Florida’s 30 not-for-profit, private schools offer programs offered on main campuses, at more than 100 satellite sites and through more than 500 online degree programs. All are accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges & Schools.

AdventHealth University
Orlando | (407) 303-7742
Enrollment: 372 | Accepted: 34%
Tuition/Fees: $20,340
Room/Board: $11,028
Deadline: 7/1

Ave Maria University
Ave Maria | (239) 280-2500
Enrollment: 1,224 | Accepted: 44%
Tuition/Fees: $26,354
Room/Board: $13,402
Deadline: Rolling

Barry University
Miami Shores | (800) 899-3000
Enrollment: 2,259 | Accepted: 60%
Tuition/Fees: $32,500
Room/Board: $11,820
Deadline: Rolling

Beacon College
Leesburg | (855) 220-5374
Enrollment: 457 | Accepted: 52%
Tuition/Fees: $47,110
Room/Board: $14,234
Deadline: Rolling
(Students with language-based learning disabilities or ADHD)

Bethune-Cookman University
Daytona Beach | (800) 448-0228
Enrollment: 2,527 | Accepted: 85%
Tuition/Fees: $14,794
Room/Board: $10,396
Deadline: 5/1

Eckerd College
St. Petersburg | (800) 456-9009
Enrollment: 1,934 | Accepted: 65%
Tuition/Fees: $48,900
Room/Board: $13,854
Deadline: Rolling

Edward Waters University
Jacksonville | (904) 470-8000
Enrollment: 1,054 | Accepted: 84%
Tuition/Fees: $14,878
Room/Board: $8,010
Deadline: Rolling

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Daytona Beach | (800) 862-2416
Enrollment: 6,838 | Accepted: 65%
Tuition/Fees: $40,564
Room/Board: $12,874
Deadline: Rolling

Everglades University
Boca Raton | (888) 772-6077
Enrollment: 2,246 | Accepted: 70%
Tuition/Fees: $20,000
Room/Board: No housing
Deadline: Rolling

Flagler College
St. Augustine | (800) 304-4208
Enrollment: 2,552 | Accepted: 74%
Tuition/Fees: $21,140
Room/Board: $13,070
Deadline: 3/1

Florida College
Temple Terrace | (813) 988-5131
Enrollment: 2,537 | Accepted: 81%
Tuition/Fees: $23,760
Room/Board: $13,590
Deadline: 3/1

Florida Institute of Technology
Melbourne | (321) 674-8000
Enrollment: 2,967 | Accepted: 64%
Tuition/Fees: $43,670
Room/Board: $12,546
Deadline: Rolling

 

The Florida Institute of Technology is a private research university in Melbourne, Florida. The university comprises four academic colleges: Engineering & Science, Aeronautics, Psychology & Liberal Arts, and Business. Approximately half of FIT’s students are enrolled in the College of Engineering.

Florida Memorial University
Miami Gardens | (305) 626-3600
Enrollment: 1,030 | Accepted: 70%
Tuition/Fees: $16,836
Room/Board: $8,160
Deadline: Rolling

Florida Southern College
Lakeland | (863) 680-4111
Enrollment: 2,620 | Accepted: 57%
Tuition/Fees: $40,500
Room/Board: $12,400
Deadline: Rolling

 

Consistently named one of the most beautiful campuses in the nation, Florida Southern College is home to the world’s largest collection of Frank Lloyd Wright architecture and lavish gardens. A comprehensive college, FSC offers more than 70 undergraduate degree programs, with plenty of hands-on learning, and internship and study-abroad opportunities.

Hodges University
Naples | (888) 920-3035
Enrollment: 208 | Accepted: N/A
Tuition/Fees: $15,500
Room/Board: No housing
Deadline: Rolling

Jacksonville University
Jacksonville | (904) 256-8000
Enrollment: 2,336 | Accepted: 58%
Tuition/Fees: $43,670
Room/Board: $15,986
Deadline: Rolling

Keiser University
Fort Lauderdale | (888) 534-7379
Enrollment: 19,020 | Accepted: 73%

Undergrad Tuition/Fees: $23,631*
Room/Board: $11,230 – $18,030**
Deadline: Rolling

 

Tuition/fees estimated based on 12-17.99 credits per semester at non-residential campuses.

*Room/Board only available at the Flagship Campus in West Palm Beach

Lynn University
Boca Raton | (800) 994-5966
Enrollment: 2,617 | Accepted: 80%
Tuition/Fees: $41,550
Room/Board: $13,200
Deadline: 3/1

Nova Southeastern University
Fort Lauderdale | (800) 541-6682
Enrollment: 6,223 | Accepted: 76%
Tuition/Fees: $36,300
Room/Board: $14,588
Deadline: 2/1

Palm Beach Atlantic University
West Palm Beach | (888) 468-6722
Enrollment: 2,287 | Accepted: 95%
Tuition/Fees: $35,900
Room/Board: $11,690
Deadline: Rolling

Ringling College of Art and Design
Sarasota | (941) 351-5100
Enrollment: 1,681 | Accepted: 65%
Tuition/Fees: $52,826
Room/Board: $16,300
Deadline: Rolling

Rollins College
Winter Park | (407) 646-2000
Enrollment: 2,496 | Accepted: 50%
Tuition/Fees: $56,110
Room/Board: $15,580
Deadline: 2/1

Saint Leo University
Saint Leo | (855) 533-3077
Enrollment: 3,945 | Accepted: 80%
Tuition/Fees: $27,050
Room/Board: $15,400
Deadline: Rolling

Southeastern University
Lakeland | (863) 667-5000
Enrollment: 4,364 | Accepted: 61%
Tuition/Fees: $30,148
Room/Board: $10,480
Deadline: Rolling

St. Thomas University
Miami Gardens | (800) 367-9010
Enrollment: 1,733 | Accepted: 65%
Tuition/Fees: $33,760
Room/Board: $12,460
Deadline: Rolling

Stetson University
DeLand | (386) 822-7000
Enrollment: 2,485 | Accepted: 94%
Tuition/Fees: $52,320
Room/Board: $15,290
Deadline: Rolling

University of Miami
Coral Gables | (305) 284-2211
Enrollment: 12,004 | Accepted: 19% Tuition/Fees: $57,194
Room/Board: $16,910
Deadline: 1/1

University of Tampa
Tampa | (813) 253-3333
Enrollment: 9,356 | Accepted: 26%
Tuition/Fees: $32,218
Room/Board: $12,160
Deadline: 3/1

Warner University
Lake Wales | (800) 309-9563
Enrollment: 692 | Accepted: 55%
Tuition/Fees: $28,044
Room/Board: $10,540
Deadline: Rolling

Webber International University
Babson Park | (800) 741-1844
Enrollment: 894 | Accepted: 49%
Tuition/Fees: $30,798
Room/Board: $11,480
Deadline: Rolling