Florida College

Temple Terrace, Florida, United States · Est. 1946 · Private Non-profit

A private Christian liberal arts college in Temple Terrace, Florida, rooted in biblical education and faith-centered learning.

  • Founded in 1946 as Florida Christian College; renamed Florida College in 1963
  • Private, non-profit Christian college affiliated with non-institutional Churches of Christ
  • Located in Temple Terrace, Florida, 20 minutes northeast of Tampa; 20-acre suburban campus
  • 591 students enrolled (2023–24); 11:1 student-to-faculty ratio
  • Offers 17 bachelor's degrees and 1 associate degree across biblical studies, business, communication, education, music, English, history, and liberal studies
  • Ranked #68 (tie) in Regional Colleges South by U.S. News & World Report (2022–23)

Academics

Florida College offers 17 bachelor's degrees and an Associate of Arts degree across disciplines including biblical studies, business, communication, education, music, English, history, and liberal studies. All undergraduates complete biblical courses as part of a liberal arts curriculum. The college maintains an 11:1 student-to-faculty ratio and is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). Faculty are 100% Christian, integrating faith-based perspectives into all academic programs.

Campus & Student Life

The 20-acre suburban campus sits along the Hillsborough River in Temple Terrace, featuring historic buildings including Sutton Hall (built 1922) and the Hutchinson Auditorium (opened 1961). Recent residence halls include Boswell Hall (320 beds for men) and Jennifer Hall (90 beds for women). Students are required to live on campus until age 21 or after two years of college, unless living with approved family. The college enforces a strict Code of Moral Conduct and requires attendance at weekday chapel services. Over 35 student organizations and 100+ annual events foster community engagement.

Admissions & Financial Aid

Florida College draws students from all 50 U.S. states and 12 countries. Approximately 94% of students receive scholarships or financial aid. The college offers dual enrollment options and multiple campus visit events (Experience FC, Preview Days) for prospective students. Specific standardized test scores and GPA requirements are not detailed in available sources.

Athletics & Outcomes

The Falcons compete in 11 NAIA varsity sports (men's basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, track & field; women's cheerleading, cross country, golf, soccer, track & field, volleyball). The 2021–22 men's basketball team won the Continental Athletic Conference Championship and achieved the school's first NAIA National Tournament victory. Career services and internship support are available to prepare graduates for post-graduation employment.

Founded
1946
Type
Private Non-profit
Courses
14
Total intake
Not yet verified
AffiliationChristian (non-institutional Churches of Christ)
Websitehttp://floridacollege.edu
HousingNot available
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Quick stats

Courses offered
14
Avg career outcomes
$43.4K
Total intake
Not yet verified
Housing
No
Data last verified June 2026 · compiled from official sources