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 2024. Tuition/Fees: For new undergraduate Florida resident at main campus per credit hour, Fall 2025. Housing: Double occupancy dorm room for one academic year, Fall 2025-26. Accepted: Percentage of first-time-in-college applicants admitted, Fall 2024. Deadline: Application deadline
for Fall 2026 term; special financial aid and housing deadlines are listed first. Sources: State University System of Florida, FloridaShines.org

Florida A&M University
Tallahassee
850.599.3796
famu.edu
Enrollment: 7,574
Accepted: 39%
Tuition/Fees: $152
Housing: $7,110
Deadline: 5/1

Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton | 561.297.3000
fau.edu
Enrollment: 23,755
Accepted: 66%
Tuition/Fees: $203
Housing: $8,430
Deadline: 10/15

 

Florida Atlantic University opened its doors in 1964 as Florida’s fifth public university and now offers more than 170 degree programs, including nationally ranked options in business, engineering and nursing. A fast-growing institution, Florida Atlantic has doubled its research spending in recent years and leads in student success. It is ranked among the top public and national universities by U.S. News & World Report.

Florida Gulf Coast University
Fort Myers | 800.590.3428
fgcu.edu
Enrollment: 13,864 | Accepted: 63%
Tuition/Fees: $204
Housing: $6,900
Deadline: Rolling

Florida International University
Miami | 305.348.2000
fiu.edu
Enrollment: 39,470
Accepted: 50%
Tuition/Fees: $206
Housing: $8,424
Deadline: Rolling

 

FIU is a preeminent research university offering more than 200 degree programs through 11 colleges and schools. Many of its undergraduate programs are nationally recognized — notably, 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 a wide range of on-campus organizations and clubs.

Florida Polytechnic University
Lakeland | 863.583.9050
floridapoly.edu
Enrollment: 1,689 | Accepted: 45%
Tuition/Fees: $165
Housing: $12,219
Deadline: 3/3

 

Florida Polytechnic University is the only public university in Florida solely dedicated to STEM education and is recognized as the most affordable STEM institution on the East Coast. It offers 14 undergraduate and five graduate degree programs in high-demand, industry-aligned fields of engineering and applied sciences. U.S. News & World Report ranks Florida Poly as the No.1 public college in the Southeast.

Florida State University
Tallahassee
850.644.6200
fsu.edu
Enrollment: 32,292
Accepted: 25%
Tuition/Fees: $216
Housing: $6,880
Deadline: 3/1

 

As a top-tier research university, students have unrivaled access to participate in interdisciplinary research that drives innovation across a wide range of fields such as health care, advanced materials and more. Known for student retention and graduation rates that are among the best in the nation, FSU supports and prepares students to launch their careers and change
the world.

New College of Florida
Sarasota | 941.487.5000
ncf.edu
Enrollment: 843
Accepted: 74%
Tuition/Fees: $192
Housing: $6,602
Deadline: 11/1, 4/15

University of Central Florida
Orlando | 407.823.2000
ucf.edu
Enrollment: 59,155 | Accepted: 45%
Tuition/Fees: $212
Housing: $5,400
Deadline: 5/1

University of Florida
Gainesville | 352.392.3261
admissions.ufl.edu
Enrollment: 40,200
Accepted: 24%
Tuition/Fees: $213
Housing: $12,615
Deadline: 1/15

 

The University of Florida (UF), one of the nation’s leading public institutions and an academic powerhouse, is committed to challenging conventional thinking and setting students up for success. With 16 colleges and more than 120 majors, UF drives innovation by integrating artificial intelligence in every concentration, providing all students the skills needed to thrive in an AI-driven economy.

University of North Florida
Jacksonville | 904.620.1000
unf.edu
Enrollment: 13,338
Accepted: 69%
Tuition/Fees: $213
Housing: $6,988
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
813.974.2011
usf.edu/admissions
Enrollment: 37,212 | Accepted: 37%
Tuition/Fees: $211
Housing: $11,836
Deadline: Rolling

 

A preeminent research university with campuses across the Tampa Bay region, USF is dedicated to empowering students to maximize their potential for lifelong success. USF is home to Florida’s first accredited undergraduate public health program. The College of Public Health prepares students to advance the public’s health with degrees in nutrition, physical rehabilitation, health sciences and public health.

University of West Florida
Pensacola | 850.474.2000
uwf.edu
Enrollment: 9,326 | Accepted: 55%
Tuition/Fees: $212
Housing: $7,074
Deadline: 4/1

 

UWF is a top-choice institution of higher-education, home to four academic colleges that offer more than 110 undergraduate, graduate and specialist degrees. With a student population of more than 14,000 and an average class size of less than 40, UWF provides an inclusive academic experience with world-class faculty and is consistently ranked as a top regional university by U.S. News and World Report.

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