Colleges Near Tavares

Colleges and universities near me in the Tavares, Florida area

There are 25 colleges within 50 miles of Tavares enrolling a total of 216,561 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Florida with a population of 13,951, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Tavares. The nearest college is Lake Sumter State College in Leesburg at a distance of 4.2 miles from Tavares. Driving time to these schools from Tavares 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, Valencia College in Orlando offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $1,984 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 Tavares.


25 results

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

35 miles from Tavares

College of Central Florida
C
Ocala, FL

College of Central Florida

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

 

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

37 miles from Tavares

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

41 miles from Tavares

Saint Leo University
S
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

45 miles from Tavares

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

45 miles from Tavares

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

50 miles from Tavares

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

50 miles from Tavares

FAQ's

The closest community college is Lake Sumter State College and is 4.2 miles from Tavares. 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.