There are 3 colleges in Lakeland and 27 colleges within 50 miles enrolling a total of 209,619 students. These are the closest colleges.
Located in Florida with a population of 97,422, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Lakeland. Driving time to these schools from Lakeland should be less than 1 hours. The top rated college in the area is University of South Florida Main Campus in Tampa which is ranked #423 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is University of South Florida Main Campus enrolling 49,600 students. In terms of affordability, Hillsborough Community College in Tampa offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $1,931 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 Lakeland.
27 results
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
#7 Best Private Colleges in Florida
Applications Due May 1
2 miles from Lakeland
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
#19 Best Private Colleges in Florida
Applications Due May 1
3 miles from Lakeland
Public 4 Year
0 reviews
Applications Due Mar 1
9 miles from Lakeland
Public 4 Year
0 reviews
15 miles from Lakeland
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
25 miles from Lakeland
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
26 miles from Lakeland
Private 2 Year
0 reviews
25 miles from Lakeland
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
27 miles from Lakeland
Private 4 Year
1 reviews
#16 Best Private Colleges in Florida
27 miles from Lakeland
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
27 miles from Lakeland
Public 4 Year
4 reviews
#4 Best Public Universities in Florida
Applications Due May 1
28 miles from Lakeland
Private 4 Year
1 reviews
#20 Best Private Colleges in Florida
30 miles from Lakeland
Public 2 Year
0 reviews
32 miles from Lakeland
Private 4 Year
13 reviews
#12 Best Private Colleges in Florida
32 miles from Lakeland
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
31 miles from Lakeland
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
Applications Due Aug 1
40 miles from Lakeland
Public 2 Year
0 reviews
43 miles from Lakeland
Public 2 Year
0 reviews
45 miles from Lakeland
The closest community college is Hillsborough Community College and is 31.8 miles from Lakeland. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.
Tuition and fees at Hillsborough Community College are $2,506 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.
Hillsborough Community 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.