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 and Schools.

AdventHealth University
Orlando | 407.303.7742
Enrollment: 461 | Accepted: 34%
Tuition/Fees: $20,880
Housing: $13,728
Deadline: 7/1

Ave Maria University
Ave Maria | 239.280.2500
Enrollment: 1,220 | Accepted: 45%
Tuition/Fees: $28,222
Housing: $14,125
Deadline: Rolling

Barry University
Miami Shores | 305.899.3000
Enrollment: 2,040 | Accepted: 59%
Tuition/Fees: $33,450
Housing: $13,500
Deadline: Rolling

Beacon College
Leesburg | 855.220.5376
Enrollment: 490 | Accepted: 60%
Tuition/Fees: $49,230
Housing: $14,842
Deadline: Rolling
(Students with language-based learning disabilities or ADHD)

Bethune-Cookman University
Daytona Beach | 386.481.2000
Enrollment: 2,336 | Accepted: 100%
Tuition/Fees: $14,794
Housing: $10,396
Deadline: 8/1

Eckerd College
St. Petersburg | 800.456.9009
Enrollment: 1,927 | Accepted: 79%
Tuition/Fees: $50,374
Housing: $14,268
Deadline: Rolling

Edward Waters University
Jacksonville | 904.470.8000
Enrollment: 1,092 | Accepted: 85%
Tuition/Fees: $14,878
Housing: $13,670
Deadline: Rolling

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Daytona Beach | 800.862.2416
Enrollment: 7,187 | Accepted: 66%
Tuition/Fees: $42,304
Housing: $13,670
Deadline: Rolling

 

Ranked No. 4 in Aerospace Engineering program by U.S. News & World Report, Embry-Riddle is a national leader in aviation, aerospace and STEM. The university offers associate, bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degree programs. Leading-edge technology allows students to build, test and evaluate through virtual labs that provide unparalleled practical experience.

Everglades University
Boca Raton | 888.854.8308
Enrollment: 2,369 | Accepted: 86%
Tuition/Fees: $20,768
Housing: No housing
Deadline: Rolling

Flagler College
St. Augustine | 800.304.4208
Enrollment: 2,367 | Accepted: 78%
Tuition/Fees: $26,610
Housing: $14,350
Deadline: 3/1

Florida College
Temple Terrace | 813.988.5131
Enrollment: 580 | Accepted: 66%
Tuition/Fees: $18,920
Housing: $10,750
Deadline: Rolling

Florida Memorial University
Miami Gardens | 305.626.3600
Enrollment: 1,214 | Accepted: 74%
Tuition/Fees: $19,110
Housing: $9,656
Deadline: Rolling

Florida Southern College
Lakeland | 863.680.4111
Enrollment: 2,527 | Accepted: 59%
Tuition/Fees: $42,360
Housing: $13,800
Deadline: Rolling

Florida Tech
Melbourne | 321.674.8000
Enrollment: 3,120 | Accepted: 63%
Tuition/Fees: $43,360
Housing: $14,340
Deadline: Rolling

 

Located in the heart of Florida’s Space Coast, STEM is the driving force behind Florida Tech’s hands-on program approach. Four academic colleges provide rigorous programs in aerospace engineering and space science, ocean engineering and marine science, computer science, biomedical engineering, aeronautics, and more.

Hodges University
Orlando, Tampa | 800.596.0724
Enrollment: 439 | Accepted: 89%
Tuition/Fees: $13,420
Housing: No housing
Deadline: Rolling

Jacksonville University
Jacksonville | 904.256.8000
Enrollment: 2,454 | Accepted: 57%
Tuition/Fees: $46,180
Housing: $16,550
Deadline: Rolling

Keiser University
Fort Lauderdale | 888.534.7379
Enrollment: 19,020 | Accepted: 73%
Undergrad Tuition/Fees: $23,631*
Housing: $11,230 – $18,030**
Deadline: Rolling

 

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

*Room/Board rates estimated. Room/Board only available at Flagship Campus.

Lynn University
Boca Raton | 800.994.5966
Enrollment: 2,623 | Accepted: 74%
Tuition/Fees: $42,950
Housing: $13,750
Deadline: 3/1

Nova Southeastern University
Fort Lauderdale | 800.541.6682
Enrollment: 6,711 | Accepted: 73%
Tuition/Fees: $37,080
Housing: $15,950
Deadline: 2/1

Palm Beach Atlantic University
West Palm Beach | 561.803.2000
Enrollment: 2,316 | Accepted: 88%
Tuition/Fees: $35,900
Housing: $12,610
Deadline: Rolling

Ringling College of Art and Design
Sarasota | 941.351.5100
Enrollment: 1,698 | Accepted: 67%
Tuition/Fees: $55,480
Housing: $17,850
Deadline: Rolling

Rollins College
Winter Park | 407.646.2000
Enrollment: 2,535 | Accepted: 41%
Tuition/Fees: $58,300
Housing: $16,190
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 | 800.500.8760
Enrollment: 4,256 | Accepted: 74%
Tuition/Fees: $31,732
Housing: $11,020
Deadline: Rolling

St. Thomas University
Miami Gardens | 800.367.9010
Enrollment: 1,790 | Accepted: 99%
Tuition/Fees: $34,770
Housing: $12,478
Deadline: Rolling

Stetson University
DeLand | 386.822.7000
Enrollment: 2,260 | Accepted: 86%
Tuition/Fees: $55,220
Housing: $16,030
Deadline: Rolling

University of Miami
Coral Gables | 305.284.2211
Enrollment: 12,405 | Accepted: 19%
Tuition/Fees: $59,926
Housing: $21,580
Deadline: 1/6

University of Tampa
Tampa | 813.253.3333
Enrollment: 9,925 | Accepted: 41%
Tuition/Fees: $33,424
Housing: $12,676
Deadline: 3/1

Warner University
Lake Wales | 800.309.9563
Enrollment: 723 | Accepted: 48%
Tuition/Fees: $28,160
Housing: $10,540
Deadline: Rolling

Webber International University
Babson Park | 800.741.1844
Enrollment: 844 | Accepted: 78%
Tuition/Fees: $32,150
Housing: $12,600
Deadline: Rolling