Seminole State College of Florida

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)

TypePublic college

Established1965; 61 years ago (1965)

Parent institution

Florida College System

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Seminole State College of Florida

Former names	Seminole Junior College (1965–1975) Seminole Community College (1975–2009)
Type	Public college
Established	1965; 61 years ago (1965)
Parent institution	Florida College System
Accreditation	SACS
Endowment	$12.5 million (2024)[1]
Budget	$95.6 million (2024)[2]
President	Georgia L. Lorenz
Faculty	202 (full-time)[3] 360 (part-time)[3]
Undergraduates	14,323 (fall 2022)[3]
Location	Sanford , Florida , United States 28.7444°N 81.3055°W / 28.7444; -81.3055
Campus	Large suburb[3]
Colors	Dark blue and bright gold
Nickname	Raiders
Sporting affiliations	NJCAA Region 8 – Mid-Florida Conference
Mascot	Rally Raider
Website	www.seminolestate.edu

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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.