Colleges Near Fort Lauderdale

Colleges and universities near me in the Fort Lauderdale, Florida area

There are 4 colleges in Fort Lauderdale and 49 colleges within 50 miles enrolling a total of 288,245 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Florida with a population of 165,521, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Fort Lauderdale. Driving time to these schools from Fort Lauderdale should be less than 1 hours. The top rated college in the area is University of Miami in Coral Gables which is ranked #60 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is Florida International University enrolling 55,609 students. In terms of affordability, Broward College in Fort Lauderdale offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $1,968 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 Fort Lauderdale.
Fort Lauderdale, FL within 50 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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University of Miami
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Coral Gables, FL

University of Miami

Private 4 Year

14 reviews

#1 Best Private Colleges in Florida

  • 19,402enrollment
  • $36,467net price
  • 19%acceptance rate
  • 1310-1480SAT range
  • 30-33ACT range
  • 3.7Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 1

30 miles from Fort Lauderdale

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Saint John Vianney College Seminary
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Miami, FL

Saint John Vianney College Seminary

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 51enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

30 miles from Fort Lauderdale

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Palm Beach State College
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Lake Worth, FL

Palm Beach State College

Public 4 Year

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  • 24,223enrollment
  • $10,549net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 20

33 miles from Fort Lauderdale

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City College Miami
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Miami, FL
 

City College Miami

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 11enrollment
  • -net price
  • 44%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

33 miles from Fort Lauderdale

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Medvance Institute Miami
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Miami, Florida
 

Medvance Institute Miami

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 275enrollment
  • $9,691net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

33 miles from Fort Lauderdale

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Southeastern College
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Greenacres, FL
 

Southeastern College

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 608enrollment
  • $30,989net price
  • 84%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

35 miles from Fort Lauderdale

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Acupuncture and Massage College
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Miami, FL
 

Acupuncture and Massage College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 138enrollment
  • $34,163net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

34 miles from Fort Lauderdale

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Medvance Institute West Palm
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Palm Springs, FL
 

Medvance Institute West Palm

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 58enrollment
  • $29,742net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

34 miles from Fort Lauderdale

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College of Business and Technology Kendall
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Miami, FL
 

College of Business and Technology Kendall

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 5enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

37 miles from Fort Lauderdale

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Northwood University Florida
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West Palm Beach, Florida
 

Northwood University Florida

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 664enrollment
  • $16,764net price
  • 54%acceptance rate
  • 900-1090SAT range
  • 17-23ACT range
  • 3.13Estimated Avg GPA

40 miles from Fort Lauderdale

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Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach
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West Palm Beach, FL

Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#11 Best Private Colleges in Florida

  • 3,828enrollment
  • $30,276net price
  • 95%acceptance rate
  • 1000-1240SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 3.36Estimated Avg GPA

39 miles from Fort Lauderdale

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CBT College Cutler Bay
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Cutler Bay, FL
 

CBT College Cutler Bay

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 61enrollment
  • $17,963net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

40 miles from Fort Lauderdale

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Lincoln College of Technology West Palm Beach
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West Palm Beach, FL
 

Lincoln College of Technology West Palm Beach

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 345enrollment
  • $23,294net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

43 miles from Fort Lauderdale

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FAQ's

There are no community college options within 50 miles of Fort Lauderdale. Explore other college options in the area.

Tuition and fees at Broward College are $2,830 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Broward 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.