2020 Guide to Colleges in Florida

If you’re looking for a great school where you can get a quality education, you may want to consider one of the many colleges and universities in Florida. The state is home to several institutions of higher learning, 61 of which are ranked in College Factual’s 2020 analysis.

Best Colleges in Florida

crest image University of Miami

Located in Coral Gables in what is generally considered a suburban setting, U Miami is ranked #1 in the state of Florida. U Miami supports roughly 12,000 students each year.

The school has a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1.

Learn more about University of Miami.

crest image University of Florida

Located in Gainesville in what is generally considered a city setting, U of F is ranked #2 in the state of Florida. U of F supports roughly 37,900 students each year.

The school has a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

Learn more about University of Florida.

crest image Florida State University

Located in Tallahassee in what is generally considered a city setting, Florida State is ranked #3 in the state of Florida. Florida State supports roughly 36,800 students each year.

The school has a student to faculty ratio of 22 to 1.

Learn more about Florida State University.

crest image Rollins College

Located in Winter Park in what is generally considered a suburban setting, Rollins is ranked #4 in the state of Florida. Rollins supports roughly 2,900 students each year.

The school has a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1.

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crest image Embry Riddle Aeronautical University – Daytona Beach

Located in Daytona Beach in what is generally considered a city setting, Embry Riddle Daytona Beach is ranked #5 in the state of Florida. Embry Riddle Daytona Beach supports roughly 5,800 students each year.

The school has a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

Learn more about Embry Riddle Aeronautical University – Daytona Beach.

crest image University of South Florida – Main Campus

Located in Tampa in what is generally considered a city setting, USF Tampa is ranked #6 in the state of Florida. USF Tampa supports roughly 37,100 students each year.

The school has a student to faculty ratio of 22 to 1.

Learn more about University of South Florida – Main Campus.

crest image University of Central Florida

Located in Orlando in what is generally considered a suburban setting, UCF is ranked #7 in the state of Florida. UCF supports roughly 65,100 students each year.

The school has a student to faculty ratio of 30 to 1.

Learn more about University of Central Florida.

crest image Nova Southeastern University

Located in Fort Lauderdale in what is generally considered a suburban setting, Nova Southeastern University is ranked #8 in the state of Florida. Nova Southeastern University supports roughly 4,800 students each year.

The school has a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

Learn more about Nova Southeastern University.

crest image Ringling College of Art and Design

Located in Sarasota in what is generally considered a city setting, Ringling College is ranked #9 in the state of Florida. Ringling College supports roughly 1,400 students each year.

The school has a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1.

Learn more about Ringling College of Art and Design.

crest image Florida Institute of Technology

Located in Melbourne in what is generally considered a city setting, Florida Tech is ranked #10 in the state of Florida. Florida Tech supports roughly 3,900 students each year.

The school has a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

Learn more about Florida Institute of Technology.

See the full list of ranked colleges in Florida.