Colleges Near Gainesville

Colleges and universities near me in the Gainesville, Florida area

There are 3 colleges in Gainesville and 41 colleges within 100 miles enrolling a total of 298,356 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Florida with a population of 124,354, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Gainesville. Driving time to these schools from Gainesville should be less than 2 hours. The top rated college in the area is University of Florida which is ranked #78 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is University of Florida enrolling 55,211 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 Gainesville.
Gainesville, FL within 100 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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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
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  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 7

96 miles from Gainesville

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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
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  • NAAvg GPA

98 miles from Gainesville

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Pasco Hernando Community College
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New Port Richey, FL
 

Pasco Hernando Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 9,202enrollment
  • $3,919net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

99 miles from Gainesville

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Valdosta State University
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Valdosta, GA

Valdosta State University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#8 Best Public Universities in Georgia

  • 10,209enrollment
  • $12,836net price
  • 89%acceptance rate
  • 950-1130SAT range
  • 17-21ACT range
  • 3.23Avg GPA

Applications Due Jun 15

99 miles from Gainesville

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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
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98 miles from Gainesville

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Florida Gateway College and is 36.8 miles from Gainesville. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Florida Gateway College are $3,100 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Florida Gateway 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.