Lens covers 31 four-year colleges in Florida, 11 public and 20 private. They range from Edward Waters University (1,087 undergraduates) to University of Central Florida (59,146). Acceptance rates run from 19% to 98%, and 23 of the 31 admit at least half of applicants.
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The 31 four-year colleges in Florida
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| College | Location | Undergraduates | Acceptance rate | Tuition & fees (before aid) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barry University | Miami | 2,212 | 77% | $34,350 |
| Bethune-Cookman University | Daytona Beach | 2,732 | 88% | $14,794 |
| Eckerd College | Saint Petersburg | 1,888 | 76% | $51,884 |
| Edward Waters University | Jacksonville | 1,087 | 85% | $16,366 |
| Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach | Daytona Beach | 7,860 | 65% | $44,249 |
| Flagler College | Saint Augustine | 2,391 | 81% | $29,900 |
| Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University | Tallahassee | 7,582 | 21% | $5,785 in-state · $17,725 out-of-state |
| Florida Atlantic University | Boca Raton | 23,757 | 66% | $4,879 in-state · $17,324 out-of-state |
| Florida Gulf Coast University | Fort Myers | 13,874 | 63% | $6,118 in-state · $25,162 out-of-state |
| Florida Institute of Technology | Melbourne | 3,404 | 58% | $45,900 |
| Florida International University | Miami | 39,508 | 55% | $6,565 in-state · $18,964 out-of-state |
| Florida Memorial University | Miami Gardens | 1,183 | 85% | $20,174 |
| Florida Polytechnic University | Lakeland | 1,689 | 58% | $4,940 in-state · $21,005 out-of-state |
| Florida Southern College | Lakeland | 2,656 | 64% | $44,040 |
| Florida State University | Tallahassee | 32,212 | 24% | $5,656 in-state · $18,786 out-of-state |
| Jacksonville University | Jacksonville | 2,930 | 57% | $47,830 |
| Lynn University | Boca Raton | 2,859 | 73% | $44,480 |
| Nova Southeastern University | Fort Lauderdale | 7,240 | 73% | $38,700 |
| Palm Beach Atlantic University | West Palm Beach | 2,603 | 82% | $40,650 |
| Rollins College | Winter Park | 2,631 | 48% | $60,580 |
| Saint Leo University | Saint Leo | 6,721 | 78% | $30,000 |
| Southeastern University | Lakeland | 4,813 | 53% | $32,950 |
| St. Thomas University | Miami Gardens | 2,214 | 98% | $34,770 |
| Stetson University | DeLand | 2,297 | 72% | $57,410 |
| The University of Tampa | Tampa | 10,572 | 40% | $34,408 |
| University of Central Florida | Orlando | 59,146 | 40% | $6,368 in-state · $22,467 out-of-state |
| University of Florida | Gainesville | 35,629 | 24% | $6,381 in-state · $28,659 out-of-state |
| University of Miami | Coral Gables | 12,913 | 19% | $62,616 |
| University of North Florida | Jacksonville | 13,359 | 53% | $6,389 in-state · $20,793 out-of-state |
| University of South Florida | Tampa | 37,207 | 43% | $6,410 in-state · $17,324 out-of-state |
| University of West Florida | Pensacola | 9,330 | 58% | $6,360 in-state · $19,241 out-of-state |
Sources: IPEDS (fall 2024 enrollment and admissions); College Scorecard (published tuition and fees before aid, about 2023–24). You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
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FAQ
Which four-year colleges in Florida admit at least half of applicants? 23 of the 31: Barry University, Bethune-Cookman University, Eckerd College, Edward Waters University, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach, Flagler College, Florida Atlantic University, Florida Gulf Coast University, Florida Institute of Technology, Florida International University, Florida Memorial University, Florida Polytechnic University and 11 more (fall 2024).
What are the largest and smallest four-year colleges in Florida? University of Central Florida is the largest, with 59,146 undergraduates, and Edward Waters University is the smallest, with 1,087 (fall 2024).
How many four-year colleges in Florida are public? 11 of the 31 are public and 20 are private.
Where these numbers come from
Lens covers the 850 four-year public and private nonprofit colleges that receive the most applications, so some smaller colleges are not listed. Enrollment, acceptance rates and degrees come from IPEDS (U.S. Department of Education, fall 2024); published prices from the College Scorecard. Each college's page lists its own sources. See the data behind Lens.