Seminole State College of Florida

"Seminole State" redirects here. For the public college in Oklahoma, see Seminole State College (Oklahoma).
Seminole State College of Florida
Former names
Seminole Junior College (1965–1975)
Seminole Community College (1975–2009)
TypePublic college
Established1965 (1965)
Parent institution
Florida College System
AccreditationSACS
Endowment$12.5 million (2024)[1]
Budget$95.6 million (2024)[2]
PresidentGeorgia L. Lorenz
Academic staff
202 (full-time)[3]
360 (part-time)[3]
Undergraduates14,323 (fall 2022)[3]
Location
Sanford
,
Florida
,
United States

28°44′40″N 81°18′20″W / 28.7444°N 81.3055°W / 28.7444; -81.3055
CampusLarge suburb[3]
ColorsDark blue and bright gold
   
NicknameRaiders
Sporting affiliations
NJCAA Region 8 – Mid-Florida Conference
MascotRally Raider
Websitewww.seminolestate.edu

Seminole State College of Florida is a public college based in Sanford, Florida, United States. It is part of the Florida College System. Established in 1965, the college offers associate and bachelor's degrees, along with various certificate programs, available both on campus and online.

Seminole State is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, with additional accreditations for its business and nursing programs. It partners with the University of Central Florida through the "DirectConnect to UCF" program, which guarantees admission for graduates.

The SCC logo circa 1997–2009
View of a few buildings at Seminole State College

The main campus in Sanford features a broad range of academic programs, as well as the Grindle Honors Institute, a fine arts theater, a planetarium, and the Center for Public Safety. The Oviedo campus supports students planning to transfer to UCF, while the Altamonte Springs campus focuses on healthcare, general education, and adult education. The Center for Economic Development in Heathrow provides workforce training and supports local tech industries in collaboration with area businesses.

Notable alumni

Dee Gordon

References

  1. ^ Marra, Andrew (February 12, 2024). "Two Florida universities have more than $1 billion in endowments to invest on campus". The Palm Beach Post. Retrieved September 4, 2024.
  2. ^ "Annual Budget Summary - Fiscal Year 2024-25 (Seminole State College of Florida)". Florida Department of Education. Retrieved September 12, 2024.
  3. ^ a b c d Seminole State College of Florida. National Center for Education Statistics (College Navigator). Retrieved September 4, 2024.
  4. ^ Audra D.S. Burch; Laura Isensee (March 23, 2012). "Trayvon Martin, a typical teen with dreams of flying or fixing planes". Tampa Bay Times. Archived from the original on April 25, 2012. Retrieved July 4, 2012.
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