3001 Southwest College Road
Ocala, FL 34474
(352) 873-5800
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At a Glance

The College of Central Florida is the higher education hub for Marion, Citrus and Levy counties, providing a supportive learning environment at an affordable price. The college offers more than 170 academic pathways, from short-term certificate programs to associate and bachelor’s degrees, at six locations including the 103-acre Vintage Farm Campus and Appleton Museum of Art.  CF is consistently ranked among the top 150 colleges in the nation by the Aspen Institute for Community College Excellence and is among the top colleges in the nation for affordability.

College of Central Florida (CF) is a Public institution located in the Central-West region of Florida. CF has Regional Accreditation.

The main campus in Ocala, FL has a City feeling.

College of Central Florida offers programs that lead to the following types of degrees:

  • Associate (2 yr.)
  • Bachelor's (4 yr.)
  • Certificate
Most Notable Programs
  • Bachelor of Applied Science in Business and Organizational Management
  • Bachelor of Science in Registered Nursing
  • Associate in Science in Equine Studies - Equine Exercise Physiology
  • Associate in Science in Nursing, R.N.
  • Associate in Science in Early Childhood Education
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Student Body (as of 2025)

Our student body is eclectic and diverse. We have students ranging from high school age dual enrolled all the way to the non-traditional older student.
Enrollment Status
Enrollment Status
Enrollment Type Number of Students
Full Time 2476
Part Time 6534

Part-time students outnumber full-time students (2.64:1) at College of Central Florida.

Demographics
Demographics
Ethnicity Percentage of Students
American Indian/Alaska Native 0.30
Asian 2.70
Black/African American 10.90
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander 0.40
Hispanic/Latino 17.10
White/Caucasian 57.20
Other/Unknown 11.40

The most common ethnicity is White/Caucasian (57.2%) followed by Hispanic/Latino (17.1%.)

Gender
Gender
Gender Percentage of Students
Female 61.70
Male 38.30

At 61.7%, female students outnumber male students by a very significant margin. Percentages are based on "as reported" values.

Additional Information

Smaller class sizes help students build relationships with teachers, contributing to the students success. CF offers bachelors and associates degrees and certificates and diplomas.CF also has formal partnerships with many of Florida's top universities to transfer with ease.

Enrollment Stats
Total Students: 9,010
Undergraduate Students: 9,010
Graduate Students: 0
Average Student Age: 31
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Costs and Financial Aid (as of Fall 2025)

CF is among the top 50 colleges and universities nationwide for lowest tuition, as ranked by the U.S. Department of Education.
12
Credit Hours
for Full-Time
$113
In-State Tuition
per Credit Hour
$438
Out-Of-State Tuition
per Credit Hour
Yes
Bright Futures
Scholarships
Additional Information

A college degree is within your reach. The CF Financial Aid Office supports students and their families with planning for and meeting college expenses. Learn about the options for scholarships, grants and loans.

Scholarships

You don’t have to do this alone. At CF, 87% of students receive some form of financial aid. Scholarships, grants, work study, loans — there are so many forms of financial assistance to help you earn your degree! Please visit our website for more information.

https://www.cf.edu/admissions/paying-for-college/

Estimated Full-Time Costs
Estimated Full-Time Costs
Category Cost
Full-Time Tuition 1356.00
Books and Supplies 850.00
Housing Costs 5782.00

The total estimated full time costs of $7,988.00 consists of $1,356.00 for Tuition, $850.00 for Books and Supplies, and $5,782.00 for Housing.

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Admissions (as of 2025)

An active personal email address is required at the time of application to receive admissions notifications. Email communication allows for fast information delivery.
100%
Freshman Applicants
Accepted
$30
Student
Application Fee
N/A
Required
Tuition Deposit
3.00
Average GPA
for Merit Scholarship
Admissions Policy
College of Central Florida follows an Open Admissions policy. Test scores and/or GPA are not factors in the admissions decision. A high school diploma or GED certificate is required.
Transfer Policies

Students seeking to transfer to CF will follow the standard application process. At CF, you’ll need to provide transcripts from every college or university you have attended in the past. If you have already earned an associate degree or higher, high school transcripts are not required. Placement testing may not be required based on your successful completion of college-level English and math courses.

https://www.cf.edu/admissions/information-for-students/transfer/ 

Admission Notification Plan
Email notifications are sent to the email address entered during completion of the application.
Additional Information

The CF admissions application is available online and can be completed in 10-15 minutes. Once you apply, please allow 2-5 business days for your application to be processed. You will then receive communications from CF’s admissions team informing you of next steps for enrollment or of any missing documents needed to complete the application process.

https://www.cf.edu/admissions/getting-started-at-cf/how-to-apply/

 

