Lake-Sumter State College

What Lake-Sumter State College does

Lake-Sumter State College (LSSC) is a public state college founded in 1962 and operating as part of the Florida College System under a District Board of Trustees, headquartered in Leesburg, Florida. The institution serves Lake and Sumter counties through four physical campuses — Leesburg, South Lake (Clermont), Sumter Center (Sumterville), and Four Corners — supplemented by hybrid and online course delivery via the Canvas LMS (Instructure). It offers Associate in Arts (AA) transfer degrees, Associate in Science (AS) career-oriented degrees including a new Applied Artificial Intelligence pathway, bachelor's degree completions (RN-BSN, Elementary Education, Exceptional Student Education), college credit certificates, dual-enrollment high school programs, and non-credit workforce training. Technology infrastructure spans Salesforce/TargetX for enrollment CRM, TeamDynamix for IT service management, BetterMynd for student counseling, Microsoft 365 for productivity, and Marq for digital publishing.

The college's business model rests on three revenue streams: (1) tuition and fees from enrolled students, priced at approximately half the rate of Florida state universities; (2) government funding and grants, including state appropriations and workforce development grants (notably a $697,000 Duke Energy Foundation award in 2022); and (3) donations and Foundation revenue, with the LSSC Foundation disbursing over $1.7 million in scholarships annually. The institution is governed as a governmental entity with no shareholders or private equity owners, and it reports no publicly disclosed revenue figures.

LSSC serves traditional and transfer students, dual-enrollment high schoolers, adult workforce trainees, and community/employer partners. Operational differentiators include a top-200 national community college ranking, fastest-growing-college recognition within Florida, and embedded joint-use facilities with the University of Central Florida (notably the 60,000 sq ft South Lake Phase II 'Castle on the Hill' and the 50,000 sq ft Cooper Memorial Library). Student support services include academic advising, tutoring, career development, mental health counseling (Student Assistance Program), the Lakehawks' Harvest Food Pantry, and NJCAA athletics under the Lakehawks brand.

Name

Lake-Sumter State College

Legal name

Lake-Sumter State College

Website

https://lssc.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1962

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Lake-Sumter State College is a public Florida state college serving Lake and Sumter counties through four campuses plus online, offering associate, bachelor's, certificate, and workforce training programs at roughly half the cost of state universities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community College Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Junior Colleges (6112)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Comprehensive Community Colleges (Transfer + Workforce) (EDAHADAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Community Colleges (EDAHADAA), Rural/Regional Community Colleges (EDAHADAK)

Keywords

• Community college education
• Associate degree programs
• Workforce training programs
• Dual enrollment programs
• Bachelor's degree programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Leesburg

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Public state college generating revenue through tuition and fees from enrolled students across associate, bachelor, and certificate programs. Pricing approximately half the cost of state universities.
2. Government Funding and Grants: State college receiving public funding allocations and grant revenue for workforce development initiatives. Duke Energy Foundation awarded $697,000 in grants to support workforce training programs targeting underrepresented workers.
3. Donations and Foundation Revenue: LSSC Foundation collects donations and awards scholarships. Over $1.7 million in scholarships awarded annually to students.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Lake-Sumter State College is a public community college delivering higher education through Associate in Arts transfer degrees, Associate in Science career-focused degrees, bachelor's degree completion programs (RN-BSN, Elementary Education, Exceptional Student Education), college credit certificates, and non-credit workforce career training. Programs are delivered in-person across four central Florida campuses and via hybrid/online formats at approximately half the cost of state universities.

Product overview

Lake-Sumter State College operates as a comprehensive community college offering a portfolio of educational products and services centered on its core academic degree programs. The institution provides Associate in Arts (AA) transfer degrees across multiple pathways, Associate in Science (AS) career-focused degrees, and select bachelor's degree completions. Supporting the academic core are College Credit Certificates for specialized skills, non-credit workforce training programs, and student support services including advising, tutoring, counseling, and athletics. The college serves students across four physical campuses in central Florida with hybrid and online learning options, positioning itself as an accessible alternative to state universities at approximately half the cost.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Lakehawk Athletics: The college's athletic program competing in the NJCAA, offering sports including baseball, softball, volleyball, golf, and track.
• Swoop the Lakehawk
• Lakehawks' Harvest Food Pantry
• Student Assistance Program (SAP)

