Florida has one of the best and largest state university systems in the nation. The U.S News and World Report have ranked Florida as a top state for higher education for 3 years in a row. The state university system serves over 300,000 students through its 12 public universities throughout Florida. Click here for more information on the state system and click here for a guide with the corresponding universities statistics.

By being a Florida resident, you are given in-state tuition at these universities which are significantly lower than out-of-state tuition costs.

*Note: The universities listed below are all the public state universities as of 2021.*

Florida has over 50 private universities and colleges throughout the state. While private institutions are not regulated by the state university system, they enroll over 150,000 students.

While these universities are in Florida, they do not offer in-state tuition for Florida residents. Private universities offer a fixed tuition to all students regardless of their state residency, generally making them a more expensive alternative to Florida residents.

*Note: The universities listed below includes only a few out of numerous private universities and colleges throughout the state of Florida.*