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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 265–288 of 317 schools

SSA
Private for-profit
Admission
Open
Students
83
Retention
75%
Programs
4
Campus
CosmetologyCosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts, Other +2
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FCB
Private for-profit

First Coast Barber Academy

Jacksonville, FL

Students
82
Retention
11%
Programs
2
Awards 2024-25
33
Campus
BarberingCosmetology
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NI
Private for-profit

Nouvelle Institute

Miami, FL

Admission
Open
Students
75
Retention
90%
Programs
3
Campus
CosmetologyAesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
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MA
Private for-profit

Merryfield Academy

Oakland Park, FL

Admission
Open
Students
70
Retention
50%
Programs
3
CampusHybrid
Dog/Pet/Animal GroomingMassage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
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UU
Private for-profit

URBE University

Sweetwater, FL

Admission
Open
Students
65
Retention
71%
Programs
6
CampusOnlineHybrid
Business Administration, Management and Operations, OtherMass Communication/Media StudiesEducational/Instructional Technology +3
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LBB
Private for-profit
Admission
Open
Students
63
Retention
100%
Programs
6
Campus
Nail Technician/Specialist and ManicuristCosmetologyFacial Treatment Specialist +3
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PSI
Private for-profit

Parisian Spa Institute

Jacksonville, FL

Admission
Open
Students
61
Retention
20%
Programs
6
Campus
Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care SpecialistCosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts, OtherNail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist +3
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SIU
Private for-profit
Admission
Open
Students
59
Retention
63%
Programs
12
CampusOnlineHybrid
International Business/Trade/CommerceBusiness Administration and ManagementInternational Relations and Affairs +9
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TSI
Private for-profit

Tenaj Salon Institute

The Villages, FL

Admission
Open
Students
55
Retention
56%
Programs
1
Campus
Cosmetology
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FAH
Private for-profit
Admission
Open
Students
54
Retention
80%
Programs
4
Campus
CosmetologyAesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care SpecialistNail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist +1
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CBS
Private for-profit

Cozmo Beauty School

Bonita Springs, FL

Admission
Open
Students
52
Retention
77%
Programs
3
Campus
Nail Technician/Specialist and ManicuristCosmetologyFacial Treatment Specialist
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AC
Private for-profit

Academy of Cosmetology

Merritt Island, FL

Admission
Open
Students
50
Retention
64%
Programs
6
Campus
Hair Styling/Stylist and Hair DesignFacial Treatment SpecialistBarbering +3
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SFB
Private for-profit

Shear Finesse Beauty Academy

Jacksonville, FL

Admission
Open
Students
49
Retention
77%
Programs
3
Campus
BarberingCosmetologyFacial Treatment Specialist
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BPI
Private for-profit

Bellasa Professional Institute

Miami Springs, FL

Admission
Open
Students
43
Programs
6
Awards 2024-25
52
Campus
Nail Technician/Specialist and ManicuristFacial Treatment SpecialistMaster Aesthetician/Esthetician +3
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