supported, university, coed. Part of State University System of Florida. Awards associate, bachelor's, master's, doctoral, and first professional degrees. Founded 1887. Setting: 419-acre urban campus. Research spending for 2004 fiscal year: $20 million. Total enrollment: 13,064. 5,709 applied, 71% were admitted. Full-time: 9,349 students, 57% women, 43% men. Part-time: 1,227 students, 51% women, 49% men. Students come from 47 states and territories, 73 other countries, 20% from out-of-state, 0.02% Native American, 1% Hispanic, 97% black, 0.3% Asian American or Pacific Islander, 5% 25 or older, 3% transferred in. Retention: 80% of full-time freshmen returned the following year. Core. Calendar: semesters. Academic remediation for entering students, services for LD students, advanced placement, accelerated degree program, honors program, summer session for credit, part-time degree program, adult/continuing education programs, co-op programs and internships, graduate courses open to undergrads. Off campus study at Florida State University. ROTC: Army, Naval, Air Force (c).

Entrance Requirements:

Options: Peterson's Universal Application, Common Application, electronic application, early admission, deferred admission, international baccalaureate accepted. Required: high school transcript, minimum 2.0 high school GPA, SAT or ACT. Recommended: minimum 3.2 high school GPA. Required for some: essay, recommendations. Entrance: moderately difficult. Application deadline: 5/9. Notification: continuous until 8/1. Preference given to state residents.

Costs Per Year:

Application fee: $20. State resident tuition: $3318 full-time, $110.60 per credit hour part-time. Nonresident tuition: $16,662 full-time, $555.40 per credit hour part-time. Full-time tuition varies according to course load. Part-time tuition varies according to course load. College room and board: $5766. College room only: $3476. Room and board charges vary according to board plan and housing facility.

Collegiate Environment:

Orientation program. Drama-theater group, choral group, marching band, student-run newspaper, radio station. Social organizations: 125 open to all; national fraternities, national sororities; 16% of eligible men and 19% of eligible women are members. Most popular organizations: Gospel Choir, University Marching Band, Alpha Kappa Alpha, Alpha Phi Alpha, SBI. Major annual events: Homecoming Convocation, Business Expo, Black College Day. Student services: health clinic, personal-psychological counseling, women's center. Campus security: 24-hour emergency response devices and patrols, late night transport-escort service. 3,146 college housing spaces available; all were occupied in 2003-04. On-campus residence required in freshman year. Options: men-only, women-only housing available. Coleman Memorial Library plus 5 others with 484,801 books, 156,018 microform titles, 7,672 serials, 73,957 audiovisual materials, and an OPAC. Operations spending for 2004 fiscal year: $3.7 million.

Community Environment:

Tallahassee, a community of varied interests, provides an ideal setting for a thriving comprehensive university. The community abounds in a broad range of programs and activities, including three institutions of higher education; city, county, and state government; civic and community organizations; art galleries; theater and music archives, libraries and museums; state parks and recreational facilities; tree-shaded streets and highways; and a 13,500-seat Civic Center.

? FLORIDA ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY R-15

777 Glades Rd., PO Box 3091
Boca Raton, FL 33431-0991
Tel: (561)297-3000
Free: 800-299-4FAU
Admissions: (561)297-3040
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.fau.edu/

Description:

State-supported, university, coed. Part of State University System of Florida. Awards associate, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees and post-master's certificates. Founded 1961. Setting: 850-acre suburban campus with easy access to Miami. Endowment: $132.6 million. Total enrollment: 25,704. Faculty: 1,386 (767 full-time, 619 part-time). Student-undergrad faculty ratio is 18:1. 13,033 applied, 56% were admitted. 3 National Merit Scholars. Full-time: 11,810 students, 58% women, 42% men. Part-time: 9,695 students, 63% women, 37% men. Students come from 50 states and territories, 175 other countries, 9% from out-of-state, 0.3% Native American, 17% Hispanic, 18% black, 4% Asian American or Pacific Islander, 4% international, 33% 25 or older, 9% live on campus, 14% transferred in. Retention: 71% of full-time freshmen returned the following year. Academic areas with the most degrees conferred: business/marketing; education; health professions and related sciences; social sciences. Core. Calendar: semesters. ESL program, services for LD students, advanced placement, accelerated degree program, freshman honors college, honors program, independent study, distance learning, double major, summer session for credit, part-time degree program, adult/continuing education programs, co-op programs and internships, graduate courses open to undergrads. Off campus study at other members of the State University System of Florida. Study abroad program. ROTC: Army (c), Air Force (c).

Entrance Requirements:

Options: Common Application, electronic application, early admission, deferred admission, international baccalaureate accepted. Required: high school transcript, minimum 2.0 high school GPA, SAT and SAT Subject Tests or ACT. Required for some: 1 recommendation. Entrance: moderately difficult. Application deadline: 6/1. Notification: continuous.

Costs Per Year:

Application fee: $30. State resident tuition: $2147 full-time, $108.64 per credit hour part-time. Nonresident tuition: $14,653 full-time, $546.36 per credit hour part-time. Mandatory fees: $1112 full-time. Full-time tuition and fees vary according to course load. Part-time tuition varies according to course load. College room and board: $7962. Room and board charges vary according to board plan and housing facility.

Collegiate Environment:

Orientation program. Drama-theater group, choral group, marching band, student-run newspaper, radio station. Social organizations: 192 open to all; national fraternities, national sororities, local fraternities, local sororities; 2% of eligible men and 2% of eligible women are members. Most popular organizations: Latin American Student Organization, Alpha Tau Omega, Konbit Kreyol, Program Board, Owl Corral. Major annual events: homecoming, Freakers Ball, Student Affairs Day. Student services: legal services, health clinic, personal-psychological counseling, women's center. Campus security: 24-hour emergency response devices and patrols, student patrols, late night transport-escort service, controlled dormitory access. 2,200 college housing spaces available; 2,174 were occupied in 2003-04. Freshmen guaranteed college housing. On-campus residence required in freshman year. Options: coed, women-only housing available. S. E. Wimberly Library plus 2 others with 1.4 million books, 2.2 million microform titles, 10,572 serials, 19,685 audiovisual materials, an OPAC, and a Web page. 822 computers available on campus for general student use. A campuswide network can be accessed from student residence rooms and from off campus. Staffed computer lab on campus.

Community Environment:

A resort and suburban area located on Florida's east coast, Boca Raton is 40 miles north of Miami and 25 miles from Ft. Lauderdale and Palm Beach airports. The area enjoys a subtropical climate. Local industry includes large regional centers for Sensormatic, Siemens, Motorola and other high tech multinational corporations. Several shopping centers, a library, many houses of worship, and two hospitals are some of the community facilities. Cultural activities are many. Recreational activities include swimming, tennis, golf, surf casting, and deep-sea fishing. There are three public beaches and numerous superior golf courses nearby. Everglades National Park lies to the west and south.

? FLORIDA ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY, JUPITER CAMPUS P-15

5353 Parkside Dr.
Jupiter, FL 33458
Tel: (561)799-8500
Web Site: http://www.fau.edu/jupiter/

Description:

State-supported, comprehensive, coed. Calendar: semesters.

? FLORIDA CAREER COLLEGE T-15

1321 Southwest 107 Ave., Ste. 201B
Miami, FL 33174
Tel: (305)553-6065
Fax: (305)225-0128
Web Site: http://www.careercollege.edu/

Description:

Proprietary, 2-year, coed. Awards certificates, diplomas, and terminal associate degrees. Founded 1982. Setting: urban campus. Educational spending for 2005 fiscal year: $2500 per student. Total enrollment: 2,131. Full-time: 1,717 students, 43% women, 57% men. Part-time: 414 students, 34% women, 66% men. Students come from 2 states and territories, 3 other countries, 0% from out-of-state, 0.1% Native American, 49% Hispanic, 32% black, 2% Asian American or Pacific Islander, 1% international, 75% 25 or older, 0% transferred in. Core. Academic remediation for entering students, independent study, summer session for credit, part-time degree program.

Entrance Requirements:

Open admission. Options: Common Application, deferred admission. Required: high school transcript, interview. Entrance: noncompetitive. Application deadline: Rolling. Notification: continuous.

Collegiate Environment:

Orientation program. Campus security: 24-hour emergency response devices. College housing not available. Resource Center plus 1 other with 1,200 books and 200 serials. Operations spending for 2004 fiscal year: $24,000. 288 computers available on campus for general student use. A campuswide network can be accessed from off-campus. Staffed computer lab on campus.

? FLORIDA CHRISTIAN COLLEGE K-13

1011 Bill Beck Blvd.
Kissimmee, FL 34744-5301
Tel: (407)847-8966
Fax: (407)847-3925
Web Site: http://www.fcc.edu/

Description:

Independent, 4-year, coed, affiliated with Christian Churches and Churches of Christ. Awards associate and bachelor's degrees. Founded 1976. Setting: 40-acre small town campus with easy access to Orlando. Endowment: $1.5 million. Educational spending for 2005 fiscal year: $2855 per student. Total enrollment: 259. 120 applied, 71% were admitted. Students come from 23 states and territories, 1 other country, 18% from out-of-state, 0% Native American, 5% Hispanic, 3% black, 2% Asian American or Pacific Islander, 0.4% international, 31% 25 or older, 65% live on campus. Retention: 81% of full-time freshmen returned the following year. Core. Calendar: semesters. Academic remediation for entering students, advanced placement, summer session for credit, part-time degree program, adult/continuing education programs, internships. Study abroad program.

Entrance Requirements:

Options: Peterson's Universal Application, early admission, deferred admission. Required: high school transcript, 3 recommendations. Placement: ACT required. Entrance: minimally difficult. Application deadline: 7/15. Notification: continuous until 8/25.

Costs Per Year:

Application fee: $25. Tuition: $9280 full-time, $290 per credit part-time. Mandatory fees: $440 full-time. Full-time tuition and fees vary according to course load. Part-time tuition varies according to course load. College room only: $2200. Tuition guaranteed not to increase for student's term of enrollment.

Collegiate Environment:

Orientation program. Drama-theater group, choral group, student-run newspaper. Most popular organizations: Student Council, Camera Club, Timothy Club. Major annual events: Homecoming, Christmas Banquet, Hearts Banquet. On-campus residence required in freshman year. 31,000 books, 285 serials, an OPAC, and a Web page. Operations spending for 2004 fiscal year: $117,112. 11 computers available on campus for general student use. A campuswide network can be accessed from off-campus. Staffed computer lab on campus.

? FLORIDA COLLEGE J-5

119 North Glen Arven Ave.
Temple Terrace, FL 33617
Tel: (813)988-5131
Free: 800-326-7655
Fax: (813)899-6772
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.floridacollege.edu/

Description:

Independent, 4-year, coed. Awards associate and bachelor's degrees. Founded 1944. Setting: 95-acre small town campus with easy access to Tampa. Educational spending for 2005 fiscal year: $6835 per student. Total enrollment: 456. Student-undergrad faculty ratio is 15:1. 299 applied, 72% were admitted. 1 National Merit Scholar, 2 valedictorians. Full-time: 438 students, 50% women, 50% men. Part-time: 18 students, 50% women, 50% men. Students come from 40 states and territories, 5 other countries, 71% from out-of-state, 0.4% Native American, 2% Hispanic, 3% black, 0% Asian American or Pacific Islander, 2% international, 83% live on campus, 5% transferred in. Academic areas with the most degrees conferred: liberal arts/general studies; education. Core. Calendar: semesters. Academic remediation for entering students, advanced placement, independent study. ROTC: Army (c), Air Force (c).

Entrance Requirements:

Options: electronic application, international baccalaureate accepted. Required: high school transcript, minimum 2.0 high school GPA, recommendations, SAT or ACT. Required for some: essay. Entrance: moderately difficult. Application deadline: 8/1. Notification: continuous.

Costs Per Year:

Application fee: $25. Comprehensive fee: $15,930 includes full-time tuition ($10,180), mandatory fees ($550), and college room and board ($5200). Room and board charges vary according to board plan and housing facility. Part-time tuition: $410 per semester hour. Part-time mandatory fees: $200 per term.

Collegiate Environment:

Orientation program. Drama-theater group, choral group. Social organizations: 16 open to all; 72% of eligible men and 80% of eligible women are members. Most popular organizations: Drama Workshop, concert band, chorus, SBGA, YWTO. Major annual events: Fall Banquet, Spring Banquet, Annual Alumni Basketball Game. Student services: health clinic, personal-psychological counseling. Campus security: controlled dormitory access, evening patrols by trained security personnel. 518 college housing spaces available; 416 were occupied in 2003-04. Freshmen guaranteed college housing. On-campus residence required through sophomore year. Options: men-only, women-only housing available. Chatlos Library with 114,938 books, 9,224 microform titles, 400 serials, 6,097 audiovisual materials, an OPAC, and a Web page. Operations spending for 2004 fiscal year: $165,090. 76 computers available on campus for general student use. A campuswide network can be accessed from student residence rooms and from off campus. Staffed computer lab on campus.

Community Environment:

Located near Tampa, Temple Terrace has a subtropical climate. Buses serve the area. Community facilities include a library, churches, and one community college and two universities. Part-time employment is limited. Sport activities include boating, fishing, golf, professional baseball, football and soccer. Cultural and recreational facilities, broad and varied, are also available in Tampa.

? FLORIDA COLLEGE OF NATURAL HEALTH (BRADENTON) N-8

616 67th St. Circle East
Bradenton, FL 34208
Tel: (941)954-8999
Free: 800-966-7117
Fax: (941)954-8991
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.fcnh.com/

Description:

Proprietary, 2-year, coed. Founded 1998.

? FLORIDA COLLEGE OF NATURAL HEALTH (MAITLAND) D-5

2600 Lake Lucien Dr., Ste. 140
Maitland, FL 32751
Tel: (407)261-0319
Free: 800-393-7337
Fax: (407)261-0342
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.fcnh.com/

Description:

Proprietary, 2-year, coed. Founded 1995.

? FLORIDA COLLEGE OF NATURAL HEALTH (MIAMI) T-15

7925 Northwest 12th St.
Ste. 201 Miami, FL 33126
Tel: (305)597-9599
Free: 800-599-9599
Fax: (305)597-9110
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.fcnh.com/

Description:

Proprietary, 2-year, coed. Founded 1993.

? FLORIDA COLLEGE OF NATURAL HEALTH (POMPANO BEACH) R-15

2001 West Sample Rd., Ste. 100
Pompano Beach, FL 33064
Tel: (954)975-6400
Free: 800-541-9299
Fax: (954)975-9633
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.fcnh.com/

Description:

Proprietary, 2-year, coed. Founded 1986.

? FLORIDA COMMUNITY COLLEGE AT JACKSONVILLE D-12

501 West State St.
Jacksonville, FL 32202-4030
Tel: (904)632-3000
Admissions: (904)632-3131
Fax: (904)632-3393
Web Site: http://www.fccj.edu/

Description:

State-supported, 2-year, coed. Part of Florida Community College System. Awards certificates, diplomas, transfer associate, and terminal associate degrees. Founded 1963. Setting: 656-acre urban campus. Endowment: $3.9 million. Educational spending for 2005 fiscal year: $3243 per student. Total enrollment: 29,831. Student-undergrad faculty ratio is 21:1. 700 applied, 100% were admitted. Full-time: 7,462 students, 45% women, 55% men. Part-time: 22,369 students, 41% women, 59% men. Students come from 19 states and territories, 108 other countries, 23% from out-of-state, 0.3% Native American, 6% Hispanic, 28% black, 4% Asian American or Pacific Islander, 47% 25 or older, 20% transferred in. Core. Calendar: semesters. Academic remediation for entering students, ESL program, services for LD students, advanced placement, accelerated degree program, honors program, independent study, distance learning, double major, summer session for credit, part-time degree program, adult/continuing education programs, co-op programs and internships. Off campus study at Jacksonville Naval Station, Mayport Naval Air Station, Cecil Field Naval Air Station. Study abroad program. ROTC: Naval (c).

Entrance Requirements:

Open admission. Options: Common Application, early admission, deferred admission. Required: high school transcript. Entrance: noncompetitive. Application deadline: Rolling.

Costs Per Year:

Application fee: $15. State resident tuition: $1518 full-time, $63.25 per credit part-time. Nonresident tuition: $5742 full-time, $239.25 per credit part-time.

Collegiate Environment:

Orientation program. Drama-theater group, choral group, student-run newspaper, radio station. Most popular organizations: Phi Theta Kappa, Troupe de Kent, Forensic Team, Brain Bowl Team, International Student Association. Major annual events: Miss FCCJ Scholarship Pageant, FCCJ Talent/Variety Show, FCCJ Spring Dance. Student services: personal-psychological counseling, women's center. Campus security: 24-hour emergency response devices and patrols, student patrols, late night transport-escort service. College housing not available. Main library plus 6 others with 412,856 books, 282,482 microform titles, 4,137 serials, 15,286 audiovisual materials, an OPAC, and a Web page. Operations spending for 2004 fiscal year: $2.9 million. 2,500 computers available on campus for general student use. A campuswide network can be accessed from off-campus. Staffed computer lab on campus.

? FLORIDA CULINARY INSTITUTE Q-15

2400 Metrocenter Blvd.
West Palm Beach, FL 33407
Tel: (561)688-2001
Admissions: (561)842-8324
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.floridaculinary.com/

Description:

Proprietary, 2-year. Awards terminal associate degrees (degree in science only (18 or 24 month program)). Total enrollment: 600.

? FLORIDA GULF COAST UNIVERSITY Q-10

10501 FGCU Blvd. South
Fort Myers, FL 33965-6565
Tel: (239)590-1000; 888-889-1095
Admissions: (239)590-7878
Fax: (239)590-7894
Web Site: http://www.fgcu.edu/

Description:

State-supported, comprehensive, coed. Part of State University System of Florida. Awards associate, bachelor's, and master's degrees. Founded 1991. Setting: 760-acre suburban campus. Endowment: $25.7 million. Research spending for 2004 fiscal year: $1 million. Educational spending for 2005 fiscal year: $5816 per student. Total enrollment: 7,249. Faculty: 441 (253 full-time, 188 part-time). Student-undergrad faculty ratio is 18:1. 3,449 applied, 76% were admitted. 20% from top 10% of their high school class, 49% from top quarter, 84% from top half. Full-time: 4,601 students, 62% women, 38% men. Part-time: 1,537 students, 64% women, 36% men. Students come from 46 states and territories, 25 other countries, 9% from out-of-state, 0.3% Native American, 9% Hispanic, 6% black, 2% Asian American or Pacific Islander, 1% international, 21% 25 or older, 32% live on campus. Retention: 73% of full-time freshmen returned the following year. Academic areas with the most degrees conferred: liberal arts/general studies; business/marketing; health professions and related sciences. Core. Calendar: semesters. Academic remediation for entering students, services for LD students, advanced placement, accelerated degree program, honors program, independent study, distance learning, double major, summer session for credit, part-time degree program, co-op programs and internships, graduate courses open to undergrads. Off campus study. Study abroad program.

Entrance Requirements:

Options: electronic application, deferred admission, international baccalaureate accepted. Required: high school transcript, minimum 2.0 high school GPA, SAT or ACT. Required for some: essay, recommendations, interview. Entrance: moderately difficult. Application deadline: 8/1. Notification: continuous.

Costs Per Year:

Application fee: $30. State resident tuition: $3260 full-time, $108.67 per credit part-time. Nonresident tuition: $15,249 full-time, $508.31 per credit part-time. Mandatory fees: $160 full-time, $2 per credit part-time, $100 per year part-time. Full-time tuition and fees vary according to course load. Part-time tuition and fees vary according to course load. College room and board: $7460. College room only: $3620. Room and board charges vary according to board plan.

Collegiate Environment:

Orientation program. Drama-theater group, student-run newspaper. Social organizations: 42 open to all; national fraternities, national sororities; 1% of eligible men and 1% of eligible women are members. Most popular organizations: Golden Key National Honor Society, student government, Student Nurses Association, Student Council for Exceptional Children, Physical Therapy Association. Major annual events: SGA DAY, Eagle Blast, 5K Scholarship Run. Student services: health clinic, personal-psychological counseling. Campus security: 24-hour emergency response devices and patrols, late night transport-escort service. 1,662 college housing spaces available; 1,511 were occupied in 2003-04. No special consideration for freshman housing applicants. Option: coed housing available. Library Services with 282,557 books, 327,657 microform titles, 1,429 serials, 2,491 audiovisual materials, an OPAC, and a Web page. Operations spending for 2004 fiscal year: $2.7 million. 323 computers available on campus for general student use. A campuswide network can be accessed from student residence rooms and from off campus. Staffed computer lab on campus.

? FLORIDA HOSPITAL COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES J-13

800 Lake Estelle Dr.
Orlando, FL 32803
Tel: (407)303-7747
Free: 800-500-7747
Admissions: (407)303-9798
Web Site: http://www.fhchs.edu/

Description:

Independent, primarily 2-year, coed. Awards certificates, terminal associate, and bachelor's degrees. Setting: 9-acre urban campus. Endowment: $1 million. Research spending for 2004 fiscal year: $9082. Educational spending for 2005 fiscal year: $4589 per student. Total enrollment: 1,403. 463 applied, 96% were admitted. Full-time: 609 students, 78% women, 22% men. Part-time: 794 students, 73% women, 27% men. Students come from 8 states and territories, 23 other countries, 1% Native American, 15% Hispanic, 14% black, 9% Asian American or Pacific Islander, 0% international, 8% live on campus. Core. Calendar: semesters. Academic remediation for entering students, services for LD students, advanced placement, independent study, distance learning. ROTC: Air Force (c).

Entrance Requirements:

Open admission. Options: Common Application, electronic application. Required: minimum 2.7 high school GPA. Required for some: essay, high school transcript, 3 recommendations, SAT or ACT. Entrance: minimally difficult. Application deadlines: 7/18, 7/18 for nonresidents. Notification: continuous until 8/30, continuous until 8/30 for nonresidents.

Costs Per Year:

Application fee: $20. Tuition: $8060 full-time, $230 per credit part-time. Mandatory fees: $570 full-time. College room only: $1760.

Collegiate Environment:

Orientation program. Drama-theater group, student-run newspaper. Major annual events: International Food Fair, Annual Picnic, Fall Festival. Student services: personal-psychological counseling. Campus security: 24-hour emergency response devices and patrols, late night transport-escort service, controlled dormitory access. 120 college housing spaces available; all were occupied in 2003-04. No special consideration for freshman housing applicants. Option: coed housing available. Robert Arthur Williams Library with 74,581 books, 158 serials, 1,627 audiovisual materials, and an OPAC. Operations spending for 2004 fiscal year: $510,809. 45 computers available on campus for general student use. Computer purchase/lease plans available. A campuswide network can be accessed. Staffed computer lab on campus.

? FLORIDA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY L-16

150 West University Blvd.
Melbourne, FL 32901-6975
Tel: (321)674-8000
Free: 800-888-4348
Admissions: (321)674-8030
Fax: (321)723-9468
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.fit.edu/

Description:

Independent, university, coed. Awards bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees and post-master's certificates. Founded 1958. Setting: 130-acre small town campus with easy access to Orlando. Endowment: $36.8 million. Research spending for 2004 fiscal year: $8.2 million. Educational spending for 2005 fiscal year: $10,269 per student. Total enrollment: 4,745. Faculty: 408 (215 full-time, 193 part-time). Student-undergrad faculty ratio is 13:1. 2,463 applied, 83% were admitted. 32% from top 10% of their high school class, 66% from top quarter, 92% from top half. 2 National Merit Scholars, 7 valedictorians. Full-time: 2,264 students, 31% women, 69% men. Part-time: 94 students, 27% women, 73% men. Students come from 50 states and territories, 84 other countries, 64% from out-of-state, 0.4% Native American, 7% Hispanic, 4% black, 3% Asian American or Pacific Islander, 14% international, 5% 25 or older, 52% live on campus, 6% transferred in. Retention: 78% of full-time freshmen returned the following year. Academic areas with the most degrees conferred: engineering; transportation and materials moving; biological/life sciences. Core. Calendar: semesters. Academic remediation for entering students, ESL program, services for LD students, advanced placement, accelerated degree program, double major, summer session for credit, part-time degree program, adult/continuing education programs, co-op programs and internships, graduate courses open to undergrads. Study abroad program. ROTC: Army.

Entrance Requirements:

Options: Peterson's Universal Application, Common Application, electronic application, early admission, deferred admission, international baccalaureate accepted. Required: high school transcript, minimum 2.5 high school GPA, SAT or ACT. Recommended: essay, minimum 2.8 high school GPA, interview. Required for some: minimum 3.0 high school GPA. Entrance: moderately difficult. Application deadline: Rolling. Notification: continuous.

Costs Per Year:

Application fee: $50. Comprehensive fee: $31,950 includes full-time tuition ($25,150) and college room and board ($6800). College room only: $4000. Full-time tuition varies according to course load and program. Room and board charges vary according to board plan and housing facility. Part-time tuition: $765 per credit hour. Part-time tuition varies according to course load and program.

Collegiate Environment:

Orientation program. Drama-theater group, choral group, student-run newspaper, radio station. Social organizations: 110 open to all; national fraternities, national sororities, local sororities; 15% of eligible men and 15% of eligible women are members. Most popular organizations: Squamish, Muslim Student Association, Phi Eta Sigma, Chinese Student Scholars Association. Major annual events: Homecoming, Halloween celebration. Student services: legal services, health clinic, personal-psychological counseling. Campus security: 24-hour emergency response devices and patrols, late night transport-escort service, self-defense education. 1,347 college housing spaces available; 1,163 were occupied in 2003-04. Freshmen guaranteed college housing. On-campus residence required in freshman year. Options: coed, men-only, women-only housing available. Evans Library with 281,809 books, 309,613 microform titles, 6,079 serials, 5,546 audiovisual materials, an OPAC, and a Web page. Operations spending for 2004 fiscal year: $1.9 million. 400 computers available on campus for general student use. A campuswide network can be accessed from student residence rooms and from off campus. Staffed computer lab on campus.

Community Environment:

Florida Tech is located in the city of Melbourne, Brevard County, on Florida's space coast, approximately 30 miles south of Spaceport, 60 miles east of Orlando and 170 miles north of Miami. It is 5 minutes from the Melbourne International Airport, which is host to 2 major airlines. Recreation includes public swimming pools, golf courses, a tourist club with facilities for a number of sports, a harbor, and a yacht basin. Fresh and salt water fishing are available.

? FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY T-15

11200 S.W. 8th St.
Miami, FL 33199
Tel: (305)348-2000
Admissions: (305)348-3675
Fax: (305)348-3648
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.fiu.edu/

Description:

State-supported, university, coed. Part of State University System of Florida. Awards bachelor's, master's, doctoral, and first professional degrees. Founded 1965. Setting: 573-acre urban campus. Endowment: $79.3 million. Research spending for 2004 fiscal year: $24 million. Educational spending for 2005 fiscal year: $5009 per student. Total enrollment: 36,904. Faculty: 1,429 (757 full-time, 672 part-time). Student-undergrad faculty ratio is 17:1. 10,223 applied, 47% were admitted. 42% from top 10% of their high school class, 89% from top quarter, 99% from top half. 1 National Merit Scholar, 6 valedictorians. Full-time: 18,697 students, 57% women, 43% men. Part-time: 11,987 students, 55% women, 45% men. Students come from 52 states and territories, 115 other countries, 2% from out-of-state, 0.2% Native American, 60% Hispanic, 13% black, 4% Asian American or Pacific Islander, 7% international, 50% 25 or older, 7% live on campus, 8% transferred in. Retention: 83% of full-time freshmen returned the following year. Academic areas with the most degrees conferred: business/marketing; health professions and related sciences; psychology. Core. Calendar: semesters. ESL program, services for LD students, advanced placement, accelerated degree program, freshman honors college, honors program, independent study, distance learning, double major, summer session for credit, part-time degree program, adult/continuing education programs, co-op programs and internships, graduate courses open to undergrads. Off campus study at other members of the State University System of Florida. Study abroad program. ROTC: Army, Air Force.

Entrance Requirements:

Options: Common Application, electronic application, early admission, deferred admission, international baccalaureate accepted. Required: high school transcript, minimum 3.0 high school GPA, SAT or ACT. Required for some: 1 recommendation. Entrance: moderately difficult. Application deadline: Rolling. Notification: continuous until 8/1.

Costs Per Year:

Application fee: $25. State resident tuition: $3062 full-time, $102.08 per credit hour part-time. Nonresident tuition: $15,461 full-time, $515.38 per credit hour part-time. Mandatory fees: $252 full-time, $126 per term part-time. Full-time tuition and fees vary according to course load. Part-time tuition and fees vary according to course load. College room and board: $9102. College room only: $5518. Room and board charges vary according to housing facility.

Collegiate Environment:

Orientation program. Drama-theater group, choral group, marching band, student-run newspaper, radio station. Social organizations: 190 open to all; national fraternities, national sororities; 8% of eligible men and 9% of eligible women are members. Most popular organizations: Students for Community Service, Black Student Leadership Council, Hospitality Management Student Club, Hispanic Students Association, Haitian Students Organization. Major annual events: comedy shows, lecture series, International Week. Student services: legal services, health clinic, personal-psychological counseling, women's center. Campus security: 24-hour emergency response devices and patrols, late night transport-escort service, controlled dormitory access. 5,500 college housing spaces available; 2,000 were occupied in 2003-04. No special consideration for freshman housing applicants. Option: coed housing available. University Park Library plus 2 others with 1.8 million books, 4.5 million microform titles, 16,920 serials, 46,917 audiovisual materials, an OPAC, and a Web page. Operations spending for 2004 fiscal year: $5.3 million. 600 computers available on campus for general student use. A campuswide network can be accessed from student residence rooms and from off campus. Staffed computer lab on campus.

