Colleges Near Fort Lauderdale

Colleges and universities near me in the Fort Lauderdale, Florida area

There are 4 colleges in Fort Lauderdale and 48 colleges within 50 miles enrolling a total of 287,569 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Florida with a population of 165,521, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Fort Lauderdale. Driving time to these schools from Fort Lauderdale should be less than 1 hours. The top rated college in the area is University of Miami in Coral Gables which is ranked #60 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is Florida International University enrolling 55,609 students. In terms of affordability, Broward College in Fort Lauderdale offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $1,968 per year.

This directory is inclusive of nearby two and four year schools, both public and private. If you are looking for more affordable higher education options or not ready for a full four-year program, consider local community colleges near Fort Lauderdale.
Fort Lauderdale, FL within 50 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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Keiser University Ft Lauderdale
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Fort Lauderdale, FL
 

Keiser University Ft Lauderdale

Private 4 Year

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  • 19,020enrollment
  • $35,346net price
  • 97%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

3 miles from Fort Lauderdale

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City College Fort Lauderdale
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Fort Lauderdale, FL
 

City College Fort Lauderdale

Private 4 Year

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  • 1enrollment
  • $30,734net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

4 miles from Fort Lauderdale

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Medvance Institute Fort Lauderdale
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Lauderdale Lakes, FL
 

Medvance Institute Fort Lauderdale

Private 2 Year

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  • 40enrollment
  • $25,755net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

5 miles from Fort Lauderdale

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University of Fort Lauderdale
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Lauderhill, FL
 

University of Fort Lauderdale

Private 4 Year

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  • 231enrollment
  • $9,872net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

4 miles from Fort Lauderdale

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Broward College
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Fort Lauderdale, FL

Broward College

Public 4 Year

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  • 30,057enrollment
  • $15,252net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

7 miles from Fort Lauderdale

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Key College
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Dania Beach, FL
 

Key College

Private 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 23enrollment
  • $19,341net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

6 miles from Fort Lauderdale

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Trinity International University Florida
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Davie, FL
 

Trinity International University Florida

Private 4 Year

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  • 120enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

8 miles from Fort Lauderdale

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Nova Southeastern University
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Fort Lauderdale, FL

Nova Southeastern University

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

#8 Best Private Colleges in Florida

  • 20,948enrollment
  • $29,589net price
  • 76%acceptance rate
  • 1040-1310SAT range
  • 20-27ACT range
  • 3.99Avg GPA

7 miles from Fort Lauderdale

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University of Phoenix South Florida Campus
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Plantation, Florida
 

University of Phoenix South Florida Campus

Private 4 Year

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  • 2,006enrollment
  • $19,062net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

7 miles from Fort Lauderdale

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South Florida Bible College and Theological Seminary
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Deerfield Beach, FL
 

South Florida Bible College and Theological Seminary

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 317enrollment
  • $24,662net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

12 miles from Fort Lauderdale

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Jose Maria Vargas University
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Pembroke Pines, FL
 

Jose Maria Vargas University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 114enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

12 miles from Fort Lauderdale

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American InterContinental University South Florida
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Weston, Florida
 

American InterContinental University South Florida

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 837enrollment
  • $18,720net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

14 miles from Fort Lauderdale

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Lynn University
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Boca Raton, FL

Lynn University

Private 4 Year

4 reviews

#17 Best Private Colleges in Florida

  • 3,520enrollment
  • $38,728net price
  • 80%acceptance rate
  • 1035-1185SAT range
  • 22-25ACT range
  • 3.3Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

17 miles from Fort Lauderdale

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Florida Atlantic University
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Boca Raton, FL

Florida Atlantic University

Public 4 Year

4 reviews

#8 Best Public Universities in Florida

  • 29,592enrollment
  • $9,711net price
  • 81%acceptance rate
  • 1020-1200SAT range
  • 20-25ACT range
  • 3.74Avg GPA

Applications Due May 1

16 miles from Fort Lauderdale

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DeVry University Florida
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Miramar, Florida
 

DeVry University Florida

Private 4 Year

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  • 4,552enrollment
  • -net price
  • 78%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

16 miles from Fort Lauderdale

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Florida Memorial University
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HBCU
Miami Gardens, FL
 

Florida Memorial University

Private 4 Year

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  • 1,137enrollment
  • $16,359net price
  • 70%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.7Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 1

17 miles from Fort Lauderdale

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St. Thomas University
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Miami Gardens, FL
 

St. Thomas University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#18 Best Private Colleges in Florida

  • 6,370enrollment
  • $28,654net price
  • 65%acceptance rate
  • 860-1060SAT range
  • 16-21ACT range
  • 3.24Avg GPA

17 miles from Fort Lauderdale

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Everglades University
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Boca Raton, FL
 

Everglades University

Private 4 Year

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  • 2,624enrollment
  • $28,778net price
  • 70%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

17 miles from Fort Lauderdale

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FAQ's

There are no community college options within 50 miles of Fort Lauderdale. Explore other college options in the area.

Tuition and fees at Broward College are $2,830 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Broward College has an open admission policy. Open admission colleges typically have few admission thresholds and will admit all applicants so long as certain minimum requirements are met.