Florida State College at Jacksonville
Non-profit
Public
Private
Regional
Florida State College at Jacksonville was founded in 1966 as a two-year school but now offers comprehensive associate and bachelor's degrees to over 23,400 students. The institution facilitates online education through Blackboard. For learners interested in transfer opportunities, FSCJ offers a remote associate of arts. The college also delivers technical career training in fields such as early childhood management and office administration. The program catalog includes online bachelor's credentials in financial services, logistics, and supervision and management. Students can also pursue an information technology management degree, developing interpersonal communication and human resources skills to oversee IT personnel. FSCJ also offers a bachelor of nursing track for licensed nurses. Hybrid coursework and flexible scheduling allow BSN candidates to obtain their degree while maintaining employment. Distance learners enjoy low in-state tuition prices. They can apply for a variety of funding opportunities, like the FSCJ Promise award for state residents. The university also hosts the Scheidel Scholarship for exceptional student leaders.
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Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate Insight
62% of students
were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools
with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but
are still accessible to many students who apply.
Retention Rate Insight
67% of full-time
students stayed to continue their studies the following academic
year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall
2020.
Graduation Rate Insight
75% of students
graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their
studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are
not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners.
Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
Application Considerations
| Test scores: | Required | High school transcript: | Required |
| High school rank: | Not required or recommended | Letter of recommendation: | Not required or recommended |
| High school GPA: | Required | Open admission: | No |
| Completion of college prep program: | Considered (not required) | Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL): |
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollment: Yes
Advance placement (AP) credits: Yes
Credit for qualified life experience*:
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*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials,
or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a
portfolio to earn credit.
Learning Environment
49:1
Student to faculty ratio
Degrees Awarded by Program
Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.
| # | Programs | BA | MA | Doc |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Biological And Biomedical Sciences | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 2 | Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 3 | Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 4 | Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 5 | Education | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 6 | Engineering | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 7 | Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 8 | Health Professions And Related Programs | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 9 | Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 10 | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 11 | Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 12 | Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 13 | Physical Sciences | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 14 | Psychology | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 15 | Security And Protective Services | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 16 | Social Sciences | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |