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.


41 results

University of North Florida
N
Jacksonville, FL

University of North Florida

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#6 Best Public Universities in Florida

  • 16,406enrollment
  • $11,338net price
  • 71%acceptance rate
  • 1010-1210SAT range
  • 18-25ACT range
  • 3.89Avg GPA

65 miles from Gainesville

Lake Sumter State College
L
Leesburg, FL
 

Lake Sumter State College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 4,460enrollment
  • $7,350net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

67 miles from Gainesville

Beacon College
B
Leesburg, FL
 

Beacon College

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

 

  • 501enrollment
  • $43,474net price
  • 52%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.2Avg GPA

66 miles from Gainesville

Stetson University
S
DeLand, FL

Stetson University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#9 Best Private Colleges in Florida

  • 3,928enrollment
  • $25,756net price
  • 94%acceptance rate
  • 1110-1305SAT range
  • 25-29ACT range
  • 3.69Avg GPA

77 miles from Gainesville

Bethune Cookman University
B
HBCU
Daytona Beach, FL

Bethune Cookman University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#21 Best Private Colleges in Florida

  • 2,727enrollment
  • $15,769net price
  • 85%acceptance rate
  • 830-980SAT range
  • 15-18ACT range
  • 3.3Avg GPA

85 miles from Gainesville

Daytona State College
D
Daytona Beach, FL

Daytona State College

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 11,584enrollment
  • $5,674net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

85 miles from Gainesville

Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach
E
Daytona Beach, FL

Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

#3 Best Private Colleges in Florida

  • 10,301enrollment
  • $38,983net price
  • 65%acceptance rate
  • 1140-1340SAT range
  • 23-29ACT range
  • 3.88Avg GPA

85 miles from Gainesville

North Florida Community College
N
Madison, FL

North Florida Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,127enrollment
  • $4,968net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.6Avg GPA

85 miles from Gainesville

Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide
E
Daytona Beach, FL

Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#15 Best Private Colleges in Florida

  • 11,574enrollment
  • $17,002net price
  • 58%acceptance rate
  • 1120-1280SAT range
  • 25-28ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

85 miles from Gainesville

Golf Academy of America Altamonte Springs
G
Apopka, FL
 

Golf Academy of America Altamonte Springs

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 115enrollment
  • $22,934net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

88 miles from Gainesville

Seminole State College of Florida
S
Sanford, FL

Seminole State College of Florida

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 14,323enrollment
  • $3,144net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

90 miles from Gainesville

City College Altamonte Springs
C
Altamonte Springs, FL
 

City College Altamonte Springs

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 152enrollment
  • $30,919net price
  • 19%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

90 miles from Gainesville

Saint Leo University
S
Saint Leo, FL

Saint Leo University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#16 Best Private Colleges in Florida

  • 10,242enrollment
  • $20,390net price
  • 80%acceptance rate
  • 980-1190SAT range
  • 20-27ACT range
  • 3.1Avg GPA

93 miles from Gainesville

University of Phoenix Central Florida Campus
P
Maitland, Florida
 

University of Phoenix Central Florida Campus

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,316enrollment
  • $18,754net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

93 miles from Gainesville

Centura Institute
C
Orlando, FL
 

Centura Institute

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 77enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

92 miles from Gainesville

Fortis College Winter Park
F
Winter Park, FL
 

Fortis College Winter Park

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 4enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

95 miles from Gainesville

Florida Hospital College of Health Sciences
F
Orlando, FL

Florida Hospital College of Health Sciences

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#6 Best Private Colleges in Florida

  • 1,610enrollment
  • $27,329net price
  • 34%acceptance rate
  • 1010-1140SAT range
  • 21-24ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Jul 1

96 miles from Gainesville

Rollins College
R
Winter Park, FL

Rollins College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#2 Best Private Colleges in Florida

  • 3,029enrollment
  • $35,317net price
  • 50%acceptance rate
  • 1150-1350SAT range
  • 24-29ACT range
  • 3.5Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 1

96 miles from Gainesville

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.