Seminole State College of Florida

"Seminole State" redirects here. For the public college in Oklahoma, see Seminole State College (Oklahoma).

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.

Seminole State College of Florida

Former names	Seminole Junior College (1965–1975) Seminole Community College (1975–2009)
Type	Public college
Established	1965; 60 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
Academic staff	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

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 SCC logo circa 1997–2009

View of a few buildings at Seminole State College

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

Dee Gordon

• 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^[4]