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Colleges and universities in Florida

Florida has 317 colleges and universities in our directory (90 public, 60 private nonprofit, 167 for-profit). Together they enroll about 1,122,306 students. 119 offer programs that can be completed online.

Cities with the most schools: Miami (37), Orlando (19), Tampa (19), Jacksonville (17), Fort Myers (10), Gainesville (8), Hialeah (8), Fort Lauderdale (6), Lakeland (6), Pensacola (6), Sarasota (6), Tallahassee (6)

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Showing 217–240 of 317 schools

MC
Private for-profit

Meridian College

Sarasota, FL

Admission
Open
Students
163
Retention
50%
Programs
6
Campus
CosmetologyDiagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound TechnicianMedical/Clinical Assistant +3
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SPA
Private for-profit
Admission
Open
Students
163
Retention
94%
Programs
6
Campus
CosmetologyCosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts, OtherAesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist +3
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CI
Private for-profit

Cortiva Institute

Maitland, FL

Admission
Open
Students
159
Retention
73%
Programs
3
Campus
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts, OtherMassage Therapy/Therapeutic MassageFacial Treatment Specialist
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CCI
Private for-profit
Students
158
Retention
74%
Programs
10
Awards 2024-25
374
CampusHybrid
Dental Assisting/AssistantDental Hygiene/Hygienist +8
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FPT
Public
Admission
Open
Students
157
Retention
51%
Programs
31
CampusHybrid
CorrectionsEmergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)Criminal Justice/Police Science +28
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WST
Public
Admission
Open
Students
155
Retention
95%
Programs
7
Campus
Criminal Justice/Police ScienceHeating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/TechnicianCosmetology +4
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HSB
Private nonprofit

Hobe Sound Bible College

Hobe Sound, FL

Admission
Open
Students
152
Retention
92%
Programs
21
CampusOnlineHybrid
Educational Leadership and AdministrationGeneral StudiesTheology and Religious Vocations, Other +18
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TCF
Private nonprofit
Students
152
Retention
28%
Programs
12
Awards 2024-25
39
CampusOnlineHybrid
Counseling PsychologyGeneral StudiesBible +9
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AIB
Private for-profit
Admission
Open
Students
151
Retention
68%
Programs
10
Campus
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts, OtherCosmetologyAesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist +7
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MBI
Private for-profit
Admission
Open
Students
150
Retention
96%
Programs
1
CampusHybrid
Barbering
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UIC
Private for-profit
Admission
Open
Students
137
Retention
63%
Programs
4
CampusHybrid
Business Administration and ManagementBusiness/CommerceTourism and Travel Services Management +1
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FTC
Public

Flagler Technical College

Palm Coast, FL

Admission
Open
Students
135
Retention
94%
Programs
12
Campus
Phlebotomy TechnicianTruck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and InstructorNursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide +9
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DAD
Public
Admission
Open
Students
129
Retention
10%
Programs
6
Campus
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/AideComputer Systems Networking and TelecommunicationsMedical Insurance Specialist +3
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CI
Private for-profit

Chancellor Institute

Ft Laurderdale, FL

Students
128
Retention
81%
Programs
2
Awards 2024-25
26
CampusHybrid
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse TrainingRegistered Nursing
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LU
Private nonprofit

Larkin University

Miami, FL

Students
127
Programs
3
Awards 2024-25
57
CampusOnlineHybrid
PharmacyBiomedical Sciences
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AAC
Private for-profit
Admission
Open
Students
122
Retention
65%
Programs
4
Campus
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts, OtherBarberingCosmetology +1
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UMI
Private for-profit
Admission
Open
Students
121
Retention
89%
Programs
2
Campus
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, OtherDiagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician
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GTC
Public
Admission
Open
Students
120
Retention
67%
Programs
11
Campus
Facial Treatment SpecialistNail Technician/Specialist and ManicuristPractical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants, Other +8
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PHB
Private for-profit
Admission
Open
Students
119
Retention
93%
Programs
9
Campus
Facial Treatment SpecialistNail Technician/Specialist and ManicuristCosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts, Other +6
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