Colleges in Florida

Florida is home to 219 colleges and universities, from large flagship research institutions to small liberal arts colleges and community colleges. Known for beach campuses and warm weather year-round, Florida offers a range of environments for every type of student. Use the filters below to find the right fit by campus lifestyle, safety, tuition, and more.

Top Colleges by Enrollment

219 total in Florida

University of Central Florida

Orlando, FL

40% admit · Moderate59K students

Lifestyle

Lake LifeNCAA Division IWarm Climate

Florida International University

Miami, FL

55% admit · Open40K students

Lifestyle

Greek LifeNCAA Division IWarm ClimateSafe Campus

University of South Florida

Tampa, FL

43% admit · Moderate37K students

Lifestyle

Greek LifeNCAA Division IWarm ClimateSafe Campus

University of Florida

Gainesville, FL

24% admit · Selective36K students

Lifestyle

Lake LifeNCAA Division IWarm Climate

Florida State University

Tallahassee, FL

24% admit · Selective32K students

Lifestyle

Lake LifeGreek LifeNCAA Division IWarm Climate

Florida Atlantic University

Boca Raton, FL

66% admit · Open24K students

Lifestyle

Beach TownGreek LifeNCAA Division IWarm Climate

Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale

Fort Lauderdale, FL

97% admit · Open18K students

Lifestyle

Warm ClimateSafe Campus

Florida Gulf Coast University

Fort Myers, FL

63% admit · Open14K students

Lifestyle

Greek LifeNCAA Division IWarm ClimateSafe Campus

University of North Florida

Jacksonville, FL

53% admit · Moderate13K students

Lifestyle

Beach TownNCAA Division IWarm Climate

University of Miami

Coral Gables, FL

19% admit · Selective13K students

Lifestyle

NCAA Division IWarm Climate

The University of Tampa

Tampa, FL

40% admit · Moderate11K students

Lifestyle

Greek LifeNCAA Division IIWarm Climate

University of West Florida

Pensacola, FL

58% admit · Open9K students

Lifestyle

NCAA Division IIWarm ClimateSafe Campus

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide

Daytona Beach, FL

58% admit · Open9K students

Lifestyle

Beach TownGreek LifeNCAA Division IIWarm ClimateSafe Campus

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach

Daytona Beach, FL

65% admit · Open8K students

Lifestyle

Beach TownGreek LifeWarm ClimateSafe Campus

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University

Tallahassee, FL

21% admit · Selective8K students

Lifestyle

Lake LifeGreek LifeHBCUNCAA Division IWarm Climate

Nova Southeastern University

Fort Lauderdale, FL

73% admit · Open7K students

Lifestyle

Beach TownNCAA Division IIWarm ClimateSafe Campus

Saint Leo University

Saint Leo, FL

78% admit · Open7K students

Lifestyle

NCAA Division IIWarm ClimateSafe Campus

Southeastern University

Lakeland, FL

53% admit · Moderate5K students

Lifestyle

Lake LifeWarm ClimateSafe Campus

Florida Institute of Technology

Melbourne, FL

58% admit · Open3K students

Lifestyle

Beach TownGreek LifeNCAA Division IIWarm Climate

Jacksonville University

Jacksonville, FL

57% admit · Open3K students

Lifestyle

Greek LifeNCAA Division IWarm Climate

Lynn University

Boca Raton, FL

73% admit · Open3K students

Lifestyle

Beach TownNCAA Division IIWarm Climate

Everglades University

Boca Raton, FL

81% admit · Open3K students

Lifestyle

Beach TownGreek LifeWarm ClimateSafe Campus

Bethune-Cookman University

Daytona Beach, FL

88% admit · Open3K students

Lifestyle

Beach TownGreek LifeHBCUNCAA Division IWarm Climate

Florida Southern College

Lakeland, FL

64% admit · Open3K students

Lifestyle

Lake LifeGreek LifeNCAA Division IIWarm Climate

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