Institutional accreditation and programmatic accreditation answer different questions for City College-Hollywood applicants. Institutional accreditation concerns the college as an institution; a separate programmatic approval or accreditation may matter for eligibility to seek a particular professional license.
The current institutional accreditor, its recognition and the Hollywood campus's status should be confirmed in the accreditor's directory and the U.S. Department of Education's accreditation records before enrollment. For a regulated health-care program, also check the relevant Florida licensing board's requirements and the program's current approval status. Institutional accreditation alone does not guarantee that credits will transfer, that a graduate will qualify for a license or that every program has separate professional accreditation.
City College-Hollywood does not report an open-admission policy, although its reported first-time applicant group was small: 37 applicants were admitted in the admissions figures supplied for this article. That 100% rate describes one group in one reporting period, not an assurance that every future applicant or program applicant will be accepted.
In the 2024-25 admissions reporting, SAT and ACT scores, secondary-school GPA, class rank and recommendations were neither required nor recommended. An "other test" was listed as required, but the test and its purpose are not identified. Applicants should ask admissions which assessment applies to their intended program, whether any preparation is available and whether program entry has additional academic or clinical conditions.
Current application instructions should also establish the required form, proof of prior education, transcript procedures and enrollment dates. A general admission decision and admission to a capacity-limited program may involve different steps.
A current undergraduate application fee for City College-Hollywood cannot be established here. Applicants should obtain the amount directly from the current application or admissions office before paying and ask whether their applicant category or program carries a different charge.
Also ask whether an application-fee waiver is offered, who qualifies and whether approval must be obtained before submission. An application fee is distinct from an enrollment deposit, tuition or a program-specific expense.
An Army, Air Force or Navy ROTC unit at City College-Hollywood, or a verified cross-enrollment arrangement with a host college, cannot be established here. Students should not assume that enrollment at this campus provides access to ROTC courses or scholarships.
Anyone planning a military commissioning route should ask the relevant ROTC host program whether City College-Hollywood students are eligible to participate and whether their academic program fits commissioning requirements. ROTC scholarships, where available, have separate selection rules and potential service obligations.
City College-Hollywood reports transfer-in students, but the presence of transfer students does not establish which previous courses will count toward a particular credential. The 2024-25 enrollment figures identify 71 transfer-in degree- or certificate-seeking undergraduates.
Before committing to a program, request a written evaluation of official college transcripts showing which courses satisfy specific requirements, which count only as electives and how many credits must still be completed at City College. Ask separately about AP credit and credit for prior life experience, both of which appear in its admissions reporting. Acceptance to the college and acceptance of an individual transfer course are separate decisions.
A City College-Hollywood study-abroad, exchange or international internship program cannot be established here. Applicants should not build a degree plan around overseas study without confirmation that a specific opportunity is available to students in their program.
If an outside program is being considered, obtain written approval for any proposed transfer credit before paying a provider. Financial aid eligibility and the timing of required on-campus or clinical courses also need to be checked separately.
100% of admitted students enrolled (37 of 37)
Secondary school GPA
Neither required nor recommendedSecondary school rank
Neither required nor recommendedSecondary school record
Neither required nor recommendedCompletion of college-preparatory program
Neither required nor recommendedRecommendations
Neither required nor recommendedFormal demonstration of competencies
Neither required nor recommendedAdmission test scores
Neither required nor recommendedTOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language
Neither required nor recommendedOther Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.)
RequiredOpen admission policy
NoDual credit
NoCredit for life experiences
YesAdvanced placement (AP) credits
YesStudent can complete their preparation in certain areas of specialization
NoPreparation at another institution required
NoApproved by the state for initial certification or licensure of teacher
NoData last updated on November 2, 2026
Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026
Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.