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.


63 results

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

63 miles from Ocala

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

66 miles from Ocala

Full Sail University
F
Winter Park, FL

Full Sail University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

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

65 miles from Ocala

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

66 miles from Ocala

Herzing University Winter Park
H
Winter Park, FL
 

Herzing University Winter Park

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

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

66 miles from Ocala

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

66 miles from Ocala

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

67 miles from Ocala

Stenotype Institute of Jacksonville Inc Orlando
S
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

67 miles from Ocala

University of Central Florida
C
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

70 miles from Ocala

Flagler College St Augustine
F
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

70 miles from Ocala

Pasco Hernando Community College
P
New Port Richey, FL
 

Pasco Hernando Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 9,202enrollment
  • $3,919net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

69 miles from Ocala

Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico Orlando
P
Orlando, FL
 

Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico Orlando

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

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

69 miles from Ocala

Ana G. Mendez University
A
Orlando, Florida
 

Ana G. Mendez University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

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

70 miles from Ocala

Florida Gateway College
F
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

73 miles from Ocala

Trinity College of Florida
T
Trinity, FL
 

Trinity College of Florida

Private 4 Year

4 reviews

 

  • 181enrollment
  • $14,645net price
  • 60%acceptance rate
  • 780-1150SAT range
  • 16-22ACT range
  • 3.04Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 31

75 miles from Ocala

Fortis College
F
Orange Park, FL
 

Fortis College

Private 2 Year

2 reviews

 

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

74 miles from Ocala

Florida Polytechnic University
F
Lakeland, Florida

Florida Polytechnic University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,593enrollment
  • $12,373net price
  • 56%acceptance rate
  • 1190-1370SAT range
  • 25-30ACT range
  • 3.53Avg GPA

Applications Due Mar 1

74 miles from Ocala

Johnson University Florida
J
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

77 miles from Ocala

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.