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College of Central Florida

Type 4 year, Public
Campus locale City: Small
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Medium
Student to faculty ratio 18 to 1
On-time graduation rate 45%

Located in Ocala, Florida, College of Central Florida is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of College of Central Florida is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

College of Central Florida is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at College of Central Florida is reported to be 45%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Florida state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 52% whereas the national average was 49%.


  • Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

In-State Tuition & Fees

$2,710

Cost of attendance at College of Central Florida in 2022 for students from Florida.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Florida's average $3,874
National average $8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$10,517

Cost of attendance at College of Central Florida in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Florida's average $14,069
National average $18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 91 of freshman students at College of Central Florida received on average $5,383 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$5,383
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 344 54% $4,937 $1,698,316
Other Federal Grant 564 88% $4,058 $2,288,740
State Grant/Scholarships 278 44% $1,752 $487,114
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 163 26% $2,191 $357,156
Total Grant & Scholarships 582 91% $5,383 $3,133,010

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of College of Central Florida students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of College of Central Florida students is 45.4%. Female students graduated at a rate of 48.8%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 41.3%.

45.4%

  • asian 66.7% 16 students
  • African American 33.0% 32 students
  • white 46.0% 242 students
  • unknown 54.6% 6 students
  • hawaiian 75.0% 3 students
  • hispanic 47.1% 65 students
  • International Students 40.6% 13 students
  • Mixed Race 45.0% 18 students

Athletic Associations

  • NJCAA
    National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Service Offerings

College of Central Florida provides the following additional services to its students
  • On-campus day care for students' children
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

College of Central Florida offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational
  • Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
  • Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes
  • Teacher certification

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training

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