College of Central Florida

Located in Ocala, Florida, approximately 80 miles north of Orlando, the College of Central Florida is a public state college serving the greater Marion County region. The main campus spans 140 acres in a suburban setting, characterized by modern academic buildings and extensive green spaces that reflect the area's horse country heritage. As a comprehensive community college established in 1957, CF offers associate degrees, bachelor's degrees, and career-focused certificate programs, with notable strengths in healthcare, business administration, and equine studies. The college maintains an open admission policy for most programs while implementing selective admission for certain professional programs such as nursing and dental assisting. Students can access resources across multiple campus locations, including facilities in Levy and Citrus counties, though on-campus housing is not available.