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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Hillsborough Community College
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Tampa, FL

Hillsborough Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 19,504enrollment
  • $3,628net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

88 miles from Ocala

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Jacksonville University
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Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville University

Private 4 Year

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#10 Best Private Colleges in Florida

  • 3,837enrollment
  • $26,943net price
  • 58%acceptance rate
  • 1060-1240SAT range
  • 20-26ACT range
  • 3.61Avg GPA

87 miles from Ocala

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The University of Tampa
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Tampa, FL

The University of Tampa

Private 4 Year

13 reviews

#12 Best Private Colleges in Florida

  • 10,566enrollment
  • $34,653net price
  • 26%acceptance rate
  • 1070-1240SAT range
  • 23-28ACT range
  • 3.5Avg GPA

87 miles from Ocala

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Florida Career College Clearwater
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Clearwater, Florida
 

Florida Career College Clearwater

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 180enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

91 miles from Ocala

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St Petersburg College
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Largo, FL

St Petersburg College

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 23,501enrollment
  • $2,132net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.0Avg GPA

95 miles from Ocala

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Schiller International University
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Largo, FL
 

Schiller International University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 43enrollment
  • $23,042net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

96 miles from Ocala

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Fortis College Largo
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Largo, FL
 

Fortis College Largo

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 73enrollment
  • $21,215net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

96 miles from Ocala

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Warner University
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Lake Wales, FL
 

Warner University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 849enrollment
  • $20,431net price
  • 55%acceptance rate
  • 860-1070SAT range
  • 16-21ACT range
  • 3.22Avg GPA

99 miles from Ocala

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Webber International University
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Babson Park, FL
 

Webber International University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#20 Best Private Colleges in Florida

  • 1,133enrollment
  • $27,995net price
  • 49%acceptance rate
  • 853-1060SAT range
  • 14-20ACT range
  • 2.98Avg GPA

100 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.