Community Environment:

The Greater Miami area offers cultural diversity and a dynamic economic and aesthetic climate. South Florida is a major center of higher education and stands at the forefront of international trading, finance and banking, as well as tourism and a developing high technology industry. Miami International Airport is served by more airlines than any other airport in the country. One of the most culturally diverse cities in America, Miami has many distinctive neighborhoods. Both visual and performing arts thrive in Miami. The Metro-Dade Cultural Complex in downtown Miami houses the Metropolitan Library, the Museum of South Florida, and the Center for the Fine Arts. The city also maintains both an opera and three ballet companies. A wealth of galleries, libraries, and theaters are valuable resources. The greater Miami area also hosts many professional sports events and offers year round recreation activities such as fishing, boating, scuba diving, wind surfing, snorkeling, swimming, and deep-sea fishing.

? FLORIDA KEYS COMMUNITY COLLEGE X-10

5901 College Rd.
Key West, FL 33040-4397
Tel: (305)296-9081
Web Site: http://www.fkcc.edu/

Description:

State-supported, 2-year, coed. Part of Florida Community College System. Awards certificates, transfer associate, and terminal associate degrees. Founded 1965. Setting: 20-acre small town campus. Endowment: $658,235. Educational spending for 2005 fiscal year: $4416 per student. Total enrollment: 1,551. 717 applied, 77% were admitted. 1% from out-of-state, 55% 25 or older. Core. Calendar: trimesters. Academic remediation for entering students, ESL program, services for LD students, advanced placement, self-designed majors, independent study, distance learning, double major, summer session for credit, part-time degree program, adult/continuing education programs, co-op programs and internships.

Entrance Requirements:

Open admission except for nursing program. Options: early admission, deferred admission. Required for some: high school transcript. Placement: SAT or ACT required for some. Entrance: noncompetitive. Application deadline: Rolling. Notification: continuous.

Collegiate Environment:

Orientation program. Choral group. Social organizations: 12 open to all. Most popular organizations: Florida Student Nursing Association, Nurses Pinning Club, Phi Theta Kappa, Keys Chorale, Ceramics Club. Major annual events: State University System Representatives Visit, Graduation Dance, Fall Ice Cream Social. Student services: personal-psychological counseling. Campus security: 24-hour patrols. College housing not available. Florida Keys Community College Library with 29,402 books, 81,675 microform titles, 330 serials, 1,001 audiovisual materials, and an OPAC. Operations spending for 2004 fiscal year: $312,420.

Community Environment:

Key West is the southernmost city in the continental United States. It is a tropical island 157 miles southwest of Miami with an Old-World atmosphere. The setting is a blend of Cuban, West Indian, and Bahamian. The climate is warm and the air is almost pollen free. A rich and colorful history is retained in a thriving modern city. All forms of transportation serve the area. Searstown and four shopping centers are among the nation's most unique, all having a tropical flair. Year-round outdoor recreation includes a coral reef several miles offshore and provides some of the world's finest fishing and diving. Numerous points of interest are the Audubon house, Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum, Martello Gallery and Museum, the Lighthouse and the Military Museum.

? FLORIDA MEMORIAL COLLEGE Q-15

15800 NW 42nd Ave.
Miami, FL 33054
Tel: (305)626-3600
Free: 800-822-1362
Admissions: (305)626-3147
Web Site: http://www.fmuniv.edu/

Description:

Independent, 4-year, coed, affiliated with Baptist Church. Awards bachelor's degrees. Founded 1879. Setting: 77-acre suburban campus. Endowment: $6.7 million. Total enrollment: 2,161. Students come from 37 states and territories, 12% from out-of-state, 30% 25 or older. Core. Calendar: semesters. Academic remediation for entering students, ESL program, freshman honors college, honors program, summer session for credit, part-time degree program, external degree program, co-op programs and internships. Off campus study. ROTC: Army, Air Force (c).

Entrance Requirements:

Open admission. Option: Common Application. Required: essay, high school transcript, minimum 2.2 high school GPA, 2 recommendations. Placement: SAT or ACT required. Entrance: noncompetitive. Application deadline: 7/1. Notification: continuous.

Collegiate Environment:

Orientation program. Drama-theater group, student-run newspaper. Social organizations: national fraternities, national sororities, eating clubs. Student services: health clinic. Option: coed housing available. Florida Memorial College Library with 122,919 books and 405 serials. 30 computers available on campus for general student use. Staffed computer lab on campus.

? FLORIDA METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY-BRANDON CAMPUS L-10

3924 Coconut Palm Dr.
Tampa, FL 33619
Tel: (813)621-0041; 877-338-0068
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.fmu.edu/

Description:

Proprietary, comprehensive, coed. Part of Corinthian Colleges, Inc. Awards associate, bachelor's, and master's degrees. Founded 1890. Setting: 5-acre urban campus. Faculty: 68 (12 full-time, 56 part-time). Student-undergrad faculty ratio is 17:1. 68% 25 or older. Core. Academic remediation for entering students, services for LD students, accelerated degree program, honors program, double major, summer session for credit, part-time degree program, external degree program, adult/continuing education programs, co-op programs and internships.

Entrance Requirements:

Options: Common Application, early admission, deferred admission, international baccalaureate accepted. Required: high school transcript, interview, minimum CPAt score of 120, CPAt. Recommended: SAT or ACT. Entrance: minimally difficult. Application deadline: Rolling. Notification: continuous.

Costs Per Year:

Application fee: $25. Tuition: $13,200 full-time, $275 per quarter hour part-time. Mandatory fees: $240 full-time, $60 per term part-time. Full-time tuition and fees vary according to program. Part-time tuition and fees vary according to program.

Collegiate Environment:

Orientation program. Social organizations: 12 open to all. Most popular organizations: Accounting Club, Medical Assistants Club, Paralegal Club. Major annual events: Special Olympics Fundraiser, Student Appreciation Days, Thanksgiving and Christmas food drives. Campus security: 24-hour emergency response devices. College housing not available. Tampa College Library with 1,000 books, 50 serials, an OPAC, and a Web page. 81 computers available on campus for general student use. A campuswide network can be accessed. Staffed computer lab on campus.

? FLORIDA METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY-JACKSONVILLE CAMPUS D-12

8226 Phillips Hwy.
Jacksonville, FL 32256
Tel: (904)731-4949; 888-741-4271
Fax: (904)731-0599
Web Site: http://www.fmu.edu/

Description:

Proprietary, comprehensive, coed. Awards associate, bachelor's, and master's degrees. Founded 2000. Total enrollment: 954.

Entrance Requirements:

Entrance: minimally difficult.

? FLORIDA METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY-LAKELAND CAMPUS L-12

995 East Memorial Blvd., Ste. 110
Lakeland, FL 33801
Tel: (863)686-1444
Fax: (863)688-9881
Web Site: http://www.fmu.edu/

Description:

Proprietary, comprehensive, coed. Part of Corinthian Colleges, Inc. Awards associate, bachelor's, and master's degrees (bachelor's degree in business administration only). Founded 1890. Setting: 3-acre suburban campus with easy access to Orlando and Tampa-St. Petersburg. Total enrollment: 752. Full-time: 506 students, 78% women, 22% men. Part-time: 206 students, 73% women, 27% men. Students come from 5 states and territories, 5 other countries, 5% from out-of-state, 0.4% Native American, 7% Hispanic, 18% black, 2% Asian American or Pacific Islander, 1% international, 62% 25 or older, 1% transferred in. Retention: 70% of full-time freshmen returned the following year. Core. Academic remediation for entering students, advanced placement, summer session for credit, part-time degree program, adult/continuing education programs, internships.

Entrance Requirements:

Options: Common Application, early admission, international baccalaureate accepted. Required: high school transcript, interview, CPAt. Recommended: essay, recommendations, SAT, ACT. Entrance: minimally difficult.

Collegiate Environment:

Student-run newspaper. Social organizations: 4 open to all. Most popular organizations: C. J. Association, Paralegal Society, Club Med, Phi Beta Lambda. Major annual events: Student Appreciation Week, Academic Event Weeks. Campus security: 24-hour patrols. College housing not available. Tampa College Library with 5,000 books and 30 serials. 50 computers available on campus for general student use. Staffed computer lab on campus.

? FLORIDA METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY-MELBOURNE CAMPUS L-16

2401 North Harbor City Blvd.
Melbourne, FL 32935-6657
Tel: (321)253-2929
Fax: (321)255-2017
Web Site: http://www.fmu.edu/

Description:

Proprietary, comprehensive, coed. Part of Corinthian Colleges, Inc. Awards associate, bachelor's, and master's degrees. Founded 1953. Setting: 5-acre small town campus with easy access to Orlando. Total enrollment: 880. 339 applied, 68% were admitted. Students come from 3 other countries, 0% from out-of-state, 5% Native American, 4% Hispanic, 26% black, 4% Asian American or Pacific Islander, 1% international, 80% 25 or older. Retention: 68% of full-time freshmen returned the following year. Core. Academic remediation for entering students, advanced placement, accelerated degree program, summer session for credit, part-time degree program, internships, graduate courses open to undergrads.

Entrance Requirements:

Options: Common Application, deferred admission. Required: high school transcript, interview, CPAt. Entrance: minimally difficult. Application deadline: Rolling.

Collegiate Environment:

Student services: personal-psychological counseling. Campus security: 24-hour emergency response devices. College housing not available. 5,000 books and 51 serials. 37 computers available on campus for general student use.

? FLORIDA METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY-NORTH ORLANDO CAMPUS J-13

5421 Diplomat Circle
Orlando, FL 32810-5674
Tel: (407)628-5870
Free: 800-628-5870
Fax: (407)628-2616
Web Site: http://www.cci.edu/

Description:

Proprietary, comprehensive, coed. Part of Corinthian Colleges, Inc. Awards associate, bachelor's, and master's degrees. Founded 1953. Setting: 1-acre urban campus. Total enrollment: 1,498. 2,842 applied, 53% were admitted. Full-time: 790 students, 72% women, 28% men. Part-time: 601 students, 66% women, 34% men. Students come from 33 other countries, 0.3% Native American, 19% Hispanic, 33% black, 2% Asian American or Pacific Islander, 3% international, 32% 25 or older. Core. Advanced placement, independent study, double major, summer session for credit, part-time degree program, external degree program, internships.

Entrance Requirements:

Options: Common Application, deferred admission. Required: high school transcript, interview, entrance evaluation. Entrance: minimally difficult. Application deadline: Rolling. Notification: continuous.

Costs Per Year:

Application fee: $0. Tuition: $9720 full-time, $270 per quarter hour part-time. Mandatory fees: $180 full-time, $60 per term part-time. Full-time tuition and fees vary according to program. Part-time tuition and fees vary according to program.

Collegiate Environment:

Orientation program. Campus security: door alarms. College housing not available. FMU North Orlando Library with 18,000 books, 78 serials, 337 audiovisual materials, an OPAC, and a Web page. 70 computers available on campus for general student use. A campuswide network can be accessed. Staffed computer lab on campus.

? FLORIDA METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY-ORANGE PARK CAMPUS D-12

805 Wells Rd.
Orange Park, FL 32073
Tel: (904)264-9122
Fax: (904)264-9952
Web Site: http://www.fmu.edu/

Description:

Proprietary, 2-year, coed. Founded 2003.

? FLORIDA METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY-PINELLAS CAMPUS L-9

2471 McMullen Booth Rd.
Clearwater, FL 33759
Tel: (727)725-2688
Free: 800-353-FMUS
Fax: (727)796-3722
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.fmu.edu/

Description:

Proprietary, comprehensive, coed. Part of Corinthian Colleges, Inc. Awards associate, bachelor's, and master's degrees. Founded 1890. Setting: 3-acre urban campus with easy access to Tampa-St. Petersburg. Total enrollment: 1,201. 622 applied, 70% were admitted. 6% from top 10% of their high school class, 15% from top quarter, 28% from top half. Students come from 11 states and territories, 6% from out-of-state, 1% Native American, 7% Hispanic, 18% black, 4% Asian American or Pacific Islander, 88% 25 or older. Retention: 72% of full-time freshmen returned the following year. Core. Academic remediation for entering students, services for LD students, advanced placement, accelerated degree program, honors program, double major, summer session for credit, part-time degree program, adult/continuing education programs, co-op programs and internships.

Entrance Requirements:

Options: Common Application, early admission, deferred admission, international baccalaureate accepted. Required: high school transcript, interview, CPAt. Recommended: minimum 2.0 high school GPA, SAT or ACT. Entrance: minimally difficult. Application deadline: Rolling.

Collegiate Environment:

Orientation program. Student-run newspaper. Social organizations: 3 open to all. Most popular organizations: Human Resource Management Association, American Marketing Association, Criminal Justice Professional Fraternity. Major annual events: Student Appreciation Day, Commencement, Homecoming. Campus security: 24-hour emergency response devices, late night transport-escort service, evening patrols by security. College housing not available. Laurel Raffel Memorial Library with 6,721 books and 51 serials. 42 computers available on campus for general student use. A campuswide network can be accessed. Staffed computer lab on campus.

? FLORIDA METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY-POMPANO BEACH CAMPUS R-15

225 North Federal Hwy.
Pompano Beach, FL 33062
Tel: (954)783-7339
Free: 800-468-0168
Fax: (954)568-2008
Web Site: http://www.fmu.edu/

Description:

Proprietary, comprehensive, coed. Part of Corinthian Colleges, Inc. Awards associate, bachelor's, and master's degrees. Founded 1940. Setting: urban campus with easy access to Miami. Total enrollment: 1,612. Students come from 25 states and territories, 0% Native American, 2% Hispanic, 8% black, 0.1% Asian American or Pacific Islander, 0.1% international, 55% 25 or older. Core. Academic remediation for entering students, ESL program, advanced placement, accelerated degree program, distance learning, summer session for credit, part-time degree program, adult/continuing education programs, internships.

Entrance Requirements:

Options: Common Application, electronic application, deferred admission. Required: essay, high school transcript, CPAt. Recommended: interview, SAT or ACT. Required for some: recommendations. Entrance: minimally difficult. Application deadline: Rolling. Notification: continuous.

Collegiate Environment:

Orientation program. Student-run newspaper. Social organizations: 2 open to all. Most popular organizations: American Marketing Association, International Business Club. Major annual events: Christmas Party, Halloween Party, Spring Dance. Student services: personal-psychological counseling. Campus security: late night transport-escort service, building security. College housing not available. Florida Metropolitan University Library plus 1 other with 14,500 books, 61 serials, and an OPAC. Operations spending for 2004 fiscal year: $131,425. 86 computers available on campus for general student use. Computer purchase/lease plans available. Staffed computer lab on campus.

? FLORIDA METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY-SOUTH ORLANDO CAMPUS J-13

9200 South Park Center Loop
Orlando, FL 32819
Tel: (407)851-2525; 888-471-4270
Fax: (407)851-1477
Web Site: http://www.fmu.edu/

Description:

Proprietary, comprehensive, coed. Awards associate, bachelor's, and master's degrees. Total enrollment: 1,964. 205 applied, 45% were admitted. Full-time: 1,142 students, 75% women, 25% men. Part-time: 746 students, 72% women, 28% men. Students come from 50 states and territories, 10 other countries, 15% from out-of-state, 1% Native American, 33% Hispanic, 34% black, 3% Asian American or Pacific Islander, 2% international, 30% 25 or older, 2% transferred in. Core. Academic remediation for entering students, services for LD students, accelerated degree program, distance learning, double major, part-time degree program, adult/continuing education programs, co-op programs and internships.

Entrance Requirements:

Option: Common Application. Required: high school transcript, interview, ACT, SAT Subject Tests. Entrance: minimally difficult. Application deadline: Rolling. Notification: continuous.

Costs Per Year:

Application fee: $50. Tuition: $9900 full-time. Full-time tuition varies according to program.

Collegiate Environment:

Orientation program. College housing not available. 5,113 books, 79 serials, 441 audiovisual materials, and a Web page.

? FLORIDA METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY-TAMPA CAMPUS L-10

3319 West Hillsborough Ave.
Tampa, FL 33614-5899
Tel: (813)879-6000
Fax: (813)871-2483
Web Site: http://fmu.edu/

Description:

Proprietary, comprehensive, coed. Part of Corinthian Colleges, Inc. Awards associate, bachelor's, and master's degrees. Founded 1890. Setting: 4-acre urban campus. Total enrollment: 1,390. 320 applied, 53% were admitted. Full-time: 798 students, 59% women, 41% men. Part-time: 483 students, 63% women, 37% men. Students come from 15 states and territories, 3 other countries, 51% 25 or older, 3% transferred in. Core. ESL program, advanced placement, accelerated degree program, self-designed majors, independent study, distance learning, double major, summer session for credit, part-time degree program, external degree program, adult/continuing education programs, co-op programs and internships.

Entrance Requirements:

Options: Common Application, deferred admission, international baccalaureate accepted. Required: high school transcript, CPAt. Required for some: SAT, ACT. Entrance: minimally difficult. Application deadline: Rolling. Notification: continuous.

Costs Per Year:

Application fee: $25. Tuition: $9720 full-time, $270 per quarter hour part-time. Mandatory fees: $180 full-time, $60 per term part-time. Full-time tuition and fees vary according to program. Part-time tuition and fees vary according to program.

Collegiate Environment:

Social organizations: 6 open to all; coed fraternity; 7% of eligible men and 13% of eligible women are members. Most popular organizations: Legal Network, Phi Beta Lambda, PC-MAC Users Group, International Club, Art League. Major annual events: Network Night (career planning), Health Fair. Campus security: 24-hour emergency response devices, evening and Saturday afternoon patrols by trained security personnel. College housing not available. Tampa College Library with 4,000 books, 95 microform titles, 130 serials, 260 audiovisual materials, an OPAC, and a Web page. Operations spending for 2004 fiscal year: $90,000. 113 computers available on campus for general student use. Staffed computer lab on campus.

? FLORIDA NATIONAL COLLEGE T-15

4425 West 20th Ave.
Hialeah, FL 33012
Tel: (305)821-3333
Fax: (305)362-0595
Web Site: http://www.fnc.edu/

Description:

Proprietary, 2-year, coed. Awards certificates, diplomas, transfer associate, and terminal associate degrees. Founded 1982. Setting: urban campus with easy access to Miami. Total enrollment: 1,871. Student-undergrad faculty ratio is 24:1. 591 applied, 72% were admitted. Full-time: 1,723 students, 67% women, 33% men. Part-time: 148 students, 67% women, 33% men. 0.3% Native American, 91% Hispanic, 4% black, 1% Asian American or Pacific Islander, 2% international, 60% 25 or older. Calendar: semesters. Academic remediation for entering students, ESL program, services for LD students, self-designed majors, summer session for credit, adult/continuing education programs, co-op programs.

Entrance Requirements:

Open admission. Options: Peterson's Universal Application, Common Application, deferred admission. Required: high school transcript. Entrance: noncompetitive. Application deadline: Rolling. Notification: continuous.

Costs Per Year:

Tuition: $10,200 full-time, $340 per credit part-time. Mandatory fees: $760 full-time.

Collegiate Environment:

Student-run newspaper. Most popular organization: Student Government Association. Major annual event: annual picnic. Campus security: 24-hour emergency response devices. College housing not available. Hialeah Campus Library with 23,507 books, 87 serials, 3,337 audiovisual materials, an OPAC, and a Web page. Operations spending for 2004 fiscal year: $257,000. 152 computers available on campus for general student use. A campuswide network can be accessed from off-campus.

? THE FLORIDA SCHOOL OF MIDWIFERY F-10

PO Box 5505
Gainesville, FL 32601
Tel: (352)338-0766
Fax: (352)338-2013
Web Site: http://www.midwiferyschool.org/

Description:

Independent, 2-year, women only. Awards terminal associate degrees. Founded 1993. Total enrollment: 25.

? FLORIDA SOUTHERN COLLEGE L-12

111 Lake Hollingsworth Dr.
Lakeland, FL 33801-5698
Tel: (863)680-4111
Free: 800-274-4131
Admissions: (863)680-3905
Fax: (863)680-4120
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.flsouthern.edu/

Description:

Independent, comprehensive, coed, affiliated with United Methodist Church. Awards bachelor's and master's degrees. Founded 1885. Setting: 100-acre suburban campus with easy access to Tampa and Orlando. Endowment: $64 million. Educational spending for 2005 fiscal year: $5153 per student. Total enrollment: 1,921. Faculty: 166 (107 full-time, 59 part-time). Student-undergrad faculty ratio is 14:1. 1,829 applied, 73% were admitted. 23% from top 10% of their high school class, 47% from top quarter, 77% from top half. 5 valedictorians. Full-time: 1,759 students, 61% women, 39% men. Part-time: 57 students, 47% women, 53% men. Students come from 41 states and territories, 46 other countries, 28% from out-of-state, 0.3% Native American, 6% Hispanic, 6% black, 1% Asian American or Pacific Islander, 4% international, 5% 25 or older, 67% live on campus, 5% transferred in. Retention: 67% of full-time freshmen returned the following year. Academic areas with the most degrees conferred: business/marketing; education; communications/journalism. Core. Calendar: semesters. Academic remediation for entering students, advanced placement, honors program, independent study, double major, summer session for credit, part-time degree program, adult/continuing education programs, internships. Off campus study at American University, Drew University. Study abroad program. ROTC: Army, Air Force (c).

Entrance Requirements:

Options: Common Application, electronic application, early admission, early decision, deferred admission, international baccalaureate accepted. Required: essay, high school transcript, recommendations, SAT or ACT. Recommended: minimum 2.5 high school GPA, interview. Entrance: moderately difficult. Application deadlines: 4/1, 12/1 for early decision. Notification: continuous, 12/15 for early decision.

Costs Per Year:

Application fee: $30. Comprehensive fee: $25,965 includes full-time tuition ($18,765), mandatory fees ($400), and college room and board ($6800). College room only: $3750. Full-time tuition and fees vary according to student level. Room and board charges vary according to board plan and housing facility. Part-time tuition: $500 per credit hour. Part-time mandatory fees: $400 per year.

Collegiate Environment:

Orientation program. Drama-theater group, choral group, student-run newspaper, radio station. Social organizations: 66 open to all; national fraternities, national sororities; 16% of eligible men and 15% of eligible women are members. Most popular organizations: Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Student Government Association, Student Union Board, Shades of Color, International Student Association. Major annual events: Annual Concert, Christmas tree lighting, O-Week Welcome Back Dance. Student services: health clinic, personal-psychological counseling. Campus security: 24-hour emergency response devices and patrols, student patrols, late night transport-escort service, controlled dormitory access. 1,242 college housing spaces available; 1,228 were occupied in 2003-04. Freshmen guaranteed college housing. On-campus residence required through junior year. Options: coed, men-only, women-only housing available. E. T. Roux Library with 172,803 books, 448,221 microform titles, 939 serials, 11,490 audiovisual materials, an OPAC, and a Web page. Operations spending for 2004 fiscal year: $803,039. 250 computers available on campus for general student use. Computer purchase/lease plans available. A campuswide network can be accessed from student residence rooms and from off campus. Staffed computer lab on campus.

Community Environment:

Lakeland is located in the geographical center of Florida, 35 miles East of Tampa, 50 miles west of Orlando, 100 miles from the Atlantic Ocean, 35 miles from Disney World and 60 miles from the Gulf of Mexico. The Seaboard Coast Line Railroad serves the area. The"World's Citrus Center" is the permanent spring training headquarters of the Detroit Tigers. Excellent shopping facilities in the city; a civic center, concert association, and community theatre are part of the lively community. Recreational facilities include 12 lakes within the city for excellent fishing, golf courses, boating, hiking, and waterskiing. The annual Orange Cup Regatta Hydroplane Race is held the weekend closest to February 1st.

? FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY C-5

Tallahassee, FL 32306
Tel: (850)644-2525
Admissions: (850)644-6200
Fax: (850)644-0197
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.fsu.edu/

Description:

State-supported, university, coed. Part of State University System of Florida. Awards associate, bachelor's, master's, doctoral, and first professional degrees and post-master's certificates. Founded 1851. Setting: 448-acre suburban campus. Endowment: $441.3 million. Research spending for 2004 fiscal year: $94.4 million. Educational spending for 2005 fiscal year: $7786 per student. Total enrollment: 39,146. Faculty: 1,592 (1,265 full-time, 327 part-time). Student-undergrad faculty ratio is 22:1. 22,450 applied, 62% were admitted. 26% from top 10% of their high school class, 61% from top quarter, 94% from top half. 15 National Merit Scholars. Full-time: 27,203 students, 57% women, 43% men. Part-time: 3,582 students, 55% women, 45% men. Students come from 51 states and territories, 126 other countries, 13% from out-of-state, 0.4% Native American, 11% Hispanic, 12% black, 3% Asian American or Pacific Islander, 1% international, 8% 25 or older, 14% live on campus, 7% transferred in. Retention: 89% of full-time freshmen returned the following year. Academic areas with the most degrees conferred: business/marketing; social sciences; family and consumer sciences. Core. Calendar: semesters. ESL program, services for LD students, advanced placement, accelerated degree program, honors program, independent study, distance learning, double major, summer session for credit, part-time degree program, adult/continuing education programs, co-op programs and internships, graduate courses open to undergrads. Off campus study at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University, Tallahassee Community College. Study abroad program. ROTC: Army, Naval (c), Air Force.

Entrance Requirements:

Options: Peterson's Universal Application, Common Application, electronic application, early admission, international baccalaureate accepted. Required: high school transcript, SAT or ACT. Recommended: essay, minimum 3.0 high school GPA. Required for some: audition. Entrance: very difficult. Application deadline: 3/1. Notification: continuous until 4/1.

Costs Per Year:

Application fee: $30. State resident tuition: $3208 full-time, $106.93 per credit hour part-time. Nonresident tuition: $16,340 full-time, $544.67 per credit hour part-time. Full-time tuition varies according to location. Part-time tuition varies according to location. College room and board: $6778. College room only: $3600. Room and board charges vary according to board plan and housing facility.

Collegiate Environment:

Orientation program. Drama-theater group, choral group, marching band, student-run newspaper, radio station. Social organizations: 266 open to all; national fraternities, national sororities, local fraternities, local sororities; 13% of eligible men and 15% of eligible women are members. Most popular organizations: student government, honors program, Gold Key Society, Marching Chiefs, intramural sports. Major annual events: Parents' Weekend, Homecoming, Dance Marathon. Student services: legal services, health clinic, personal-psychological counseling, women's center. Campus security: 24-hour emergency response devices and patrols, late night transport-escort service, controlled dormitory access. College housing designed to accommodate 4,296 students; 4,436 undergraduates lived in college housing during 2003-04. Freshmen given priority for college housing. Options: coed, women-only housing available. Robert Manning Strozier Library plus 6 others with 2.7 million books, 9.1 million microform titles, 38,271 serials, 75,304 audiovisual materials, an OPAC, and a Web page. Operations spending for 2004 fiscal year: $12.6 million. 3,771 computers available on campus for general student use. Computer purchase/lease plans available. A campuswide network can be accessed from student residence rooms and from off campus. Staffed computer lab on campus.

Community Environment:

Situated in north Florida, FSU is nestled in the heart of Tallahassee, the state's capital city. A classic college town, Tallahassee is not only one of Florida's oldest and fastest growing cities, it is also part of the"other Florida" with its rolling hills, canopy roads, mild climate, and southern hospitality. More than 100 state and federal agencies furnish students with opportunities for internships, research, and work-study programs that match all areas of academic interest. Part-time jobs are plentiful. In addition, Tallahassee affords a rich offering of social, cultural, and recreational activities, making it an excellent place to live, study, and grow.

? FLORIDA TECHNICAL COLLEGE (AUBURNDALE) I-9

298 Havendale Blvd.
Auburndale, FL 33823
Tel: (863)967-8822
Fax: (863)967-4972
Web Site: http://www.flatech.edu/

Description:

Proprietary, 2-year, coed. Awards certificates, diplomas, transfer associate, and terminal associate degrees. Total enrollment: 185. 175 applied, 100% were admitted. 0% Native American, 12% Hispanic, 15% black, 0% Asian American or Pacific Islander, 0% international.

Entrance Requirements:

Entrance: moderately difficult.

? FLORIDA TECHNICAL COLLEGE(DELAND) H-13

1450 South Woodland Blvd., 3rd Floor
DeLand, FL 32720
Tel: (904)734-3303
Admissions: (386)734-3303
Fax: (904)734-5150
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.flatech.edu/

Description:

Proprietary, 2-year, coed. Awards transfer associate and terminal associate degrees. Total enrollment: 260. Student-undergrad faculty ratio is 22:1. Full-time: 260 students, 58% women, 42% men.

? FLORIDA TECHNICAL COLLEGE (JACKSONVILLE) D-12

8711 Lone Star Rd.
Jacksonville, FL 32211
Tel: (904)724-2229
Admissions: (407)678-5600
Fax: (904)720-0920
Web Site: http://www.flatech.edu/

Description:

Proprietary, 2-year, coed. Awards diplomas and terminal associate degrees. Total enrollment: 225. 117 applied, 91% were admitted.

Entrance Requirements:

Open admission. Entrance: noncompetitive. Application deadline: Rolling. Notification: continuous.

