School Description
Provided by Florida College-TampaFlorida College, as a private, independent liberal arts college, provides a comprehensive undergraduate experience designed to develop students spiritually, mentally, physically and socially; to integrate into the students' lives the Bible as the revealed will of God; and to prepare students for lives of service to their Creator and to humanity.
We know that you want high-quality academics and qualified professors. We know that you need a safe, spiritual environment that inspires you to be who God wants you to be. And we know that you deserve to attend a school that will equip you with the skills you need to make it in the world. We have what you need.
Florida College is a private, residential college that promises education above and beyond. The school was founded in Temple Terrace, Florida in 1946 and has been encouraging and educating class after class.
The campus overlooks the scenic Hillsborough River just northeast of Tampa, Florida, within the suburban community of Temple Terrace. This location provides convenient access to the Tampa International Airport and two major interstate highways (75 and 4), as well as to the cultural advantages of a major metropolis.
The Tampa Bay area is home to professional baseball, football, and hockey teams, to a nationally known symphony orchestra, to art museums, and to numerous venues for major touring performers. Seven of the top ten theme parks in the United States are less than an hour away.
At the same time, the College enjoys a peaceful situation beside the river and between two golf courses. Beautiful Gulf Coast shoreline is less than 45 minutes away.
Florida College-Tampa
From Wikipedia, The Free EncyclopediaFlorida College is a small, accredited, coeducational Christian college located in the City of Temple Terrace, Florida, eight miles northeast of the City of Tampa, Florida. Degree programs include the Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies, the Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies, the Bachelor of Arts in Music, the Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education, Bachelor of Science in Business, as well as an Associate of Arts degree.
Since its founding as a junior college in 1946, Florida College has drawn its staff, faculty, and the majority of its students from non-institutional Churches of Christ (Restoration Movement); it is also recognized among these churches as an important training center for ministers. The college maintains no official connection with any religious body, however, for doctrinal reasons. This gives it some unusual characteristics as religious colleges go – Florida College accepts no direct contributions from any organized religious body, and the members of its board serve as individuals rather than as official representatives of any religious body.
The high emphasis Florida College places on its Christian heritage is expressed in its tradition of daily chapel services. All members of the board of directors and all faculty members are required to be active members in a Church of Christ. All students are required to receive daily instruction in Biblical topics. Course materials in the natural sciences generally endorse Young Earth creationism.
History
The campus is located in the heart of the historic City of Temple Terrace and sits on the banks of the beautiful Hillsborough River (to the east) and is bordered on the other three sides by the private golf course land of the Temple Terrace Golf and Country Club, circa 1922. Two of the oldest buildings in the city are an integral part of the campus fabric and are Sutton Hall, circa 1922, which was originally the clubhouse for the Temple Terrace Golf and Country Club, and the Student Center, which was originally the Club Morocco Nightclub and Casino, circa 1926. The Club Morocco was the hottest nightclub on the west coast of Florida in the 1920s. Noted Tampa architect M. Leo Elliott was the architect for both buildings which were part of the original Temple Terrace Estates, one of the first Mediterranean Revival golf course planned communities in the United States (1921). According to the 1988 Temple Terrace Historic Resources Survey, both buildings are eligible for the National Register of Historic Places. After the Florida economic collapse of 1926, in the late 1930s, the property and its buildings were acquired by the Florida Bible Institute (now Trinity College) before being sold to the founders of today's Florida College.
Quick Facts
- Location:
- Southeast
- Setting:
- Large City Setting
- Type:
- Private
- Size:
- Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad)
Students & Campus Life
- Undergraduate Enrollment:
- 478
- On Campus Housing:
- Available
- Full Time Students:
- 98%
- Athletic Programs:
- Unavailable
Degree Programs at Florida College-Tampa
Associate's Level Programs
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Arts & Humanities
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General Studies
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General Studies
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Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
A program that is a structured combination of the arts, biological and physical sciences, social sciences, and humanities, emphasizing breadth of study. Includes instruction in independently designed, individualized, or regular programs.See more schools with programs in Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
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Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
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General Studies
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General Studies
Bachelor's Level Programs
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Arts & Humanities
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General Studies
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Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
A program that is a structured combination of the arts, biological and physical sciences, social sciences, and humanities, emphasizing breadth of study. Includes instruction in independently designed, individualized, or regular programs.See more schools with programs in Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
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Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
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Music
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Music
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General Music
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General Music
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Religion/Religious Studies
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Bible/Biblical Studies
Biblical Studies is a four, six, or eight year program studying the Christian and/or Jewish Bible and related literature. These programs are designed for those desiring an in-depth theological study of these ancient scriptures. Often, these programs prepare students for vocations as religious leaders, teachers, etc.See more schools with programs in Bible/Biblical Studies
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Bible/Biblical Studies
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General Studies
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Education
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Teacher Training
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Elementary Education and Teaching
A program that prepares individuals to teach students in the elementary grades, which may include kindergarten through grade eight, depending on the school system or state regulations. Includes preparation to teach all elementary education subject matter.See more schools with programs in Elementary Education and Teaching
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Elementary Education and Teaching
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| Percent of Students International: | 1% |
Housing
| On-Campus Housing Available: | Yes |
| Percent of Students Living On-Campus: | 116% |
| Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: | Yes |
| Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) | Expenses | ||
Published Tuition and Fees: |
$ 10,730 | ||
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 10,180 | ||
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 550 | ||
| Financial Aid | Avg. Amount Received | % of Students Receiving Aid | |
Federal Grants: |
$ 2,501 | 19% | |
State and Local Grants: |
$ 3,296 | 26% | |
Institutional Grants: |
$ 4,229 | 80% | |
Student Loans: |
$ 3,153 | 62% | |
Any Aid: |
83% |
Selectivity (Undergraduate Only)
| Acceptance Rate: | 72% (Selective) |
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| SAT Scores: | |
| % of Students Submitting SAT Scores: | 52% |
| Bottom 25th Percentile: | Verbal: 480, Math: 470 |
| Top 75th Percentile: | Verbal: 610, Math: 600 |
| ACT Scores: | |
| % of Students Submitting ACT Scores: | 65% |
| Bottom 25th Percentile: | Composite: 19, Verbal: 19, Math: 18 |
| Top 75th Percentile: | Composite: 25, Verbal: 26, Math: 24 |
Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)
| Application Fee: | $ 25.00 |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies: | Not Required |
| High School Diploma or Equivalent: | Recommended |
| High School GPA: | Required |
| High School Rank: | Recommended |
| High School Record: | Required |
| Recommendations: | Required |
| TOEFL: | Required |
| Test Scores: | Required |
