Florida State College at Jacksonville
Florida State College at Jacksonville (FSCJ) is a state college that is located in Jacksonville, Florida. This school is part of the Florida College System and it is able to offer students many different areas of study. Students can obtain associate degrees, bachelor degrees, and certificates at this school. This school was originally established in 1966 and it was a junior college back then. Since then, the school has continued to grow and has become a renowned state college that provides students with the best possible educational experience. This large school currently enrolls over 52,000 students and it is a very popular option for those seeking higher education in the area.
FSCJ has a very good nursing program that students can sign up for. Students will be able to pursue practical nursing courses, associate in science degrees in nursing, and a bachelor of science degrees in nursing. The school also offer a bridge program for LPNs and paramedics to ADN degree.
With so many different options, it will be easy for students to find the nursing career path that works for them. The RN program has a good percentage rate when it comes to successfully passing the licensing exams. All of the right tools are given to nursing students so that they can find success. Courses are designed to increase the skills of nurses while providing them with an exceptional base of knowledge.
Institution Overview
Campus LocaleLarge City |
Number of Students21,092 |
Student to Faculty Ratio21:1 |
Is Admission OpenYes |
Religious Affiliation - |
Level4-year |
TypePublic |
On Campus Housing- |
Retention Rate- |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
Number of Graduates | ||
---|---|---|
Degree type | Men | Women |
Associate's degree | 62 | 247 |
Bachelor's degree | 18 | 109 |
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 2 | 25 |
Certificate | 0 | 1 |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges 01/01/1969 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs ACEN 01/01/1980 - Current |
Nursing (NUR) - Baccalaureate program ACEN 10/01/2011 - Current |
Admission
100%
Acceptance RateApplication fee
Undergrads | $25 |
Graduates | -- |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
Undergrad courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | $87/credit | |
In State Students | $87/credit | |
Out of State Students | $331/credit |
Graduate courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | - | |
In State Students | - | |
Out of State Students | - |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
---|---|---|---|---|
LPN | 45 | $3,915 | $3,915 | $14,895 |
ADN | 70 | $6,090 | $6,090 | $23,170 |
BSN | 125 | $10,875 | $10,875 | $41,375 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 73% of Florida State College at Jacksonville's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
---|---|---|
Pell Grant | 45% | $4,160 |
Other Federal Grant | 7% | $817 |
State Grant & Scholarships | 32% | $1,451 |
Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 11% | $1,843 |
Federal Student Loans | 69% | $1,641 |
Private Loans | -- | $6,039 |
$4,422
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
Less than $30,000$2,984 |
$30,001 to $48,000$3,885 |
$48,001 to $75,000$6,676 |
$75,001 to $110,000$8,105 |
Over $110,000$8,123 |
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Student Population
21,092
Undergrads
0
Graduates
12,770
Women
8,322
Men
30%
Full-time
70%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
White |
49% |
Black/African American |
26% |
Hispanic |
9% |
Race/ethnicity unknown |
7% |
Asian |
5% |
Two or more races |
3% |
Non-resident alien |
1% |
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Florida state board of nursing.