? FLORIDA TECHNICAL COLLEGE (ORLANDO) J-13

1819 North Semoran Blvd.
Orlando, FL 32807-3546
Tel: (407)678-5600
Fax: (407)678-1149
Web Site: http://www.flatech.edu/

Description:

Proprietary, 2-year, coed. Part of Forefront Education. Awards certificates, diplomas, and terminal associate degrees. Founded 1982. Setting: 1-acre urban campus. Endowment: $14,000. Educational spending for 2005 fiscal year: $22,000 per student. Total enrollment: 231. 123 applied, 91% were admitted. Students come from 1 other country, 63% 25 or older. Core. Advanced placement, accelerated degree program, independent study, distance learning, double major, external degree program.

Entrance Requirements:

Options: Common Application, international baccalaureate accepted. Required: high school transcript, interview. Recommended: essay. Entrance: minimally difficult.

Collegiate Environment:

Orientation program. Student-run newspaper. College housing not available. 35 computers available on campus for general student use. Staffed computer lab on campus.

? FULL SAIL REAL WORLD EDUCATION J-13

3300 University Blvd.
Winter Park, FL 32792-7437
Tel: (407)679-6333
Free: 800-226-7625
Admissions: (407)679-0100
Fax: (407)678-0070
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.fullsail.com/

Description:

Proprietary, primarily 2-year, coed. Awards terminal associate and bachelor's degrees. Founded 1979. Setting: suburban campus with easy access to Orlando. Research spending for 2004 fiscal year: $350,000. Total enrollment: 5,219. Student-undergrad faculty ratio is 10:1. 2,954 applied, 69% were admitted. Full-time: 5,219 students, 11% women, 89% men. Students come from 47 states and territories, 6 other countries, 70% from out-of-state, 1% Native American, 10% Hispanic, 11% black, 3% Asian American or Pacific Islander, 1% international, 12% 25 or older. Core. Calendar: modular. Academic remediation for entering students, services for LD students, summer session for credit, co-op programs and internships.

Entrance Requirements:

Open admission. Options: Common Application, electronic application, international baccalaureate accepted. Required: high school transcript. Required for some: minimum 'A' average in Algebra II. Entrance: noncompetitive. Application deadline: Rolling.

Collegiate Environment:

Orientation program. Most popular organization: Student Chapter of Audio Engineering Society. Major annual events: Annual Speech Tournament, Success Seminar, Entertainment Business. Student services: personal-psychological counseling. Campus security: 24-hour patrols. College housing not available. Full Sail Library plus 1 other with 2,531 books, 84 serials, 784 audiovisual materials, and an OPAC.

? GULF COAST COLLEGE L-10

3910 US Hwy. 301 North, Ste. 200
Tampa, FL 33619-1259
Tel: (813)620-1446; 888-729-7247
Web Site: http://gulfcoastcollege.com/

Description:

Private, 2-year, coed. Awards diplomas and terminal associate degrees. Founded 1978. Setting: 2-acre urban campus. Total enrollment: 152. 0% from out-of-state, 21% Hispanic, 21% black, 35% 25 or older. Core. Advanced placement, accelerated degree program, internships.

Entrance Requirements:

Open admission. Option: electronic application. Required: interview.

Collegiate Environment:

Orientation program. Major annual events: quarterly barbecues, Christmas Party, Halloween costume party. Student services: personal-psychological counseling. Campus security: 24-hour emergency response devices, evening security guard. College housing not available. Webster Tech Library with 2,063 books, 14 serials, and 65 audiovisual materials. 70 computers available on campus for general student use. Staffed computer lab on campus.

? GULF COAST COMMUNITY COLLEGE L-7

5230 West Hwy. 98
Panama City, FL 32401-1058
Tel: (850)769-1551
Free: 800-311-3628
Admissions: (850)872-3891
Fax: (850)913-3308
Web Site: http://www.gulfcoast.edu/

Description:

State-supported, 2-year, coed. Awards certificates, transfer associate, and terminal associate degrees. Founded 1957. Setting: 80-acre suburban campus. Endowment: $13.9 million. Educational spending for 2005 fiscal year: $4387 per student. Total enrollment: 6,058. Full-time: 2,248 students, 60% women, 40% men. Part-time: 3,810 students, 59% women, 41% men. Students come from 28 states and territories, 8 other countries, 1% Native American, 3% Hispanic, 12% black, 2% Asian American or Pacific Islander, 1% international, 41% 25 or older. Core. Calendar: semesters. Academic remediation for entering students, ESL program, services for LD students, advanced placement, accelerated degree program, honors program, independent study, distance learning, double major, summer session for credit, part-time degree program, external degree program, adult/continuing education programs, co-op programs. Off campus study.

Entrance Requirements:

Open admission. Options: electronic application, early admission, deferred admission, international baccalaureate accepted. Required: high school transcript. Placement: CPT required. Entrance: noncompetitive. Application deadline: Rolling. Notification: continuous.

Costs Per Year:

Application fee: $0. State resident tuition: $1446 full-time, $48.20 per credit part-time. Nonresident tuition: $6232 full-time, $207.74 per credit part-time. Mandatory fees: $309 full-time, $10.30 per credit part-time. Full-time tuition and fees vary according to course load. Part-time tuition and fees vary according to course load.

Collegiate Environment:

Orientation program. Drama-theater group, choral group, student-run newspaper, radio station. Social organizations: 14 open to all. Most popular organizations: Student Activities Board, Baptist Campus Ministry, Theater Club, Phi Theta Kappa, Muslim Student Association. Major annual events: homecoming, Spring Luau, Alcohol Awareness Week. Student services: personal-psychological counseling. Campus security: patrols by trained security personnel during campus hours. College housing not available. Gulf Coast Community College Library with 80,000 books, 435,487 microform titles, 521 serials, 32,041 audiovisual materials, an OPAC, and a Web page. Operations spending for 2004 fiscal year: $672,655. 850 computers available on campus for general student use. A campuswide network can be accessed from off-campus. Staffed computer lab on campus.

Community Environment:

Panama City is an urban area with a temperate climate and is recognized as one of the most progressive industrial and resort cities in the state. A municipal marina includes a city hall, an auditorium, a library, and berths for about 400 boats. Community facilities include libraries, churches of major denominations, two hospitals and several clinics; shopping facilities are excellent. Some part-time employment is available. The city's industries include tourism, oil companies, wholesale fisheries, chemical production, boat manufacturing. Outdoor sports include golfing, yachting, sailing, water skiing and swimming. Panama City is a noted sport fishing center for both fresh and salt water fish.

? HERZING COLLEGE J-13

1595 South Semoran Blvd., Ste. 1501
Winter Park, FL 32792-5509
Tel: (407)380-6315
Admissions: (407)478-0500
Fax: (407)380-0269
Web Site: http://www.herzing.edu/

Description:

Proprietary, 2-year, coed. Awards certificates, diplomas, and terminal associate degrees. Founded 1989. Total enrollment: 307. Full-time: 243 students, 27% women, 73% men. Part-time: 64 students, 33% women, 67% men. Calendar: semesters.

? HIGH-TECH INSTITUTE J-13

1000 Woodcock Rd.
Orlando, FL 32803
Tel: (407)895-1985 Free: 800-987-0110
Fax: (407)657-9778
Web Site: http://www.high-techinstitute.com/

Description:

Proprietary, 2-year, coed. Founded 1998.

? HILLSBOROUGH COMMUNITY COLLEGE L-10

PO Box 31127
Tampa, FL 33631-3127
Tel: (813)253-7000
Admissions: (813)253-7027
Fax: (813)253-7196
Web Site: http://www.hccfl.edu/

Description:

State-supported, 2-year, coed. Part of Florida Community College System. Awards certificates, transfer associate, and terminal associate degrees. Founded 1968. Setting: urban campus. Endowment: $1.6 million. Educational spending for 2005 fiscal year: $4410 per student. Total enrollment: 22,149. 4,223 applied, 100% were admitted. Full-time: 7,009 students, 58% women, 42% men. Part-time: 15,140 students, 60% women, 40% men. Students come from 40 states and territories, 100 other countries, 4% from out-of-state, 0.4% Native American, 19% Hispanic, 19% black, 4% Asian American or Pacific Islander, 1% international, 37% 25 or older, 19% transferred in. Retention: 57% of full-time freshmen returned the following year. Core. Calendar: semesters. Academic remediation for entering students, ESL program, services for LD students, advanced placement, honors program, distance learning, summer session for credit, part-time degree program, adult/continuing education programs, co-op programs. Off campus study at University of South Florida, Linkage Program institutions. ROTC: Army (c), Air Force (c).

Entrance Requirements:

Open admission. Options: Common Application, early admission. Required: high school transcript. Placement: CPT required for some. Entrance: noncompetitive. Application deadline: Rolling.

Collegiate Environment:

Orientation program. Drama-theater group, student-run newspaper, radio station. Social organizations: 40 open to all; national fraternities; 1% of eligible men and 1% of eligible women are members. Most popular organizations: Student Government Association, Student Nursing Association, Phi Theta Kappa, Disabled Students Association, Radiography Club. Major annual events: Halloween Fest, Spring Fling, Valentine's Day events. Student services: personal-psychological counseling. Campus security: 24-hour emergency response devices and patrols. College housing not available. Main library plus 4 others with 170,615 books, 88,182 microform titles, 1,283 serials, 50,000 audiovisual materials, an OPAC, and a Web page. Operations spending for 2004 fiscal year: $1.8 million. 600 computers available on campus for general student use. Staffed computer lab on campus.

Community Environment:

See University of South Florida.

? HOBE SOUND BIBLE COLLEGE O-15

PO Box 1065
Hobe Sound, FL 33475-1065
Tel: (561)546-5534
Free: 800-881-5534
Admissions: (772)546-5534
Fax: (561)545-1422
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.hsbc.edu/

Description:

Independent nondenominational, 4-year, coed. Awards associate and bachelor's degrees. Founded 1960. Setting: 84-acre small town campus. Endowment: $433,096. Educational spending for 2005 fiscal year: $2829 per student. Total enrollment: 143. Student-undergrad faculty ratio is 7:1. 24 applied, 92% were admitted. 17% from top 10% of their high school class, 30% from top quarter, 53% from top half. 1 valedictorian. Students come from 23 states and territories, 8 other countries, 45% from out-of-state, 0% Native American, 1% Hispanic, 11% black, 1% Asian American or Pacific Islander, 11% international, 19% 25 or older, 75% live on campus. Retention: 65% of full-time freshmen returned the following year. Academic area with the most degrees conferred: education. Core. Calendar: semesters. Academic remediation for entering students, ESL program, advanced placement, independent study, distance learning, double major, summer session for credit, external degree program, internships.

Entrance Requirements:

Open admission. Options: Common Application, early admission. Required: high school transcript, 3 recommendations, photograph, medical report. Required for some: SAT or ACT. Entrance: noncompetitive. Application deadline: Rolling. Notification: continuous until 8/30. Preference given to applicants committed to Wesleyan-Armenian theological position.

Costs Per Year:

Application fee: $25. Comprehensive fee: $7360 includes full-time tuition ($4020), mandatory fees ($100), and college room and board ($3240).

Collegiate Environment:

Orientation program. Choral group. Major annual events: Leadership Conference, Welcome Week. Campus security: student patrols, late night transport-escort service, controlled dormitory access. On-campus residence required through senior year. Options: men-only, women-only housing available. College Library with 35,468 books, 11,745 microform titles, 119 serials, 2,646 audiovisual materials, and a Web page. Operations spending for 2004 fiscal year: $32,112. 10 computers available on campus for general student use. Staffed computer lab on campus.

? INDIAN RIVER COMMUNITY COLLEGE N-15

3209 Virginia Ave.
Fort Pierce, FL 34981-5596
Tel: (772)462-4700
Admissions: (772)462-4740
Fax: (772)462-4796
Web Site: http://www.ircc.edu/

Description:

State-supported, 2-year, coed. Part of Florida Community College System. Awards certificates, diplomas, transfer associate, and terminal associate degrees. Founded 1960. Setting: 133-acre small town campus. Total enrollment: 38,464. Students come from 33 states and territories, 2% from out-of-state, 0.4% Native American, 12% Hispanic, 17% black, 1% Asian American or Pacific Islander, 48% 25 or older. Core. Calendar: semesters. Academic remediation for entering students, ESL program, services for LD students, advanced placement, independent study, distance learning, summer session for credit, part-time degree program, adult/continuing education programs.

Entrance Requirements:

Open admission. Options: early admission, deferred admission. Required: high school transcript. Placement: SAT, ACT, or CPT required. Entrance: noncompetitive. Application deadline: Rolling. Notification: continuous.

Collegiate Environment:

Orientation program. Drama-theater group, choral group. Social organizations: 31 open to all; local fraternities, local sororities; 50% of eligible men and 50% of eligible women are members. Most popular organizations: Phi Beta Lambda, Distributive Education Club of America, International Club, Cultural Exchange, Human Services Club. Major annual events: United Way Day, Welcome Back Cookout, Valentine's Day Celebration. Student services: health clinic, personal-psychological counseling, women's center. Campus security: 24-hour patrols. College housing not available. Charles S. Miley Learning Resource Center with 58,657 books, 554 serials, and an OPAC. 500 computers available on campus for general student use. A campuswide network can be accessed. Staffed computer lab on campus.

Community Environment:

A midsize city on the east coast of Florida with a subtropical climate, the area is known for citrus fruits and winter vegetables. Florida's Turnpike, I-95, the Florida East Coast Railroad and the Greyhound bus line serve the area. Community facilities include public libraries, YMCA, churches, hospitals, mental health centers, beaches and recreational activities. Part-time employment opportunities are moderate. Swimming from two ocean beaches, golf and sports fishing are the principal outdoor sports.

? INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY OF DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY L-10

5225 Memorial Hwy.
Tampa, FL 33634-7350
Tel: (813)881-0007
Free: 800-ACA-DEMY
Fax: (813)881-0008
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.academy.edu/

Description:

Proprietary, 4-year, coed. Part of Career Education Corporation. Founded 1984. Setting: 1-acre urban campus. Total enrollment: 2,405. Student-undergrad faculty ratio is 16:1. 962 applied, 46% were admitted. Full-time: 1,702 students, 63% women, 37% men. Part-time: 703 students, 68% women, 32% men. Students come from 56 states and territories, 9 other countries, 22% from out-of-state, 0.5% international, 37% 25 or older, 8% transferred in. Retention: 62% of full-time freshmen returned the following year. Core. Academic remediation for entering students, advanced placement, accelerated degree program, distance learning, summer session for credit, internships. Study abroad program.

Entrance Requirements:

Options: Peterson's Universal Application, Common Application, electronic application, early admission, deferred admission, international baccalaureate accepted. Required: interview, high school diploma or equivalent. Recommended: essay. Entrance: noncompetitive. Application deadline: Rolling.

Costs Per Year:

Application fee: $50. Tuition: $385 per credit hour part-time. Mandatory fees: $100 per term part-time.

Collegiate Environment:

Orientation program. Social organizations: 5 open to all. Most popular organizations: Student Chapter ASID, Fashion Design International, Computer Animation Club, Marketing Club. Major annual events: Annual Fashion Show/Portfolio Review, Mardi Gras at the Academy. Campus security: 24-hour emergency response devices, late night patrols by trained security personnel. International Academy Learning Resource Center with 6,000 books, 150 serials, 50 audiovisual materials, and an OPAC. 310 computers available on campus for general student use. A campuswide network can be accessed. Staffed computer lab on campus.

? INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE S-10

2655 Northbrooke Dr.
Naples, FL 34119
Tel: (239)513-1122
Free: 800-466-8017
Fax: (239)513-9071
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.internationalcollege.edu/

Description:

Independent, comprehensive, coed. Awards associate, bachelor's, and master's degrees. Founded 1990. Setting: suburban campus with easy access to Miami. Endowment: $342,357. Educational spending for 2005 fiscal year: $4733 per student. Total enrollment: 1,544. Full-time: 947 students, 69% women, 31% men. Part-time: 395 students, 66% women, 34% men. Students come from 8 states and territories, 1% from out-of-state, 0.3% Native American, 14% Hispanic, 12% black, 1% Asian American or Pacific Islander, 8% international, 72% 25 or older, 19% transferred in. Core. Calendar: trimesters. Academic remediation for entering students, ESL program, services for LD students, advanced placement, accelerated degree program, distance learning, double major, summer session for credit, part-time degree program, external degree program, adult/continuing education programs, co-op programs and internships.

Entrance Requirements:

Options: Common Application, electronic application, deferred admission, international baccalaureate accepted. Required: essay, high school transcript, interview, CPAt. Recommended: SAT, ACT. Required for some: 2 recommendations. Entrance: minimally difficult. Application deadline: Rolling. Notification: continuous.

Costs Per Year:

Application fee: $20. Tuition: $9120 full-time, $380 per credit part-time. Mandatory fees: $380 full-time, $190 per term part-time.

Collegiate Environment:

Orientation program. Most popular organizations: Ambassadors, Paralegal Club, Institute of Managerial Accountants, Running Club, Entrepreneurial Club. Major annual events: Student Recognition Banquet, Salvation Army food drive, seasonal socials. Student services: personal-psychological counseling. Campus security: late night transport-escort service, building security. College housing not available. Information Resource Center plus 1 other with 29,711 books, 230 serials, 356 audiovisual materials, an OPAC, and a Web page. Operations spending for 2004 fiscal year: $621,323. 500 computers available on campus for general student use. A campuswide network can be accessed. Staffed computer lab on campus.

? ITT TECHNICAL INSTITUTE (FORT LAUDERDALE) S-15

3401 South University Dr.
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33328-2021
Tel: (954)476-9300
Fax: (954)476-6889
Web Site: http://www.itt-tech.edu/

Description:

Proprietary, primarily 2-year, coed. Part of ITT Educational Services, Inc. Awards terminal associate and bachelor's degrees. Founded 1991. Setting: suburban campus with easy access to Miami. Core.

Entrance Requirements:

Option: deferred admission. Required: high school transcript, interview, Wonderlic aptitude test. Recommended: recommendations. Entrance: minimally difficult. Application deadline: Rolling. Notification: continuous.

Costs Per Year:

Application fee: $100.

Collegiate Environment:

Orientation program. College housing not available.

? ITT TECHNICAL INSTITUTE (JACKSONVILLE) D-12

6600-10 Youngerman Circle
Jacksonville, FL 32244-6630
Tel: (904)573-9100
Web Site: http://www.itt-tech.edu/

Description:

Proprietary, primarily 2-year, coed. Part of ITT Educational Services, Inc. Awards terminal associate and bachelor's degrees. Founded 1991. Setting: 1-acre urban campus. Core.

Entrance Requirements:

Option: deferred admission. Required: high school transcript, interview, Wonderlic aptitude test. Recommended: recommendations. Entrance: minimally difficult. Application deadline: Rolling. Notification: continuous.

Costs Per Year:

Application fee: $100.

Collegiate Environment:

Orientation program. College housing not available.

? ITT TECHNICAL INSTITUTE (LAKE MARY) I-13

1400 South International Parkway
Lake Mary, FL 32746
Tel: (407)660-2900
Web Site: http://www.itt-tech.edu/

Description:

Proprietary, primarily 2-year, coed. Part of ITT Educational Services, Inc. Awards terminal associate and bachelor's degrees. Founded 1989. Setting: 1-acre suburban campus with easy access to Orlando. Core.

Entrance Requirements:

Option: deferred admission. Required: high school transcript, interview, Wonderlic aptitude test. Recommended: recommendations. Entrance: minimally difficult. Application deadline: Rolling. Notification: continuous.

Costs Per Year:

Application fee: $100.

Collegiate Environment:

Orientation program. Student-run newspaper. College housing not available.

? ITT TECHNICAL INSTITUTE (MIAMI) T-15

7955 NW 12th St.
Miami, FL 33126
Tel: (305)477-3080
Web Site: http://www.itt-tech.edu/

Description:

Proprietary, primarily 2-year, coed. Part of ITT Educational Services, Inc. Awards terminal associate and bachelor's degrees. Founded 1996. Core.

Entrance Requirements:

Option: deferred admission. Required: high school transcript, interview, Wonderlic aptitude test. Recommended: recommendations. Entrance: minimally difficult. Application deadline: Rolling. Notification: continuous.

Costs Per Year:

Application fee: $100.

Collegiate Environment:

Orientation program. College housing not available.

? ITT TECHNICAL INSTITUTE (TAMPA) L-10

4809 Memorial Hwy.
Tampa, FL 33634-7151
Tel: (813)885-2244
Fax: (813)888-6078
Web Site: http://www.itt-tech.edu/

Description:

Proprietary, primarily 2-year, coed. Part of ITT Educational Services, Inc. Awards terminal associate and bachelor's degrees. Founded 1981. Setting: suburban campus with easy access to St. Petersburg. Core.

Entrance Requirements:

Option: deferred admission. Required: high school transcript, interview, Wonderlic aptitude test. Recommended: recommendations. Entrance: minimally difficult. Application deadline: Rolling. Notification: continuous.

Costs Per Year:

Application fee: $100.

Collegiate Environment:

Orientation program. College housing not available.

? JACKSONVILLE UNIVERSITY D-12

2800 University Blvd. North
Jacksonville, FL 32211-3394
Tel: (904)256-8000
Free: 800-225-2027
Admissions: (904)256-7000
Fax: (904)256-7086
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.ju.edu/

Description:

Independent, comprehensive, coed. Awards bachelor's and master's degrees and first professional certificates. Founded 1934. Setting: 260-acre suburban campus. Endowment: $24 million. Total enrollment: 2,948. Faculty: 162 (121 full-time, 41 part-time). Student-undergrad faculty ratio is 15:1. 1,902 applied, 72% were admitted. Full-time: 1,877 students, 49% women, 51% men. Part-time: 684 students, 81% women, 19% men. Students come from 46 states and territories, 61 other countries, 37% from out-of-state, 1% Native American, 5% Hispanic, 16% black, 2% Asian American or Pacific Islander, 3% international, 15% 25 or older, 59% live on campus, 8% transferred in. Retention: 66% of full-time freshmen returned the following year. Core. Calendar: semesters. Academic remediation for entering students, services for LD students, advanced placement, accelerated degree program, self-designed majors, honors program, independent study, distance learning, double major, summer session for credit, part-time degree program, adult/continuing education programs, co-op programs and internships, graduate courses open to undergrads. Off campus study at Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale, Art Institute of Dallas, Art Institute of Houston. Study abroad program. ROTC: Naval.

Entrance Requirements:

Options: Peterson's Universal Application, Common Application, electronic application, early admission, deferred admission, international baccalaureate accepted. Required: essay, high school transcript, minimum 2.0 high school GPA, SAT or ACT. Recommended: recommendations, interview. Entrance: moderately difficult. Application deadline: Rolling.

Costs Per Year:

Application fee: $30. Comprehensive fee: $26,430 includes full-time tuition ($19,970) and college room and board ($6460). College room only: $3030. Part-time tuition: $666 per credit hour.

Collegiate Environment:

Orientation program. Drama-theater group, choral group, student-run newspaper, radio station. Social organizations: 50 open to all; national fraternities, national sororities; 18% of eligible men and 15% of eligible women are members. Most popular organizations: Student Government Association, Baptist Campus Ministry. Major annual events: Homecoming, Senior Week. Student services: health clinic, personal-psychological counseling. Campus security: 24-hour emergency response devices and patrols, student patrols, late night transport-escort service, controlled dormitory access, code lock doors in residence halls, trained security patrols during evening hours. 1,085 college housing spaces available; all were occupied in 2003-04. Freshmen guaranteed college housing. On-campus residence required through junior year. Options: coed, men-only, women-only housing available. Carl S. Swisher Library with 374,016 books, 312,297 microform titles, 686 serials, 32,887 audiovisual materials, and a Web page. 450 computers available on campus for general student use. A campuswide network can be accessed from student residence rooms and from off campus. Staffed computer lab on campus.

Community Environment:

Jacksonville is located on the St. John's River near the Atlantic Ocean and has a temperate climate characterized by short mild winters and long relatively warm summers with the average temperature being 67.8 degrees. The city functions as the financial, industrial, transportation, and commercial center of Florida. Along with the usual community facilities, there are seven hospitals, churches of almost all denominations, excellent shopping facilities, a civic performing arts center which features the finest of concerts, plays, and ballet, and many little theatre groups. Jacksonville and the surrounding area provide ample beaches and facilities for yachting, swimming, fishing, and golfing. The Friendship Park on the south side of the St. Johns River contains the spectacular Friendship Fountain and marina. A sports complex consists of the Coliseum, Alltell, Stadium, home of the NFL Jacksonville Jaguars; and Wolfson Park, home of the minor league baseball Jacksonville Suns. Part-time employment is available.

? JOHNSON & WALES UNIVERSITY T-15

1701 Northeast 127th St.
North Miami, FL 33181
Tel: (305)892-7000
Free: 800-232-2433
Admissions: (305)892-7002
Fax: (305)892-7030
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.jwu.edu/

Description:

Independent, 4-year, coed. Administratively affiliated with Johnson & Wales University (RI). Awards associate and bachelor's degrees. Founded 1992. Setting: 8-acre suburban campus with easy access to Miami. Endowment: $168.3 million. Total enrollment: 2,452. Student-undergrad faculty ratio is 36:1. 7,628 applied, 73% were admitted. Full-time: 2,317 students, 54% women, 46% men. Part-time: 135 students, 51% women, 49% men. Students come from 44 states and territories, 52 other countries, 45% from out-of-state, 0.3% Native American, 20% Hispanic, 31% black, 2% Asian American or Pacific Islander, 7% international. Academic areas with the most degrees conferred: business/marketing; family and consumer sciences; parks and recreation; personal and culinary services. Core. Academic remediation for entering students, ESL program, services for LD students, advanced placement, accelerated degree program, honors program, independent study, summer session for credit, part-time degree program, co-op programs and internships. Study abroad program.

Entrance Requirements:

Options: Common Application, early admission, deferred admission, international baccalaureate accepted. Required: high school transcript. Recommended: minimum 2.0 high school GPA, SAT or ACT. Required for some: essay, recommendations, interview, SAT or ACT. Entrance: minimally difficult. Application deadline: Rolling. Notification: continuous.

Costs Per Year:

Application fee: $0. Comprehensive fee: $30,126 includes full-time tuition ($19,875), mandatory fees ($951), and college room and board ($9300). Part-time tuition: $368 per quarter hour.

Collegiate Environment:

Orientation program. Drama-theater group, student-run newspaper. Social organizations: 26 open to all; national fraternities, national sororities, local fraternities, local sororities. Most popular organizations: Vocational Industrial Clubs of America, American Culinary Federation, Collegiate Ambassador Team, New Frontiers, Tasters of the Vine. Major annual events: Family Day, New Frontiers, December Dance. Student services: personal-psychological counseling. Campus security: 24-hour emergency response devices and patrols, video camera surveillance throughout campus. 1,040 college housing spaces available. Freshmen guaranteed college housing. On-campus residence required in freshman year. Option: coed housing available. Florida Campus Library with 11,642 books, 200 serials, 1,987 audiovisual materials, and an OPAC. 100 computers available on campus for general student use. A campuswide network can be accessed from off-campus. Staffed computer lab on campus.

? JONES COLLEGE (JACKSONVILLE) D-12

5353 Arlington Expressway
Jacksonville, FL 32211
Tel: (904)743-1122
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.jones.edu/

Description:

Independent, 4-year, coed. Awards associate and bachelor's degrees. Founded 1918. Setting: 5-acre urban campus. Total enrollment: 623. Student-undergrad faculty ratio is 14:1. 290 applied, 72% were admitted. Full-time: 183 students, 80% women, 20% men. Part-time: 440 students, 79% women, 21% men. Students come from 36 states and territories, 29% from out-of-state, 0.5% Native American, 6% Hispanic, 56% black, 1% Asian American or Pacific Islander, 0% international, 79% 25 or older. Retention: 68% of full-time freshmen returned the following year. Academic areas with the most degrees conferred: business/marketing; computer and information sciences; health professions and related sciences; law/legal studies. Core. Calendar: trimesters. Academic remediation for entering students, advanced placement, accelerated degree program, self-designed majors, distance learning, double major, summer session for credit, part-time degree program, adult/continuing education programs, co-op programs and internships.

Entrance Requirements:

Open admission. Options: early admission, deferred admission. Required: high school transcript, interview. Entrance: noncompetitive. Application deadline: Rolling.

Costs Per Year:

Application fee: $0. Tuition: $6600 full-time, $275 per credit hour part-time. Mandatory fees: $90 full-time.

Collegiate Environment:

Most popular organization: PBL. Student services: personal-psychological counseling. Campus security: late night transport-escort service. College housing not available. James V. Forrestal Library plus 2 others with 34,000 books, 161 serials, and a Web page. 80 computers available on campus for general student use. A campuswide network can be accessed. Staffed computer lab on campus.

Community Environment:

See Jacksonville University.

? JONES COLLEGE (MIAMI) T-15

11430 North Kendall Dr., Ste. 200 Miami, FL 33176
Tel: (305)275-9996
Admissions: (904)743-1122
Fax: (305)275-9571
Web Site: http://www.jones.edu/

Description:

Independent, 4-year, coed. Awards associate and bachelor's degrees. Founded 1987. Setting: suburban campus. Total enrollment: 837. 0.5% Native American, 16% Hispanic, 49% black, 1% Asian American or Pacific Islander, 1% international. Calendar: trimesters.

? KEISER COLLEGE (DAYTONA BEACH) H-14

1800 Business Park Blvd.
Daytona Beach, FL 32114
Tel: (904)274-5060
Free: 800-749-4456
Admissions: (386)274-5060
Fax: (904)274-2725
Web Site: http://www.keisercollege.edu/

Description:

Proprietary, 2-year, coed. Awards transfer associate and terminal associate degrees (enrollment data reflects all campuses). Founded 1995. Setting: 1-acre suburban campus with easy access to Orlando. Total enrollment: 2,434. Calendar: 3 semesters per year.

