Florida Private Colleges
There are 46 private colleges and universities in Florida enrolling 197,937 students. Explore the list below to find the private college match for you. Private colleges are usually smaller in size, more expensive than public schools and often academically rigorous. If you feel you may have difficulty fitting into the large class sizes which are common on many public campuses, take a look at Florida private colleges. Florida is home to popular private schools like University of Miami, The University of Tampa and Nova Southeastern University.
Florida College
- Private 4 Year
- Temple Terrace, FL
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Florida College is a small private college affiliated with the churches of Christ, known for undergraduate biblical studies and the liberal arts. The suburban campus is in Temple Terrace near Tampa.
- SAT Range 930-1220
- Predicted Avg GPA 3.28
- Acceptance Rate 70%
- Net Price $24,335
Webber International University
- Private 4 Year
- Babson Park, FL
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1.0 | 1 reviews
Webber International is a small private university known for undergraduate business, sports management, and hospitality. The lakeside campus sits in the small Central Florida town of Babson Park.
- SAT Range 853-1060
- Avg GPA 2.98
- Acceptance Rate 69%
- Net Price $30,583
Ave Maria University
- Private 4 Year
- Ave Maria, FL
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3.0 | 2 reviews
Ave Maria is a private Catholic university known for undergraduate theology, philosophy, and the liberal arts. The campus anchors the planned town of Ave Maria in southwest Florida.
- SAT Range 1018-1240
- Avg GPA 3.6
- Acceptance Rate 41%
- Net Price $25,294
St. Thomas University
- Private 4 Year
- Miami Gardens, FL
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1.0 | 1 reviews
St. Thomas is a private Catholic university known for undergraduate business, criminal justice, and sports administration. The suburban campus lies in Miami Gardens just north of Miami.
- SAT Range 860-1060
- Avg GPA 3.24
- Acceptance Rate 98%
- Net Price $27,844
AdventHealth University
- Private 4 Year
- Orlando, FL
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- Jul 1 application deadline
AdventHealth University is a private university known for undergraduate nursing and health sciences. The urban Orlando campus is closely tied to the AdventHealth hospital system.
- SAT Range 1010-1140
- Avg GPA NA
- Acceptance Rate 100%
- Net Price $29,658
Edward Waters University
- Private 4 Year
- Jacksonville, FL
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Edward Waters is a private historically Black university known for undergraduate business, criminal justice, and education. The urban Jacksonville campus is affiliated with the African Methodist Episcopal Church.
- SAT Range 820-990
- Avg GPA 2.64
- Acceptance Rate 85%
- Net Price $12,029
Trinity College of Florida
- Private 4 Year
- Trinity, FL
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5.0 | 4 reviews
- Jul 31 application deadline
A small private Bible college known for undergraduate biblical studies and pastoral ministry. The campus is in Trinity, a Tampa Bay suburb.
- SAT Range 810-980
- Avg GPA 3.04
- Acceptance Rate 92%
- Net Price $15,529
Florida Memorial University
- Private 4 Year
- Miami Gardens, FL
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- Jul 1 application deadline
Florida Memorial is a private historically Black university known for undergraduate aviation and education. The campus is located in suburban Miami Gardens near Miami.
- SAT Range -
- Avg GPA 2.7
- Acceptance Rate 85%
- Net Price $21,679
Warner University
- Private 4 Year
- Lake Wales, FL
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Warner is a private Christian university known for undergraduate ministry, education, and business. Most students live on the residential campus in Lake Wales.
- SAT Range 790-1070
- Avg GPA 3.22
- Acceptance Rate 43%
- Net Price $20,888
University of Fort Lauderdale
- Private 4 Year
- Lauderhill, FL
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University of Fort Lauderdale is a private Christian university known for undergraduate business and ministry programs. The suburban campus sits in the Fort Lauderdale metropolitan area.
- SAT Range -
- Avg GPA NA
- Acceptance Rate 100%
- Net Price $19,965
Beacon College
- Private 4 Year
- Leesburg, FL
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4.0 | 2 reviews
Beacon College is a small private college known for undergraduate programs designed for students with learning disabilities, ADHD, and related learning differences. The residential campus sits in Leesburg in central Florida.
- SAT Range -
- Avg GPA 3.2
- Acceptance Rate 43%
- Net Price $46,997
Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide
- Private 4 Year
- Daytona Beach, FL
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Embry-Riddle Worldwide is a private university known for undergraduate aviation, aeronautics, and aerospace programs offered mainly online. Most students complete degrees through flexible distance learning rather than a traditional residential campus.
- SAT Range 1040-1240
- Avg GPA NA
- Acceptance Rate 58%
- Net Price $19,458
Everglades University
- Private 4 Year
- Boca Raton, FL
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Everglades University is a private university known for undergraduate aviation, alternative medicine, and environmental policy. The main campus sits in suburban Boca Raton in South Florida.
- SAT Range -
- Avg GPA NA
- Acceptance Rate 81%
- Net Price $27,948
Trinity Baptist College
- Private 4 Year
- Jacksonville, FL
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Trinity Baptist College is a private Baptist college known for undergraduate biblical studies, ministry, and Christian education. The Jacksonville campus is closely tied to Trinity Baptist Church.
- SAT Range 778-1006
- Predicted Avg GPA 2.96
- Acceptance Rate 53%
- Net Price $19,921
Herzing University Orlando
- Private 4 Year
- Winter Park, FL
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Herzing is a private university known for undergraduate nursing, healthcare, and business programs. The campus is in Winter Park in the greater Orlando area.
- SAT Range -
- Avg GPA NA
- Acceptance Rate 94%
- Net Price $19,844
Baptist University of Florida
- Private 4 Year
- Graceville, FL
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- Aug 15 application deadline
Baptist University of Florida is a small private Baptist university known for undergraduate ministry, biblical studies, and music. The residential campus sits in the rural panhandle town of Graceville.
- SAT Range 930-1200
- Predicted Avg GPA 3.08
- Acceptance Rate 36%
- Net Price $15,753
St. John Vianney College Seminary
- Private 4 Year
- Miami, FL
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St. John Vianney is a private Catholic college seminary focused on undergraduate philosophy and priestly formation. The Miami campus prepares men for major seminary and ordination in the Roman Catholic Church.
- SAT Range -
- Avg GPA NA
- Acceptance Rate 93%
- Net Price -