Colleges Near Gainesville

Colleges and universities near me in the Gainesville, Florida area

There are 3 colleges in Gainesville and 41 colleges within 100 miles enrolling a total of 298,356 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Florida with a population of 124,354, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Gainesville. Driving time to these schools from Gainesville should be less than 2 hours. The top rated college in the area is University of Florida which is ranked #78 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is University of Florida enrolling 55,211 students. In terms of affordability, Santa Fe College in Gainesville offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $1,872 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 Gainesville.
Gainesville, FL within 100 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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University of Florida
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Gainesville, FL

University of Florida

Public 4 Year

6 reviews

#7 Best Public Universities in America

  • 55,211enrollment
  • $11,740net price
  • 23%acceptance rate
  • 1300-1490SAT range
  • 28-33ACT range
  • 3.9Avg GPA

Applications Due Mar 1

3 miles from Gainesville

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Santa Fe College
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Gainesville, FL

Santa Fe College

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 12,729enrollment
  • $11,380net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

5 miles from Gainesville

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City College Gainesville
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Gainesville, FL
 

City College Gainesville

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 45enrollment
  • $16,530net price
  • 22%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

5 miles from Gainesville

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College of Central Florida
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Ocala, FL

College of Central Florida

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 5,483enrollment
  • $7,865net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

37 miles from Gainesville

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Florida Gateway College
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Lake City, FL

Florida Gateway College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 2,706enrollment
  • $3,079net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 6

37 miles from Gainesville

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Saint Johns River State College
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Palatka, FL

Saint Johns River State College

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 6,434enrollment
  • $6,187net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Oct 10

40 miles from Gainesville

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Taylor College
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Belleview, FL
 

Taylor College

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 308enrollment
  • $22,977net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

47 miles from Gainesville

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Fortis College
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Orange Park, FL
 

Fortis College

Private 2 Year

2 reviews

 

  • 345enrollment
  • $22,991net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

52 miles from Gainesville

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Trinity Baptist College
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Jacksonville, FL
 

Trinity Baptist College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 350enrollment
  • $19,217net price
  • 50%acceptance rate
  • 890-1090SAT range
  • 17-21ACT range
  • 2.96Estimated Avg GPA

59 miles from Gainesville

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Edward Waters College
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HBCU
Jacksonville, FL

Edward Waters College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,181enrollment
  • $13,649net price
  • 84%acceptance rate
  • 820-990SAT range
  • 14-18ACT range
  • 2.64Avg GPA

61 miles from Gainesville

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Stenotype Institute of Jacksonville Inc Jacksonville
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Jacksonville, Florida
 

Stenotype Institute of Jacksonville Inc Jacksonville

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 164enrollment
  • $24,598net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

60 miles from Gainesville

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University of Phoenix North Florida Campus
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Jacksonville, Florida
 

University of Phoenix North Florida Campus

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,202enrollment
  • $18,883net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

60 miles from Gainesville

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Southeastern College
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Jacksonville, FL
 

Southeastern College

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 20enrollment
  • $22,785net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

60 miles from Gainesville

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Chamberlain College of Nursing Florida
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Jacksonville, FL
 

Chamberlain College of Nursing Florida

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 918enrollment
  • $33,717net price
  • 90%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 30

60 miles from Gainesville

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Florida State College at Jacksonville
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Jacksonville, FL

Florida State College at Jacksonville

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 20,363enrollment
  • $2,341net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

61 miles from Gainesville

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Virginia College Jacksonville
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Jacksonville, FL
 

Virginia College Jacksonville

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 697enrollment
  • $30,341net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

61 miles from Gainesville

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Flagler College St Augustine
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Saint Augustine, FL

Flagler College St Augustine

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#13 Best Private Colleges in Florida

  • 2,623enrollment
  • $26,547net price
  • 81%acceptance rate
  • 1050-1230SAT range
  • 22-29ACT range
  • 3.38Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Mar 1

64 miles from Gainesville

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Jacksonville University
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Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#10 Best Private Colleges in Florida

  • 3,837enrollment
  • $26,943net price
  • 58%acceptance rate
  • 1060-1240SAT range
  • 20-26ACT range
  • 3.61Avg GPA

64 miles from Gainesville

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Florida Gateway College and is 36.8 miles from Gainesville. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Florida Gateway College are $3,100 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Florida Gateway 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.