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.
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Public 2 Year
0 reviews
88 miles from Ocala
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
#10 Best Private Colleges in Florida
87 miles from Ocala
Private 4 Year
13 reviews
#12 Best Private Colleges in Florida
87 miles from Ocala
Private 2 Year
0 reviews
91 miles from Ocala
Public 4 Year
0 reviews
95 miles from Ocala
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
96 miles from Ocala
Private 2 Year
0 reviews
96 miles from Ocala
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
99 miles from Ocala
Private 4 Year
1 reviews
#20 Best Private Colleges in Florida
100 miles from Ocala
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.