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: 47,852
Tuition/Fees: $123

Chipola College
Marianna
850.526.2761
chipola.edu
Enrollment: 2,494
Tuition/Fees: $102

College of Central Florida
Chiefland, Lecanto, Ocala
352.873.5800
cf.edu/whycf
Enrollment: 9,010
Tuition/Fees: $113

 

CCF offers more than 170 academic pathways, including a two-year equine studies program. Many options are available in the health science, business and technology programs with numerous opportunities for specializations. CCF offers associate pathways that include everything from art to veterinary science, and bachelor’s degrees in education, nursing and business. Discover more on p. 35

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.
Discover more on p. 23

Eastern Florida State College
Cocoa, Melbourne, Palm Bay, Titusville
321.632.1111
easternflorida.edu
Enrollment: 19,977
Tuition/Fees: $104

Florida Gateway College
Cross City, Lake City, Olustee
386.752.1822
fgc.edu
Enrollment: 2,987
Tuition/Fees: $103

Florida SouthWestern State College
Fort Myers, LaBelle, Naples, Punta Gorda
800.749.2322
fsw.edu
Enrollment: 14, 358
Tuition/Fees: $113

 

Florida SouthWestern State College (FSW) offers more than 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: 45,175
Tuition/Fees: $105

Gulf Coast State College
Panama City, Port St. Joe, Southport,
Tyndall Air Force Base
850.769.1551
gulfcoast.edu
Enrollment: 4,622
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: 23,075
Tuition/Fees: $104

Lake-Sumter State College
Clermont, Leesburg, Sumterville
352.787.3747
lssc.edu
Enrollment: 6,099
Tuition/Fees: $118

Miami Dade College
Doral, Hialeah, Homestead, Miami
305.237.8888
mdc.edu
Enrollment: 62,519
Tuition/Fees: $118

 

Miami Dade College offers a wide array of courses, including more than 300 programs, particularly in high-tech, in-demand fields. MDC is first in the state of Florida to offer a bachelor’s degree in artificial intelligence. The college’s robust cybersecurity curriculum holds the designation as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense by the National Security Agency.

North Florida College
Live Oak, Madison, Perry
850.973.2288
nfc.edu
Enrollment: 1,878
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: 13,450
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: 26,166
Tuition/Fees: $101

Pasco-Hernando State College
Brooksville, Dade City, New Port Richey,
Spring Hill, Wesley Chapel
727.847.2727
phsc.edu
Enrollment: 9,657
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: 14,515
Tuition/Fees: $112

 

Polk State offers 80 credit and workforce programs, allowing students to earn associate and bachelor’s degrees as well as industry certifications. Polk State provides unique opportunities from a variety of academic support services, collegiate high school, dual enrollment and workforce training programs. Polk State recently launched an associate degree in hospitality and tourism management.

Santa Fe College
Alachua, Archer, Gainesville, Keystone Heights, Starke
352.395.5000
sfcollege.edu
Enrollment: 13,202
Tuition/Fees: $107

Seminole State College of Florida
Altamonte Springs, Heathrow, Oviedo, Sanford
407.708.4722
seminolestate.edu
Enrollment: 23,088
Tuition/Fees: $80

 

Seminole State offers 11 bachelor’s degrees in Central Florida’s most in-demand fields. Associate in Science graduates see a 95% job placement rate, and with strong community partnerships such as guaranteed admission to the University of Central Florida through DirectConnect® and hands-on workforce training, Seminole State is your learning partner for career success.

South Florida State College
Arcadia, Avon Park, Bowling Green, Lake Placid
863.453.6661
southflorida.edu
Enrollment: 3,157
Tuition/Fees: $105

St. Johns River State College
Orange Park, Palatka, St. Augustine
386.312.4030
sjrstate.edu
Enrollment: 8,488
Tuition/Fees: $108

St. Petersburg College
Clearwater, Largo, Pinellas Park, Seminole, St. Petersburg, Tarpon Springs
727.341.4772
spcollege.edu
Enrollment: 31,334
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 needed 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: 8,793
Tuition/Fees: $102

Tallahassee State College
Crawfordville, Havana, Quincy, Tallahassee
850.201.6200
tsc.fl.edu
Enrollment: 11,714
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: 2,402
Tuition/Fees: $109

Valencia College
Kissimmee, Orlando, Winter Park
407.299.5000
valenciacollege.edu
Enrollment: 48,193
Tuition/Fees: $103