Products and services

• Associate in Arts (AA) Degree Programs Transfer-oriented associate degrees providing foundational coursework across multiple academic pathways including Business, Biology, Health Sciences, Education, Computer Science, and Arts, designed for students planning to transfer to four-year universities.
• Associate in Science (AS) Degree Programs Career-oriented associate degrees preparing students for specific professions including Nursing, Business Administration, Criminal Justice, Construction Management, and Applied Artificial Intelligence.
• Bachelor's Degree Programs Upper-level bachelor's degree completions in Nursing (RN-BSN), Elementary Education, and Exceptional Student Education for students transferring from associate programs.
• College Credit Certificates
• Workforce Career Training/Non-Credit Programs Non-credit workforce development and career training programs serving community needs including energy education and apprenticeship programs in partnership with employers like Duke Energy.
• Lakehawk Athletics NJCAA-affiliated intercollegiate athletic programs including baseball, softball, volleyball, golf, and track, competing as the Lakehawks with emphasis on academic and athletic excellence.
• Specialized Associate in Arts Transfer (SAAT) Degrees New Specialized Associate in Arts Transfer (SAAT) degrees in Biology and Health Sciences pathways, providing transfer-oriented associate degrees with a more specialized focus than the standard AA.
• Workforce Training Grants Program (Duke Energy Apprenticeship & Energy Education) Partnership-funded workforce training initiatives including energy education and apprenticeship programs targeting underrepresented workers, supported by Duke Energy Foundation grants.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over $1.7 million in scholarships awarded annually to students
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

AI capability2 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core, major, minor and supporting.

• University of Central Florida (UCF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint-use partnership at South Lake Campus: Phase II 60,000 sq ft Higher Education Facility (named 'The Castle on the Hill') houses classrooms, labs, offices, student services, and an 85-seat auditorium. Also joint-use Cooper Memorial Library (50,000 sq ft) serving LSSC, UCF, and Lake County Library System. Teacher training facility partnership at Sumter Center.
• Sumter County School DistrictmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint-use facility at Sumter Center, sharing space with the Sumter County School District Adult and Community Education program. Collaboration includes a teacher training facility opened in 1999, operated by the Sumter District School Board and used by LSSC.
• National Training CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Legends Way Softball Complex at South Lake Campus, dedicated July 24, 2008. Complex provides professional-quality venue for collegiate and community competitions, as well as regional and national softball tournaments.
• Second Harvest Food Bank of Central FloridasupportingOthersPartnership to support Lakehawks' Harvest Food Pantry at LSSC, providing food assistance to currently enrolled students facing food insecurity.
• Lake CaressupportingOthersPartnership to support Lakehawks' Harvest Food Pantry at LSSC, providing food assistance to currently enrolled students facing food insecurity.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Valencia College: Large Florida state college in Orlando offering associate and bachelor's degrees, recognized as a leading community college nationally with extensive workforce and transfer programs. Operates under identical Florida College System rules and competes for the same central-Florida student demographic.
• Polk State College: Florida state college offering associate and bachelor's degree programs plus workforce training from multiple campuses in Polk County. Comparable size, scope, and Florida College System structure to LSSC.
• Seminole State College of Florida: Florida state college serving Seminole and Orange counties with associate degrees, bachelor's completions, and workforce training. Direct peer operating under the same funding model and serving a contiguous central-Florida region with overlapping online competition.
• Florida SouthWestern State College: Florida state college offering associate, bachelor's, and workforce programs across Lee and Charlotte counties. Comparable multi-campus state college with similar tuition positioning and workforce development focus.
• Eastern Florida State College: Florida state college serving Brevard County with multiple campuses, offering associate, bachelor's, and workforce programs under the same Florida College System governance structure as LSSC.
• Pasco-Hernando State College: Florida state college serving Pasco and Hernando counties with associate and bachelor's degrees plus workforce training. Operates under the same Florida College System with very similar student demographics and program portfolio.
• College of Central Florida: Another Florida state college serving a similar central-Florida regional catchment (Marion, Citrus, Levy counties) with associate and bachelor's degrees, workforce programs, and multiple campuses. Most directly comparable public state college peer operating under the same Florida College System governance.
• Santa Fe College: Florida state college serving Alachua and surrounding counties with transfer degrees, bachelor's programs, and workforce credentials. Highly comparable mission, funding structure, and product mix to LSSC.

Broad incumbents

• University of Central Florida: Major state university co-located at LSSC's South Lake Campus with joint-use facilities and shared library. Serves overlapping central-Florida students seeking bachelor's degrees and is both a transfer partner and competitive incumbent for LSSC's bachelor's completions.

Regional players

• Indian River State College: Florida state college serving the Treasure Coast region with comparable associate, bachelor's, and workforce programs. Operates under the same Florida College System but serves a distinct geographic region from LSSC.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/lssc_
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@lakesumterstatecollege
• Facebookfacebook.com/LakeSumterStateCollege
• Instagraminstagram.com/lakesumterstatecollege
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/lsscedu

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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