Florida’s State Colleges are the primary point of access to higher education in Florida, with 65% of the state’s high school graduates pursuing postsecondary education at one of these 28 colleges. Virtual tours of all the colleges are available on the Florida College System website.

Broward College
Coconut Creek, Dania Beach, Davie, Fort Lauderdale, Miramar, Pembroke Pines, Weston
954.201.7350
broward.edu
Enrollment: 49,116
Tuition/Fees: $123

Chipola College
Marianna
850.526.2761
chipola.edu
Enrollment: 2,634
Tuition/Fees: $102

College of Central Florida
Chiefland, Lecanto, Ocala
352.873.5800
cf.edu/whycf
Enrollment: 9,261
Tuition/Fees: $113

 

College of Central Florida offers certificates, associate and bachelor’s degrees in high-demand, high-wage career pathways. CF has state-of-the-art health sciences facilities, a dedicated working farm campus for agriculture and equine degrees, and low-cost tuition that makes it easy to save money before transferring to one of our university partners like UF, USF, UCF or FAMU.

Daytona State College
Daytona Beach, DeLand, Deltona, New Smyrna Beach, Palm Coast
386.506.3000
daytonastate.edu
Enrollment: 14,286
Tuition/Fees: $102

 

Daytona State offers more than 100 certificate, associate and baccalaureate degree programs. DSC features small class sizes, personal attention from expert faculty, an on-campus residence hall, seven locations, and flexible class schedules. DSC students can take advantage of the Associate of Arts / University Transfer degree with guaranteed admission to UCF.

Eastern Florida State College
Cocoa, Melbourne, Palm Bay, Titusville
321.632.1111
easternflorida.edu
Enrollment: 21,491
Tuition/Fees: $104

 

Eastern Florida State College serves more than 21,000 students annually through four campuses and online learning, offering 150+ degrees and certificate programs that prepare students for high-demand careers and university transfer. Located on Florida’s Space Coast, EFSC combines affordable education, hands-on training, and personalized support to help students build skills, earn credentials, and achieve their academic and professional goals.

Florida Gateway College
Cross City, Lake City, Olustee
386.752.1822
fgc.edu
Enrollment: 3,060
Tuition/Fees: $103

Florida SouthWestern State College
Fort Myers, LaBelle, Naples, Punta Gorda
800.749.2322
fsw.edu
Enrollment: 15,765
Tuition/Fees: $113

 

Florida SouthWestern State College (FSW) offers over 60 bachelor’s degrees, associate degrees, and certificate programs. Its academic focus combines classroom learning with enhanced internships, professional development, and career exploration. FSW prepares students for immediate entry into the workforce or smooth transfer to a university, supporting both career and academic advancement goals.

Florida State College at Jacksonville
Jacksonville, Yulee
904.646.2300
fscj.edu
Enrollment: 46,023
Tuition/Fees: $105

Gulf Coast State College
Panama City, Port St. Joe, Southport,
Tyndall Air Force Base
850.769.1551
gulfcoast.edu
Enrollment: 5,426
Tuition/Fees: $99

Hillsborough Community College
Brandon, MacDill Air Force Base, Plant City, Riverview, Ruskin, Tampa
813.253.7000
hccfl.edu
Enrollment: 45,937
Tuition/Fees: $104

Indian River State College
Fort Pierce, Indiantown, Okeechobee,
Port St. Lucie, Sebastian, Stuart, Vero Beach
772.462.4772
irsc.edu
Enrollment: 24,238
Tuition/Fees: $104

Lake-Sumter State College
Clermont, Leesburg, Sumterville
352.787.3747
lssc.edu
Enrollment: 9,880
Tuition/Fees: $110

Miami Dade College
Doral, Hialeah, Homestead, Miami
305.237.8888
mdc.edu
Enrollment: 95,712
Tuition/Fees: $118

North Florida College
Live Oak, Madison, Perry
850.973.2288
nfc.edu
Enrollment: 1,981
Tuition/Fees: $100

