SCF Bradenton 5840 26th Street W., Bradenton, FL  34207
SCF Lakewood Ranch, 7131 Professional Parkway E., Sarasota, FL  34240
SCF Venice, 8000 S. Tamiami Tr., Venice, FL  34293

Established in 1957, state college of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota (SCF) is the region's first and largest public college, serving approximately 12,000 college credit students per term at campuses in Bradenton, Lakewood Ranch, and Veice, and online via eLearning opportunities. Another 20,000 participants annually attend professional development and personal enrichment classes. The College has graduated 35,000 students since 1960.

SCF is a dynamic college dedicated to meeting the educational and workforce training needs of citizens and businesses in the region. SCF has expanded its mission to include workforce baccalaureate degrees while continuing to focus on highly respected Associate Degrees that prepare graduates for university transfer and professional careers. The College's first baccalaureate degree, the Bachelor of Science in nursing, starts January 2010.

The Corporate and Community Development Division offers year-round noncredit classes in workforce training, small business development, professional development, personal enrichment, and driving safety through workshops, seminars, online classes, and onsite training programs at area businesses.

Quick Facts:

• State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota (SCF) has an enrollment of approximately 12,000 credit students.
• The student population at SCF is comprised of individuals from Manatee and Sarasota counties, dozens of U.S. states, and 45 countries.
• The average class size at SCF is 25 students.
• SCF has more than 40 organizations, clubs, and special interest groups.
• SCF transfer students maintain high grade point averages at state universities in Florida.

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