Florida College

Florida College is a private nonprofit liberal-arts college in Temple Terrace, northeast of Tampa, where students pursue undergraduate study in a deliberately Christian academic setting. The college describes faith as part of its classroom and campus life: its degree programs are taught from a biblical worldview, and chapel, student organizations and service are woven into the experience. For students who want close contact with faculty and a residential campus, this can be a distinctive environment; it is also important to understand the college’s religious expectations and housing and meal costs before making a decision.

Programs: from nursing and engineering to music and biblical studies

Florida College lists more than 20 undergraduate degree programs. Students can explore nursing, biology, mechanical engineering, business administration, finance, marketing, communication, psychology, kinesiology, elementary or secondary mathematics education, English, history, music, music education, liberal studies and several biblical studies options. Many students begin with broad liberal-arts coursework before focusing on a major. The official degree directory links to the current majors, while the catalog and course schedule provide requirements and courses by term.

The college emphasizes small classes, advising, undergraduate research and internships; it reports that about 80% of students take part in an internship before graduation. Applicants interested in nursing should ask about the nursing program sequence, clinical placements, additional program fees and the current licensure outcomes. Engineering students can ask which math and science prerequisites are expected and how the mechanical engineering curriculum supports their transfer or career plans. Students comparing education, psychology or business should discuss internships, certification or graduate-study paths with the department before enrolling. The specific degree plan and classes available can change, so confirm the current catalog and talk to an academic adviser.

Tuition, scholarships and need-based assistance

For 2026–27, Florida College lists $10,670 per semester for a standard 12–16-credit course load. Its published resident-student estimate adds an average room charge of $3,450, a required meal plan of $2,475 and $675 in activity, technology and security fees, for $17,270 per semester before individual course fees and other personal expenses. The college charges extra for some courses and programs, including nursing and engineering, and rates vary with credit load and residence. Commuters may have a different budget. Review the college’s current cost and fee schedule and use the net-price calculator to estimate your own total.

Merit aid can make a substantial difference for students who meet the published requirements. For incoming first-year students, the college lists a full-tuition National Merit award and annual academic awards ranging from $2,200 to $11,000 for specified GPA and test-score combinations; eligible valedictorians and salutatorians may receive an additional award. Transfer students have separate awards based on completed college credits and GPA. Departmental awards include music and biblical studies scholarships, and athletics scholarships depend on recruitment and team needs.

Students with demonstrated need may apply for the James R. Cope Adopt Program, which connects selected students with donor support and requires FAFSA-based need, at least a 2.0 GPA with a minimum of 12 credits per semester, and other participation requirements. The Hall Scholarship Fund supports qualifying underrepresented and/or first-generation students who demonstrate need. Florida College also administers federal, state and other aid; the FAFSA must be submitted each academic year, and the priority financial-aid deadline is June 1. Awards are conditional, and some have earlier admission or application deadlines. Read the current financial-aid guidance and scholarship conditions, then ask the Financial Aid Office for a written estimate that distinguishes grants and scholarships from loans.

Admissions and campus visits

First-year, transfer, international and nontraditional applicants follow different checklists. The online application currently carries a $50 fee; applicants also provide transcripts and, where required, standardized test scores. Transfer students should request an evaluation of all college transcripts before assuming credits will apply to a Florida College degree. The college recommends applying early to maximize scholarship consideration and publishes a priority deadline for financial aid. Start through the college’s online application page or request information from Admissions.

A campus tour can include a meeting with faculty, a coach, Financial Aid or Student Services, depending on what a prospective student wants to explore. Florida College also schedules Experience FC events for prospective students and FC Bound for admitted high-school seniors. Book an appointment through the campus visit and tour page; those conversations are a useful chance to ask about housing rules, chapel, meals, academic support and the day-to-day expectations of the college community.

Temple Terrace campus

The college’s campus and mailing address is 119 N. Glen Arven Ave., Temple Terrace, FL 33617. The main telephone is 813-988-5131. Google’s current listing shows general hours of Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., and closed Saturday and Sunday. Department schedules and campus access may differ during holidays or academic breaks, so call ahead to arrange admissions or financial-aid appointments. The college is based at its Temple Terrace campus; the Florida College Academy, bookstore and athletic facilities are related campus operations, not additional college locations where the listed undergraduate programs are separately offered.

What students and visitors describe

Comments reflect both the benefits and the trade-offs of a small, faith-oriented campus. Some students describe close relationships with classmates and professors, a strong sense of community and an environment where faculty are accessible. Other reviewers raise practical questions about credit transfer or particular aspects of campus life. Since an individual’s experience depends on their major, cohort and expectations, prospective students should ask for the transfer-credit decision in writing, visit a class or speak with a current student, and discuss the college’s faith commitments and policies directly before enrolling. The student review page provides additional individual perspectives.

Florida College may suit students looking for an intimate undergraduate community where biblical studies and Christian formation are integrated with a range of academic majors. The key questions are whether that campus environment fits your goals, whether your intended program and clinical or internship requirements are clear, and what your net cost will be after aid. Reviewing the catalog, financial-aid offer and campus expectations together will give you a more useful picture than comparing tuition alone.