Chipola College

Chipola College is a public state college located in Marianna, Florida, approximately 70 miles west of Tallahassee in the state's panhandle region. The institution, established in 1947, operates as a comprehensive community college serving five rural counties through its 160-acre main campus. Chipola offers associate degrees, bachelor's degrees in education and business, workforce development programs, and technical certificates, with notable programs in nursing and teacher education. The campus features modern academic facilities, a technology center, and student housing options, while the college's athletic program competes in the NJCAA Division I, with its baseball program having produced several Major League Baseball players. The college maintains an open-admission policy for most programs, though selective admission requirements apply to certain professional programs such as nursing and education.