Four-Year Colleges and Universities in Florida

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Albizu University—Miami (Miami, FL): Specialized health and human services university
Ave Maria University (Ave Maria, FL): Private Catholic liberal arts university
Baptist College of Florida (Graceville, FL): Private Christian comprehensive college
Barry University (Miami Shores, FL): Private Catholic liberal arts university

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Beacon College (Leesburg, FL): Private liberal arts college
Bethune–Cookman University (Daytona Beach, FL): Private historically Black Methodist comprehensive university
ERAU—Daytona Beach (Daytona Beach, FL): Private specialized aviation institution

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Eckerd College (St. Petersburg, FL): Private Presbyterian liberal arts and sciences college

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Edward Waters College (Jacksonville, FL): Private Historically black African Methodist-Episcopal liberal arts college
Flagler College (St. Augustine, FL): Private liberal arts college
Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University (Tallahassee, FL): Public historically Black land-grant comprehensive university
Florida Atlantic University (Boca Raton, FL): Public research university
Florida College (Temple Terrace, FL): Private Christian liberal arts college
Florida Gulf Coast University (Fort Myers, FL): Public liberal arts university
Florida Institute of Technology (Melbourne, FL): Private specialized science and engineering university

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Florida International University (Miami, FL): Public Hispanic-serving research university
Florida Memorial University (Miami Gardens, FL): Private historically Black Baptist liberal arts university
Florida National University (Hialeah, FL): Private proprietary university
Florida Polytechnic University (Lakeland, FL): Public engineering and technology university
Florida Southern College (Lakeland, FL): Private Methodist comprehensive college

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Florida State College at Jacksonville (Jacksonville, FL): Public liberal arts and sciences community college offering bachelor's degrees
Florida State University (Tallahassee, FL): Public comprehensive university
Hobe Sound Bible College (Hobe Sound, FL): Private Wesleyan religious studies college
Hodges University (Naples, FL): Private specialized health sciences university for working adults
Jacksonville University (Jacksonville, FL): Private liberal arts university
Keiser University—West Palm Beach (West Palm Beach, FL): Private specialized career training university (Please note: This university has 20+ campuses across Florida)
Lynn University (Boca Raton, FL): Private liberal arts university

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New College of Florida (Sarasota, FL): Public Honors liberal arts college
Nova Southeastern University (Fort Lauderdale, FL): Private liberal arts university
Palm Beach Atlantic University (West Palm Beach, FL): Private Christian liberal arts and professional studies university
Pensacola Christian College (Pensacola, FL): Private Baptist comprehensive college
Ringling College of Art and Design (Sarasota, FL): Private specialized art college
Rollins College (Winter Park, FL): Private liberal arts college
Saint Leo University (Saint Leo, FL): Private Catholic liberal arts university
Southeastern University (Lakeland, FL): Private Christian liberal arts university
St. John Vianney College Seminary (Miami, FL): Private Catholic religious studies college for men
St. Petersburg College (St. Petersburg, FL): Public comprehensive undergraduate college
St. Thomas University (Miami, FL): Private Catholic comprehensive university
Stetson University (DeLand, FL): Private liberal arts and sciences undergraduate university
Talmudic University of Florida (Miami Beach, FL): Private Jewish religious university for men
The University of Tampa (Tampa, FL): Private comprehensive university

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Trinity Baptist College (Jacksonville, FL): Private Christian liberal arts and professional studies college
Trinity College of Florida (Trinity, FL): Private Evangelical religious studies college
University of Central Florida (Orlando, FL): Public comprehensive research university
University of Florida (Gainesville, FL): Public comprehensive university
University of Miami (Coral Gables, FL): Private research university

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University of North Florida (Jacksonville, FL): Public comprehensive university
University of South Florida (Tampa, FL): Public comprehensive research university
University of South Florida, Sarasota–Manatee (Sarasota, FL): Public comprehensive research university
University of West Florida (Pensacola, FL): Public comprehensive university
Warner University (Lake Wales, FL): Private Christian liberal arts university
Webber International University (Babson Park, FL): Private specialized Business university
Daytona State College (Daytona Beach, FL): Public liberal arts and sciences community college offering bachelor's degrees
Indian River State College (Fort Pierce, FL): Public liberal arts and sciences community college offering bachelor's degrees
Miami Dade College (Miami, FL): Public liberal arts and sciences community college offering bachelor's degrees
Santa Fe College (Florida) (Gainesville, FL): Public liberal arts and sciences community college offering bachelor's degrees
Schiller International University (Largo, FL): Private proprietary university with one national and three international campuses
Seminole State College (Sanford, FL): Public comprehensive community college offering bachelor's degrees
Valencia College (Orlando, FL): Public liberal arts and sciences community college offering bachelor's degrees

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Are you thinking about attending college in the Sunshine State? You can check out all the four-year colleges and universities in Florida right here.

Florida offers students a vibrant and diverse college experience with strong academics, lively campuses, and year-round sunshine. Major cities like Miami, Orlando, and Tampa offer thriving cultural scenes, numerous internship opportunities, and access to industries like tourism, technology, and health care. The state's warm climate and beautiful beaches create a unique backdrop for student life, with outdoor recreational activities ranging from surfing and snorkeling to hiking and exploring Everglades National Park. The sports culture in Florida is also exciting with competitive college teams and passionate fan bases. For students seeking academic growth, a strong social scene, and an active lifestyle, Florida is the place to be.

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