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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 73–96 of 317 schools

STC
Public
Admission
Open
Students
1,573
Retention
73%
Programs
34
CampusOnlineHybrid
Facial Treatment SpecialistTruck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and InstructorAutomobile +31
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MTC
Public
Admission
Open
Students
1,486
Retention
78%
Programs
57
CampusOnlineHybrid
Facial Treatment SpecialistHeating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/TechnicianNail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist +54
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GCN
Private for-profit

Galen College of Nursing-Tampa Bay

Saint Petersburg, FL

Admission
Open
Students
1,465
Retention
54%
Programs
2
CampusHybrid
Registered NursingLicensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
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PTC
Public
Admission
Open
Students
1,463
Retention
45%
Programs
30
CampusOnlineHybrid
Child Care Provider/AssistantWater Quality and Wastewater Treatment Management and Recycling Technology/TechnicianLicensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training +27
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AMU
Private nonprofit

Ave Maria University

Ave Maria, FL

Students
1,423
Retention
79%
Programs
34
Awards 2024-25
371
CampusOnlineHybrid
Business Administration and ManagementTheologyCommunication +31
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ATC
Private for-profit
Students
1,376
Programs
2
Awards 2024-25
1,328
Campus
Home Health AideRegistered Nursing
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UFU
Private for-profit
Students
1,370
Programs
6
Awards 2024-25
255
Online
Human Resources Management/Personnel AdministrationBusiness Administration and ManagementFinance +3
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LTC
Public

Lively Technical College

Tallahassee, FL

Admission
Open
Students
1,349
Retention
31%
Programs
25
Campus
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/TechnicianWelding TechnologyCosmetology +22
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CCH
Private for-profit
Admission
Open
Students
1,315
Programs
13
Awards 2024-25
605
CampusOnlineHybrid
Phlebotomy TechnicianNursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/AideRegistered Nursing +10
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SU
Private for-profit
Admission
Open
Students
1,303
Retention
67%
Programs
22
CampusOnlineHybrid
Business/CommerceInformation TechnologyCriminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration +19
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FMU
Private nonprofit

Florida Memorial University

Miami Gardens, FL

Students
1,277
Retention
50%
Programs
26
Awards 2024-25
173
CampusOnlineHybrid
Business Administration and ManagementEducation/Teaching of Individuals in Secondary Special Education ProgramsPsychology, General +23
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NFC
Public

North Florida College

Madison, FL

Admission
Open
Students
1,268
Programs
28
Awards 2024-25
406
CampusOnlineHybrid
Liberal Arts and SciencesRegistered NursingTruck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor +25
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OTC
Public
Admission
Open
Students
1,266
Retention
70%
Programs
10
Campus
Nail Technician/Specialist and ManicuristCosmetologyFacial Treatment Specialist +7
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EWU
Private nonprofit

Edward Waters University

Jacksonville, FL

Students
1,177
Retention
54%
Programs
9
Awards 2024-25
210
CampusOnlineHybrid
Business Administration and ManagementPsychology, GeneralCriminal Justice/Safety Studies +6
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OTC
Public
Admission
Open
Students
1,155
Retention
19%
Programs
23
Campus
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/TechnicianCosmetologyCriminal Justice/Police Science +20
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PTC
Public
Admission
Open
Students
1,126
Retention
72%
Programs
26
CampusOnlineHybrid
Child Care and Support Services ManagementLicensed Practical/Vocational Nurse TrainingAutomobile +23
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STC
Public
Admission
Open
Students
1,116
Retention
26%
Programs
30
CampusOnlineHybrid
Fire ScienceElectricianCosmetology +27
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GTB
Public
Admission
Open
Students
1,040
Retention
83%
Programs
3
Campus
Aircraft Powerplant Technology/TechnicianAirframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/TechnicianAvionics Maintenance Technology/Technician
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CFK
Public
Admission
Open
Students
1,025
Programs
24
Awards 2024-25
307
CampusOnlineHybrid
Criminal Justice/Police ScienceRegistered NursingLiberal Arts and Sciences +21
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CI
Private for-profit
Students
926
Programs
3
Awards 2024-25
926
Campus
Home Health AidePhlebotomy TechnicianAllied Health and Medical Assisting Services, Other
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