Colleges Near Merritt Island

Colleges and universities near me in the Merritt Island, Florida area

There are 37 colleges within 100 miles of Merritt Island enrolling a total of 288,470 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Florida with a population of 34,743, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Merritt Island. The nearest college is Eastern Florida State College in Cocoa at a distance of 7.2 miles from Merritt Island. Driving time to these schools from Merritt Island should be less than 2 hours. The top rated college in the area is Rollins College in Winter Park which is ranked #202 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is University of Central Florida enrolling 68,346 students. In terms of affordability, Eastern Florida State College in Cocoa offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $1,892 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 Merritt Island.
Merritt Island, FL within 100 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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Eastern Florida State College
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Cocoa, FL

Eastern Florida State College

Public 2 Year

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  • 13,114enrollment
  • $5,927net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 13

7 miles from Merritt Island

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Florida Institute of Technology
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Melbourne, FL

Florida Institute of Technology

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#5 Best Private Colleges in Florida

  • 8,315enrollment
  • $30,752net price
  • 64%acceptance rate
  • 1120-1320SAT range
  • 22-28ACT range
  • 3.72Avg GPA

17 miles from Merritt Island

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University of Central Florida
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Orlando, FL

University of Central Florida

Public 4 Year

6 reviews

#3 Best Public Universities in Florida

  • 68,346enrollment
  • $13,108net price
  • 41%acceptance rate
  • 1200-1360SAT range
  • 25-29ACT range
  • 3.64Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due May 1

38 miles from Merritt Island

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Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico Orlando
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Orlando, FL
 

Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico Orlando

Private 4 Year

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  • 134enrollment
  • $18,165net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

39 miles from Merritt Island

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Ana G. Mendez University
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Orlando, Florida
 

Ana G. Mendez University

Private 4 Year

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  • 7,904enrollment
  • $17,726net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

40 miles from Merritt Island

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Johnson University Florida
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Kissimmee, FL

Johnson University Florida

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 155enrollment
  • $20,191net price
  • 79%acceptance rate
  • 870-1040SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.97Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

42 miles from Merritt Island

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Full Sail University
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Winter Park, FL

Full Sail University

Private 4 Year

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  • 26,737enrollment
  • $28,695net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

43 miles from Merritt Island

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Herzing University Winter Park
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Winter Park, FL
 

Herzing University Winter Park

Private 4 Year

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  • 746enrollment
  • $22,237net price
  • 94%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

43 miles from Merritt Island

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Florida Hospital College of Health Sciences
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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

46 miles from Merritt Island

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Rollins College
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Winter Park, FL

Rollins College

Private 4 Year

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#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

45 miles from Merritt Island

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Stenotype Institute of Jacksonville Inc Orlando
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Orlando, Florida
 

Stenotype Institute of Jacksonville Inc Orlando

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 153enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

45 miles from Merritt Island

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Seminole State College of Florida
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Sanford, FL

Seminole State College of Florida

Public 4 Year

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

49 miles from Merritt Island

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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

48 miles from Merritt Island

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Fortis College Winter Park
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Winter Park, FL
 

Fortis College Winter Park

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

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

50 miles from Merritt Island

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Valencia College
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Orlando, FL

Valencia College

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 43,370enrollment
  • $10,482net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 7

50 miles from Merritt Island

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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

50 miles from Merritt Island

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Centura Institute
C
Orlando, FL
 

Centura Institute

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

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

50 miles from Merritt Island

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Golf Academy of America Altamonte Springs
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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

53 miles from Merritt Island

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Eastern Florida State College and is 7.2 miles from Merritt Island. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Eastern Florida State College are $2,496 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Eastern Florida State 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.