| Location: | Southeast |
| Setting: | Large City Setting |
| Type: | Public |
| Size: | Very Large (+10,000 Undergrad) |
In a fast-moving global economy, the knowledge and skills people learn must be relevant and purposeful and quickly adaptable.
That’s why people are coming to Florida Community College in record numbers — more than 64,000 students in 2005–06. More than ever, leaders in business, education and government are recognizing the tremendous value of community colleges and the difference our programs make in people’s lives.
Florida Community College is growing its reputation as the largest, most dynamic and most influential higher education institution on the First Coast.
Our workforce development program is the largest in Florida, helping thousands of students prepare for high-demand careers each year. We also have built the state’s largest online learning program, military education program, and information technology curriculum.
The size and quality of our education programs produce significant economic impact for the region. Employers depend on us to deliver the highly skilled employees they need to compete and grow in the future.
The impact of our college extends beyond student success and economic growth — to the arts and culture in our community. Through the Artist Series, honored by the State of Florida as a “Major Cultural Institution,” we bring top-rated Broadway productions, concerts and cultural performances to Jacksonville each year.
Our Community
* Total student headcount: 64,230 (2005–06)
* Median age in college-credit programs: 27 years old
* Median age in continuing education programs: 39 years old
The majority of students pursue associate degrees or other career-training credentials. The balance of the student population is enrolled in high school completion or basic education programs, special academic programs, or professional development classes. Our diverse student body closely mirrors the diversity of Northeast Florida. Our English language programs attract students from about 120 countries around the world — a marvelous complement to the rich diversity of our campus experience.
The Florida Community College at Jacksonville (FCCJ) is located in Jacksonville, Florida, USA. It has five campuses in the Jacksonville area, and five additional centers which host classes and programs for students. FCCJ claims to be the fourth largest community college in the United States. As of 2008 FCCJ has an endowment that stands at $32.9 million
FCCJ's Downtown Campus is the northern terminal of the JTA Skyway.
North Campus, located off Dunn Avenue on the Northside, was built in 1970, and has the facilities for many of FCCJ's health, cosmetology, and culinary programs. The Criminal Justice Center, on the west end of the campus, was built collaboratively with the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office, and regularly hosts training events that draw law enforcement personnel from around the state. The main complex of North Campus is notable for its three-story, semi-closed courtyard design, and unique two-story cylindrical tower (actually an elevator shaft) at one end. Some say that this gives the campus the appearance of a castle.
Kent Campus, originally known as Cumberland Campus, opened in 1966 using over 100 World War II-era housing units as classrooms. Cumberland was later renamed after Fred H. Kent, a prominent Jacksonville attorney, and the first Chairman of the FCCJ District Board of Trustees. In 1979, the buildings that were still structurally sound went into service as residential housing in the community. Kent Campus was rebuilt in an all-brick, closed courtyard design, gaining it a reputation over the years as an aesthetically pleasing area in an urban environment.
South Campus has been extensively developed over the years from its core building, a three-story, flat-topped, concrete cube, into a sprawling complex with a nearly circular drive around the perimeter. It is home to the Nathan H. Wilson Center for the Arts, which consists of a large auditorium complex along with several outlying buildings for faculty offices, classrooms, labs, and practice rooms. This has made South Campus into FCCJ's center for theater and artistic programs. The STARS teams for men's and women's basketball, and women's volleyball and tennis are based out of the 2,000-seat sports center. President Bush's January 2005 visit to Jacksonville included a speaking stop in this facility. South Campus is also the site of the Palm and Cycad Arboretum. Recently, a parcel of land to the east of South Campus has become home to FCCJ's new Fire Academy.
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| Percent of Students International: | 1% |
| Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Published Tuition and Fees: |
$ 1,638 | $ 5,862 | |
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 1,518 | $ 5,742 | |
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 120 | $ 120 | |
| Financial Aid | Avg. Amount Received | % of Students Receiving Aid | |
Federal Grants: |
$ 2,405 | 45% | |
State and Local Grants: |
$ 1,080 | 32% | |
Institutional Grants: |
$ 1,035 | 26% | |
Student Loans: |
$ 2,295 | 25% | |
Any Aid: |
61% |
