Tallahassee Community College: Review & Facts

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Tallahassee Community College is a large two-year, public school with 11,270 students enrolled. This school was originated in 1966 and is one of the 6 colleges and schools located in Tallahassee, Florida.

Academic Offerings

1-year certificate, associate's degree, 2-year certificate, and bachelor's degree are available at Tallahassee Community College.

Majors
Offered
38
Tallahassee Community College follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers choices in 38 majors. The most popular concentrations are General Studies, Nursing, Medical Assistant, Medical, and Dental. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a positive sign. However, if you anticipate to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The rate of student retention at Tallahassee Community College is low at 58% (way below Florida average). Taking this statistic into consideration, it seems that students somewhat enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
58%
Bad
The graduation rate at Tallahassee Community College is low - 37%. Roughly 19% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at Tallahassee Community College is reasonable: 23:1. Learn more details regarding instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition prices are relatevely low - around $8,000 a year. The additional fees at Tallahassee Community College (not included in tuition costs) are approximately $100; which totals $8,100 per year.

Read the details about Tallahassee Community College additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Dual Credits
Accepted
Yes
Tallahassee Community College might accept your dual credits, credits for life experience (learned through independent study, noncredit adult courses, work experience, portfolio demonstration, previous licensure or certification, or completion of other learning opportunities), and advanced placement credits (college-level courses taught in high school) earned prior to admission.

To receive the most accurate and up-to-date information about admission at Tallahassee Community College and a program that best suits your goals and budget, call this school's general information office at (850) 201-6200 or check Tallahassee Community College Website.

Opportunities and Services

Safety
Grade
B-
Dicey
Tallahassee Community College offers a distance learning option, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is an amazing option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Tallahassee Community College, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
At present there is no on-campus housing at Tallahassee Community College.

Army, Navy, and Air Force ROTC programs are available at Tallahassee Community College. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have received a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime data, Tallahassee Community College seems to be a relatively safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Tallahassee Community College Location and Address

Postal Address:
Tallahassee Community College
444 Appleyard Dr
Tallahassee, Florida
32304-2895, USA
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