Entrance Requirements:

Required: high school transcript, SAT, ACT, or Otis-Lennon School Ability Test. Entrance: minimally difficult. Application deadline: Rolling. Notification: continuous.

Collegiate Environment:

Orientation program. Social organizations: national fraternities. Most popular organization: Phi Beta Lambda. Major annual events: March of Dimes, Strides for Life, Earth Day. Student services: personal-psychological counseling. Campus security: 24-hour emergency response devices. College housing not available. Jim Bishop Memorial Library with 5,000 books and 30 serials.

? KEISER COLLEGE (FORT LAUDERDALE) S-15

1500 Northwest 49th St.
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309
Tel: (954)776-4456
Free: 800-749-4456
Admissions: (954)776-4476
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.keisercollege.edu

Description:

Proprietary, primarily 2-year, coed. Awards diplomas, transfer associate, terminal associate, and bachelor's degrees (profile includes data from Daytona Beach, Melbourne, Sarasota, Tallahassee, and Lakeland campuses). Founded 1977. Setting: 4-acre suburban campus with easy access to Miami. Total enrollment: 6,121. Full-time: 5,043 students, 72% women, 28% men. Part-time: 1,078 students, 67% women, 33% men. Students come from 25 other countries, 0.5% Native American, 17% Hispanic, 26% black, 1% Asian American or Pacific Islander, 1% international, 70% 25 or older. Core. Calendar: 3 semesters per year. Independent study, distance learning, adult/continuing education programs, internships.

Entrance Requirements:

Options: Peterson's Universal Application, deferred admission. Required: high school transcript, minimum 2.0 high school GPA, interview, SAT, ACT, or Otis-Lennon School Ability Test. Entrance: minimally difficult. Application deadline: Rolling. Notification: continuous.

Costs Per Year:

Application fee: $55.

Collegiate Environment:

Orientation program. Major annual events: March of Dimes, Strides for Life, Earth Day. Campus security: security guard after 8 p.m. College housing not available. Jim Bishop Memorial Library with an OPAC and a Web page.

? KEISER COLLEGE (LAKELAND) L-12

3515 Aviation Dr.
Lakeland, FL 33811
Tel: (863)701-7789
Fax: (863)701-8758
Web Site: http://www.keisercollege.edu/

Description:

Proprietary, primarily 2-year, coed. Awards transfer associate, terminal associate, and bachelor's degrees. Setting: suburban campus. Calendar: 3 semesters per year.

? KEISER COLLEGE (MELBOURNE) L-16

900 South Babcock St.
Melbourne, FL 32901-1461
Tel: (321)255-2255
Admissions: (954)776-4456
Web Site: http://www.keisercollege.edu/

Description:

Proprietary, 2-year. Awards transfer associate and terminal associate degrees (enrollment data reflects all campuses). Founded 1989. Total enrollment: 3,041. Calendar: 3 semesters per year.

Entrance Requirements:

Required: high school transcript. Entrance: minimally difficult. Application deadline: Rolling. Notification: continuous.

Collegiate Environment:

Orientation program. College housing not available.

? KEISER COLLEGE (MIAMI) T-15

8505 Mills Dr.
Miami, FL 33183
Tel: (305)596-2226
Fax: (305)596-7077
Web Site: http://www.keisercollege.edu/

Description:

Proprietary, primarily 2-year, coed. Awards transfer associate, terminal associate, and bachelor's degrees. Total enrollment: 739. Student-undergrad faculty ratio is 18:1. Full-time: 739 students, 58% women, 42% men. Students come from 3 states and territories, 0% from out-of-state, 0% Native American, 78% Hispanic, 10% black, 0% Asian American or Pacific Islander, 1% international, 55% 25 or older. Calendar: 3 semesters per year.

Entrance Requirements:

Required: high school transcript, interview. Recommended: SAT or ACT.

Costs Per Year:

Application fee: $55. Tuition: $11,032 full-time. Mandatory fees: $400 full-time.

Collegiate Environment:

Social organizations: 1 open to all. Most popular organization: Student Ambassador Program. Major annual events: Annual Picnic, Student Appreciation Days, Career Fair. Campus security: 24-hour patrols. College housing not available.

? KEISER COLLEGE (ORLANDO) J-13

5600 Lake Underhill Rd.
Orlando, FL 32807
Tel: (407)273-5800
Web Site: http://www.keisercollege.edu/

Description:

Proprietary, 2-year, coed. Calendar: 3 semesters per year.

? KEISER COLLEGE (PEMBROKE PINES) S-15

12520 Pines Blvd.
Pembroke Pines, FL 33027
Tel: (954)431-4300
Fax: (954)431-2929
Web Site: http://www.keisercollege.edu

Description:

Proprietary, primarily 2-year, coed. Awards diplomas, transfer associate, terminal associate, and bachelor's degrees. Founded 1998. Calendar: semesters.

? KEISER COLLEGE (PORT ST. LUCIE) N-15

9468 South US Hwy. 1
Port St. Lucie, FL 34952
Tel: (772)398-9990
Fax: (772)335-9619
Web Site: http://www.keisercollege.edu

Description:

Proprietary, 2-year, coed. Awards diplomas, transfer associate, and terminal associate degrees. Founded 1999. Calendar: semesters.

? KEISER COLLEGE (SARASOTA) N-8

6151 Lake Osprey Dr.
Sarasota, FL 34240
Tel: (941)954-0954; (866)KEI-SER2
Admissions: (941)907-3900
Web Site: http://www.keisercollege.edu/

Description:

Proprietary, 2-year, coed. Awards terminal associate degrees (enrollment data reflects all campuses). Founded 1995. Setting: small town campus with easy access to Tampa. Total enrollment: 2,434. Core. Calendar: 3 semesters per year. Internships.

Entrance Requirements:

Required: high school transcript, interview, SAT, ACT, or Otis-Lennon School Ability Test. Entrance: minimally difficult. Application deadline: Rolling. Notification: continuous.

Collegiate Environment:

Orientation program. Major annual events: March of Dimes, Strides for Life, Earth Day. Campus security: 24-hour patrols, late night transport-escort service. College housing not available. Jim Bishop Memorial Library with a Web page. 38 computers available on campus for general student use. A campuswide network can be accessed. Staffed computer lab on campus.

? KEISER COLLEGE (TALLAHASSEE) C-5

1700 Halstead Blvd.
Tallahassee, FL 32308
Tel: (850)906-9494
Fax: (850)906-9497
Web Site: http://www.keisercollege.edu/

Description:

Proprietary, 2-year, coed. Awards transfer associate and terminal associate degrees. Founded 1992. Setting: small town campus. Total enrollment: 240. Calendar: 3 semesters per year.

Entrance Requirements:

Required: high school transcript, interview, SAT, ACT, or Otis-Lennon School Ability Test. Entrance: minimally difficult. Application deadline: Rolling. Notification: continuous.

Collegiate Environment:

Orientation program. Major annual events: March of Dimes, Strides for Life, Earth Day. College housing not available.

? KEISER COLLEGE (WEST PALM BEACH) Q-15

2085 Vista Parkway
West Palm Beach, FL 33411
Tel: (561)471-6000
Fax: (561)547-6609
Web Site: http://www.keisercollege.edu

Description:

Proprietary, primarily 2-year, coed. Awards diplomas, transfer associate, terminal associate, and bachelor's degrees. Founded 1988. Calendar: semesters.

? KEY COLLEGE S-15

5225 West Broward Blvd.
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33317
Tel: (954)581-2223
Free: 800-581-8292
Fax: (954)583-9458
Web Site: http://www.keycollege.edu/

Description:

Proprietary, 2-year, coed. Awards certificates, diplomas, transfer associate, and terminal associate degrees. Founded 1881. Setting: suburban campus with easy access to Miami. Educational spending for 2005 fiscal year: $3714 per student. Total enrollment: 147. 54 applied, 72% were admitted. Full-time: 147 students, 92% women, 8% men. Students come from 2 states and territories, 0% from out-of-state, 1% Native American, 12% Hispanic, 34% black, 1% Asian American or Pacific Islander, 0% international, 64% 25 or older, 4% transferred in. Core. Advanced placement, honors program, double major, external degree program, adult/continuing education programs, internships.

Entrance Requirements:

Options: Common Application, electronic application, deferred admission. Required: high school transcript, interview. Required for some: CPAt, SAT, or ACT. Entrance: minimally difficult. Application deadline: Rolling. Notification: continuous.

Collegiate Environment:

Orientation program. Campus security: 24-hour emergency response devices. College housing not available. Law Library with 3 serials and a Web page. Operations spending for 2004 fiscal year: $2200. 45 computers available on campus for general student use. Staffed computer lab on campus.

? LAKE CITY COMMUNITY COLLEGE D-9

Route 19, Box 1030
Lake City, FL 32025-8703
Tel: (386)752-1822
Admissions: (386)754-4288
Fax: (386)755-1521
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.lakecity.cc.fl.us/

Description:

State-supported, 2-year, coed. Part of Florida Community College System. Awards certificates, diplomas, transfer associate, and terminal associate degrees. Founded 1962. Setting: 132-acre small town campus with easy access to Jacksonville. Endowment: $3.3 million. Total enrollment: 2,736. Student-undergrad faculty ratio is 18:1. 1,162 applied, 57% were admitted. 10% from top 10% of their high school class. Full-time: 1,084 students, 53% women, 47% men. Part-time: 1,652 students, 71% women, 29% men. Students come from 18 states and territories, 7 other countries, 0.2% Native American, 2% Hispanic, 11% black, 2% Asian American or Pacific Islander, 1% international, 52% 25 or older, 2% live on campus. Core. Calendar: semesters. Academic remediation for entering students, ESL program, services for LD students, advanced placement, independent study, distance learning, summer session for credit, part-time degree program, adult/continuing education programs, co-op programs and internships. Study abroad program.

Entrance Requirements:

Open admission except for nursing, golf course operations, allied health programs. Options: early admission, deferred admission. Required for some: high school transcript. Entrance: noncompetitive. Application deadline: Rolling. Notification: continuous.

Costs Per Year:

Application fee: $15. State resident tuition: $2037 full-time. Nonresident tuition: $7290 full-time. College room and board: $4535.

Collegiate Environment:

Orientation program. Drama-theater group, choral group. Social organizations: 22 open to all. Most popular organizations: student government, Florida Turf Grass Association, Florida Student Nurses Association, Phi Theta Kappa, Multicultural Student Union. Major annual events: Fall Fest, Student Government Awards Banquet, Persons with Disabilities Awareness Week. Campus security: 24-hour patrols. 90 college housing spaces available; all were occupied in 2003-04. Option: coed housing available. Learning Resources Center with 42,000 books, 180 serials, and an OPAC. 150 computers available on campus for general student use. A campuswide network can be accessed. Staffed computer lab on campus.

Community Environment:

Lake City is the county seat of Columbia County, located midway between Atlanta and Miami. It has a temperate climate. Community facilities include excellent hospital and health facilities and fine motel accommodations. Annual deer and bear hunting is staged in nearby Osceola National Forest. Numerous lakes and streams are well stocked with bass, bream, and speckled perch. Tubing on the nearby Ichetucknee River is popular with students.

? LAKE-SUMTER COMMUNITY COLLEGE I-12

9501 US Hwy. 441
Leesburg, FL 34788-8751
Tel: (352)787-3747
Admissions: (352)323-3677
Web Site: http://www.lscc.edu/

Description:

State and locally supported, 2-year, coed. Part of Florida Department of Education. Awards certificates, diplomas, transfer associate, and terminal associate degrees. Founded 1962. Setting: 110-acre suburban campus with easy access to Orlando. Endowment: $3.3 million. Total enrollment: 3,409. Student-undergrad faculty ratio is 20:1. 1,088 applied, 100% were admitted. Full-time: 1,208 students, 62% women, 38% men. Part-time: 2,201 students, 68% women, 32% men. Students come from 8 states and territories, 6 other countries, 1% from out-of-state, 0.4% Native American, 9% Hispanic, 10% black, 2% Asian American or Pacific Islander, 1% international, 39% 25 or older, 28% transferred in. Core. Calendar: semesters. Academic remediation for entering students, services for LD students, advanced placement, independent study, distance learning, double major, summer session for credit, part-time degree program, adult/continuing education programs, co-op programs. Off campus study.

Entrance Requirements:

Open admission except for nursing program. Required: high school transcript. Entrance: noncompetitive. Application deadline: Rolling. Notification: continuous.

Costs Per Year:

Application fee: $25. State resident tuition: $1932 full-time, $64.40 per credit hour part-time. Nonresident tuition: $7108 full-time, $236.95 per credit hour part-time. Mandatory fees: $30 full-time, $1 per credit hour part-time. Full-time tuition and fees vary according to course load. Part-time tuition and fees vary according to course load.

Collegiate Environment:

Orientation program. Drama-theater group, choral group, student-run newspaper. Social organizations: 14 open to all. Most popular organizations: Phi Theta Kappa, Baptist Collegiate Ministry, Environmental Society, Nursing Students' Association. Student services: women's center. Campus security: 24-hour emergency response devices. College housing not available. Lake-Sumter Community College Library with 69,465 books, 2,822 microform titles, 528 serials, 1,262 audiovisual materials, an OPAC, and a Web page. Operations spending for 2004 fiscal year: $489,165. 537 computers available on campus for general student use. A campuswide network can be accessed from off-campus. Staffed computer lab on campus.

Community Environment:

Leesburg is a rapidly growing rural area with a temperate climate, located in central Florida near the shores of Lakes Griffin and Harris, within easy driving distance of metropolitan areas. Community facilities include numerous libraries, churches, general hospitals, active major civic and service groups. Part-time and full-time employment are available. Many forms of recreation are found, including fishing, swimming, golf, tennis, shuffleboard, water skiing and hunting. Lake Griffin State Park nearby provides additional recreational facilities.

? LYNN UNIVERSITY R-15

3601 North Military Trail
Boca Raton, FL 33431-5598
Tel: (561)237-7000
Free: 800-888-5966
Admissions: (561)237-7900
Fax: (561)241-3552
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.lynn.edu/

Description:

Independent, comprehensive, coed. Administratively affiliated with American College Dublin. Awards bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees and post-master's certificates. Founded 1962. Setting: 123-acre suburban campus with easy access to Fort Lauderdale. Endowment: $5 million. Total enrollment: 2,747. Faculty: 271 (93 full-time, 178 part-time). Student-undergrad faculty ratio is 17:1. 2,939 applied, 80% were admitted. 8% from top 10% of their high school class, 33% from top quarter, 65% from top half. 21 National Merit Scholars. Full-time: 1,951 students, 49% women, 51% men. Part-time: 332 students, 61% women, 39% men. Students come from 44 states and territories, 89 other countries, 56% from out-of-state, 0.4% Native American, 7% Hispanic, 5% black, 1% Asian American or Pacific Islander, 13% international, 14% 25 or older, 45% live on campus, 8% transferred in. Retention: 63% of full-time freshmen returned the following year. Academic areas with the most degrees conferred: business/marketing; security and protective services; communications/journalism. Core. Calendar: semesters plus 3 summer sessions. Academic remediation for entering students, ESL program, services for LD students, advanced placement, accelerated degree program, freshman honors college, honors program, independent study, distance learning, double major, summer session for credit, part-time degree program, adult/continuing education programs, co-op programs and internships, graduate courses open to undergrads. Study abroad program. ROTC: Air Force (c).

Entrance Requirements:

Options: Peterson's Universal Application, Common Application, electronic application, early admission, deferred admission, international baccalaureate accepted. Required: essay, high school transcript, minimum 2.5 high school GPA, 1 recommendation, SAT or ACT. Recommended: essay, minimum 3.0 high school GPA, interview. Entrance: minimally difficult. Application deadline: Rolling. Notification: continuous.

Costs Per Year:

Application fee: $35. Comprehensive fee: $37,000 includes full-time tuition ($26,200), mandatory fees ($1150), and college room and board ($9650). Part-time tuition: $760 per credit hour.

Collegiate Environment:

Orientation program. Drama-theater group, choral group, student-run newspaper, radio station. Social organizations: 25 open to all; national fraternities, national sororities. Most popular organizations: Knights of the Round Table, intramural groups, student newspaper, Residence Hall Council, Activities Board. Major annual events: Fall Fest, Homecoming, Spring Fling. Student services: health clinic, personal-psychological counseling. Campus security: 24-hour patrols, late night transport-escort service, video monitor at residence entrances. 933 college housing spaces available. Freshmen guaranteed college housing. On-campus residence required through sophomore year. Option: coed housing available. Eugene M. and Christine E. Lynn Library with 235,000 books, 32,000 microform titles, 10,450 serials, 2,000 audiovisual materials, and an OPAC. Operations spending for 2004 fiscal year: $592,836. 150 computers available on campus for general student use. A campuswide network can be accessed from student residence rooms and from off campus. Staffed computer lab on campus.

Community Environment:

See Florida Atlantic University.

? MANATEE COMMUNITY COLLEGE N-8

5840 26th St. West, PO Box 1849
Bradenton, FL 34206-7046
Tel: (941)752-5000
Admissions: (941)752-5031
Fax: (941)727-6177
Web Site: http://www.mccfl.edu/

Description:

State-supported, 2-year, coed. Part of Florida Community College System. Awards certificates, transfer associate, and terminal associate degrees. Founded 1957. Setting: 100-acre suburban campus with easy access to Tampa-St. Petersburg. Research spending for 2004 fiscal year: $92,312. Educational spending for 2005 fiscal year: $4800 per student. Total enrollment: 9,767. Student-undergrad faculty ratio is 23:1. Full-time: 3,855 students, 59% women, 41% men. Part-time: 5,912 students, 65% women, 35% men. Students come from 47 states and territories, 86 other countries, 4% from out-of-state, 0.3% Native American, 7% Hispanic, 10% black, 2% Asian American or Pacific Islander, 2% international, 41% 25 or older, 6% transferred in. Retention: 64% of full-time freshmen returned the following year. Core. Calendar: semesters. Academic remediation for entering students, ESL program, services for LD students, advanced placement, honors program, independent study, distance learning, summer session for credit, part-time degree program, co-op programs.

Entrance Requirements:

Open admission except for allied health programs. Option: early admission. Required: high school transcript. Entrance: noncompetitive. Application deadline: 8/20. Notification: continuous.

Costs Per Year:

Application fee: $40. State resident tuition: $1,983 full-time, $66.11 per credit part-time. Nonresident tuition: $7,352 full-time, $245.05 per credit part-time.

Collegiate Environment:

Orientation program. Drama-theater group, choral group, student-run newspaper. Social organizations: 36 open to all. Most popular organizations: Student Government Association, Phi Theta Kappa, American Chemical Society Student Affiliate, Campus Ministry, Medical Community Club. Major annual events: Fall Frolic, Spring Fling, Great Safe Holiday Break Campaign. Campus security: 24-hour emergency response devices and patrols, late night transport-escort service. College housing not available. Sara Harlee Library plus 1 other with 65,386 books, 125,726 microform titles, 378 serials, 14,617 audiovisual materials, an OPAC, and a Web page. Operations spending for 2004 fiscal year: $1.1 million. 1,000 computers available on campus for general student use. A campuswide network can be accessed from off-campus. Staffed computer lab on campus.

Community Environment:

A suburban area with a subtropical climate, Bradenton is located on the west coast and is known as"The Friendly City;" the hub of activities are in Manatee County. Air service at the Bradenton-Sarasota airport are available. Shopping centers, hospital, city parks, theaters and a modern municipal auditorium are part of the community facilities. The city is a rich agricultural area, producing, processing and shipping citrus fruits, winter vegetables and gladiola. Recreational facilities include beaches, a municipal pier, yacht basin, boat launching, and fishing. Points of interest are the South Florida Museum and Planetarium, and the De Soto National Memorial. The Pittsburgh Pirates baseball team trains here. A De Soto celebration is an annual event in March. Venice, Florida, is located approximately 42 miles south of the Bradenton campus. Some part-time employment is available.

? MEDVANCE INSTITUTE T-7

170 JFK Dr.
Atlantis, FL 33462
Tel: (561)304-3466; 888-86-GO-MED
Fax: (561)304-3471
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.medvance.org/

Description:

Proprietary, 2-year, coed. Founded 1970.

? MIAMI DADE COLLEGE T-15

300 Northeast Second Ave.
Miami, FL 33132-2296
Tel: (305)237-3131
Admissions: (305)237-0633
Fax: (305)237-3761
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.mdc.edu/

Description:

State and locally supported, primarily 2-year, coed. Part of Florida Community College System. Awards certificates, transfer associate, terminal associate, and bachelor's degrees. Founded 1960. Setting: urban campus. Endowment: $109.2 million. Educational spending for 2005 fiscal year: $4315 per student. Total enrollment: 54,169. Student-undergrad faculty ratio is 26:1. 20,445 applied, 100% were admitted. Full-time: 18,836 students, 60% women, 40% men. Part-time: 35,333 students, 62% women, 38% men. Students come from 43 states and territories, 160 other countries, 1% from out-of-state, 0.1% Native American, 64% Hispanic, 21% black, 1% Asian American or Pacific Islander, 3% international, 41% 25 or older, 2% transferred in. Academic area with the most degrees conferred: education. Core. Calendar: 16-16-6-6. Academic remediation for entering students, ESL program, services for LD students, advanced placement, freshman honors college, honors program, independent study, distance learning, summer session for credit, part-time degree program, adult/continuing education programs, co-op programs and internships. Study abroad program. ROTC: Army (c), Air Force (c).

Entrance Requirements:

Open admission. Options: electronic application, early admission, international baccalaureate accepted. Required: high school transcript. Entrance: noncompetitive. Application deadline: Rolling. Notification: continuous.

Costs Per Year:

Application fee: $20. State resident tuition: $1620 full-time, $54 per credit part-time. Nonresident tuition: $5997 full-time, $199.90 per credit part-time. Mandatory fees: $302 full-time.

Collegiate Environment:

Drama-theater group, choral group, student-run newspaper, radio station. Social organizations: 40 open to all. Most popular organizations: Welcome Back, Hispanic Heritage Month, Black History Month, Paella Festival. Major annual events: Spooky Nights, Graduation. Student services: personal-psychological counseling. Campus security: 24-hour patrols. College housing not available. Main library plus 8 others with 327,417 books, 624,384 microform titles, 4,916 serials, 17,186 audiovisual materials, an OPAC, and a Web page. Operations spending for 2004 fiscal year: $10 million. 6,750 computers available on campus for general student use. Computer purchase/lease plans available. A campuswide network can be accessed from off-campus. Staffed computer lab on campus.

Community Environment:

See Florida International University.

? MIAMI INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF ART & DESIGN T-15

1501 Biscayne Blvd., Ste. 100
Miami, FL 33132-1418
Tel: (305)428-5700
Free: 800-225-9023
Fax: (305)374-7946
Web Site: http://www.aimiu.aii.edu/

Description:

Proprietary, comprehensive, coed. Part of Education Management Corporation. Awards associate, bachelor's, and master's degrees. Founded 1965. Setting: 4-acre urban campus. Educational spending for 2005 fiscal year: $2956 per student. Total enrollment: 1,406. Faculty: 110 (45 full-time, 65 part-time). Student-undergrad faculty ratio is 20:1. 958 applied, 32% were admitted. Full-time: 1,328 students, 64% women, 36% men. Students come from 51 states and territories, 60 other countries, 32% from out-of-state, 0.4% Native American, 50% Hispanic, 12% black, 2% Asian American or Pacific Islander, 1% international, 22% 25 or older, 40% live on campus. Retention: 87% of full-time freshmen returned the following year. Academic area with the most degrees conferred: visual and performing arts. Core. Academic remediation for entering students, ESL program, services for LD students, distance learning, summer session for credit, internships.

Entrance Requirements:

Options: Peterson's Universal Application, Common Application, electronic application, deferred admission. Required: essay, high school transcript, minimum 2.0 high school GPA, interview, 2 photographs, art portfolio. Recommended: 2 recommendations, SAT and SAT Subject Tests or ACT. Entrance: moderately difficult. Application deadline: Rolling. Notification: continuous.

Costs Per Year:

Application fee: $50. Tuition: $18,960 full-time. College room only: $6150.

Collegiate Environment:

Social organizations: local fraternities, local sororities. Most popular organizations: Caribbean Students Association, student government, DECA. Major annual events: Halloween Party, trip to Disney World, Luau Party. Student services: personal-psychological counseling. Campus security: 24-hour emergency response devices, student patrols, late night transport-escort service, controlled dormitory access, security service. 200 college housing spaces available. Freshmen guaranteed college housing. Option: coed housing available. 22,000 books and 158 serials. Operations spending for 2004 fiscal year: $98,135. 350 computers available on campus for general student use. Staffed computer lab on campus.

Community Environment:

See Barry University.

? NATIONAL SCHOOL OF TECHNOLOGY, INC. (FORT LAUDERDALE) S-15

1040 Bayview Dr.
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
Tel: (954)630-0066
Fax: (954)630-0076
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.nst.cc/

Description:

Proprietary, 2-year, coed. Founded 2003. Calendar: continuous.

? NATIONAL SCHOOL OF TECHNOLOGY, INC. (HIALEAH) T-15

4410 West 16th Ave., Ste. 52
Hialeah, FL 33012
Tel: (305)558-9500
Fax: (305)558-4419
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.nst.cc/

Description:

Proprietary, 2-year, coed. Total enrollment: 675. Calendar: continuous.

? NATIONAL SCHOOL OF TECHNOLOGY, INC. (MIAMI) T-15

111 Northwest 183rd St., 2nd Floor
Miami, FL 33169
Tel: (305)386-9900
Fax: (305)388-1740
Web Site: http://www.nst.cc/

Description:

Proprietary, 2-year, coed. Awards diplomas and terminal associate degrees. Total enrollment: 700. Calendar: continuous.

? NATIONAL SCHOOL OF TECHNOLOGY, INC. (NORTH MIAMI BEACH) R-15

16150 Northeast 17th Ave.
North Miami Beach, FL 33162-4744
Tel: (305)949-9500
Fax: (305)956-5758
Web Site: http://www.nst.cc/

Description:

Proprietary, 2-year, coed. Awards diplomas and terminal associate degrees. Founded 1977. Setting: urban campus. Total enrollment: 608. Full-time: 608 students, 67% women, 33% men. 0.3% Native American, 13% Hispanic, 70% black, 0% Asian American or Pacific Islander, 0% international. Calendar: continuous.

Entrance Requirements:

Entrance: minimally difficult.

? NEW COLLEGE OF FLORIDA N-8

5700 North Tamiami Trail
Sarasota, FL 34243-2197
Tel: (941)359-4700
Admissions: (941)359-4269
Fax: (941)359-4435
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.ncf.edu/

Description:

State-supported, 4-year, coed. Part of State University System of Florida. Awards bachelor's degrees. Founded 1960. Setting: 144-acre suburban campus with easy access to Tampa-St. Petersburg. Endowment: $32.7 million. Research spending for 2004 fiscal year: $2.4 million. Total enrollment: 761. Student-undergrad faculty ratio is 10:1. 684 applied, 60% were admitted. 44% from top 10% of their high school class, 80% from top quarter, 97% from top half. 14 National Merit Scholars, 2 valedictorians. Full-time: 761 students, 61% women, 39% men. Students come from 38 states and territories, 28 other countries, 20% from out-of-state, 0.4% Native American, 9% Hispanic, 2% black, 3% Asian American or Pacific Islander, 2% international, 4% 25 or older, 68% live on campus, 6% transferred in. Retention: 75% of full-time freshmen returned the following year. Academic areas with the most degrees conferred: interdisciplinary studies; psychology; area and ethnic studies; physical sciences. Core. Calendar: 4-1-4. Services for LD students, accelerated degree program, self-designed majors, honors program, independent study, double major, internships. Off campus study at National Student Exchange. Study abroad program.

Entrance Requirements:

Options: Peterson's Universal Application, Common Application, electronic application, early admission, deferred admission, international baccalaureate accepted. Required: essay, high school transcript, 1 recommendation, SAT or ACT. Recommended: minimum 3.0 high school GPA, interview, analytical paper. Entrance: very difficult. Application deadline: 5/1. Notification: continuous until 5/1.

Costs Per Year:

Application fee: $30. State resident tuition: $3797 full-time. Nonresident tuition: $20,345 full-time. College room and board: $6750. College room only: $4170.

Collegiate Environment:

Orientation program. Drama-theater group, choral group, student-run newspaper, radio station. Social organizations: 43 open to all. Most popular organizations: Nice Random Acts of Kindness, Interfaith groups, New College Student Alliance, Feminist Majority Leadership Alliance, Sailing Club. Major annual events: Halloween Palm Court Party, Towne Meetings, Dance Tutorial Perfomances. Student services: health clinic, personal-psychological counseling, women's center. Campus security: 24-hour emergency response devices and patrols, late night transport-escort service. College housing designed to accommodate 460 students; 470 undergraduates lived in college housing during 2003-04. Freshmen guaranteed college housing. On-campus residence required through sophomore year. Option: coed housing available. Jane Bancroft Cook Library with 256,581 books, 539,038 microform titles, 1,925 serials, 4,246 audiovisual materials, an OPAC, and a Web page. Operations spending for 2004 fiscal year: $1.1 million. 41 computers available on campus for general student use. Computer purchase/lease plans available. A campuswide network can be accessed from student residence rooms and from off campus. Staffed computer lab on campus.

? NEW ENGLAND INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY AT PALM BEACH Q-15

2410 Metro Centre Blvd.
West Palm Beach, FL 33407
Tel: (561)842-8324
Free: 800-826-9986
Fax: (561)842-9503
Web Site: http://newenglandtech.com/

Description:

Proprietary, 2-year, coed. Awards certificates, diplomas, transfer associate, and terminal associate degrees. Founded 1983. Setting: 7-acre urban campus with easy access to Miami. Total enrollment: 1,200. 450 applied, 100% were admitted. 40% 25 or older. Academic remediation for entering students, internships.

Entrance Requirements:

Open admission. Option: early admission. Required: high school transcript. Entrance: noncompetitive. Application deadline: Rolling. Notification: continuous.

Collegiate Environment:

Student services: personal-psychological counseling. College housing not available. 58 computers available on campus for general student use.

? NEW WORLD SCHOOL OF THE ARTS T-15

300 NE 2nd Ave.
Miami, FL 33132
Tel: (305)237-3135
Admissions: (305)237-3472
Fax: (305)237-3794
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.mdc.edu/nwsa

Description:

State-supported, 4-year, coed. Administratively affiliated with Miami Dade College and University of Florida. Awards associate and bachelor's degrees. Founded 1984. Setting: 5-acre urban campus. Endowment: $4 million. Total enrollment: 371. Student-undergrad faculty ratio is 5:1. 296 applied, 47% were admitted. Full-time: 371 students, 59% women, 41% men. Students come from 34 states and territories, 19 other countries, 22% from out-of-state, 0% Native American, 50% Hispanic, 11% black, 2% Asian American or Pacific Islander, 5% international, 10% 25 or older, 5% transferred in. Retention: 80% of full-time freshmen returned the following year. Academic area with the most degrees conferred: visual and performing arts. Core. Calendar: semesters. Academic remediation for entering students, ESL program, services for LD students, advanced placement, freshman honors college, honors program, independent study, distance learning, summer session for credit, co-op programs and internships.

Entrance Requirements:

Required: essay, high school transcript, 2 recommendations, interview, audition. Entrance: noncompetitive. Application deadline: Rolling. Notification: continuous until 8/1.

Costs Per Year:

Application fee: $0. State resident tuition: $12,000 full-time, $65.05 per credit part-time. Nonresident tuition: $17,000 full-time, $216.15 per credit part-time.

Collegiate Environment:

Orientation program. Most popular organization: student government. Major annual event: Rising Stars. Student services: personal-psychological counseling. Campus security: 24-hour patrols. College housing not available. Miami Dade Community College library (Wolfson Campus) plus 1 other with an OPAC and a Web page. 100 computers available on campus for general student use. A campuswide network can be accessed from student residence rooms and from off campus. Staffed computer lab on campus.

? NORTH FLORIDA COMMUNITY COLLEGE C-7

1000 Turner Davis Dr.
Madison, FL 32340-1602
Tel: (850)973-2288
Admissions: (850)973-1622
Fax: (850)973-1696
Web Site: http://www.nfcc.edu/

Description:

State-supported, 2-year, coed. Awards certificates, transfer associate, and terminal associate degrees. Founded 1958. Setting: 109-acre small town campus. Total enrollment: 1,297. 10% from top 10% of their high school class, 30% from top quarter, 80% from top half. Full-time: 593 students, 64% women, 36% men. Part-time: 704 students, 65% women, 35% men. 0% from out-of-state, 0% Native American, 1% Hispanic, 24% black, 1% Asian American or Pacific Islander, 0% international, 31% 25 or older. Core. Calendar: semesters. Academic remediation for entering students, services for LD students, advanced placement, accelerated degree program, honors program, distance learning, summer session for credit, part-time degree program, adult/continuing education programs.

Entrance Requirements:

Open admission. Options: Common Application, early admission. Required: high school transcript, minimum 2.0 high school GPA. Placement: SAT or ACT required for some. Entrance: noncompetitive. Application deadline: Rolling.

Collegiate Environment:

Drama-theater group, choral group, student-run newspaper. Social organizations: 7 open to all. Most popular organizations: Student Government Association, Sentinel Ambassadors, Phi Theta Kappa, African-American Student Union, Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Major annual event: Octoberfest. Student services: women's center. Campus security: 24-hour emergency response devices. College housing not available. Dr. Marshall Hamilton Library with 30,137 books, 125 serials, an OPAC, and a Web page. Operations spending for 2004 fiscal year: $300,000. 60 computers available on campus for general student use. A campuswide network can be accessed. Staffed computer lab on campus.

Community Environment:

Madison is located in a rural area with a temperate climate. Railroads and buses serve the area along with three highways. Community facilities include a public library, hospital, ten churches, and major civic and fraternal organizations. Within easy reach are large shopping and cultural centers. Recreational facilities include a golf course, recreation center, and many facilities for all water sports. Part-time employment opportunities are limited.

? NORTHWOOD UNIVERSITY, FLORIDA CAMPUS Q-15

2600 North Military Trail
West Palm Beach, FL 33409-2911
Tel: (561)478-5500
Free: 800-458-8325
Admissions: (989)837-4367
Fax: (561)640-3328
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.northwood.edu/

Description:

Independent, 4-year, coed. Awards associate and bachelor's degrees. Founded 1982. Setting: 90-acre suburban campus with easy access to Miami. System endowment: $58.2 million. Educational spending for 2005 fiscal year: $3292 per student. Total enrollment: 923. Student-undergrad faculty ratio is 25:1. 913 applied, 60% were admitted. 4% from top 10% of their high school class, 13% from top quarter, 58% from top half. Full-time: 794 students, 41% women, 59% men. Part-time: 129 students, 57% women, 43% men. Students come from 35 states and territories, 40 other countries, 43% from out-of-state, 0.1% Native American, 8% Hispanic, 10% black, 2% Asian American or Pacific Islander, 25% international, 6% 25 or older, 46% live on campus, 11% transferred in. Retention: 59% of full-time freshmen returned the following year. Academic areas with the most degrees conferred: business/marketing; parks and recreation; communications/journalism. Core. Academic remediation for entering students, ESL program, advanced placement, accelerated degree program, honors program, independent study, distance learning, double major, summer session for credit, part-time degree program, external degree program, adult/continuing education programs, internships. Off campus study. Study abroad program.

Entrance Requirements:

Options: Peterson's Universal Application, Common Application, electronic application, early admission, deferred admission, international baccalaureate accepted. Required: essay, high school transcript, SAT or ACT. Recommended: minimum 2.0 high school GPA, 1 recommendation, interview. Entrance: moderately difficult. Application deadline: Rolling. Notification: continuous.

Costs Per Year:

Application fee: $25. Comprehensive fee: $23,316 includes full-time tuition ($15,216), mandatory fees ($585), and college room and board ($7515). College room only: $3870. Part-time tuition: $317 per credit hour.

Collegiate Environment:

Orientation program. Social organizations: 24 open to all. Most popular organizations: Student Government Association, International Club, Auto Show. Major annual events: Homecoming, Auto Show, Spring Fling. Student services: health clinic, personal-psychological counseling. Campus security: 24-hour emergency response devices and patrols, student patrols. 400 college housing spaces available; 337 were occupied in 2003-04. Freshmen guaranteed college housing. On-campus residence required through sophomore year. Options: men-only, women-only housing available. Peter C. Cook Library with 25,362 books, 152 serials, 525 audiovisual materials, an OPAC, and a Web page. Operations spending for 2004 fiscal year: $267,895. 89 computers available on campus for general student use. A campuswide network can be accessed from student residence rooms and from off campus. Staffed computer lab on campus.

? NOVA SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY S-15

3301 College Ave.
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314-7796
Tel: (954)262-7300
Free: 800-541-NOVA
Admissions: (954)262-8000
Fax: (954)262-3967
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.nova.edu/

Description:

Independent, university, coed. Awards associate, bachelor's, master's, doctoral, and first professional degrees and post-master's and first professional certificates. Founded 1964. Setting: 300-acre suburban campus. Total enrollment: 26,334. Faculty: 1,615 (582 full-time, 1,033 part-time). Student-undergrad faculty ratio is 18:1. 2,429 applied, 54% were admitted. 17% from top 10% of their high school class, 43% from top quarter, 82% from top half. Full-time: 3,379 students, 72% women, 28% men. Part-time: 2,074 students, 74% women, 26% men. Students come from 53 states and territories, 42 other countries, 20% from out-of-state, 0.3% Native American, 25% Hispanic, 26% black, 5% Asian American or Pacific Islander, 6% international, 60% 25 or older, 9% live on campus, 5% transferred in. Retention: 63% of full-time freshmen returned the following year. Academic areas with the most degrees conferred: business/marketing; health professions and related sciences; education; psychology. Core. Calendar: trimesters. Academic remediation for entering students, services for LD students, advanced placement, accelerated degree program, honors program, distance learning, double major, summer session for credit, part-time degree program, adult/continuing education programs, co-op programs and internships. Study abroad program.

Entrance Requirements:

Options: Peterson's Universal Application, Common Application, electronic application, early admission, deferred admission, international baccalaureate accepted. Required: high school transcript, SAT or ACT. Recommended: minimum 2.5 high school GPA, recommendations, interview. Entrance: moderately difficult. Application deadline: Rolling. Notification: continuous.

Costs Per Year:

Application fee: $50. Comprehensive fee: $24,320 includes full-time tuition ($17,250), mandatory fees ($550), and college room and board ($6520). College room only: $4120. Full-time tuition and fees vary according to class time and program. Room and board charges vary according to board plan and housing facility. Part-time tuition: $575 per credit hour. Part-time tuition varies according to class time, course load, and program.

Collegiate Environment:

Orientation program. Drama-theater group, choral group, student-run newspaper, radio station. Social organizations: 34 open to all; national fraternities, national sororities. Most popular organizations: Pre-Pharmacy Society, Pre-Med Society, Beta Theta Pi, Delta Phi Epsilon, Nova International Muslim Association. Major annual events: Orientation, Homecoming, Got Wood bonfire. Student services: health clinic, personal-psychological counseling, women's center. Campus security: 24-hour emergency response devices and patrols, late night transport-escort service, controlled dormitory access, shuttle bus service. 464 college housing spaces available; all were occupied in 2003-04. Freshmen guaranteed college housing. On-campus residence required through sophomore year. Option: coed housing available. Alvin Sherman Library, Research, and Information Technology Center plus 4 others with 668,738 books, 601,505 microform titles, 22,837 serials, 5,600 audiovisual materials, an OPAC, and a Web page. 2,000 computers available on campus for general student use. A campuswide network can be accessed from student residence rooms and from off campus. Staffed computer lab on campus.

Community Environment:

Nova Southeastern University is located on a 227-acre site west of Fort Lauderdale in the town of Davie, 10 miles inland from the Atlantic Ocean and easily accessible from major U.S. and state highways including the Sunshine State Parkway. The climate is subtropical and the average year-round temperature is 75 degrees. Nova Southeastern University is situated in close proximity to Broward Community College and to the Nova complex of elementary, middle and high schools.

? OKALOOSA-WALTON COLLEGE K-4

100 College Blvd.
Niceville, FL 32578-1295
Tel: (850)678-5111
Admissions: (850)729-5373
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.owc.edu/

Description:

State and locally supported, primarily 2-year, coed. Part of Florida Community College System. Awards certificates, transfer associate, terminal associate, and bachelor's degrees. Founded 1963. Setting: 264-acre small town campus. Endowment: $21 million. Educational spending for 2005 fiscal year: $5003 per student. Total enrollment: 8,728. Student-undergrad faculty ratio is 20:1. Students come from 18 states and territories, 10% black, 49% 25 or older. Core. Calendar: semesters plus summer sessions. Academic remediation for entering students, ESL program, services for LD students, advanced placement, independent study, distance learning, summer session for credit, part-time degree program, adult/continuing education programs. ROTC: Army (c).

Entrance Requirements:

Open admission. Options: early admission, deferred admission. Required: high school transcript, ACT, SAT I, ACT ASSET, MAPS, or Florida College Entry Placement Test. Entrance: noncompetitive. Application deadline: Rolling. Notification: continuous. Preference given to state residents.

Costs Per Year:

Application fee: $0. State resident tuition: $1774 full-time, $55.45 per credit part-time. Nonresident tuition: $6661 full-time, $208.15 per credit part-time.

Collegiate Environment:

Drama-theater group, choral group. Social organizations: 24 open to all. Major annual events: College Night, Drug Prevention Campaign, Student Government Association Picnic. Student services: health clinic. Campus security: 24-hour patrols. College housing not available. Okaloosa-Walton Community College Learning Resource Center with 84,991 books, 139,142 microform titles, 365 serials, 10,800 audiovisual materials, an OPAC, and a Web page. Operations spending for 2004 fiscal year: $928,500. 643 computers available on campus for general student use. A campuswide network can be accessed. Staffed computer lab on campus.

Community Environment:

Twin cities with temperate climate, largely residential in nature. Many residents are military retirees or civil service personnel. Airlines and Greyhound and AmTrak buses serve the area. Large shopping centers are within easy driving distance. Part-time job opportunities for students are limited.

? ORLANDO CULINARY ACADEMY J-13

8511 Commodity Circle, Ste. 100 Orlando, FL 32819
Tel: (407)888-4000; (866)OCA-CHEF
Fax: (407)888-4019
Web Site: http://www.orlandoculinary.com/

Description:

Proprietary, 2-year, coed. Founded 2002.

? PALM BEACH ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY Q-15

901 South Flagler Dr, PO Box 24708
West Palm Beach, FL 33416-4708
Tel: (561)803-2000
Free: 800-238-3998
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.pba.edu/

Description:

Independent nondenominational, comprehensive, coed. Awards associate, bachelor's, master's, and first professional degrees. Founded 1968. Setting: 25-acre urban campus with easy access to Miami. Endowment: $53.9 million. Research spending for 2004 fiscal year: $31,777. Educational spending for 2005 fiscal year: $15,780 per student. Total enrollment: 3,171. Faculty: 268 (138 full-time, 130 part-time). Student-undergrad faculty ratio is 13:1. 2,224 applied, 44% were admitted. 21% from top 10% of their high school class, 47% from top quarter, 82% from top half. Full-time: 2,285 students, 64% women, 36% men. Part-time: 201 students, 56% women, 44% men. Students come from 46 states and territories, 17 other countries, 27% from out-of-state, 0.4% Native American, 8% Hispanic, 15% black, 2% Asian American or Pacific Islander, 2% international, 23% 25 or older, 45% live on campus, 11% transferred in. Retention: 71% of full-time freshmen returned the following year. Academic areas with the most degrees conferred: business/marketing; communications/journalism; education. Core. Calendar: semesters. Academic remediation for entering students, ESL program, advanced placement, accelerated degree program, freshman honors college, honors program, independent study, double major, summer session for credit, part-time degree program, adult/continuing education programs, co-op programs and internships. Study abroad program.

Entrance Requirements:

Options: Peterson's Universal Application, Common Application, electronic application, early admission, early action, deferred admission, international baccalaureate accepted. Required: essay, high school transcript, minimum 2.0 high school GPA, 2 recommendations, interview, SAT or ACT. Recommended: minimum 3.0 high school GPA. Entrance: moderately difficult. Application deadlines: Rolling, 12/1 for early action. Notification: continuous, 12/15 for early action.

Costs Per Year:

Application fee: $25. Comprehensive fee: $24,030 includes full-time tuition ($17,130), mandatory fees ($220), and college room and board ($6680). College room only: $3350. Full-time tuition and fees vary according to course load, degree level, program, and reciprocity agreements. Room and board charges vary according to board plan and housing facility. Part-time tuition: $420 per credit. Part-time mandatory fees: $85 per term. Part-time tuition and fees vary according to course load, degree level, program, and reciprocity agreements.

Collegiate Environment:

Orientation program. Drama-theater group, choral group, student-run newspaper. Major annual events: homecoming, Welcome Week, Blitz Week. Student services: health clinic, personal-psychological counseling. Campus security: 24-hour emergency response devices and patrols, late night transport-escort service, controlled dormitory access. 1,100 college housing spaces available; 1,025 were occupied in 2003-04. Freshmen given priority for college housing. On-campus residence required through sophomore year. Options: men-only, women-only housing available. E. C. Blomeyer Library with 140,714 books, 256,205 microform titles, 27,696 serials, 5,213 audiovisual materials, an OPAC, and a Web page. Operations spending for 2004 fiscal year: $822,523. 147 computers available on campus for general student use. A campuswide network can be accessed from student residence rooms and from off campus. Staffed computer lab on campus.

Community Environment:

West Palm Beach is the county seat of Palm Beach County, one of the fastest-growing areas in Florida. The campus is minutes away from the Atlantic Ocean and just across the Intracoastal Waterway from Palm Beach. Cultural, athletic and recreational events abound, and a railway system offers easy access to Fort Lauderdale and Miami.

? PALM BEACH COMMUNITY COLLEGE Q-15

4200 Congress Ave.
Lake Worth, FL 33461-4796
Tel: (561)967-7222
Admissions: (561)868-3032
Web Site: http://www.pbcc.edu/

Description:

State-supported, 2-year, coed. Part of Florida Community College System. Awards certificates, transfer associate, and terminal associate degrees. Founded 1933. Setting: 150-acre urban campus with easy access to West Palm Beach. Endowment: $14.4 million. Educational spending for 2005 fiscal year: $3140 per student. Total enrollment: 22,666. Student-undergrad faculty ratio is 22:1. 27,824 applied, 100% were admitted. 5% from top 10% of their high school class, 60% from top half. Full-time: 6,917 students, 57% women, 43% men. Part-time: 15,749 students, 64% women, 36% men. Students come from 49 states and territories, 138 other countries, 5% from out-of-state, 0.3% Native American, 15% Hispanic, 22% black, 3% Asian American or Pacific Islander, 3% international, 37% 25 or older, 10% transferred in. Core. Calendar: semesters. Academic remediation for entering students, ESL program, services for LD students, advanced placement, self-designed majors, freshman honors college, honors program, independent study, distance learning, double major, summer session for credit, part-time degree program, adult/continuing education programs, co-op programs and internships. Off campus study. Study abroad program.

Entrance Requirements:

Open admission except for nursing, dental hygiene programs, radiography, respiratory therapy, firefighter, police and corrections. Options: electronic application, early admission, deferred admission. Entrance: noncompetitive. Application deadline: 8/20. Notification: continuous until 8/20. Preference given to state residents.

Costs Per Year:

Application fee: $20. Area resident tuition: $63 per hour part-time. State resident tuition: $1890 full-time, $63 per hour part-time. Nonresident tuition: $6892 full-time, $229.75 per hour part-time. Mandatory fees: $10 full-time.

Collegiate Environment:

Orientation program. Drama-theater group, choral group, student-run newspaper. Social organizations: 27 open to all; national fraternities; 3% of eligible men and 3% of eligible women are members. Most popular organizations: student government, Phi Theta Kappa, Students for International Understanding, Black Student Union, Drama Club. Major annual event: Graduation. Student services: health clinic, women's center. Campus security: 24-hour emergency response devices and patrols. Harold C. Manor Library plus 3 others with 151,000 books, 685,608 microform titles, 1,474 serials, 9,700 audiovisual materials, an OPAC, and a Web page. Operations spending for 2004 fiscal year: $1.9 million. 2,300 computers available on campus for general student use. A campuswide network can be accessed from off-campus. Staffed computer lab on campus.

Community Environment:

Located south of West Palm Beach, Lake Worth has an annual average temperature of 75 degrees and an average rainfall of 61.72 inches. All modes of transportation serve the area. Recreational activities are golfing, shuffleboard, polo, tennis, swimming, water skiing, jai alai, deep sea and fresh water fishing. Deep sea fishing for sailfish, surf fishing for pompano and blue fish are excellent; fresh water fishing at Lake Osborne. Points of interest are the Palm Beach Speedway, Kennel Club Race Track, and art galleries.

? PASCO-HERNANDO COMMUNITY COLLEGE K-9

10230 Ridge Rd.
New Port Richey, FL 34654-5199
Tel: (727)847-2727
Admissions: (727)816-3261
Fax: (727)816-3450
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.phcc.edu/

Description:

State-supported, 2-year, coed. Part of Florida Community College System. Awards certificates, diplomas, transfer associate, and terminal associate degrees. Founded 1972. Setting: 142-acre small town campus with easy access to Tampa. Endowment: $20.3 million. Total enrollment: 7,346. Student-undergrad faculty ratio is 25:1. Full-time: 2,670 students, 62% women, 38% men. Part-time: 4,676 students, 69% women, 31% men. Students come from 11 states and territories, 10 other countries, 1% from out-of-state, 1% Native American, 8% Hispanic, 4% black, 2% Asian American or Pacific Islander, 1% international, 42% 25 or older, 5% transferred in. Core. Calendar: semesters. Academic remediation for entering students, services for LD students, advanced placement, accelerated degree program, honors program, independent study, distance learning, double major, summer session for credit, part-time degree program, adult/continuing education programs, co-op programs and internships. Off campus study at other members of the Florida Community College System and the State University System of Florida. ROTC: Army (c).

Entrance Requirements:

Open admission. Options: electronic application, international baccalaureate accepted. Required: high school transcript. Entrance: noncompetitive. Application deadline: Rolling. Notification: continuous.

Costs Per Year:

Application fee: $20. State resident tuition: $1872 full-time, $62 per credit part-time. Nonresident tuition: $7222 full-time, $241 per credit part-time.

Collegiate Environment:

Orientation program. Drama-theater group, choral group. Social organizations: 26 open to all. Most popular organizations: Student Government Association, Phi Theta Kappa, Phi Beta Lambda, Human Services, PHCC Cares. Major annual events: fall club carnivals, Welcome Back activities, Spring Fling. Campus security: 24-hour patrols. College housing not available. Pottberg Library plus 2 others with 67,852 books, 193,442 microform titles, 351 serials, 4,357 audiovisual materials, an OPAC, and a Web page. Operations spending for 2004 fiscal year: $697,419. 974 computers available on campus for general student use. Computer purchase/lease plans available. A campuswide network can be accessed. Staffed computer lab on campus.

Community Environment:

See Saint Leo University.

? PENSACOLA JUNIOR COLLEGE L-2

1000 College Blvd.
Pensacola, FL 32504-8998
Tel: (850)484-1000
Admissions: (850)484-1600
Fax: (850)484-1826
Web Site: http://www.pjc.edu/

Description:

State-supported, 2-year, coed. Part of Florida Community College System. Awards certificates, diplomas, transfer associate, and terminal associate degrees. Founded 1948. Setting: 160-acre urban campus. Educational spending for 2005 fiscal year: $3766 per student. Total enrollment: 11,000. Students come from 37 states and territories, 21 other countries, 2% from out-of-state, 50% 25 or older. Core. Calendar: semesters. Academic remediation for entering students, services for LD students, advanced placement, honors program, independent study, distance learning, double major, summer session for credit, part-time degree program, external degree program, adult/continuing education programs, co-op programs. ROTC: Army.

Entrance Requirements:

Open admission except for some health-related programs. Option: early admission. Required: high school transcript. Entrance: noncompetitive. Application deadline: 8/30. Notification: continuous until 8/30.

Costs Per Year:

Application fee: $30. State resident tuition: $1755 full-time. Nonresident tuition: $6540 full-time. Mandatory fees: $300 full-time.

Collegiate Environment:

Orientation program. Drama-theater group, choral group, student-run newspaper. Social organizations: 16 open to all. Most popular organizations: Baptist Student Union, Campus Activities Board, Students for a Multicultural Society, International Council, Engineering Club. Major annual events: spring and fall cookouts, Fall End of Term Party, Spring End of Term Party. Student services: health clinic, personal-psychological counseling. Campus security: 24-hour emergency response devices and patrols, student patrols, late night transport-escort service. College housing not available. Operations spending for 2004 fiscal year: $1.6 million. 1,200 computers available on campus for general student use. A campuswide network can be accessed. Staffed computer lab on campus.

Community Environment:

Pensacola Junior College offers courses at five locations in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties in northwest Florida. Famous for the white sand beaches of the Emerald Coast, Pensacola is the center of a growing metropolitan area of a third of a million residents. Pensacola is the "Cradle of Naval Aviation" and several Navy bases are located in the area, including the Pensacola Naval Air Station, Whiting Field, Corry Field, and Saufley Field. The white beaches of the Gulf of Mexico are a mecca for tourists. The area is served by the University of West Florida as well as Pensacola Junior College. In addition, the city has numerous museums, galleries, and historical areas, including Seville Quarter, a part of Pensacola dating back to the mid 1700s. Florida's First Place City continues to grow and expand.

? POLK COMMUNITY COLLEGE L-12

999 Ave. H, NE
Winter Haven, FL 33881-4299
Tel: (863)297-1000
Admissions: (863)297-1010
Fax: (863)297-1060
E-mail: [email protected] and [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.polk.edu/

Description:

State-supported, 2-year, coed. Part of Florida Community College System. Awards certificates, transfer associate, and terminal associate degrees. Founded 1964. Setting: 98-acre suburban campus with easy access to Orlando and Tampa. Endowment: $11.1 million. Total enrollment: 7,082. Student-undergrad faculty ratio is 16:1. 1,125 applied, 100% were admitted. Full-time: 2,037 students, 58% women, 42% men. Part-time: 5,045 students, 70% women, 30% men. Students come from 25 states and territories, 73 other countries, 10% from out-of-state, 0.3% Native American, 8% Hispanic, 13% black, 2% Asian American or Pacific Islander, 4% international, 38% 25 or older. Core. Calendar: semesters 16-16-6-6. Academic remediation for entering students, ESL program, services for LD students, advanced placement, accelerated degree program, self-designed majors, independent study, distance learning, double major, summer session for credit, part-time degree program, adult/continuing education programs, co-op programs. ROTC: Army (c).

Entrance Requirements:

Open admission. Options: early admission, deferred admission, international baccalaureate accepted. Required: high school transcript. Entrance: noncompetitive. Application deadline: Rolling. Notification: continuous.

Costs Per Year:

Application fee: $20. State resident tuition: $1901 full-time, $63.38 per credit hour part-time. Nonresident tuition: $7044 full-time, $234.79 per credit hour part-time.

Collegiate Environment:

Orientation program. Drama-theater group, choral group, student-run newspaper. Social organizations: 2 open to all. Campus security: 24-hour emergency response devices and patrols. College housing not available. Polk Community College Library with 181,000 books, 40,208 microform titles, 325 serials, 4,527 audiovisual materials, an OPAC, and a Web page. Operations spending for 2004 fiscal year: $1.8 million. 171 computers available on campus for general student use. A campuswide network can be accessed. Staffed computer lab on campus.

? REMINGTON COLLEGE-JACKSONVILLE CAMPUS D-12

7011 A.C. Skinner Parkway
Jacksonville, FL 32256
Tel: (904)296-3435
Fax: (904)296-9097
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.remingtoncollege.edu/

Description:

Proprietary, primarily 2-year, coed. Awards diplomas, terminal associate, and bachelor's degrees. Total enrollment: 368. 122 applied, 100% were admitted. 0% Native American, 10% Hispanic, 40% black, 7% Asian American or Pacific Islander, 0% international.

Entrance Requirements:

Entrance: noncompetitive.

? REMINGTON COLLEGE-PINELLAS CAMPUS L-9

8550 Ulmerton Rd.
Largo, FL 33771
Tel: (727)532-1999; 888-900-2343
Fax: (727)530-7710
Web Site: http://www.remingtoncollege.edu/

Description:

Proprietary, primarily 2-year, coed. Awards diplomas, transfer associate, terminal associate, and bachelor's degrees. Setting: suburban campus. Calendar: continuous.

? REMINGTON COLLEGE-TAMPA CAMPUS L-10

2410 East Busch Blvd.
Tampa, FL 33612-8410
Tel: (813)932-0701
Admissions: (813)935-5700
Fax: (813)935-7415
Web Site: http://www.remingtoncollege.edu/

Description:

Proprietary, primarily 2-year, coed. Awards diplomas, transfer associate, and bachelor's degrees. Founded 1948. Setting: 10-acre urban campus. Total enrollment: 685. Student-undergrad faculty ratio is 15:1. 1% Native American, 18% Hispanic, 36% black, 1% Asian American or Pacific Islander, 3% international, 32% 25 or older. Core. Academic remediation for entering students, accelerated degree program, internships.

Entrance Requirements:

Open admission. Options: Peterson's Universal Application, Common Application, deferred admission. Required: high school transcript, interview, Wonderlic aptitude test. Entrance: noncompetitive. Application deadline: Rolling.

Costs Per Year:

Application fee: $50.

Collegiate Environment:

Orientation program. Social organizations: national fraternities; 20% of eligible men and 20% of eligible women are members. Campus security: late night transport-escort service. College housing not available. Tampa Technical Institute Library with 4,100 books, 124 serials, 340 audiovisual materials, and an OPAC. 200 computers available on campus for general student use. A campuswide network can be accessed. Staffed computer lab on campus.

? RINGLING SCHOOL OF ART AND DESIGN N-8

2700 North Tamiami Trail
Sarasota, FL 34234-5895
Tel: (941)351-5100
Free: 800-255-7695
Fax: (941)359-7517
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.ringling.edu/

Description:

Independent, 4-year, coed. Awards bachelor's degrees. Founded 1931. Setting: 37-acre small town campus with easy access to Tampa-St. Petersburg. Endowment: $13.1 million. Educational spending for 2005 fiscal year: $9357 per student. Total enrollment: 1,088. Student-undergrad faculty ratio is 13:1. 958 applied, 27% were admitted. Full-time: 1,050 students, 49% women, 51% men. Part-time: 38 students, 42% women, 58% men. Students come from 46 states and territories, 33 other countries, 45% from out-of-state, 1% Native American, 11% Hispanic, 3% black, 4% Asian American or Pacific Islander, 5% international, 11% 25 or older, 47% live on campus, 10% transferred in. Retention: 86% of full-time freshmen returned the following year. Academic area with the most degrees conferred: visual and performing arts. Core. Calendar: semesters. Academic remediation for entering students, services for LD students, advanced placement, independent study, part-time degree program, internships. Off campus study at Association of Independent Colleges of Art and Design, New York Studio Program. Study abroad program.

