Seminole State College of Florida is a public college based in Sanford, Florida, United States. It is part of the Florida College System. Established in 1965, the college offers associate and bachelor's degrees, along with various certificate programs, available both on campus and online.
Former names | Seminole Junior College (1965–1975) Seminole Community College (1975–2009) |
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| Type | Public college |
| Established | 1965 |
Parent institution | Florida College System |
| Accreditation | SACS |
| Endowment | $12.5 million (2024) |
| Budget | $95.6 million (2024) |
| President | Georgia L. Lorenz |
Academic staff | 202 (full-time) 360 (part-time) |
| Undergraduates | 14,323 (fall 2022) |
| Location | Sanford , Florida , United States 28°44′40″N 81°18′20″W / 28.7444°N 81.3055°W |
| Campus | Large suburb |
| Colors | Dark blue and bright gold |
| Nickname | Raiders |
Sporting affiliations | NJCAA Region 8 – Mid-Florida Conference |
| Mascot | Rally Raider |
| Website | www |
Seminole State is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, with additional accreditations for its business and nursing programs. It partners with the University of Central Florida through the "DirectConnect to UCF" program, which guarantees admission for graduates.
The main campus in Sanford features a broad range of academic programs, as well as the Grindle Honors Institute, a fine arts theater, a planetarium, and the Center for Public Safety. The Oviedo campus supports students planning to transfer to UCF, while the Altamonte Springs campus focuses on healthcare, general education, and adult education. The Center for Economic Development in Heathrow provides workforce training and supports local tech industries in collaboration with area businesses.
Notable alumni
- Wendy Bruce, retired gymnast
- Mike Clevinger, professional baseball player
- Rob Ducey, professional baseball player and member of 2004 Canadian Olympic team
- Dee Gordon, professional baseball player
- John Hart, professional baseball manager
- Ed Hickox, professional baseball umpire
- Norm Lewis, Broadway actor
- Doug Marlette, cartoonist
- Preston McGann, professional football player
- Brett Oberholtzer, professional baseball player
- Paula Pell, comedy and screenwriter
- Mikael Pernfors, professional tennis player
- Hardy Rawls, actor
- Bobby Thigpen, professional baseball player
- George Zimmerman, man who fatally shot Trayvon Martin
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