Colleges Near Ocala

Colleges and universities near me in the Ocala, Florida area

There 63 colleges within 100 miles enrolling a total of 494,725 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Florida with a population of 56,315, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Ocala. Driving time to these schools from Ocala should be less than 2 hours. The top rated college in the area is University of Florida in Gainesville which is ranked #78 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is University of Central Florida enrolling 68,346 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 Ocala.
Ocala, FL within 100 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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College of Central Florida
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Ocala, FL

College of Central Florida

Public 4 Year

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

2 miles from Ocala

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Taylor College
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Belleview, FL
 

Taylor College

Private 2 Year

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

11 miles from Ocala

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Beacon College
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Leesburg, FL
 

Beacon College

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

 

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

30 miles from Ocala

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Lake Sumter State College
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Leesburg, FL
 

Lake Sumter State College

Public 2 Year

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

32 miles from Ocala

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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

34 miles from Ocala

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City College Gainesville
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Gainesville, FL
 

City College Gainesville

Private 4 Year

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

37 miles from Ocala

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Santa Fe College
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Gainesville, FL

Santa Fe College

Public 4 Year

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

39 miles from Ocala

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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

43 miles from Ocala

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Stetson University
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DeLand, FL

Stetson University

Private 4 Year

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#9 Best Private Colleges in Florida

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

52 miles from Ocala

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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

55 miles from Ocala

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City College Altamonte Springs
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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

58 miles from Ocala

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Saint Leo University
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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

59 miles from Ocala

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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

59 miles from Ocala

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Centura Institute
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Orlando, FL
 

Centura Institute

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

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

59 miles from Ocala

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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

60 miles from Ocala

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University of Phoenix Central Florida Campus
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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

60 miles from Ocala

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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

61 miles from Ocala

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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

63 miles from Ocala

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Lake Sumter State College and is 32.2 miles from Ocala. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Lake Sumter State College are $3,292 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Lake Sumter 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.