Colleges Near Sanford

Colleges and universities near me in the Sanford, Florida area

There 24 colleges within 50 miles enrolling a total of 226,360 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Florida with a population of 53,570, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Sanford. Driving time to these schools from Sanford should be less than 1 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 Sanford.
Sanford, FL within 50 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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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

4 miles from Sanford

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City College Altamonte Springs
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Altamonte Springs, FL
 

City College Altamonte Springs

Private 2 Year

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  • 152enrollment
  • $30,919net price
  • 19%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

12 miles from Sanford

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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

14 miles from Sanford

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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

13 miles from Sanford

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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

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  • 115enrollment
  • $22,934net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

13 miles from Sanford

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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

14 miles from Sanford

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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

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  • 1,316enrollment
  • $18,754net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

13 miles from Sanford

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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

15 miles from Sanford

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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

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#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

16 miles from Sanford

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Centura Institute
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Orlando, FL
 

Centura Institute

Private 2 Year

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

15 miles from Sanford

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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

17 miles from Sanford

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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

16 miles from Sanford

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Fortis College Winter Park
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Winter Park, FL
 

Fortis College Winter Park

Private 2 Year

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

19 miles from Sanford

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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

22 miles from Sanford

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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

21 miles from Sanford

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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

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

23 miles from Sanford

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Daytona State College
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Daytona Beach, FL

Daytona State College

Public 4 Year

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  • 11,584enrollment
  • $5,674net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

32 miles from Sanford

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Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach
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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

31 miles from Sanford

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Lake Sumter State College and is 31.7 miles from Sanford. 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.