Entrance Requirements:

Options: Peterson's Universal Application, electronic application, deferred admission, international baccalaureate accepted. Required: essay, high school transcript, minimum 2.0 high school GPA, 2 recommendations, portfolio, resume. Recommended: interview. Entrance: moderately difficult. Application deadline: Rolling. Notification: continuous.

Costs Per Year:

Application fee: $35. Comprehensive fee: $30,565 includes full-time tuition ($21,200), mandatory fees ($200), and college room and board ($9165). College room only: $4917. Full-time tuition and fees vary according to course load, program, and student level. Room and board charges vary according to board plan and housing facility. Part-time tuition: $1000 per credit hour. Part-time tuition varies according to course load, program, and student level.

Collegiate Environment:

Orientation program. Drama-theater group. Social organizations: 22 open to all; national fraternities, national sororities; 3% of eligible men and 2% of eligible women are members. Most popular organizations: FEWS, Nontraditional Student Group, Phi Delta Theta, Sigma Sigma Sigma, Ringling Ambassadors. Major annual events: Welcome Back Beach Party, Activities Fair, coffeehouses. Student services: personal-psychological counseling. Campus security: 24-hour emergency response devices and patrols, late night transport-escort service, controlled dormitory access, lighted campus. 483 college housing spaces available; 476 were occupied in 2003-04. Freshmen given priority for college housing. Options: coed, men-only, women-only housing available. Verman Kimbrough Memorial Library with 46,802 books, 340 serials, 123,891 audiovisual materials, an OPAC, and a Web page. Operations spending for 2004 fiscal year: $546,540. 640 computers available on campus for general student use. Computer purchase/lease plans available. A campuswide network can be accessed from student residence rooms and from off campus. Staffed computer lab on campus.

? ROLLINS COLLEGE J-13

1000 Holt Ave.
Winter Park, FL 32789-4499
Tel: (407)646-2000
Admissions: (407)646-2161
Fax: (407)646-2600
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.rollins.edu/

Description:

Independent, comprehensive, coed. Awards bachelor's and master's degrees. Founded 1885. Setting: 70-acre suburban campus with easy access to Orlando. Endowment: $264.5 million. Educational spending for 2005 fiscal year: $8692 per student. Total enrollment: 2,493. Faculty: 217 (185 full-time, 32 part-time). Student-undergrad faculty ratio is 11:1. 2,958 applied, 53% were admitted. 34% from top 10% of their high school class, 67% from top quarter, 94% from top half. Full-time: 1,719 students, 60% women, 40% men. Students come from 46 states and territories, 43 other countries, 46% from out-of-state, 1% Native American, 8% Hispanic, 5% black, 4% Asian American or Pacific Islander, 2% international, 1% 25 or older, 66% live on campus, 3% transferred in. Retention: 84% of full-time freshmen returned the following year. Academic areas with the most degrees conferred: social sciences; psychology; visual and performing arts. Core. Calendar: semesters. Academic remediation for entering students, services for LD students, advanced placement, accelerated degree program, self-designed majors, honors program, independent study, double major, part-time degree program, adult/continuing education programs, internships. Off campus study at American University. Study abroad program.

Entrance Requirements:

Options: Peterson's Universal Application, Common Application, electronic application, early admission, early decision, deferred admission, international baccalaureate accepted. Required: essay, high school transcript, 1 recommendation, SAT or ACT. Recommended: minimum X high school GPA, interview. Entrance: very difficult. Application deadlines: 2/15, 11/15 for early decision plan 1, 1/15 for early decision plan 2. Notification: 4/1, 12/15 for early decision plan 1, 2/1 for early decision plan 2.

Costs Per Year:

Application fee: $40. Comprehensive fee: $38,366 includes full-time tuition ($28,390), mandatory fees ($834), and college room and board ($9142). College room only: $5376.

Collegiate Environment:

Orientation program. Drama-theater group, choral group, student-run newspaper, radio station. Social organizations: 122 open to all; national fraternities, national sororities, local fraternities, local sororities; 75% of eligible men and 75% of eligible women are members. Student services: health clinic, personal-psychological counseling. Campus security: 24-hour emergency response devices and patrols, late night transport-escort service, controlled dormitory access. 1,250 college housing spaces available; 1,117 were occupied in 2003-04. Freshmen guaranteed college housing. Options: coed, men-only, women-only housing available. Olin Library with 288,323 books, 86,595 microform titles, 15,749 serials, 5,501 audiovisual materials, an OPAC, and a Web page. Operations spending for 2004 fiscal year: $2.1 million. 195 computers available on campus for general student use. A campuswide network can be accessed from student residence rooms and from off campus. Staffed computer lab on campus.

Community Environment:

Within the metropolitan area of which Orlando is the center, Winter Park is a residential area of great beauty. This area of Florida is popularly known as"The Lake Region." Orange groves, subtropical forest, flowering shrubs and trees are the dominant features of the landscape. Scenic boat trips may be taken through a chain of four lakes. Annual events are the Sidewalk Arts Festival and a Bach festival held on the campus of Rollins College.

? ST. JOHN VIANNEY COLLEGE SEMINARY T-15

2900 Southwest 87th Ave.
Miami, FL 33165-3244
Tel: (305)223-4561
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.sjvcs.edu/

Description:

Independent Roman Catholic, 4-year, coed. Awards bachelor's degrees. Founded 1959. Setting: 33-acre urban campus. Research spending for 2004 fiscal year: $5200. Total enrollment: 47. 11 applied, 100% were admitted. 17% from top 10% of their high school class, 33% from top half. Full-time: 47 students, 9% women, 91% men. Students come from 5 states and territories, 11 other countries, 17% from out-of-state, 0% Native American, 45% Hispanic, 9% black, 4% Asian American or Pacific Islander, 23% international, 45% 25 or older, 98% live on campus. Retention: 83% of full-time freshmen returned the following year. Core. Calendar: semesters. Academic remediation for entering students, ESL program, advanced placement, internships.

Entrance Requirements:

Required: high school transcript, minimum 2.0 high school GPA, 1 recommendation, psychological examination. Recommended: interview, SAT or ACT. Entrance: moderately difficult. Application deadline: Rolling. Preference given to candidates for the priesthood.

Collegiate Environment:

Orientation program. Choral group. Major annual events: Parents' Weekend, Vocation Awareness, special topics workshops. Student services: legal services, personal-psychological counseling. Campus security: 24-hour emergency response devices, student patrols. On-campus residence required through senior year. Option: men-only housing available. Maytag Memorial Library with 54,000 books, 150 serials, and an OPAC. Operations spending for 2004 fiscal year: $114,934. 16 computers available on campus for general student use. A campuswide network can be accessed. Staffed computer lab on campus.

? ST. JOHNS RIVER COMMUNITY COLLEGE F-12

5001 Saint Johns Ave.
Palatka, FL 32177-3897
Tel: (386)312-4200
Admissions: (386)312-4032
Fax: (386)312-4292
Web Site: http://www.sjrcc.cc.fl.us/

Description:

State-supported, 2-year, coed. Awards certificates, diplomas, transfer associate, and terminal associate degrees. Founded 1958. Setting: 105-acre small town campus with easy access to Jacksonville. Total enrollment: 3,459. 1,200 applied, 100% were admitted. 43% 25 or older. Core. Calendar: semesters. Academic remediation for entering students, services for LD students, advanced placement, accelerated degree program, distance learning, summer session for credit, part-time degree program, adult/continuing education programs.

Entrance Requirements:

Open admission. Options: Common Application, early admission. Required: high school transcript. Entrance: noncompetitive. Application deadline: Rolling. Notification: continuous.

Costs Per Year:

State resident tuition: $1732 full-time, $66.88 per semester hour part-time. Nonresident tuition: $6348 full-time, $251.14 per semester hour part-time.

Collegiate Environment:

Choral group, student-run newspaper. Social organizations: 12 open to all. Campus security: 24-hour patrols. College housing not available. 56,925 books, 90,725 microform titles, 7,015 audiovisual materials, an OPAC, and a Web page. 203 computers available on campus for general student use. Staffed computer lab on campus.

? SAINT LEO UNIVERSITY K-10

PO Box 6665
St. Leo, FL 33574-6665
Tel: (352)588-8200
Free: 800-334-5532
Admissions: (352)588-8283
Fax: (352)588-8257
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.saintleo.edu/

Description:

Independent Roman Catholic, comprehensive, coed. Awards associate, bachelor's, and master's degrees. Founded 1889. Setting: 186-acre rural campus with easy access to Tampa and Orlando. Endowment: $10.8 million. Total enrollment: 2,263. Faculty: 122 (66 full-time, 56 part-time). Student-undergrad faculty ratio is 16:1. 3,248 applied, 43% were admitted. 8% from top 10% of their high school class, 30% from top quarter, 67% from top half. Full-time: 1,335 students, 55% women, 45% men. Part-time: 49 students, 57% women, 43% men. Students come from 35 states and territories, 42 other countries, 33% from out-of-state, 1% Native American, 9% Hispanic, 8% black, 1% Asian American or Pacific Islander, 8% international, 9% 25 or older, 68% live on campus, 8% transferred in. Retention: 71% of full-time freshmen returned the following year. Academic areas with the most degrees conferred: business/marketing; education; social sciences. Core. Calendar: semesters. Academic remediation for entering students, ESL program, services for LD students, advanced placement, honors program, independent study, distance learning, double major, summer session for credit, part-time degree program, adult/continuing education programs, internships. Study abroad program. ROTC: Army, Air Force (c).

Entrance Requirements:

Options: Peterson's Universal Application, Common Application, electronic application, early admission, deferred admission, international baccalaureate accepted. Required: essay, high school transcript, minimum 2.3 high school GPA, 1 recommendation, SAT or ACT. Recommended: minimum 3.0 high school GPA, interview. Required for some: interview. Entrance: moderately difficult. Application deadline: 8/15. Notification: continuous.

Costs Per Year:

Application fee: $35. Comprehensive fee: $22,140 includes full-time tuition ($14,250), mandatory fees ($430), and college room and board ($7460). College room only: $3920. Full-time tuition and fees vary according to location. Room and board charges vary according to board plan and housing facility.

Collegiate Environment:

Orientation program. Drama-theater group, choral group, student-run newspaper, radio station. Social organizations: 43 open to all; national fraternities, national sororities, local fraternities, local sororities; 26% of eligible men and 14% of eligible women are members. Most popular organizations: Student Government Union, Circle K, Samaritans, American Marketing Association, Campus Activities Board. Major annual events: Fall Festival, Spring Fling, Community Service Day. Student services: health clinic, personal-psychological counseling. Campus security: 24-hour emergency response devices and patrols, late night transport-escort service, controlled dormitory access. 887 college housing spaces available; 844 were occupied in 2003-04. Freshmen given priority for college housing. On-campus residence required through junior year. Options: coed, men-only, women-only housing available. Cannon Memorial Library with 141,521 books, 28,290 microform titles, 700 serials, 6,437 audiovisual materials, an OPAC, and a Web page. Operations spending for 2004 fiscal year: $1.1 million. 750 computers available on campus for general student use. A campuswide network can be accessed from student residence rooms and from off campus. Staffed computer lab on campus.

Community Environment:

Saint Leo is located 25 miles north of Tampa, and 38 miles from Tampa International Airport. Semitropical climate. Orlando and Disney World are 65 miles to the east.

? ST. PETERSBURG COLLEGE M-9

PO Box 13489
St. Petersburg, FL 33733-3489
Tel: (727)341-3600
Admissions: (727)712-5892
Fax: (727)341-3150
Web Site: http://www.spjc.edu/

Description:

State and locally supported, primarily 2-year, coed. Awards certificates, diplomas, transfer associate, terminal associate, and bachelor's degrees. Founded 1927. Setting: suburban campus. Endowment: $13.4 million. Educational spending for 2005 fiscal year: $5165 per student. Total enrollment: 24,102. 3,919 applied, 100% were admitted. Full-time: 8,012 students, 59% women, 41% men. Part-time: 16,090 students, 64% women, 36% men. Students come from 45 states and territories, 30 other countries, 4% from out-of-state, 1% Native American, 6% Hispanic, 11% black, 3% Asian American or Pacific Islander, 1% international, 46% 25 or older. Academic areas with the most degrees conferred: education; business/marketing; health professions and related sciences. Core. Calendar: semesters. Academic remediation for entering students, ESL program, services for LD students, advanced placement, freshman honors college, honors program, distance learning, summer session for credit, part-time degree program, adult/continuing education programs, co-op programs and internships.

Entrance Requirements:

Open admission. Options: Common Application, electronic application, early admission, deferred admission. Required: high school transcript. Entrance: noncompetitive. Application deadline: Rolling. Notification: continuous.

Costs Per Year:

Application fee: $35. State resident tuition: $1646 full-time, $54.88 per credit part-time. Nonresident tuition: $6587 full-time, $219.11 per credit part-time. Mandatory fees: $337 full-time, $25.17 per credit part-time. Full-time tuition and fees vary according to degree level and program. Part-time tuition and fees vary according to degree level and program.

Collegiate Environment:

Orientation program. Drama-theater group, student-run newspaper. Student services: women's center. Campus security: late night transport-escort service. College housing not available. M. M. Bennett Library plus 5 others with 222,990 books, 79,591 microform titles, 1,393 serials, 16,543 audiovisual materials, an OPAC, and a Web page. Operations spending for 2004 fiscal year: $2.4 million. 2,951 computers available on campus for general student use. Computer purchase/lease plans available. A campuswide network can be accessed from off-campus. Staffed computer lab on campus.

? ST. PETERSBURG THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY M-9

10830 Navajo Dr.
St. Petersburg, FL 33708
Tel: (727)399-0276
Fax: (727)347-3695
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.sptseminary.edu/

Description:

Independent interdenominational, upper-level, coed. Awards bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. Founded 1983. Educational spending for 2005 fiscal year: $550 per student. Total enrollment: 70. 0% Native American, 3% Hispanic, 17% black, 0% Asian American or Pacific Islander, 0% international. Core. Calendar: semesters. Advanced placement, independent study, distance learning, double major, summer session for credit, external degree program, adult/continuing education programs, co-op programs and internships, graduate courses open to undergrads.

Costs Per Year:

Tuition: $3600 full-time, $120 per credit hour part-time. Mandatory fees: $30 full-time, $15 per term part-time. Full-time tuition and fees vary according to course level and degree level. Part-time tuition and fees vary according to course level and degree level.

Collegiate Environment:

Orientation program. College housing not available. Vern-Roberta Donzero with 25,146 books, 22 serials, 125 audiovisual materials, and an OPAC. Operations spending for 2004 fiscal year: $10,772. 3 computers available on campus for general student use.

? ST. THOMAS UNIVERSITY Q-15

16401 Northwest 37th Ave.
Miami Gardens, FL 33054-6459
Tel: (305)625-6000
Free: 800-367-9010
Admissions: (305)628-6546
Fax: (305)628-6591
Web Site: http://www.stu.edu/

Description:

Independent Roman Catholic, comprehensive, coed. Awards bachelor's, master's, and first professional degrees and post-master's certificates. Founded 1961. Setting: 140-acre suburban campus. Endowment: $9.1 million. Total enrollment: 2,692. Faculty: 250 (95 full-time, 155 part-time). Student-undergrad faculty ratio is 17:1. 551 applied, 91% were admitted. Full-time: 1,096 students, 58% women, 42% men. Part-time: 62 students, 52% women, 48% men. Students come from 25 states and territories, 58 other countries, 9% from out-of-state, 0.2% Native American, 44% Hispanic, 27% black, 1% Asian American or Pacific Islander, 10% international, 36% 25 or older, 10% live on campus, 10% transferred in. Retention: 69% of full-time freshmen returned the following year. Academic areas with the most degrees conferred: business/marketing; health professions and related sciences; communications/journalism. Core. Calendar: semesters. Academic remediation for entering students, services for LD students, advanced placement, freshman honors college, honors program, independent study, distance learning, double major, summer session for credit, part-time degree program, adult/continuing education programs, graduate courses open to undergrads. ROTC: Army (c), Air Force (c).

Entrance Requirements:

Options: Common Application, electronic application, early admission, deferred admission, international baccalaureate accepted. Required: high school transcript, minimum 2.0 high school GPA, SAT or ACT. Recommended: essay, 1 recommendation, interview. Entrance: moderately difficult. Application deadline: Rolling. Notification: continuous.

Costs Per Year:

Application fee: $40. Comprehensive fee: $23,490 includes full-time tuition ($17,860) and college room and board ($5630). Room and board charges vary according to board plan and housing facility. Part-time tuition: $595 per credit.

Collegiate Environment:

Orientation program. Choral group. Social organizations: 29 open to all. Most popular organizations: International Student Organization, Pre-Med Club, Hispanic Heritage Club, Inter-Dorm Council, Communicators Club. Major annual events: Homecoming, St. Thomas of Villanova Annual Picnic, Land and Water Olympics. Student services: health clinic, personal-psychological counseling. Campus security: 24-hour emergency response devices and patrols, late night transport-escort service, controlled dormitory access. Options: men-only, women-only housing available. St. Thomas University Library plus 1 other with 154,017 books, 319,889 microform titles, 898 serials, 7,894 audiovisual materials, and a Web page. Operations spending for 2004 fiscal year: $1.6 million. 60 computers available on campus for general student use. A campuswide network can be accessed. Staffed computer lab on campus.

? SANFORD-BROWN INSTITUTE (JACKSONVILLE) D-12

10255 Fortune Parkway, Ste. 501
Jacksonville, FL 32256
Tel: (904)363-6221
Fax: (904)363-6824
Web Site: http://www.sbjacksonville.com/

Description:

Proprietary, 2-year, coed. Founded 1992.

? SANFORD-BROWN INSTITUTE (LAUDERDALE LAKES) N-15

4780 N. State Rd., 7 Bldg. E, Ste. 100
Lauderdale Lakes, FL 33309
Tel: (954)733-8900
Fax: (954)733-8994
Web Site: http://www.sbftlauderdale.com/

Description:

Proprietary, 2-year, coed.

? SANFORD-BROWN INSTITUTE(TAMPA) L-10

5701 E. Hillsborough Ave.

Tampa, FL 33610
Tel: (813)621-0072
Fax: (813)626-0392
Web Site: http://www.sbtampa.com/

Description:

Proprietary, 2-year, coed.

? SANTA FE COMMUNITY COLLEGE F-10

3000 Northwest 83rd St.
Gainesville, FL 32606-6200
Tel: (352)395-5000
Admissions: (352)395-5857
Fax: (352)395-5581
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.sfcc.edu/

Description:

State and locally supported, 2-year, coed. Part of Florida Community College System. Awards certificates, transfer associate, and terminal associate degrees (offers bachelor's degrees in conjunction with Saint Leo College). Founded 1966. Setting: 175-acre suburban campus with easy access to Jacksonville. Total enrollment: 13,806. 1,796 applied, 100% were admitted. Full-time: 6,560 students, 50% women, 50% men. Part-time: 7,246 students, 56% women, 44% men. Students come from 46 states and territories, 80 other countries, 3% from out-of-state, 1% Native American, 8% Hispanic, 12% black, 3% Asian American or Pacific Islander, 3% international, 28% 25 or older, 11% transferred in. Retention: 61% of full-time freshmen returned the following year. Core. Calendar: semesters. Academic remediation for entering students, ESL program, services for LD students, advanced placement, self-designed majors, honors program, independent study, distance learning, summer session for credit, part-time degree program, adult/continuing education programs, co-op programs. ROTC: Army (c), Air Force (c).

Entrance Requirements:

Open admission. Option: early admission. Required: high school transcript. Placement: SAT, ACT, or CPT required. Entrance: noncompetitive. Application deadline: Rolling. Notification: continuous.

Costs Per Year:

Application fee: $30. State resident tuition: $1755 full-time, $58.50 per credit hour part-time. Nonresident tuition: $6540 full-time, $218 per credit hour part-time.

Collegiate Environment:

Drama-theater group, choral group. Most popular organizations: Black Student Union, student government. Major annual events: Student Orientation, College Night, Homecoming. Student services: personal-psychological counseling. Campus security: 24-hour emergency response devices and patrols. College housing not available. Lawrence W. Tyree Library with 81,832 books, 624 serials, an OPAC, and a Web page. 400 computers available on campus for general student use. A campuswide network can be accessed from off-campus. Staffed computer lab on campus.

Community Environment:

See University of Florida.

? SCHILLER INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY L-9

453 Edgewater Dr.
Dunedin, FL 34698-7532
Tel: (727)736-5082
Free: 800-336-4133
Fax: (727)734-0359
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.schiller.edu/

Description:

Independent, comprehensive, coed. Part of Schiller International University. Awards associate, bachelor's, and master's degrees. Founded 1991. Setting: suburban campus with easy access to Tampa. Total enrollment: 177. Faculty: 34 (4 full-time, 30 part-time). Student-undergrad faculty ratio is 5:1. Full-time: 103 students, 41% women, 59% men. Part-time: 5 students, 20% women, 80% men. Students come from 60 other countries, 68% from out-of-state, 32% international, 13% 25 or older. Retention: 22% of full-time freshmen returned the following year. Core. Calendar: semesters. ESL program, advanced placement, accelerated degree program, self-designed majors, summer session for credit, part-time degree program, adult/continuing education programs, internships. Study abroad program.

Entrance Requirements:

Options: Peterson's Universal Application, Common Application, deferred admission, international baccalaureate accepted. Required: essay, high school transcript. Recommended: minimum 2.0 high school GPA. Entrance: noncompetitive. Application deadline: Rolling.

Costs Per Year:

Application fee: $35. Comprehensive fee: $24,480 includes full-time tuition ($16,880) and college room and board ($7600). Part-time tuition: $470 per credit.

Collegiate Environment:

Orientation program. Student-run newspaper. Most popular organizations: student government, student newspaper, yearbook staff, Model United Nations. Major annual event: Formal Dance. Student services: personal-psychological counseling. Campus security: night patrols. 70 college housing spaces available. Option: coed housing available. SIU Library with 1,918 books and 30 serials. 17 computers available on campus for general student use. Staffed computer lab on campus.

? SEMINOLE COMMUNITY COLLEGE I-14

100 Weldon Blvd.
Sanford, FL 32773-6199
Tel: (407)328-4722
Admissions: (407)708-2380
Fax: (407)328-2395
Web Site: http://www.scc-fl.edu/

Description:

State and locally supported, 2-year, coed. Awards certificates, diplomas, transfer associate, and terminal associate degrees. Founded 1966. Setting: 200-acre small town campus with easy access to Orlando. Endowment: $5.3 million. Total enrollment: 11,682. Student-undergrad faculty ratio is 11:1. Full-time: 4,079 students, 56% women, 44% men. Part-time: 7,603 students, 63% women, 37% men. Students come from 18 states and territories, 123 other countries, 0.4% Native American, 13% Hispanic, 13% black, 3% Asian American or Pacific Islander, 5% international, 45% 25 or older, 20% transferred in. Core. Calendar: semesters. Academic remediation for entering students, ESL program, services for LD students, advanced placement, accelerated degree program, honors program, independent study, distance learning, double major, summer session for credit, part-time degree program, external degree program, adult/continuing education programs, co-op programs and internships. Study abroad program. ROTC: Army.

Entrance Requirements:

Open admission except for physical therapy, respiratory therapy, nursing programs. Options: early admission, deferred admission, international baccalaureate accepted. Required: high school transcript, minimum 2.0 high school GPA. Entrance: noncompetitive. Application deadline: Rolling. Notification: continuous.

Costs Per Year:

Application fee: $0. State resident tuition: $1592 full-time, $53.08 per credit hour part-time. Nonresident tuition: $6125 full-time, $214.18 per credit hour part-time. Mandatory fees: $488 full-time, $16.28 per credit hour part-time.

Collegiate Environment:

Orientation program. Drama-theater group, choral group, student-run newspaper. Social organizations: 17 open to all. Most popular organizations: Phi Beta Lambda, Phi Theta Kappa, Student Government Association, International Student Organization. Major annual events: Welcome Back, Career Fair. Student services: personal-psychological counseling. Campus security: 24-hour emergency response devices and patrols. College housing not available. Seminole Community College Library plus 2 others with 102,744 books, 84,200 microform titles, 353 serials, 8,913 audiovisual materials, an OPAC, and a Web page. Operations spending for 2004 fiscal year: $1.7 million. 56 computers available on campus for general student use. A campuswide network can be accessed from off-campus. Staffed computer lab on campus.

Community Environment:

A residential city with subtropical climate. Sanford is located 20 miles northeast of Orlando. Air service is available through Orlando International Airport, and Amtrak serves the area. Part-time employment for students is available in the metropolitan Orlando Area. Lake Monroe is a recreation area nearby with a municipal zoo, picnic facilities and playground. Other sports include boating, fishing, tennis, and more. The close proximity to Orlando offers many convenient cultural and recreational activities.

? SOUTH FLORIDA COMMUNITY COLLEGE M-13

600 West College Dr.
Avon Park, FL 33825-9356
Tel: (863)453-6661
Fax: (863)453-0165
Web Site: http://www.sfcc.cc.fl.us/

Description:

State-supported, 2-year, coed. Part of Florida Community College System. Awards certificates, diplomas, transfer associate, and terminal associate degrees. Founded 1965. Setting: 80-acre rural campus with easy access to Tampa-St. Petersburg and Orlando. Endowment: $3.3 million. Educational spending for 2005 fiscal year: $1929 per student. Total enrollment: 2,076. Full-time: 813 students, 52% women, 48% men. Part-time: 1,263 students, 64% women, 36% men. Students come from 12 states and territories, 4 other countries, 33% 25 or older. Core. Calendar: semesters. Academic remediation for entering students, ESL program, services for LD students, advanced placement, accelerated degree program, summer session for credit, part-time degree program, adult/continuing education programs, co-op programs and internships.

Entrance Requirements:

Open admission. Options: early admission, deferred admission. Required: high school transcript. Placement: SAT, ACT or Florida College Entry-Level Placement Test, CPT required. Entrance: noncompetitive. Application deadline: Rolling. Notification: continuous.

Collegiate Environment:

Choral group, student-run newspaper. Social organizations: 12 open to all. Most popular organizations: Phi Theta Kappa, Student Activities Board, Cheerleaders Club, African-American Association, Future Educators. Major annual events: International Jamboree, Back to School Pool Party, Community College Week. Student services: personal-psychological counseling, women's center. Campus security: 24-hour patrols. Learning Resource Center with 42,000 books, 237 serials, and an OPAC. Operations spending for 2004 fiscal year: $376,594. 284 computers available on campus for general student use. A campuswide network can be accessed. Staffed computer lab on campus.

Community Environment:

An urban area in south central Florida; semitropical climate and a tourist center. Trains and buses serve the area. Citrus production is the main source of income. Part time employment is limited to eating establishments and grocery stores. Recreational activities are numerous; they include golfing, bowling, tennis, shuffleboard, water sports, hunting, fishing and camping. Avon Park has many active civic organizations. The annual International Jamboree and Cultural Series is a special event.

? SOUTH UNIVERSITY (TAMPA) L-10

4401 N. Himes Ave.
Tampa, FL 33614
Tel: (813)393-3800
Web Site: http://www.southuniversity.edu

Description:

Proprietary, 4-year, coed. Awards bachelor's degrees. Educational spending for 2005 fiscal year: $2857 per student.

Entrance Requirements:

Required for some: SAT or ACT.

Costs Per Year:

Tuition: $11,475 full-time, $2995 per term part-time.

? SOUTH UNIVERSITY (WEST PALM BEACH) Q-15

1760 North Congress Ave.
West Palm Beach, FL 33409
Tel: (561)697-9200; (866)629-9200
Admissions: (866)629-2902
Fax: (561)697-9944
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.southuniversity.edu/

Description:

Proprietary, primarily 2-year, coed. Part of Education Management Corporation. Awards terminal associate, bachelor's, and master's degrees. Founded 1899. Setting: 1-acre suburban campus with easy access to Miami. Educational spending for 2005 fiscal year: $2719 per student. Total enrollment: 502. Faculty: 58 (18 full-time, 40 part-time). Student-undergrad faculty ratio is 13:1. Full-time: 347 students, 84% women, 16% men. Part-time: 155 students, 89% women, 11% men. Students come from 4 other countries, 0% from out-of-state, 0.2% Native American, 9% Hispanic, 51% black, 1% Asian American or Pacific Islander, 1% international, 38% 25 or older. Retention: 60% of full-time freshmen returned the following year. Academic areas with the most degrees conferred: health professions and related sciences; law/legal studies; business/marketing. Core. Academic remediation for entering students, advanced placement, double major, part-time degree program, adult/continuing education programs, internships.

Entrance Requirements:

Options: Peterson's Universal Application, Common Application, electronic application, early admission, deferred admission, international baccalaureate accepted. Required: high school transcript.
Recommended: SAT or ACT. Required for some: recommendations, interview. Entrance: minimally difficult. Application deadline: Rolling. Notification: continuous.

Costs Per Year:

Application fee: $25. Tuition: $11,475 full-time, $2995 per term part-time.

Collegiate Environment:

Orientation program. Social organizations: 3 open to all. Most popular organization: Pro Bono Club. Major annual events: Food Drive, Blood Drive, Clothing Drive. Student services: personal-psychological counseling. Campus security: evening security personnel. College housing not available. South University Library plus 3 others with 8,400 books and 67 serials. Operations spending for 2004 fiscal year: $116,440. 53 computers available on campus for general student use. A campuswide network can be accessed. Staffed computer lab on campus.

? SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY L-12

1000 Longfellow Blvd.
Lakeland, FL 33801-6099
Tel: (863)667-5000
Free: 800-500-8760
Fax: (863)667-5200
Web Site: http://www.seuniversity.edu/

Description:

Independent, 4-year, coed, affiliated with Assemblies of God. Awards bachelor's degrees. Founded 1935. Setting: 62-acre suburban campus with easy access to Tampa and Orlando. Endowment: $1.8 million. Total enrollment: 1,964. 509 applied, 86% were admitted. Students come from 44 states and territories, 40% from out-of-state, 0.4% Native American, 11% Hispanic, 6% black, 2% Asian American or Pacific Islander, 0.4% international, 10% 25 or older, 60% live on campus. Retention: 70% of full-time freshmen returned the following year. Core. Calendar: semesters. Advanced placement, accelerated degree program, summer session for credit, part-time degree program, adult/continuing education programs, internships. ROTC: Army (c), Air Force (c).

Entrance Requirements:

Options: Peterson's Universal Application, electronic application, early admission, deferred admission, international baccalaureate accepted. Required: high school transcript, 2 recommendations. Required for some: essay, interview. Placement: SAT or ACT required. Entrance: minimally difficult. Application deadline: 8/1. Notification: continuous until 8/1.

Costs Per Year:

Application fee: $40. Comprehensive fee: $17,178 includes full-time tuition ($11,040), mandatory fees ($460), and college room and board ($5678). Full-time tuition and fees vary according to degree level, program, and reciprocity agreements. Room and board charges vary according to board plan and housing facility. Part-time tuition: $460 per credit. Part-time tuition varies according to course load, degree level, program, and reciprocity agreements.

Collegiate Environment:

Orientation program. Drama-theater group, choral group, student-run newspaper, radio station. Social organizations: 21 open to all. Most popular organizations: Spanish Club, travel music groups, Impact (cross-cultural awareness), Psyche, Student Broadcast Organization. Major annual events: Homecoming, College Days. Student services: health clinic, personal-psychological counseling. Campus security: 24-hour emergency response devices and patrols, late night transport-escort service. 1,200 college housing spaces available; all were occupied in 2003-04. Freshmen guaranteed college housing. On-campus residence required through senior year. Options: men-only, women-only housing available. Steelman Library plus 3 others with 96,000 books, 490 serials, and an OPAC. 40 computers available on campus for general student use. A campuswide network can be accessed from student residence rooms and from off campus. Staffed computer lab on campus.

? SOUTHWEST FLORIDA COLLEGE (FORT MYERS) Q-10

1685 Medical Ln.
Fort Myers, FL 33907
Tel: (239)939-4766; (866)SWFC-NOW
Fax: (239)936-4040
Web Site: http://www.swfc.edu/

Description:

Independent, primarily 2-year, coed. Awards diplomas, terminal associate, and bachelor's degrees. Founded 1940. Setting: urban campus. Total enrollment: 1,263. Academic remediation for entering students, co-op programs and internships.

Entrance Requirements:

Open admission. Option: Common Application. Recommended: high school transcript. Entrance: noncompetitive. Application deadline: Rolling. Notification: continuous.

Collegiate Environment:

Orientation program. Campus security: day and evening security guards. College housing not available. Learning Resource Center with 1,000 books, 20 serials, and a Web page. 80 computers available on campus for general student use. A campuswide network can be accessed from off-campus. Staffed computer lab on campus.

? SOUTHWEST FLORIDA COLLEGE (TAMPA) L-10

3910 Riga Blvd.
Tampa, FL 33619
Tel: (813)630-4401; 877-907-2456
Web Site: http://www.swfc.edu/

Description:

Independent, 2-year, coed.

? STETSON UNIVERSITY H-13

421 North Woodland Blvd.
DeLand, FL 32723
Tel: (386)822-7000
Free: 800-688-0101
Admissions: (386)822-7100
Fax: (386)822-8832
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.stetson.edu/

Description:

Independent, comprehensive, coed. Awards bachelor's, master's, and first professional degrees and post-master's and first professional certificates. Founded 1883. Setting: 170-acre small town campus with easy access to Orlando. Endowment: $114.8 million. Total enrollment: 3,665. Faculty: 268 (186 full-time, 82 part-time). Student-undergrad faculty ratio is 10:1. 2,777 applied, 69% were admitted. 14 valedictorians. Full-time: 2,160 students, 58% women, 42% men. Part-time: 74 students, 47% women, 53% men. Students come from 41 states and territories, 41 other countries, 21% from out-of-state, 0.5% Native American, 7% Hispanic, 4% black, 2% Asian American or Pacific Islander, 3% international, 5% 25 or older, 67% live on campus, 4% transferred in. Retention: 77% of full-time freshmen returned the following year. Academic areas with the most degrees conferred: business/marketing; visual and performing arts; biological/life sciences; social sciences. Core. Calendar: semesters. Advanced placement, accelerated degree program, self-designed majors, honors program, independent study, double major, summer session for credit, part-time degree program, adult/continuing education programs, internships, graduate courses open to undergrads. Off campus study at American University. Study abroad program. ROTC: Army (c).

Entrance Requirements:

Options: Peterson's Universal Application, Common Application, electronic application, early admission, early decision, deferred admission, international baccalaureate accepted. Required: essay, high school transcript, recommendations, SAT or ACT. Recommended: interview. Entrance: moderately difficult. Application deadlines: 3/15, 11/1 for early decision. Notification: 11/15 for early decision.

Costs Per Year:

Application fee: $40. Comprehensive fee: $32,725 includes full-time tuition ($23,975), mandatory fees ($1475), and college room and board ($7275). College room only: $4075. Full-time tuition and fees vary according to course load and student level. Room and board charges vary according to board plan and housing facility. Part-time tuition: $760 per credit hour. Part-time tuition varies according to course load.

Collegiate Environment:

Orientation program. Drama-theater group, choral group, student-run newspaper, radio station. Social organizations: 93 open to all; national fraternities, national sororities; 23% of eligible men and 22% of eligible women are members. Most popular organizations: Into the Streets, Multi-Cultural Student Council, Black Student Association, Best Buddies, Habitat For Humanity. Major annual events: Stetson Weekend, Greenfeather, Family Weekend. Student services: health clinic, personal-psychological counseling. Campus security: 24-hour emergency response devices and patrols, late night transport-escort service. 1,547 college housing spaces available; 1,478 were occupied in 2003-04. Freshmen guaranteed college housing. On-campus residence required through junior year. Options: coed, men-only, women-only housing available. DuPont-Ball Library plus 2 others with 382,154 books, 404,979 microform titles, 11,833 serials, 17,879 audiovisual materials, an OPAC, and a Web page. 400 computers available on campus for general student use. A campuswide network can be accessed from student residence rooms and from off campus. Staffed computer lab on campus.

? TALLAHASSEE COMMUNITY COLLEGE C-5

444 Appleyard Dr.
Tallahassee, FL 32304-2895
Tel: (850)201-6200
Web Site: http://www.tcc.fl.edu/

Description:

State and locally supported, 2-year, coed. Part of Florida Community College System. Awards certificates, transfer associate, and terminal associate degrees. Founded 1966. Setting: 191-acre suburban campus. Educational spending for 2005 fiscal year: $2027 per student. Total enrollment: 11,966. Full-time: 5,533 students, 48% women, 52% men. Part-time: 6,433 students, 59% women, 41% men. Students come from 32 states and territories, 75 other countries, 10% from out-of-state, 1% Native American, 5% Hispanic, 31% black, 1% Asian American or Pacific Islander, 1% international, 26% 25 or older, 30% transferred in. Core. Calendar: semesters. Academic remediation for entering students, ESL program, services for LD students, advanced placement, accelerated degree program, honors program, independent study, distance learning, summer session for credit, part-time degree program, external degree program, adult/continuing education programs. Off campus study at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University, Florida State University. Study abroad program. ROTC: Army (c), Air Force (c).

Entrance Requirements:

Open admission except for allied health programs. Options: electronic application, early admission, deferred admission. Required: high school transcript. Placement: Florida College Entry-Level Placement Test required; SAT or ACT recommended. Entrance: noncompetitive. Application deadline: 8/1.

Collegiate Environment:

Orientation program. Drama-theater group, choral group, student-run newspaper. Social organizations: 20 open to all. Most popular organizations: Phi Theta Kappa, student government, International Student Organization, Black Student Union, Returning Adults Valuing Education. Major annual events: student/faculty days, Turkey Shoot, Eagle Fest. Student services: personal-psychological counseling. Campus security: 24-hour emergency response devices, late night transport-escort service. College housing not available. Tallahassee Community College Library with 84,415 books, 1,073 serials, and an OPAC. Operations spending for 2004 fiscal year: $1.5 million. 170 computers available on campus for general student use. A campuswide network can be accessed from off-campus. Staffed computer lab on campus.

Community Environment:

See Florida State University.

? TALMUDIC COLLEGE OF FLORIDA T-15

1910 Alton Rd.
Miami Beach, FL 33139
Tel: (305)534-7050; 888-825-6834
Fax: (305)534-8444
Web Site: http://www.talmudicu.edu/

Description:

Independent Jewish, comprehensive, men only. Awards bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. Founded 1974. Setting: urban campus with easy access to Miami. Educational spending for 2005 fiscal year: $10,000 per student. Total enrollment: 30. 12 applied, 67% were admitted. Full-time: 15 students. Students come from 4 states and territories, 5 other countries, 95% from out-of-state, 7% Hispanic, 67% international, 0.3% 25 or older, 99% live on campus, 53% transferred in. Retention: 50% of full-time freshmen returned the following year. Core. Calendar: semesters. Academic remediation for entering students, ESL program, honors program, independent study, summer session for credit, part-time degree program, adult/continuing education programs, graduate courses open to undergrads. Study abroad program.

Entrance Requirements:

Options: early admission, deferred admission, international baccalaureate accepted. Required: interview, placement exam. Recommended: essay, 2 recommendations. Required for some: high school transcript. Entrance: moderately difficult. Application deadline: Rolling.

Costs Per Year:

Application fee: $250. Comprehensive fee: $12,500 includes full-time tuition ($7250), mandatory fees ($250), and college room and board ($5000). College room only: $2500. Tuition guaranteed not to increase for student's term of enrollment.

Collegiate Environment:

Student services: personal-psychological counseling. 55 college housing spaces available; 29 were occupied in 2003-04. Freshmen guaranteed college housing. On-campus residence required through senior year. Option: men-only housing available. Beis Medrash plus 1 other with 25,000 books and a Web page.

? TRINITY BAPTIST COLLEGE D-12

800 Hammond Blvd.
Jacksonville, FL 32221
Tel: (904)596-2400
Free: 800-786-2206
Admissions: (904)596-2538
Fax: (904)596-2531
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.tbc.edu/

Description:

Independent Baptist, comprehensive, coed. Awards associate, bachelor's, and master's degrees. Founded 1974. Setting: 148-acre urban campus. Total enrollment: 465. Faculty: 50 (12 full-time, 38 part-time). Student-undergrad faculty ratio is 15:1. 159 applied, 100% were admitted. Full-time: 294 students, 49% women, 51% men. Part-time: 128 students, 40% women, 60% men. Students come from 30 states and territories, 4 other countries, 32% from out-of-state, 0% Native American, 3% Hispanic, 5% black, 1% Asian American or Pacific Islander, 1% international, 13% 25 or older, 57% live on campus, 7% transferred in. Retention: 65% of full-time freshmen returned the following year. Academic areas with the most degrees conferred: theology and religious vocations; education. Core. Calendar: semesters. Academic remediation for entering students, services for LD students, advanced placement, accelerated degree program, independent study, summer session for credit, part-time degree program, adult/continuing education programs, internships, graduate courses open to undergrads.

Entrance Requirements:

Option: Common Application. Required: essay, high school transcript, minimum 2.0 high school GPA, 3 recommendations, SAT or ACT. Entrance: moderately difficult. Application deadline: Rolling. Notification: continuous until 8/15.

Costs Per Year:

Application fee: $30. Comprehensive fee: $10,600. Part-time tuition: $245 per semester hour. Tuition: $245 per semester hour part-time.

Collegiate Environment:

Orientation program. Drama-theater group, choral group. Major annual events: Missions Conference, Bible Conference, Youth Conference. Student services: health clinic, personal-psychological counseling. Campus security: 24-hour emergency response devices, student patrols, controlled dormitory access, evening security. 230 college housing spaces available; 224 were occupied in 2003-04. Freshmen guaranteed college housing. On-campus residence required through junior year. Options: men-only, women-only housing available. Travis Hudson Library with 35,070 books and 191 serials. 35 computers available on campus for general student use. A campuswide network can be accessed from student residence rooms and from off campus. Staffed computer lab on campus.

? TRINITY COLLEGE OF FLORIDA K-9

2430 Welbilt Blvd.
New Port Richey, FL 34655
Tel: (727)376-6911
Free: 800-388-0869
Fax: (727)376-0781
Web Site: http://www.trinitycollege.edu/

Description:

Independent nondenominational, 4-year, coed. Awards associate and bachelor's degrees. Founded 1932. Setting: 40-acre small town campus with easy access to Tampa. Endowment: $1.3 million. Educational spending for 2005 fiscal year: $4196 per student. Total enrollment: 203. 61 applied, 100% were admitted. 7% from top 10% of their high school class, 25% from top quarter, 59% from top half. Full-time: 138 students, 42% women, 58% men. Part-time: 65 students, 48% women, 52% men. Students come from 15 states and territories, 6 other countries, 9% from out-of-state, 0% Native American, 3% Hispanic, 4% black, 0.5% Asian American or Pacific Islander, 4% international, 37% 25 or older, 54% live on campus, 28% transferred in. Retention: 60% of full-time freshmen returned the following year. Core. Calendar: semesters. Academic remediation for entering students, services for LD students, advanced placement, independent study, double major, summer session for credit, part-time degree program, external degree program, adult/continuing education programs, internships.

Entrance Requirements:

Options: Peterson's Universal Application, Common Application, electronic application, early admission, deferred admission. Required: essay, high school transcript, 3 recommendations, interview. Recommended: minimum 2.75 high school GPA, SAT or ACT. Entrance: minimally difficult. Application deadlines: 7/15, 7/1 for nonresidents. Notification: continuous until 7/31, continuous until 7/15 for nonresidents.

Collegiate Environment:

Orientation program. Drama-theater group, choral group. Social organizations: 5 open to all. Most popular organizations: Great Commission Missionary Fellowship, Men's Basketball/Soccer Leagues, Music Club, Bible and Theology Club, Student Government. Major annual events: Trinityfest, Missions Conference, Breakaway. Student services: personal-psychological counseling. Campus security: controlled dormitory access, on-campus security personnel. 74 college housing spaces available; all were occupied in 2003-04. Freshmen guaranteed college housing. On-campus residence required in freshman year. Options: men-only, women-only housing available. Raymond H. Center, M.D. Library with 40,523 books, 275 serials, 2,300 audiovisual materials, and an OPAC. Operations spending for 2004 fiscal year: $93,172. 16 computers available on campus for general student use. A campuswide network can be accessed from student residence rooms and from off campus. Staffed computer lab on campus.

Community Environment:

See Clearwater Christian College.

? UNIVERSIDAD FLET T-15

14540 SW 136th St., Ste. 200
Miami, FL 33186
Tel: (305)232-5880; 888-376-3538
Admissions: (305)378-8700
Fax: (305)232-3592
Web Site: http://www.flet.edu/

Description:

Independent religious, comprehensive, coed. Awards associate, bachelor's, and master's degrees. Founded 1977. Total enrollment: 866. 212 applied, 100% were admitted. Full-time: 75 students, 35% women, 65% men. Part-time: 707 students, 38% women, 62% men. 0% Native American, 99% Hispanic, 0.1% black, 0% Asian American or Pacific Islander, 0% international.

Costs Per Year:

Tuition: $30 per credit part-time. Mandatory fees: $700 full-time.

Collegiate Environment:

College housing not available.

? UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA J-13

4000 Central Florida Blvd.
Orlando, FL 32816
Tel: (407)823-2000
Admissions: (407)823-3000
Fax: (407)823-3419
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.ucf.edu/

Description:

State-supported, university, coed. Part of State University System of Florida. Awards associate, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. Founded 1963. Setting: 1,415-acre suburban campus. Endowment: $78.8 million. Research spending for 2004 fiscal year: $91.4 million. Total enrollment: 44,953. Faculty: 1,637 (1,192 full-time, 445 part-time). Student-undergrad faculty ratio is 27:1. 20,265 applied, 62% were admitted. 35% from top 10% of their high school class, 75% from top quarter, 91% from top half. 34 National Merit Scholars, 55 valedictorians. Full-time: 28,584 students, 55% women, 45% men. Part-time: 9,212 students, 54% women, 46% men. Students come from 52 states and territories, 131 other countries, 5% from out-of-state, 0.4% Native American, 13% Hispanic, 9% black, 5% Asian American or Pacific Islander, 1% international, 18% 25 or older, 20% live on campus, 8% transferred in. Retention: 83% of full-time freshmen returned the following year. Academic areas with the most degrees conferred: business/marketing; psychology; education. Core. Calendar: semesters. ESL program, services for LD students, advanced placement, freshman honors college, honors program, distance learning, double major, summer session for credit, part-time degree program, external degree program, adult/continuing education programs, co-op programs and internships, graduate courses open to undergrads. Off campus study. Study abroad program. ROTC: Army, Air Force.

Entrance Requirements:

Options: Common Application, electronic application, early admission, international baccalaureate accepted. Required: high school transcript, minimum 2.0 high school GPA, SAT or ACT. Recommended: essay. Entrance: moderately difficult. Application deadline: 3/1. Notification: continuous. Preference given to state residents who are designated as Talented 20.

Costs Per Year:

Application fee: $30. State resident tuition: $3141 full-time, $105 per credit part-time. Nonresident tuition: $16,272 full-time, $542 per credit part-time. Mandatory fees: $198 full-time, $6.60 per credit part-time. Full-time tuition and fees vary according to course load. Part-time tuition and fees vary according to course load. College room and board: $7400. College room only: $4300. Room and board charges vary according to board plan and housing facility.

Collegiate Environment:

Orientation program. Drama-theater group, choral group, marching band, student-run newspaper, radio station. Social organizations: 329 open to all; national fraternities, national sororities; 11% of eligible men and 9% of eligible women are members. Most popular organizations: student government, Hispanic American Student Association, Volunteer UCF, Pre-Professional Medical Society and Student Nurses Association, African-American Student Union. Major annual events: homecoming, Spirit Splash, Homecoming Carnival and Job Fair. Student services: legal services, health clinic, personal-psychological counseling, women's center. Campus security: 24-hour emergency response devices and patrols, late night transport-escort service, controlled dormitory access. 7,940 college housing spaces available; 6,793 were occupied in 2003-04. Freshmen given priority for college housing. Options: coed, men-only, women-only housing available. University Library with 1.2 million books, 2.4 million microform titles, 9,866 serials, 35,233 audiovisual materials, an OPAC, and a Web page. Operations spending for 2004 fiscal year: $11.1 million. 2,420 computers available on campus for general student use. Computer purchase/lease plans available. A campuswide network can be accessed from student residence rooms and from off campus. Staffed computer lab on campus.

Community Environment:

Orlando has become a focal point for business and major industry, easily accessible by major forms of public transportation, and serves as a regional retail market for eight counties and over a million people. The area's reputation as a tourism mecca has brought a resultant surge in the hospitality industry as well. It also is an important agricultural center, noted for citrus and truck gardening. The temperate climate year-round provides ideal conditions for numerous recreational opportunities: fishing, boating, dog and horse racing, Jai-Alai, golf, tennis, and other outdoor activities. Points of interest include Walt Disney World, Epcot Center, MGM Studios, Universal Studios, Sea World, plus such seasonal attractions as the Church Street Station, Citrus Open Golf Tournament, Walt Disney World Golf Classic, Orlando Horse Show, Central Florida Fair, Orlando Magic Pro-Basketball, and Citrus Bowl. Cultural activities are widespread in the Orlando-Winter Park area, and include annual Sidewalk Art Festivals, Orlando Shakespeare Festival, the Florida Symphony Orchestra, Central Florida Civic Theatre, and the John Young Museum and Planetarium, located adjacent to the Loch Haven Art Center.

? UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA F-10

Gainesville, FL 32611
Tel: (352)392-3261
Admissions: (352)392-1365
Web Site: http://www.ufl.edu/

Description:

State-supported, university, coed. Part of Board of Trustees. Awards bachelor's, master's, doctoral, and first professional degrees. Founded 1853. Setting: 2,000-acre suburban campus with easy access to Jacksonville. Endowment: $670.4 million. Total enrollment: 49,693. Faculty: 2,311 (2,229 full-time, 82 part-time). Student-undergrad faculty ratio is 21:1. 22,973 applied, 52% were admitted. 85% from top 10% of their high school class, 90% from top quarter, 97% from top half. 130 National Merit Scholars. Full-time: 32,006 students, 54% women, 46% men. Part-time: 2,662 students, 49% women, 51% men. Students come from 52 states and territories, 114 other countries, 5% from out-of-state, 0.3% Native American, 13% Hispanic, 9% black, 7% Asian American or Pacific Islander, 1% international, 7% 25 or older, 21% live on campus, 5% transferred in. Retention: 94% of full-time freshmen returned the following year. Academic areas with the most degrees conferred: business/marketing; social sciences; engineering. Core. Calendar: semesters. ESL program, services for LD students, advanced placement, accelerated degree program, self-designed majors, honors program, independent study, distance learning, double major, summer session for credit, part-time degree program, external degree program, adult/continuing education programs, co-op programs and internships, graduate courses open to undergrads. Off campus study at Miami New World School of the Arts, Miami-Dade Community College. Study abroad program. ROTC: Army, Air Force.

Entrance Requirements:

Options: Common Application, electronic application, early admission, early decision, international baccalaureate accepted. Required: essay, high school transcript, SAT or ACT. Entrance: very difficult. Application deadlines: 1/17, 10/1 for early decision. Notification: continuous, 12/1 for early decision. Preference given to state residents.

Costs Per Year:

Application fee: $30. State resident tuition: $3,094 full-time, $103.12 per credit hour part-time. Nonresident tuition: $17,222 full-time, $574.08 per credit hour part-time. College room and board: $6260. College room only: $3940. Room and board charges vary according to board plan and housing facility.

Collegiate Environment:

Orientation program. Drama-theater group, choral group, marching band, student-run newspaper, radio station. Social organizations: 525 open to all; national fraternities, national sororities, local fraternities, local sororities; 15% of eligible men and 15% of eligible women are members. Most popular organizations: Blue Key Society, student government, Black Student Union, Hispanic Student Association, Reitz Union Program Council. Major annual events: Gator Growl, Celebration, People Awareness Week. Student services: legal services, health clinic, personal-psychological counseling, women's center. Campus security: 24-hour emergency response devices and patrols, student patrols, late night transport-escort service, controlled dormitory access, crime and rape prevention programs. 7,346 college housing spaces available; 7,308 were occupied in 2003-04. Freshmen given priority for college housing. Options: coed, women-only housing available. George A. Smathers Library plus 8 others with 5 million books, 6.7 million microform titles, 28,103 serials, 36,078 audiovisual materials, an OPAC, and a Web page. 472 computers available on campus for general student use. Computer purchase/lease plans available. A campuswide network can be accessed from student residence rooms and from off campus. Staffed computer lab on campus.

Community Environment:

Gainesville is the county seat of Alachua County located on the rolling highlands of north-central Florida midway between the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean. The climate is subtropical with an average mean temperature of 70 degrees. Railroads, buses and airlines serve the area. Gainesville is the focal point of diversified industrial and agricultural activities. The city facilities include churches of many denominations, center for science, education and medicine, medical center with hospital, museum and numerous civic organizations. Recreational facilities include golf courses, swimming at nearby springs, boating and freshwater fishing in surrounding lakes and rivers. Both the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico are within a two-hour drive. Off-campus housing is available for over 20,000 students in addition to university housing.

? UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI U-14

University of Miami Branch
Coral Gables, FL 33124
Tel: (305)284-2211
Admissions: (305)284-4323
Fax: (305)284-2507
Web Site: http://www.miami.edu/

Description:

Independent, university, coed. Awards bachelor's, master's, doctoral, and first professional degrees and post-master's certificates. Founded 1925. Setting: 260-acre suburban campus with easy access to Miami. Endowment: $526.1 million. Research spending for 2004 fiscal year: $11.9 million. Educational spending for 2005 fiscal year: $20,778 per student. Total enrollment: 15,674. Faculty: 1,275 (892 full-time, 383 part-time). Student-undergrad faculty ratio is 13:1. 18,807 applied, 46% were admitted. 62% from top 10% of their high school class, 89% from top quarter, 98% from top half. Full-time: 9,766 students, 56% women, 44% men. Part-time: 771 students, 64% women, 36% men. Students come from 53 states and territories, 89 other countries, 46% from out-of-state, 0.3% Native American, 23% Hispanic, 9% black, 5% Asian American or Pacific Islander, 6% international, 7% 25 or older, 42% live on campus, 7% transferred in. Retention: 89% of full-time freshmen returned the following year. Academic areas with the most degrees conferred: business/marketing; visual and performing arts; biological/life sciences; communications/journalism. Core. Calendar: semesters. Academic remediation for entering students, ESL program, services for LD students, advanced placement, accelerated degree program, self-designed majors, honors program, independent study, distance learning, double major, summer session for credit, part-time degree program, adult/continuing education programs, internships, graduate courses open to undergrads. Study abroad program. ROTC: Army, Air Force.

Entrance Requirements:

Options: Peterson's Universal Application, Common Application, electronic application, early admission, early decision, early action, deferred admission, international baccalaureate accepted. Required: essay, high school transcript, recommendations, counselor evaluation, SAT or ACT. Required for some: interview, SAT Subject Tests. Entrance: very difficult. Application deadlines: 2/1, 11/1 for early decision, 11/1 for early action. Notification: 4/15, 12/15 for early decision, 2/1 for early action.

Costs Per Year:

Application fee: $65. Comprehensive fee: $37,926 includes full-time tuition ($29,020) and college room and board ($8906). College room only: $5224. Full-time tuition varies according to course load, location, and program. Room and board charges vary according to board plan and housing facility. Part-time tuition: $1208 per credit. Part-time tuition varies according to course load, location, and program. Tuition guaranteed not to increase for student's term of enrollment.

Collegiate Environment:

Orientation program. Drama-theater group, choral group, marching band, student-run newspaper, radio station. Social organizations: 175 open to all; national fraternities, national sororities; 12% of eligible men and 14% of eligible women are members. Most popular organizations: student government, international student organizations, sports and recreation clubs, Association of Commuter Students, United Black Students. Major annual events: Sports Fest, Homecoming, International Week. Student services: health clinic, personal-psychological counseling, women's center. Campus security: 24-hour emergency response devices and patrols, student patrols, late night transport-escort service, controlled dormitory access, crime prevention and safety workshops, residential college crime watch. College housing designed to accommodate 4,228 students; 4,356 undergraduates lived in college housing during 2003-04. Freshmen guaranteed college housing. On-campus residence required in freshman year. Option: coed housing available. Otto G. Richter Library plus 7 others with 1.4 million books, 3.5 million microform titles, 16,305 serials, 109,900 audiovisual materials, an OPAC, and a Web page. Operations spending for 2004 fiscal year: $11.7 million. 1,800 computers available on campus for general student use. Computer purchase/lease plans available. A campuswide network can be accessed from student residence rooms and from off campus. Staffed computer lab on campus.

Community Environment:

A part of the metropolitan Miami area, Coral Gables is known as"City Beautiful" with the mildest climate in the United States. The Miami International Airport is nearby. The city offers a distinguished retail shopping district, the opera, theatre, ballet, concerts, the Vizcaya Museum, and Lowe Art Gallery. Recreational activities are numerous including swimming, golf, tennis, boating, sport fishing, and snorkeling and scuba diving among the only coral reefs in the continental United States, in the Florida Keys. The Everglades National Park is 1 hour away.

? UNIVERSITY OF NORTH FLORIDA D-12

4567 St. Johns Bluff Rd. South
Jacksonville, FL 32224-2645
Tel: (904)620-1000
Admissions: (904)620-2624
Fax: (904)620-1040
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.unf.edu/

Description:

State-supported, comprehensive, coed. Part of State University System of Florida. Awards associate, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees and post-master's certificates (doctoral degree in education only). Founded 1965. Setting: 1,300-acre urban campus. Endowment: $63.8 million. Research spending for 2004 fiscal year: $4.7 million. Educational spending for 2005 fiscal year: $4992 per student. Total enrollment: 15,234. Faculty: 700 (448 full-time, 252 part-time). Student-undergrad faculty ratio is 22:1. 9,147 applied, 62% were admitted. 23% from top 10% of their high school class, 55% from top quarter, 87% from top half. Full-time: 9,540 students, 58% women, 42% men. Part-time: 3,870 students, 59% women, 41% men. Students come from 49 states and territories, 54 other countries, 3% from out-of-state, 0.5% Native American, 6% Hispanic, 10% black, 5% Asian American or Pacific Islander, 1% international, 22% 25 or older, 17% live on campus, 7% transferred in. Retention: 75% of full-time freshmen returned the following year. Academic areas with the most degrees conferred: business/marketing; health professions and related sciences; education. Core. Calendar: semesters. ESL program, services for LD students, advanced placement, accelerated degree program, self-designed majors, freshman honors college, honors program, independent study, distance learning, double major, summer session for credit, part-time degree program, adult/continuing education programs, co-op programs and internships, graduate courses open to undergrads. Off campus study at State University System of Florida. Study abroad program. ROTC: Naval (c).

