Florida’s 30 not-for-profit, private schools offer programs offered on main campuses, at more than 200 sites and through more than 700 online degree programs. All are accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

AdventHealth University
Orlando | 407.303.7747
Enrollment: 531 | Accepted: 34%
Tuition/Fees: $21,420
Housing: $13,728
Deadline: 7/1

Ave Maria University
Ave Maria | 239.280.2500
Enrollment: 1,286 | Accepted: 41%
Tuition/Fees: $30,198
Housing: $14,432
Deadline: Rolling

Barry University
Miami Shores | 305.899.3000
Enrollment: 2,107 | Accepted: 77%
Tuition/Fees: $34,350
Housing: $18,650
Deadline: Rolling

Beacon College
Leesburg | 855.220.5376
Enrollment: 499 | Accepted: 43%
Tuition/Fees: $51,680
Housing: $15,658
Deadline: Rolling
(Students with language-based learning disabilities or ADHD)

Bethune-Cookman University
Daytona Beach | 386.481.2000
Enrollment: 2,674 | Accepted: 88%
Tuition/Fees: $14,794
Housing: $10,396
Deadline: 8/1

Eckerd College
St. Petersburg | 800.456.9009
Enrollment: 1,842 | Accepted: 76%
Tuition/Fees: $51,884
Housing: $14,734
Deadline: Rolling

Edward Waters University
Jacksonville | 904.470.8000
Enrollment: 1,020 | Accepted: 85%
Tuition/Fees: $16,366
Housing: $8,571
Deadline: Rolling

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Daytona Beach | 800.862.2416
Enrollment: 7,553 | Accepted: 65%
Tuition/Fees: $44,249
Housing: $16,894
Deadline: Rolling

 

As a global leader in aviation, aerospace and STEM education, Embry-Riddle prepares students to lead the industries of tomorrow. In associate, bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral programs, Embry-Riddle students have access to cutting-edge technology to build, test and innovate — getting hands-on experience that gives them a competitive advantage after graduation.

Everglades University
Boca Raton | 888.854.8308
Enrollment: 2,789 | Accepted: 81%
Tuition/Fees: $21,680
Housing: No housing
Deadline: Rolling

Flagler College
St. Augustine | 800.304.4208
Enrollment: 2,365 | Accepted: 81%
Tuition/Fees: $29,900
Housing: $15,130
Deadline: 3/1

 

As a global leader in aviation, aerospace and STEM education, Embry-Riddle prepares students to lead the industries of tomorrow. In associate, bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral programs, Embry-Riddle students have access to cutting-edge technology to build, test and innovate — getting hands-on experience that gives them a competitive advantage after graduation.

Florida College
Temple Terrace | 813.988.5131
Enrollment: 577 | Accepted: 70%
Tuition/Fees: $20,360
Housing: $10,855
Deadline: Rolling

Florida Memorial University
Miami Gardens | 305.626.3600
Enrollment: 1,143 | Accepted: 85%
Tuition/Fees: $20,174
Housing: $9,656
Deadline: Rolling

Florida Southern College
Lakeland | 863.680.4111
Enrollment: 2,603 | Accepted: 64%
Tuition/Fees: $44,040
Housing: $14,360
Deadline: 3/1

Florida Tech
Melbourne | 321.674.8000
Enrollment: 3,284 | Accepted: 58%
Tuition/Fees: $45,900
Housing: $15,240
Deadline: Rolling

 

Located on Florida’s famous Space Coast, Florida Tech is known for its strength in STEM and preparing students for careers of the future. The university offers immersive degree programs in all areas of engineering, including aerospace and biomedical, computer science (cyber and AI), space sciences, meteorology, oceanography, aviation, business, psychology, communications and more.

Herzing University
Orlando, Tampa | 800.596.0724
Enrollment: 430 | Accepted: 93%
Tuition/Fees: $13,450
Housing: No housing
Deadline: Rolling

Jacksonville University
Jacksonville | 904.256.8000
Enrollment: 2,777 | Accepted: 57%
Tuition/Fees: $47,830
Housing: $17,210
Deadline: Rolling

Keiser University
Fort Lauderdale | 888.534.7379
Enrollment: 20,102 | Accepted: 73%
Undergrad Tuition/Fees: $25,366*
Housing: $12,262-$19,616**
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: 2,628 | Accepted: 73%
Tuition/Fees: $44,480
Housing: $14,330
Deadline: 3/1

Nova Southeastern University
Fort Lauderdale | 800.541.6682
Enrollment: 6,837 | Accepted: 73%
Tuition/Fees: $38,700
Housing: $16,840
Deadline: 2/1

Palm Beach Atlantic University
West Palm Beach | 561.803.2000
Enrollment: 2,480 | Accepted: 82%
Tuition/Fees: $40,650
Housing: $13,800
Deadline: 8/19

Ringling College of Art and Design
Sarasota | 941.351.5100
Enrollment: 1,637 | Accepted: 70%
Tuition/Fees: $57,900
Housing: $19,100
Deadline: Rolling

Rollins College
Winter Park | 407.646.2000
Enrollment: 4,498 | Accepted: 78%
Tuition/Fees: $30,000
Housing: $16,550
Deadline: Rolling

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: 4,481 | Accepted: 53%
Tuition/Fees: $32,950
Housing: $11,130
Deadline: Rolling

 

Southeastern University (SEU) is a Christ-centered institution of higher learning with global impact offering a wide variety of learning options to accommodate students of all types. More than 100 degree programs are available at the associate, bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral levels. SEU’s future-focused innovations also include programs designed to fill the growing needs for professionals in the aviation and trades industries.

St. Thomas University
Miami Gardens | 800.367.9010
Enrollment: 2,065 | Accepted: 98%
Tuition/Fees: $34,770
Housing: $13,210
Deadline: Rolling

Stetson University
DeLand | 386.822.7000
Enrollment: 2,280 | Accepted: 72%
Tuition/Fees: $57,410
Housing: $17,728
Deadline: Rolling

University of Miami
Coral Gables | 305.284.2211
Enrollment: 12,706 | Accepted: 19%
Tuition/Fees: $62,616
Housing: $23,790
Deadline: 1/5

University of Tampa
Tampa | 813.253.3333
Enrollment: 10,411 | Accepted: 40%
Tuition/Fees: $34,408
Housing: $14,612
Deadline: 3/1

Warner University
Lake Wales | 800.309.9563
Enrollment: 708 | Accepted: 43%
Tuition/Fees: $29,992
Housing: $13,510
Deadline: Rolling

Webber International University
Babson Park | 800.741.1844
Enrollment: 795 | Accepted: 69%
Tuition/Fees: $33,770
Housing: $12,200
Deadline: Rolling