Northwest Florida State College
Crestview, DeFuniak Springs, Fort Walton Beach, Hurlburt Field, Niceville, Santa Rosa Beach
850.678.5111
nwfsc.edu
Enrollment: 6,657
Tuition/Fees: $104

Palm Beach State College
Belle Glade, Boca Raton, Lake Worth, Loxahatchee Groves, Palm Beach Gardens, West Palm Beach
561.868.3350
palmbeachstate.edu
Enrollment: 26,827
Tuition/Fees: $101

Pasco-Hernando State College
Brooksville, Dade City, New Port Richey,
Spring Hill, Wesley Chapel
727.847.2727
phsc.edu
Enrollment: 9,958
Tuition/Fees: $105

Pensacola State College
Century, Gulf Breeze, Milton, Pensacola
850.484.1000
pensacolastate.edu
Enrollment: 9,347
Tuition/Fees: $105

Polk State College
Bartow, Lakeland, Lake Wales, Winter Haven
863.297.1000
polk.edu
Enrollment: 14,458
Tuition/Fees: $112

 

Polk State offers more than 80 associate, baccalaureate and certificate programs that prepare students for in-demand careers. All of Polk State’s Health Sciences and Nursing programs boast 100% licensure pass rates, as well as its Aerospace, Education and Law Enforcement programs. Polk State is also home to three collegiate high schools and workforce training that leads to nationally recognized industry credentials.

Santa Fe College
Alachua, Archer, Gainesville, Keystone Heights, Starke
352.395.5000
sfcollege.edu
Enrollment: 15,300
Tuition/Fees: $107

Seminole State College of Florida
Altamonte Springs, Heathrow, Oviedo, Sanford
407.708.4722
seminolestate.edu
Enrollment: 24,197
Tuition/Fees: $104

 

At Seminole State College, getting more doesn’t mean paying more. With low tuition plus financial aid and scholarships, you can go for less. With an associate degree from Seminole State, you can continue your education at SSC with a bachelor’s degree, transfer through DirectConnect to UCF® or transfer to attend any state university in Florida. Go State. Go Far.

South Florida State College
Arcadia, Avon Park, Bowling Green, Lake Placid
863.453.6661
southflorida.edu
Enrollment: 3,031
Tuition/Fees: $105

St. Johns River State College
Orange Park, Palatka, St. Augustine
386.312.4030
sjrstate.edu
Enrollment: 9,320
Tuition/Fees: $108

St. Petersburg College
Clearwater, Largo, Pinellas Park, Seminole, St. Petersburg, Tarpon Springs
727.341.4772
spcollege.edu
Enrollment: 34,572
Tuition/Fees: $112

 

SPC offers 300+ associate and bachelor’s degree, certificate, transfer, and short-term training programs — online and at locations throughout Pinellas County. Dedicated advisors and faculty help students gain skills they need to achieve better jobs and futures. Graduates who earn an A.A. degree are guaranteed admission to a public Florida university or specific programs at FAMU, New College, or USF.

State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota
Bradenton, Lakewood Ranch, Venice
941.752.5000
scf.edu
Enrollment: 8,750
Tuition/Fees: $102

Tallahassee State College
Crawfordville, Havana, Quincy, Tallahassee
850.201.6200
tsc.fl.edu
Enrollment: 19,735
Tuition/Fees: $101

 

TSC offers a wide range of degree and certificate programs in a variety of high-demand fields, such as accounting technology, cyber security, supply chain management, welding, and building construction management. Completion of an associate’s degree guarantees transfer to a state university, including specialized transfer programs to FSU and FAMU. TSC offers four bachelor’s degree programs: business administration, elementary education, exceptional student education, and nursing.

The College of the Florida Keys
Key Largo, Key West, Marathon
305.296.9081
cfk.edu
Enrollment: 1,239
Tuition/Fees: $109

Valencia College
Kissimmee, Orlando, Winter Park
407.299.5000
valenciacollege.edu
Enrollment: 50,148
Tuition/Fees: $103