Entrance Requirements:

Options: Common Application, electronic application, early admission, early action, deferred admission, international baccalaureate accepted. Required: high school transcript, minimum 2.0 high school GPA, SAT or ACT. Recommended: minimum 3.0 high school GPA. Required for some: essay, recommendations. Entrance: very difficult. Application deadlines: 7/2, 11/15 for early action. Notification: continuous, 12/2 for early action.

Costs Per Year:

Application fee: $30. State resident tuition: $3269 full-time, $108.95 per semester hour part-time. Nonresident tuition: $14,911 full-time, $497.02 per semester hour part-time. College room and board: $6640. College room only: $3810. Room and board charges vary according to board plan and housing facility.

Collegiate Environment:

Orientation program. Drama-theater group, choral group, student-run newspaper, radio station. Social organizations: 149 open to all; national fraternities, national sororities; 8% of eligible men and 6% of eligible women are members. Most popular organizations: International Student Association, Filipino Student Association, Student Physical Therapy Association, National Education Association, Student Government Association. Major annual events: Earth Music Fest, Toga Party, homecoming. Student services: health clinic, personal-psychological counseling, women's center. Campus security: 24-hour emergency response devices and patrols, student patrols, late night transport-escort service, controlled dormitory access, electronic parking lot security. College housing designed to accommodate 2,000 students; 2,252 undergraduates lived in college housing during 2003-04. Freshmen given priority for college housing. Option: coed housing available. Thomas G. Carpenter Library with 746,604 books, 1.3 million microform titles, 3,466 serials, 67,208 audiovisual materials, an OPAC, and a Web page. Operations spending for 2004 fiscal year: $3.3 million. 750 computers available on campus for general student use. A campuswide network can be accessed from student residence rooms and from off campus. Staffed computer lab on campus.

Community Environment:

See Jacksonville University.

? UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX-CENTRAL FLORIDA CAMPUS D-5

2290 Lucien Way, Ste. 400
Maitland, FL 32751-7057
Tel: (407)667-0555
Free: 800-228-7240
Admissions: (480)557-1712
Web Site: http://www.phoenix.edu/

Description:

Proprietary, comprehensive, coed. Awards bachelor's and master's degrees. Founded 1996. Setting: urban campus. Total enrollment: 2,267. Faculty: 243 (17 full-time, 226 part-time). Student-undergrad faculty ratio is 10:1. 32 applied. Full-time: 1,654 students, 61% women, 39% men. 0.3% Native American, 5% Hispanic, 6% black, 1% Asian American or Pacific Islander, 26% international, 92% 25 or older. Academic areas with the most degrees conferred: business/marketing; computer and information sciences; health professions and related sciences. Core. Calendar: continuous. Advanced placement, accelerated degree program, independent study, distance learning, external degree program, adult/continuing education programs, graduate courses open to undergrads.

Entrance Requirements:

Open admission. Option: deferred admission. Required: 1 recommendation. Required for some: high school transcript. Entrance: noncompetitive. Application deadline: Rolling.

Costs Per Year:

Application fee: $110. Tuition: $9960 full-time, $332 per credit part-time. Mandatory fees: $560 full-time, $70 per course part-time. Full-time tuition and fees vary according to program.

Collegiate Environment:

College housing not available. University Library with 444 books, 666 serials, an OPAC, and a Web page. System-wide operations spending for 2004 fiscal year: $3.2 million.

? UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX-NORTH FLORIDA CAMPUS D-12

4500 Salisbury Rd.
Jacksonville, FL 32216-0959
Tel: (904)636-6645
Free: 800-894-1758
Admissions: (480)557-1712
Web Site: http://www.phoenix.edu/

Description:

Proprietary, comprehensive, coed. Awards bachelor's and master's degrees. Founded 1976. Setting: urban campus. Total enrollment: 2,380. Faculty: 255 (9 full-time, 246 part-time). Student-undergrad faculty ratio is 10:1. 42 applied. Full-time: 1,784 students, 59% women, 41% men. 0.4% Native American, 2% Hispanic, 12% black, 1% Asian American or Pacific Islander, 9% international, 94% 25 or older. Academic areas with the most degrees conferred: business/marketing; computer and information sciences; health professions and related sciences. Core. Calendar: continuous. Advanced placement, accelerated degree program, independent study, distance learning, external degree program, adult/continuing education programs, graduate courses open to undergrads.

Entrance Requirements:

Open admission. Option: deferred admission. Required: 1 recommendation. Required for some: high school transcript. Entrance: noncompetitive. Application deadline: Rolling.

Costs Per Year:

Application fee: $110. Tuition: $9960 full-time, $332 per credit part-time. Mandatory fees: $560 full-time, $70 per course part-time.

Collegiate Environment:

College housing not available. University Library with 444 books, 666 serials, an OPAC, and a Web page. System-wide operations spending for 2004 fiscal year: $3.2 million.

? UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX-SOUTH FLORIDA CAMPUS S-15

600 North Pine Island Rd., Ste. 500
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33324-1393
Tel: (954)382-5303
Free: 800-228-7240
Admissions: (480)557-1712
Web Site: http://www.phoenix.edu/

Description:

Proprietary, comprehensive, coed. Awards bachelor's and master's degrees. Setting: urban campus. Total enrollment: 2,791. Faculty: 264 (10 full-time, 254 part-time). Student-undergrad faculty ratio is 10:1. 40 applied. Full-time: 2,043 students, 69% women, 31% men. 0% from out-of-state, 0.1% Native American, 8% Hispanic, 12% black, 0.3% Asian American or Pacific Islander, 26% international, 94% 25 or older. Academic areas with the most degrees conferred: business/marketing; computer and information sciences; health professions and related sciences. Core. Calendar: continuous. Advanced placement, accelerated degree program, independent study, distance learning, external degree program, adult/continuing education programs, graduate courses open to undergrads.

Entrance Requirements:

Open admission. Option: deferred admission. Required: 1 recommendation. Required for some: high school transcript. Entrance: noncompetitive. Application deadline: Rolling.

Costs Per Year:

Application fee: $110. Tuition: $9960 full-time, $332 per credit part-time. Mandatory fees: $560 full-time, $70 per course part-time.

Collegiate Environment:

College housing not available. University Library with an OPAC and a Web page. System-wide operations spending for 2004 fiscal year: $3.2 million.

? UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX-WEST FLORIDA CAMPUS J-5

12802 Tampa Oaks Blvd., Ste. 200
Temple Terrace, FL 33637
Tel: (813)626-7911
Free: 800-228-7240
Admissions: (480)557-1712
Fax: (813)977-1449
Web Site: http://www.phoenix.edu/

Description:

Proprietary, comprehensive, coed. Awards bachelor's and master's degrees. Total enrollment: 2,755. Faculty: 234 (18 full-time, 216 part-time). Student-undergrad faculty ratio is 10:1. 54 applied. Full-time: 2,064 students, 60% women, 40% men. 0% from out-of-state, 0.5% Native American, 5% Hispanic, 7% black, 1% Asian American or Pacific Islander, 8% international, 92% 25 or older. Academic areas with the most degrees conferred: business/marketing; computer and information sciences; health professions and related sciences. Core. Calendar: continuous. Advanced placement, accelerated degree program, independent study, distance learning, external degree program, adult/continuing education programs, graduate courses open to undergrads.

Entrance Requirements:

Open admission. Option: deferred admission. Required: 1 recommendation. Required for some: high school transcript. Entrance: noncompetitive. Application deadline: Rolling.

Costs Per Year:

Application fee: $110. Tuition: $9960 full-time, $332 per credit part-time. Mandatory fees: $560 full-time, $70 per course part-time.

Collegiate Environment:

College housing not available. University Library with 444 books, 666 serials, an OPAC, and a Web page. System-wide operations spending for 2004 fiscal year: $3.2 million.

? UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA L-10

4202 East Fowler Ave.
Tampa, FL 33620-9951
Tel: (813)974-2011; 877-USF-BULLS
Admissions: (813)974-3350
Fax: (813)974-9689
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.usf.edu

Description:

State-supported, university, coed. Part of State University System of Florida. Awards associate, bachelor's, master's, doctoral, and first professional degrees. Founded 1956. Setting: 1,913-acre urban campus. Endowment: $298.2 million. Research spending for 2004 fiscal year: $135 million. Total enrollment: 42,660. Faculty: 2,429 (1,727 full-time, 702 part-time). 18,307 applied, 58% were admitted. 35% from top 10% of their high school class, 59% from top quarter, 90% from top half. 3 National Merit Scholars, 44 valedictorians, 460 student government officers. Full-time: 23,945 students, 59% women, 41% men. Part-time: 9,758 students, 60% women, 40% men. Students come from 52 states and territories, 133 other countries, 4% from out-of-state, 0.4% Native American, 11% Hispanic, 13% black, 6% Asian American or Pacific Islander, 3% international, 22% 25 or older, 13% live on campus, 13% transferred in. Retention: 82% of full-time freshmen returned the following year. Academic areas with the most degrees conferred: business/marketing; social sciences; education. Core. Calendar: semesters. Academic remediation for entering students, services for LD students, advanced placement, accelerated degree program, self-designed majors, freshman honors college, honors program, independent study, distance learning, double major, summer session for credit, part-time degree program, external degree program, adult/continuing education programs, co-op programs and internships, graduate courses open to undergrads. Off campus study at members of the National Student Exchange, State University System of Florida. Study abroad program. ROTC: Army, Naval, Air Force.

Entrance Requirements:

Options: Common Application, electronic application, early admission, international baccalaureate accepted. Required: minimum 2.0 high school GPA, SAT or ACT. Required for some: high school transcript, recommendations. Entrance: moderately difficult. Application deadline: 4/15. Notification: continuous.

Costs Per Year:

Application fee: $30. State resident tuition: $3310 full-time, $108 per credit hour part-time. Nonresident tuition: $16,076 full-time, $533 per credit hour part-time. Mandatory fees: $74 full-time, $37 per term part-time. Full-time tuition and fees vary according to course level, course load, and location. Part-time tuition and fees vary according to course level, course load, and location. College room and board: $6900. College room only: $3563. Room and board charges vary according to board plan, housing facility, and location.

Collegiate Environment:

Orientation program. Drama-theater group, choral group, marching band, student-run newspaper, radio station. Social organizations: 200 open to all; national fraternities, national sororities. Most popular organizations: student government, Campus Activities Board, USF Ambassadors, student admissions representatives. Major annual events: homecoming, Welcome Week, University lecture series. Student services: legal services, health clinic, personal-psychological counseling, women's center. Campus security: 24-hour emergency response devices and patrols, student patrols, late night transport-escort service, controlled dormitory access, residence hall lobby personnel 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. 4,176 college housing spaces available; all were occupied in 2003-04. No special consideration for freshman housing applicants. Options: coed, men-only, women-only housing available. Tampa Campus Library plus 2 others with 2 million books, 4.3 million microform titles, 20,571 serials, 154,199 audiovisual materials, an OPAC, and a Web page. Operations spending for 2004 fiscal year: $14.1 million. 593 computers available on campus for general student use. A campuswide network can be accessed from student residence rooms and from off campus. Staffed computer lab on campus.

Community Environment:

Tampa, located on the west coast of Florida, is the seventh largest port in the nation. It is a significant industrial and commercial center; the second largest city in the state. A fine harbor with a 34 foot channel to the Gulf of Mexico is located here. It is important in trade and travel to and from Central and South America. Annual mean temperature is 72.3 degrees, the average rainfall is 49 inches. All modes of travel serve the area. Industries include cigar manufacturing, phosphate, beer, cement, cans, wire and cable, and canned citrus fruits and vegetables. Tampa is a tourist city with many recreational facilities; yacht basin, golf courses, tennis clubs, saddle clubs, swimming pools, bowling alleys, baseball diamonds, and basketball courts. Salt water fishing is excellent. Swimming is excellent all year in Tampa Bay, and at the municipal beach on Courtney Campell Causeway. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers is the local NFL team and the Cincinnati Reds make Tampa their spring training quarters. Points of interest are the Busch Gardens, Lowry Park, Tampa Art Institute, and the Tampa Museum.

? THE UNIVERSITY OF TAMPA L-10

401 West Kennedy Blvd.
Tampa, FL 33606-1490
Tel: (813)253-3333; 888-MINARET
Admissions: (813)253-6211
Fax: (813)254-4955
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.utampa.edu/

Description:

Independent, comprehensive, coed. Awards associate, bachelor's, and master's degrees. Founded 1931. Setting: 90-acre urban campus. Research spending for 2004 fiscal year: $49,738. Total enrollment: 5,202. Faculty: 425 (208 full-time, 217 part-time). Student-undergrad faculty ratio is 17:1. 6,365 applied, 50% were admitted. 20% from top 10% of their high school class, 50% from top quarter, 84% from top half. Full-time: 4,169 students, 61% women, 39% men. Part-time: 467 students, 66% women, 34% men. Students come from 50 states and territories, 100 other countries, 54% from out-of-state, 0.5% Native American, 9% Hispanic, 6% black, 2% Asian American or Pacific Islander, 5% international, 10% 25 or older, 59% live on campus, 7% transferred in. Retention: 77% of full-time freshmen returned the following year. Academic areas with the most degrees conferred: business/marketing; social sciences; communications/journalism. Core. Calendar: semesters. Academic remediation for entering students, ESL program, services for LD students, advanced placement, self-designed majors, honors program, independent study, double major, summer session for credit, part-time degree program, adult/continuing education programs, co-op programs and internships. Off campus study at Gulf Coast Research Laboratory. Study abroad program. ROTC: Army, Air Force (c).

Entrance Requirements:

Options: Peterson's Universal Application, Common Application, electronic application, early admission, deferred admission, international baccalaureate accepted. Required: essay, high school transcript, minimum 2.0 high school GPA, SAT or ACT. Recommended: interview. Entrance: moderately difficult. Application deadline: Rolling.

Costs Per Year:

Application fee: $35. Comprehensive fee: $25,784 includes full-time tuition ($17,906), mandatory fees ($942), and college room and board ($6936). College room only: $3710. Full-time tuition and fees vary according to class time. Room and board charges vary according to board plan and housing facility. Part-time tuition: $380 per hour. Part-time mandatory fees: $35 per term. Part-time tuition and fees vary according to class time.

Collegiate Environment:

Orientation program. Drama-theater group, choral group, student-run newspaper, radio station. Social organizations: 104 open to all; national fraternities, national sororities; 12% of eligible men and 14% of eligible women are members. Most popular organizations: PEACE, Kappa Delta Pi, student productions, Minaret. Major annual events: Into the Streets, Homecoming, Leadership Awards Night. Student services: health clinic, personal-psychological counseling, women's center. Campus security: 24-hour emergency response devices and patrols, late night transport-escort service, controlled dormitory access. 2,504 college housing spaces available; all were occupied in 2003-04. Freshmen given priority for college housing. Options: coed, women-only housing available. Macdonald Keloe Library with 252,147 books, 16,661 microform titles, 10,854 serials, 4,181 audiovisual materials, an OPAC, and a Web page. Operations spending for 2004 fiscal year: $1.4 million. 493 computers available on campus for general student use. Computer purchase/lease plans available. A campuswide network can be accessed from student residence rooms and from off campus. Staffed computer lab on campus.

Community Environment:

The university is situated along the Hillsborough River adjacent to the downtown area of Tampa, Florida. The city of Tampa (population 300,000) is part of the Tampa Bay metropolitan area of over 2 million. This rapidly growing area is a business and resort center featuring year-round sunshine with school year temperatures averaging 60-80 degrees Fahrenheit and excellent job prospects. Tampa's ultramodern international airport is just 15 minutes from campus. The city is easily accessible by interstate highway, bus or rail. Tampa is 30 minutes from the beaches of the Gulf of Mexico and 60 minutes from Central Florida's parks and amusement areas such as Walt Disney World.

? UNIVERSITY OF WEST FLORIDA L-2

11000 University Parkway
Pensacola, FL 32514-5750
Tel: (850)474-2000
Free: 800-263-1074
Admissions: (850)474-2230
Fax: (850)474-2096
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://uwf.edu/

Description:

State-supported, comprehensive, coed. Part of State University System of Florida. Awards associate, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees (specialists). Founded 1963. Setting: 1,600-acre suburban campus. Endowment: $53.4 million. Research spending for 2004 fiscal year: $22.4 million. Educational spending for 2005 fiscal year: $6135 per student. Total enrollment: 9,632. Faculty: 527 (308 full-time, 219 part-time). Student-undergrad faculty ratio is 19:1. 3,401 applied, 68% were admitted. Full-time: 5,771 students, 60% women, 40% men. Part-time: 2,397 students, 59% women, 41% men. Students come from 49 states and territories, 13% from out-of-state, 1% Native American, 5% Hispanic, 9% black, 4% Asian American or Pacific Islander, 1% international, 30% 25 or older, 18% live on campus, 16% transferred in. Retention: 73% of full-time freshmen returned the following year. Academic areas with the most degrees conferred: business/marketing; education; communications/journalism. Core. Calendar: semesters. ESL program, services for LD students, advanced placement, honors program, independent study, distance learning, summer session for credit, part-time degree program, co-op programs and internships, graduate courses open to undergrads. Off campus study at other members of the State University System of Florida. Study abroad program. ROTC: Army, Air Force.

Entrance Requirements:

Options: electronic application, early admission, deferred admission, international baccalaureate accepted. Required: high school transcript, minimum 2.0 high school GPA, SAT or ACT. Entrance: moderately difficult. Application deadline: 6/30. Notification: continuous. Preference given to applicants with associate degrees from Florida public junior colleges.

Costs Per Year:

Application fee: $30. State resident tuition: $2147 full-time, $106.59 per semester hour part-time. Nonresident tuition: $14,654 full-time, $523.48 per semester hour part-time. Mandatory fees: $1050 full-time. Full-time tuition and fees vary according to location. Part-time tuition varies according to location. College room and board: $6600. Room and board charges vary according to housing facility.

Collegiate Environment:

Orientation program. Drama-theater group, choral group, student-run newspaper. Social organizations: 109 open to all; national fraternities, national sororities, local sororities; 5% of eligible men and 5% of eligible women are members. Most popular organizations: Marketing Association, Student Council for Exceptional Children, Inter-Varsity Christian Fellowship, Baptist Student Ministry, Golden Key Honor Society. Major annual events: Homecoming, Exam Jam, Love Fest (Valentine's celebration). Student services: health clinic, personal-psychological counseling. Campus security: 24-hour emergency response devices and patrols, student patrols, late night transport-escort service, controlled dormitory access. 1,340 undergraduates lived in college housing during 2003-04. Option: coed housing available. Pace Library with 414,418 books, 1.6 million microform titles, 3,236 serials, 4,303 audiovisual materials, an OPAC, and a Web page. Operations spending for 2004 fiscal year: $2.1 million. 900 computers available on campus for general student use. A campuswide network can be accessed from student residence rooms and from off campus. Staffed computer lab on campus.

Community Environment:

Pensacola is Florida's westernmost metropolitan area, situated approximately 50 miles east of Mobile, Alabama. A mild climate and more than 200 miles of Gulf and bay shoreline combine to produce an environment perfect for outdoor recreation. Pensacola is the home of the largest naval air training facility in the United States and of Florida's largest industrial plant. Boating, skin diving, swimming, surfing, and sailing are among the numerous water-related sports enjoyed practically year-round. More than 20 miles of Pensacola Beach are within the confines of the National Seashore, including historic Fort Pickens. Numerous museums and related facilities provide amateur historians with a wealth of exploring. The U.S. Naval Air Training museum provides a historical compendium of naval aviation in the United States. Such annual events as the Fiesta of Five Flags, the Gulf Coast Fine Arts Festival and the West Florida Music Festival draw thousands of people annually.

? VALENCIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE J-13

PO Box 3028
Orlando, FL 32802-3028
Tel: (407)299-5000
Admissions: (407)582-1511
Web Site: http://www.valencia.cc.fl.us/

Description:

State-supported, 2-year, coed. Part of Florida Community College System. Awards certificates, diplomas, transfer associate, and terminal associate degrees. Founded 1967. Setting: urban campus. Endowment: $14.4 million. Educational spending for 2005 fiscal year: $2228 per student. Total enrollment: 29,342. Student-undergrad faculty ratio is 21:1. 11,409 applied. Students come from 40 states and territories, 92 other countries, 4% from out-of-state, 0.5% Native American, 23% Hispanic, 15% black, 6% Asian American or Pacific Islander, 31% 25 or older. Core. Calendar: semesters. Academic remediation for entering students, ESL program, services for LD students, advanced placement, accelerated degree program, self-designed majors, honors program, independent study, distance learning, double major, summer session for credit, part-time degree program, adult/continuing education programs, co-op programs and internships. ROTC: Army (c).

Entrance Requirements:

Open admission except for health-related programs. Option: early admission. Required: high school transcript. Entrance: noncompetitive. Application deadlines: 8/12, 8/12 for nonresidents. Preference given to local residents for health-related programs.

Costs Per Year:

Application fee: $25. State resident tuition: $1673 full-time, $66.11 per credit hour part-time. Nonresident tuition: $6287 full-time, $248.05 per credit hour part-time.

Collegiate Environment:

Orientation program. Drama-theater group, choral group, student-run newspaper. Social organizations: 55 open to all. Most popular organizations: Phi Theta Kappa, Valencia Intercultural Student Association, Student Government Association, Latin American Student Association, Valencia Student Nurses Association. Major annual events: Matador Day, Student Activity Awards Ceremonies, Commencement. Student services: personal-psychological counseling. Campus security: 24-hour emergency response devices and patrols, student patrols, late night transport-escort service. College housing not available. Learning Resources Center plus 3 others with 101,000 books, 138,000 microform titles, 650 serials, 15,500 audiovisual materials, an OPAC, and a Web page. Operations spending for 2004 fiscal year: $3 million. 1,927 computers available on campus for general student use. A campuswide network can be accessed. Staffed computer lab on campus.

Community Environment:

See University of Central Florida.

? WARNER SOUTHERN COLLEGE L-13

13895 US Hwy. 27
Lake Wales, FL 33859
Tel: (863)638-1426
Admissions: (863)638-7212
Web Site: http://www.warner.edu/

Description:

Independent, comprehensive, coed, affiliated with Church of God. Awards associate, bachelor's, and master's degrees. Founded 1968. Setting: 320-acre rural campus with easy access to Tampa and Orlando. Endowment: $3 million. Educational spending for 2005 fiscal year: $3468 per student. Total enrollment: 970. Faculty: 99 (35 full-time, 64 part-time). Student-undergrad faculty ratio is 16:1. 391 applied, 58% were admitted. 10% from top 10% of their high school class, 30% from top quarter, 66% from top half. 1 National Merit Scholar. Full-time: 778 students, 57% women, 43% men. Part-time: 143 students, 62% women, 38% men. Students come from 27 states and territories, 17 other countries, 13% from out-of-state, 0.3% Native American, 10% Hispanic, 21% black, 1% Asian American or Pacific Islander, 2% international, 46% 25 or older, 41% live on campus, 8% transferred in. Retention: 57% of full-time freshmen returned the following year. Academic areas with the most degrees conferred: business/marketing; education; theology and religious vocations. Core. Calendar: semesters. Academic remediation for entering students, ESL program, advanced placement, accelerated degree program, independent study, distance learning, double major, summer session for credit, part-time degree program, adult/continuing education programs, internships. Study abroad program.

Entrance Requirements:

Options: Peterson's Universal Application, Common Application, electronic application, deferred admission. Required: high school transcript, minimum 2.25 high school GPA, 1 recommendation, SAT or ACT. Recommended: essay. Required for some: interview. Entrance: minimally difficult. Application deadline: Rolling. Notification: continuous.

Costs Per Year:

Application fee: $20. Comprehensive fee: $18,466 includes full-time tuition ($12,440), mandatory fees ($150), and college room and board ($5876). College room only: $2890. Full-time tuition and fees vary according to program. Room and board charges vary according to board plan. Part-time tuition: $320 per hour. Part-time mandatory fees: $25 per term. Part-time tuition and fees vary according to program.

Collegiate Environment:

Orientation program. Choral group, student-run newspaper. Social organizations: 4 open to all. Most popular organizations: concert choir, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Young Americans, Student Government Association. Major annual events: Spring Banquet, Warner Weekend. Student services: health clinic, personal-psychological counseling. Campus security: 24-hour emergency response devices and patrols, late night transport-escort service, controlled dormitory access. 233 college housing spaces available; all were occupied in 2003-04. Freshmen guaranteed college housing. On-campus residence required through sophomore year. Options: men-only, women-only housing available. Pontious Learning Resource Center with 56,419 books, 8,140 microform titles, 224 serials, 14,935 audiovisual materials, an OPAC, and a Web page. Operations spending for 2004 fiscal year: $336,106. 75 computers available on campus for general student use. A campuswide network can be accessed. Staffed computer lab on campus.

Community Environment:

See Webber College.

? WEBBER INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY M-13

PO Box 96, 1200 North Scenic Hwy.
Babson Park, FL 33827-0096
Tel: (863)638-1431
Free: 800-741-1844
Admissions: (863)638-2910
Fax: (863)638-2823
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.webber.edu/

Description:

Independent, comprehensive, coed. Awards associate, bachelor's, and master's degrees. Founded 1927. Setting: 110-acre small town campus with easy access to Orlando. Endowment: $4.9 million. Educational spending for 2005 fiscal year: $2263 per student. Total enrollment: 616. Faculty: 45 (25 full-time, 20 part-time). Student-undergrad faculty ratio is 17:1. 396 applied, 66% were admitted. 5 student government officers. Full-time: 506 students, 36% women, 64% men. Part-time: 51 students, 45% women, 55% men. Students come from 19 states and territories, 25 other countries, 4% from out-of-state, 0% Native American, 6% Hispanic, 23% black, 0.4% Asian American or Pacific Islander, 15% international, 18% 25 or older, 37% live on campus, 13% transferred in. Retention: 56% of full-time freshmen returned the following year. Academic area with the most degrees conferred: business/marketing. Core. Calendar: semesters. Academic remediation for entering students, services for LD students, advanced placement, accelerated degree program, double major, summer session for credit, part-time degree program, adult/continuing education programs, co-op programs and internships. Study abroad program.

Entrance Requirements:

Options: Peterson's Universal Application, electronic application, early action, international baccalaureate accepted. Required: high school transcript, minimum 2.0 high school GPA, SAT or ACT. Recommended: essay. Required for some: recommendations, interview. Entrance: moderately difficult. Application deadlines: 8/1, 4/1 for early action.

Costs Per Year:

Application fee: $35. Comprehensive fee: $19,090 includes full-time tuition ($14,390) and college room and board ($4700).

Collegiate Environment:

Orientation program. Student-run newspaper. Social organizations: 12 open to all; 1% of eligible men and 4% of eligible women are members. Most popular organizations: Fellowship of Christian Athletes, PBL, student government, Society of Hosteleurs, Webber Ambassadors. Major annual events: homecoming, beach party, Christmas Party. Student services: health clinic. Campus security: 24-hour emergency response devices and patrols, late night transport-escort service, controlled dormitory access. 250 college housing spaces available; 217 were occupied in 2003-04. Freshmen guaranteed college housing. On-campus residence required in freshman year. Options: men-only, women-only housing available. Grace and Roger Babson Library plus 1 other with 25,000 books, 300 serials, and 210 audiovisual materials. Operations spending for 2004 fiscal year: $105,960. 110 computers available on campus for general student use. A campuswide network can be accessed from off-campus. Staffed computer lab on campus.

? WEBSTER COLLEGE (HOLIDAY) K-9

2127 Grand Blvd.
Holiday, FL 34690
Tel: (727)942-0069; 888-729-7247
Fax: (727)938-5709
Web Site: http://www.webstercollege.com/

Description:

Proprietary, primarily 2-year. Awards diplomas, terminal associate, and bachelor's degrees. Total enrollment: 220. 58 applied, 100% were admitted.

Entrance Requirements:

Required: high school transcript, minimum 2.0 high school GPA, interview, Wonderlic aptitude test. Required for some: essay. Application deadline: Rolling.

Collegiate Environment:

60 computers available on campus for general student use. Staffed computer lab on campus.

? WEBSTER COLLEGE (OCALA) H-11

1530 SW Third Ave.
Ocala, FL 34474
Tel: (352)629-1941
Fax: (352)629-0926
Web Site: http://www.webstercollege.com/

Description:

Proprietary, 2-year, coed. Awards diplomas and terminal associate degrees. Founded 1984. Setting: 3-acre suburban campus with easy access to Orlando. Total enrollment: 375. 2% from top 10% of their high school class, 28% from top quarter, 70% from top half. Students come from 5 states and territories, 70% 25 or older. Retention: 65% of full-time freshmen returned the following year. Core. Academic remediation for entering students, summer session for credit, part-time degree program, adult/continuing education programs.

Entrance Requirements:

Open admission. Option: deferred admission. Required: high school transcript, minimum 2.0 high school GPA, interview. Entrance: noncompetitive. Application deadline: Rolling.

Collegiate Environment:

Student services: personal-psychological counseling. Campus security: 24-hour emergency response devices, late night transport-escort service. College housing not available. Webster College Library with 2,400 books and 32 serials. 31 computers available on campus for general student use. Staffed computer lab on campus.

? YESHIVA GEDOLAH RABBINICAL COLLEGE T-15

1140 Alton Rd.
Miami Beach, FL 33139
Tel: (305)673-5664
Fax: (305)532-9820

Description:

Independent Jewish, 4-year.