Application Deadlines
Academic Period Admissions Deadline Financial Aid Deadline
2022 Fall A and C 08/04/2022 07/15/2022
2022 Fall B 10/04/2022 07/15/2022
2023 Spring A and C 12/15/2022 12/03/2022
2023 Spring B 02/25/2023 12/03/2022
2023 Summer A and C 04/29/2023 04/13/2023
2023 Summer B 06/16/2023 04/13/2023
2023 Fall A and C 08/07/2023 07/13/2023
2023 Fall B 10/04/2023 07/13/2023
2024 Spring A and C 01/02/2024 12/01/2023
2024 Spring B 02/28/2024 12/01/2023
2024 Summer A and C 05/07/2024 04/12/2024
2024 Summer B 06/21/2024 04/12/2024
2024 FA A and C 08/12/2024 07/11/2024
2024 FA B 10/07/2024 07/11/2024
2025 SP A and C 01/02/2025 12/02/2024
2025 SP B 03/03/2025 12/02/2024
2025 SU A and C 05/07/2025 04/11/2025
2025 SU B 06/23/2025 04/11/2025
2025 Fall A & C 08/13/2025 07/15/2025
2025 Fall B 10/08/2025 07/15/2025
2026 Spring A & C 01/05/2026 12/05/2025
2026 Spring B 03/04/2026 12/05/2025
2026 Summer A & C 05/08/2026 04/15/2026
2026 Summer B 06/25/2026 04/15/2026
Additional Deadlines Information

Financial Aid dates are "Priority" deadlines and includes submission of FAFSA and documents if selected for verification. Financial Aid applications received by these dates will be completed by the start of the semester if all required documents are submitted. Late applications will be processed ASAP, but only after applications submitted by the "Priority" deadline dates. 

For more information visit Admissions or Financial Aid homepages.

Admissions URL
https://www.cf.edu/admissions/
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Distance Learning (as of 2025)

Enrollment Procedures

For enrollment information, please visit our Admissions home page.

Distance Learning Fees

$10/credit hr.

Additional Information

The College of Central Florida E-learning strives to provide flexible, accessible, quality courses to students who desire an alternative delivery method for learning 

We offer a complete Associate of Arts degree and several Associate of Science degrees and certificates online.

Please go to http://www.cf.edu/go/elearning for more information.

Highest Enrollment Programs
  • Associate in Arts
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Distance Learning Courses

College of Central Florida publishes Distance Learning courses on the FloridaShines Course Catalog. Students enrolled in other Florida public institutions can start registration as transient students directly from the catalog.

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Campuses

Main Campus
3001 Southwest College Road
Ocala, FL  34474
(352) 873-5800
Website
Appleton Museum of Art
4333 East Silver Springs Boulevard
Ocala, FL  34470
(352) 291-4455
Website
Hampton Center
1501 West Silver Springs Boulevard
Ocala, FL  34475
(352) 873-5881
Website
Jack Wilkinson Levy Campus
15390 U.S. 19
Chiefland, FL  32626
(352) 493-9533
Website
Vintage Farm Campus
4020 Southeast 3rd Avenue
Ocala, FL  34480
(352) 873-5800
Website
Wilton Simpson Citrus Campus
3800 South Lecanto Highway
Lecanto, FL  34461
(352) 746-6721
Website
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Programs

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Campus Life (as of 2025)

Activities
Greek Academic Organizations
Greek Fraternities
Greek Sororities
Social Fraternities
Social Sororities
Academic Honor Societies
Professional Associations
Marching Band
Special Interest Clubs / Organizations
Symphony Orchestra
Student Government Association
Theater
On-Campus Housing Options
Co-Ed
Female Only
Male Only
College of Central Florida does not offer on-campus housing.
On-Campus Services
Fitness Services
Child Care Services
Medical Services
College of Central Florida offers Fitness and Child Care services but not Medical services.
Additional Information

Visit our Student Life website.

The College of Central Florida fosters the social, physical and educational well being of students by providing opportunities and experiences for engagement on campus and in the community. Across our four locations we host over 30 student clubs and organizations ranging from academics to athletics to cultural to spiritual. Events have included 5 K’s and Fun Runs, Field Days, Health Fairs, Book Sales, Club Rush Events, and Leadership Symposiums for students.

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Sports

The athletic program at CF is designed to be a vital and integral part of the student-athletes’ educational experience.
Intercollegiate Sports
Sport Men's Team Women's Team
Scholarships Available
Baseball
Cross Country
Softball
Additional Information

Visit our Athletics website.

The college wishes to excel in athletics just as it desires to excel in all activities and functions conducted in its name. However, the winning and losing of an athletic contest is a matter of pride in doing its best, not a necessity.

The college believes that a student’s association with the athletic program is voluntary. When a studentathlete enters and represents the college, there are certain things he or she may expect from the college and certain things the college expects of the student-athlete.

Team Identity
“Patriots”
Memberships
College of Central Florida competes as part of the following organizations:
  • NJCAA Division VIII
  • Mid-Florida Conference
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Returning Students (as of 2025)

Additional Information
Coming back to take more classes at the College of Central? We’re glad to have you rejoin the CF family! If it’s been more than a year since you were last enrolled or applied, you’ll need to submit a new application. If it is less than a year, please contact your previous advisor for registration and enrollment assistance.
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Contact Directory

Admission

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