Famous Colleges
Vocabulary
Fun Facts about College
Fun Facts about College
100

This school is one of the most popular HBCU's in Florida and is the third largest HBCU in the US. 


(hint: Their school colors are green & orange) 

FAMU (Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University) 

100

What is an associates degree?

A two year college degree that you receive after high school and before college. 

100

How much is a four year education at the most expensive college in the US today?

$300,000!

(Cost of attendance at The University of Chicago) 

100

What is a college major?

the specific subject area a student commits to studying in college in great depth. 

200

This college is home to the "Gators" and is located in Gainesville, FL.

Hint: Their college colors are orange & blue

The University of Florida

200

What is a bachelors degree?

A four year degree awarded by a college upon completion of a course of studies. 

200

There are all men and all women colleges that exist in the US. True or False. 

TRUE. 

(60 all female & 4 all male colleges in the US) 

200
What is a college minor?

a second area of study that a student declares in college. 

300

This high school is located in Overtown, Miami and is named after an influential black leader who was a pioneer in trade education. 

Hint: This school is home of the tornadoes. 

Booker T Washington High School 

300

What is a Masters degree?

A two-four year degree awarded after a bachelors degree upon mastery of a subject or studies. 

300

What word "college" comes from the latin word "collegium" which means _______________.

community or society. 

300

What is the name of the person in college that is assigned to assist you and provide you with guidance in college?

Advisor 

400

This college is considered to be the most expensive college in the state of Florida.  

(Hint: You often hear people call their football team "The Hurricanes") 

The University of Miami 

400

What is a doctoral (PHD) degree?

The highest degree one can be awarded after receiving their bachelors or masters degree. 

400

Nearly 60% of all colleges are _____________ (female or male)

female 

400

What do you call the rooms that college students stay in on campus?

Dorms

500

This college is home of the "Seminoles" & located in Tallahasse, FL. 

Florida State University. 

500

What is a first generation college student?

Someone who is the first in their family to graduate from college. 

500

These tests are taken by high schoolers and used to gain acceptance into college. 

SAT or ACT. 

500

How much money does a college dean make on average in America?

$91,000 and more.