Colleges Near Ocala

Colleges and universities near me in the Ocala, Florida area

There 63 colleges within 100 miles enrolling a total of 494,725 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Florida with a population of 56,315, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Ocala. Driving time to these schools from Ocala should be less than 2 hours. The top rated college in the area is University of Florida in Gainesville which is ranked #78 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is University of Central Florida enrolling 68,346 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 Ocala.
Ocala, FL within 100 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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University of Phoenix West Florida Campus
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Temple Terrace, Florida
 

University of Phoenix West Florida Campus

Private 4 Year

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  • 908enrollment
  • $19,383net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

78 miles from Ocala

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University of South Florida Main Campus
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Tampa, FL

University of South Florida Main Campus

Public 4 Year

4 reviews

#4 Best Public Universities in Florida

  • 49,600enrollment
  • $11,004net price
  • 44%acceptance rate
  • 1140-1330SAT range
  • 24-29ACT range
  • 3.64Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due May 1

79 miles from Ocala

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Florida College
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Temple Terrace, FL
 

Florida College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 622enrollment
  • $21,360net price
  • 72%acceptance rate
  • 930-1200SAT range
  • 19-27ACT range
  • 3.28Estimated Avg GPA

80 miles from Ocala

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Florida Southern College
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Lakeland, FL

Florida Southern College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#7 Best Private Colleges in Florida

  • 3,281enrollment
  • $27,324net price
  • 57%acceptance rate
  • 1080-1290SAT range
  • 22-29ACT range
  • 3.73Avg GPA

Applications Due May 1

80 miles from Ocala

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Southeastern University
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Lakeland, FL

Southeastern University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#19 Best Private Colleges in Florida

  • 10,044enrollment
  • $27,910net price
  • 61%acceptance rate
  • 960-1183SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.48Avg GPA

Applications Due May 1

81 miles from Ocala

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Southeastern College
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Jacksonville, FL
 

Southeastern College

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 20enrollment
  • $22,785net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

80 miles from Ocala

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University of Phoenix North Florida Campus
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Jacksonville, Florida
 

University of Phoenix North Florida Campus

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,202enrollment
  • $18,883net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

81 miles from Ocala

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Chamberlain College of Nursing Florida
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Jacksonville, FL
 

Chamberlain College of Nursing Florida

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 918enrollment
  • $33,717net price
  • 90%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 30

81 miles from Ocala

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Remington College
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Heathrow, FL
 

Remington College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 344enrollment
  • $16,267net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

80 miles from Ocala

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Stenotype Institute of Jacksonville Inc Jacksonville
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Jacksonville, Florida
 

Stenotype Institute of Jacksonville Inc Jacksonville

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 164enrollment
  • $24,598net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

83 miles from Ocala

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Remington College Tampa Campus
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Tampa, FL
 

Remington College Tampa Campus

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 40enrollment
  • $21,765net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

84 miles from Ocala

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Fortis College Tampa
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Tampa, Florida
 

Fortis College Tampa

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 371enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

84 miles from Ocala

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Trinity Baptist College
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Jacksonville, FL
 

Trinity Baptist College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 350enrollment
  • $19,217net price
  • 50%acceptance rate
  • 890-1090SAT range
  • 17-21ACT range
  • 2.96Estimated Avg GPA

83 miles from Ocala

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Virginia College Jacksonville
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Jacksonville, FL
 

Virginia College Jacksonville

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 697enrollment
  • $30,341net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

83 miles from Ocala

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Edward Waters College
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HBCU
Jacksonville, FL

Edward Waters College

Private 4 Year

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  • 1,181enrollment
  • $13,649net price
  • 84%acceptance rate
  • 820-990SAT range
  • 14-18ACT range
  • 2.64Avg GPA

85 miles from Ocala

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Florida State College at Jacksonville
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Jacksonville, FL

Florida State College at Jacksonville

Public 4 Year

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  • 20,363enrollment
  • $2,341net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

85 miles from Ocala

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University of North Florida
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Jacksonville, FL

University of North Florida

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#6 Best Public Universities in Florida

  • 16,406enrollment
  • $11,338net price
  • 71%acceptance rate
  • 1010-1210SAT range
  • 18-25ACT range
  • 3.89Avg GPA

85 miles from Ocala

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Polk State College
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Winter Haven, FL
 

Polk State College

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 8,180enrollment
  • $9,588net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

84 miles from Ocala

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Lake Sumter State College and is 32.2 miles from Ocala. 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.