Florence, AL Colleges
Florence
Florence is the county seat of Lauderdale County, Alabama, United States, in the northwestern corner of the state.
According to the 2010 Census, the city's population was 39,319.
Florence is the largest and principal city of the Metropolitan Statistical Area known as "The Shoals" (which includes Muscle Shoals, Sheffield, and Tuscumbia metropolitan areas in Colbert and Lauderdale counties). Florence is considered the primary economic hub of northwestern Alabama.
Florence is renowned for its annual tourism events, including W.C. Handy Music Festival in the summer, and the Renaissance Faire in the fall. Landmarks in Florence include the Rosenbaum House, the only Frank Lloyd Wright-designed home located in Alabama.
The type of municipal government is mayor-council.
Schools in and around Florence, AL
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University of North Alabama
Four or more years; Public; 7,232 students; $8,880 average out-state tuition; $4,440 average in-state tuition |
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Heritage Christian University
Four or more years; Private not for profit; 104 students; $8,520 average out-state tuition; $8,520 average in-state tuition |
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Northwest Shoals Community College-Muscle Shoals
At least 2 but less than 4 years; Public; 4,218 students; $5,400 average out-state tuition; $2,700 average in-state tuition |
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Athens State University
Four or more years; Public; 3,512 students; $8,220 average out-state tuition; $4,110 average in-state tuition |
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John C Calhoun State Community College
At least 2 but less than 4 years; Public; 11,181 students; $5,400 average out-state tuition; $2,700 average in-state tuition |
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Martin Methodist College
Four or more years; Private not for profit; 1,001 students; $18,998 average out-state tuition; $18,998 average in-state tuition |
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Northeast Mississippi Community College
At least 2 but less than 4 years; Public; 3,707 students; $4,030 average out-state tuition; $2,100 average in-state tuition |
Florence, AL Scholarships
| Name | Amount | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama National Guard Educational Assistance Program | $1000 | Varies |
| Alabama Student Assistance Program | $2500 | Varies |
| Two-Year College Academic Scholarship Program | Varies | Varies |
| Senior Adult Scholarship Program - ACHE | Varies | Varies |
| Police Officers and Firefighters Survivors Educational Grant - Alabama | Varies | Varies |
| Junior and Community College Performing Arts Scholarship Program - AL | Varies | Varies |
| Junior and Community College Athletic Scholarship Program - Alabama | Varies | Varies |
| Intel PhD Fellowship Program | Varies | Varies |
| Alabama Scholarship for Dependents of Blind Parents | Varies | Varies |
| Alabama GI Dependents' Educational Benefit Program | Varies | Varies |
Popular Majors in Florence
- Business Administration and Management
- Nursing - Registered Nurse Training (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
- Elementary Education
- Marketing/Marketing Management
- Speech and Rhetorical Studies
- English Language and Literature
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
- Management Information Systems
- Accounting
- Social Work
- Geography
- Art/Art Studies
- History
- Counseling Psychology
- Secondary Education
- Biology
- Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
- Finance
- Education Leadership and Administration
- Psychology
