State Universities

The State University System includes 12 universities making it the second-largest public university system in the nation.

DATA KEY: Enrollment: Undergraduates, Fall 2023. Tuition/Fees: For new undergraduate Florida resident at main campus per credit hour, Fall 2024. Housing: Double occupancy dorm room for one academic year, 2024-25. Accepted: Percentage of first-time-in-college applicants admitted, Fall 2023. Deadline: Application deadline for Fall 2025 term; special financial aid and housing deadlines are listed first. Source: FloridaShines.org

Florida A&M University
Tallahassee | 850.599.3796
Enrollment: 8,504 | Accepted: 39%
Tuition/Fees: $152
Housing: $7,110
Deadline: 4/1

Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton | 561.297.3040
Enrollment: 24,924 | Accepted: 65%
Tuition/Fees: $203
Housing: $8,430
Deadline: Rolling

Florida Gulf Coast University
Fort Myers | 800.590.3428
Enrollment: 13,379 | Accepted: 63%
Tuition/Fees: $204
Housing: $6,571
Deadline: 3/1

Florida International University
Miami
(305) 348-2363
Enrollment: 46,079 | Accepted: 58%
Tuition/Fees: $219
Room/Board: $12,156
Deadline: Rolling

 

FIU offers more than 200 degree programs through 11 colleges and schools; many undergraduate programs are nationally recognized. Notably among them is the International Business program, ranked No. 2 by U.S. News & World Report. FIU students benefit from unique opportunities such as experiential learning, internships, study abroad and on-campus organizations and clubs.

Florida Polytechnic University
Lakeland | 863.583.9050
Enrollment: 1,469 | Accepted: 45%
Tuition/Fees: $165
Housing: $12,219
Deadline: 3/3

Florida State University
Tallahassee | 850.644.6200
Enrollment: 31,933 | Accepted: 25%
Tuition/Fees: $216
Housing: $6,880
Deadline: 3/1

 

For the fifth consecutive year, FSU ranked in the Top 25 Public Universities by U.S. News & World. FSU, a comprehensive degree granting university, offers bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral, and professional degrees. FSU’s four-year graduation rate is ranked among the best in the nation.

New College of Florida
Sarasota | 941.487.5000
Enrollment: 632 | Accepted: 74%
Tuition/Fees: $192
Housing: $6,602
Deadline: 4/15

University of Central Florida
Orlando | 407.823.2000
Enrollment: 59,548 | Accepted: 43%
Tuition/Fees: $212
Housing: $5,400
Deadline: 11/15

University of Florida
Gainesville | 352.392.1365
Enrollment: 44,766 | Accepted: 24%
Tuition/Fees: $213
Housing: $7,300
Deadline: 1/15

 

As the state’s oldest and most comprehensive university, UF is among the nation’s most academically diverse public universities. UF is home to 16 colleges and 180 research centers and institutes, and is the first to offer courses in artificial intelligence across its curriculum, providing all students the opportunity to gain an edge in an AI-driven economy.

University of North Florida
Jacksonville | 904.620.1111
Enrollment: 14,264 | Accepted: 77%
Tuition/Fees: $213
Housing: $3,988
Deadline: 4/1

 

Offering more than 100 degrees, UNF helps ensure success with small class sizes and individualized attention. Students have a unique opportunity to engage with key industries by participating in real-world experiences in a wide variety of areas, including advanced manufacturing, technology, health care, transportation and logistics, and coastal fields.

University of South Florida
Tampa, St. Petersburg, Sarasota-Manatee
813.974.3350
Enrollment: 38,804 | Accepted: 37%
Tuition/Fees: $211
Housing: $11,836
Deadline: Rolling

 

USF is a designated preeminent state research university at the forefront of innovation in medicine, science, engineering, social sciences and the arts. USF offers a myriad of programs and opportunities, including acclaimed Jabil Innovation Institute. The USF College of Public Health has ten centers addressing global areas of public health importance and has the first accredited undergraduate public health degree in Florida.

University of West Florida
Pensacola | 850.474.2000
Enrollment: 9,646 | Accepted: 56%
Tuition/Fees: $212
Housing: $6,656
Deadline: 12/1

 

UWF’s mission is to provide high-quality education; conduct teaching and research that services the body of knowledge; and contribute to the needs of professions and society. UWF is home to five academic colleges and offers more than 110 majors, minors, certificates and graduate programs. With an average class size of less than 40, UWF is committed to providing a close-knit academic experience.

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