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
NCAA D1
Admit
40% admit
Tuition
$19,810
ACT
ACT 25–29

University of Central Florida is a public 4-year institution in Orlando, FL. Enrollment: ~59,146 students. Admissions are accessible (40% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $19,810/year.

Florida International University

Miami, FL
NCAA D1Greek Life
Admit
55% admit
Tuition
$16,529
ACT
ACT 21–27

Florida International University is a public 4-year institution in Miami, FL. Enrollment: ~39,508 students. Admissions are accessible (55% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $16,529/year.

University of South Florida

Tampa, FL
NCAA D1Greek Life
Admit
43% admit
Tuition
$15,473
ACT
ACT 24–29

University of South Florida is a public 4-year institution in Tampa, FL. Enrollment: ~37,207 students. Admissions are accessible (43% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $15,473/year.

University of Florida

Gainesville, FL
NCAA D1
Admit
24% admit
Tuition
$25,694
ACT
ACT 29–33

University of Florida is a public 4-year institution in Gainesville, FL. Enrollment: ~35,629 students. Admissions are selective (24% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $25,694/year.

Florida State University

Tallahassee, FL
NCAA D1Greek Life
Admit
24% admit
Tuition
$16,540
ACT
ACT 29–32

Florida State University is a public 4-year institution in Tallahassee, FL. Enrollment: ~32,212 students. Admissions are selective (24% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $16,540/year.

Florida Atlantic University

Boca Raton, FL
NCAA D1Greek LifeBeach Town
Admit
66% admit
Tuition
$14,374
ACT
ACT 21–26

Florida Atlantic University is a public 4-year institution in Boca Raton, FL. Enrollment: ~23,757 students. Admissions are accessible (66% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $14,374/year.

Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale

Fort Lauderdale, FL
Admit
97% admit
Tuition
$20,800
ACT

Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale is a private 4-year institution in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Enrollment: ~17,678 students. Admissions are accessible (97% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $20,800/year.

Florida Gulf Coast University

Fort Myers, FL
NCAA D1
Admit
63% admit
Tuition
$22,328
ACT
ACT 20–25

Florida Gulf Coast University is a public 4-year institution in Fort Myers, FL. Enrollment: ~13,874 students. Admissions are accessible (63% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $22,328/year.

University of North Florida

Jacksonville, FL
NCAA D1Beach Town
Admit
53% admit
Tuition
$17,999
ACT
ACT 19–25

University of North Florida is a public 4-year institution in Jacksonville, FL. Enrollment: ~13,359 students. Admissions are accessible (53% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $17,999/year.

University of Miami

Coral Gables, FL
NCAA D1
Admit
19% admit
Tuition
$53,112
ACT
ACT 30–33

University of Miami is a private 4-year institution in Coral Gables, FL. Enrollment: ~12,913 students. Admissions are selective (19% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $53,112/year.

The University of Tampa

Tampa, FL
NCAA D2Greek Life
Admit
40% admit
Tuition
$29,162
ACT

The University of Tampa is a private 4-year institution in Tampa, FL. Enrollment: ~10,572 students. Admissions are accessible (40% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $29,162/year.

University of West Florida

Pensacola, FL
NCAA D2
Admit
58% admit
Tuition
$16,587
ACT
ACT 20–27

University of West Florida is a public 4-year institution in Pensacola, FL. Enrollment: ~9,330 students. Admissions are accessible (58% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $16,587/year.

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide

Daytona Beach, FL
Very SafeNCAA D2Beach Town
Admit
58% admit
Tuition
$10,728
ACT
ACT 18–28

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide is a private 4-year institution in Daytona Beach, FL. Enrollment: ~9,139 students. Admissions are accessible (58% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $10,728/year.

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach

Daytona Beach, FL
Greek LifeBeach Town
Admit
65% admit
Tuition
$37,512
ACT
ACT 24–30

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach is a private 4-year institution in Daytona Beach, FL. Enrollment: ~7,860 students. Admissions are accessible (65% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $37,512/year.

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University

Tallahassee, FL
HBCUNCAA D1
Admit
21% admit
Tuition
$14,524
ACT
ACT 20–24

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University is a public 4-year institution in Tallahassee, FL. Enrollment: ~7,582 students. Admissions are selective (21% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $14,524/year.

Nova Southeastern University

Fort Lauderdale, FL
NCAA D2Beach Town
Admit
73% admit
Tuition
$33,510
ACT
ACT 19–28

Nova Southeastern University is a private 4-year institution in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Enrollment: ~7,240 students. Admissions are accessible (73% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $33,510/year.

Saint Leo University

Saint Leo, FL
NCAA D2
Admit
78% admit
Tuition
$23,990
ACT

Saint Leo University is a private 4-year institution in Saint Leo, FL. Enrollment: ~6,721 students. Admissions are accessible (78% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $23,990/year.

Southeastern University

Lakeland, FL
Admit
53% admit
Tuition
$27,320
ACT

Southeastern University is a private 4-year institution in Lakeland, FL. Enrollment: ~4,813 students. Admissions are accessible (53% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $27,320/year.

Florida Institute of Technology

Melbourne, FL
NCAA D2Greek LifeBeach Town
Admit
58% admit
Tuition
$42,346
ACT
ACT 23–28

Florida Institute of Technology is a private 4-year institution in Melbourne, FL. Enrollment: ~3,404 students. Admissions are accessible (58% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $42,346/year.

Jacksonville University

Jacksonville, FL
NCAA D1
Admit
57% admit
Tuition
$42,250
ACT
ACT 22–27

Jacksonville University is a private 4-year institution in Jacksonville, FL. Enrollment: ~2,930 students. Admissions are accessible (57% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $42,250/year.

Lynn University

Boca Raton, FL
NCAA D2Beach Town
Admit
73% admit
Tuition
$38,650
ACT
ACT 21–26

Lynn University is a private 4-year institution in Boca Raton, FL. Enrollment: ~2,859 students. Admissions are accessible (73% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $38,650/year.

Everglades University

Boca Raton, FL
Very SafeBeach Town
Admit
81% admit
Tuition
$18,120
ACT

Everglades University is a private 4-year institution in Boca Raton, FL. Enrollment: ~2,789 students. Admissions are accessible (81% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $18,120/year.

Bethune-Cookman University

Daytona Beach, FL
HBCUNCAA D1Beach Town
Admit
88% admit
Tuition
$13,844
ACT

Bethune-Cookman University is a private 4-year institution in Daytona Beach, FL. Enrollment: ~2,732 students. Admissions are accessible (88% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $13,844/year.

Florida Southern College

Lakeland, FL
NCAA D2Greek Life
Admit
64% admit
Tuition
$38,180
ACT
ACT 25–30

Florida Southern College is a private 4-year institution in Lakeland, FL. Enrollment: ~2,656 students. Admissions are accessible (64% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $38,180/year.

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