The Best Tampa Colleges

Tampa, Florida area Colleges

There are 5 ranked colleges within the Tampa city limits and 23 colleges within a 50 mile radius. Area colleges collectively enroll a total of 165,007 students. If you're looking for a large school, University of South Florida Main Campus enrolls the most students with 344 currently taking classes. In terms of affordability, Hillsborough Community College offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the Tampa area at $1,931 per year.

The top rated college in the area is Florida Southern College in Lakeland which is ranked #372 in the nation by CollegeSimply.

Also explore Tampa area public, private, four year, public four year, community and junior colleges.

The Tampa area is home to popular nationally ranked institutions like Florida Southern College, University of South Florida Main Campus and The University of Tampa.


23 results

Florida Southern College
F
Lakeland, FL
Florida Southern College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#4 Best Private Colleges in Florida

  • 3,386enrollment
  • $27,091net price
  • 61%acceptance rate
  • 1160-1335SAT range
  • 25-30ACT range
  • 3.73Avg GPA

33 miles from Tampa

University of South Florida Main Campus
S
Tampa, FL
University of South Florida Main Campus

Public 4 Year

4 reviews

#4 Best Public Universities in Florida

  • 49,708enrollment
  • $10,004net price
  • 49%acceptance rate
  • 1140-1330SAT range
  • 24-29ACT range
  • 3.64Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Mar 1

7 miles from Tampa

The University of Tampa
T
Tampa, FL
The University of Tampa

Private 4 Year

11 reviews

#9 Best Private Colleges in Florida

  • 10,794enrollment
  • $33,020net price
  • 54%acceptance rate
  • 1070-1240SAT range
  • 23-28ACT range
  • 3.5Avg GPA

2 miles from Tampa

Saint Leo University
S
Saint Leo, FL
Saint Leo University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#15 Best Private Colleges in Florida

  • 9,523enrollment
  • $19,818net price
  • 71%acceptance rate
  • 930-1150SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.1Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 1

29 miles from Tampa

Southeastern University
S
Lakeland, FL
Southeastern University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#16 Best Private Colleges in Florida

  • 9,365enrollment
  • $25,987net price
  • 45%acceptance rate
  • 960-1183SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.48Avg GPA

Applications Due May 1

34 miles from Tampa

Eckerd College
E
Saint Petersburg, FL
Eckerd College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 2,036enrollment
  • $43,732net price
  • 70%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.8Avg GPA

Applications Due Apr 15

21 miles from Tampa

Florida College
F
Temple Terrace, FL
 
Florida College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 535enrollment
  • $21,068net price
  • 83%acceptance rate
  • 900-1160SAT range
  • 18-27ACT range
  • 3.28Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due May 1

7 miles from Tampa

Hillsborough Community College
H
Tampa, FL
Hillsborough Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 19,198enrollment
  • $2,406net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due May 31

3 miles from Tampa

State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota
S
Bradenton, FL
State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 8,424enrollment
  • $12,985net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.1Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 24

38 miles from Tampa

Remington College Tampa Campus
R
Tampa, FL
 
Remington College Tampa Campus

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

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

6 miles from Tampa

Fortis College Tampa
F
Tampa, Florida
 
Fortis College Tampa

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

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

7 miles from Tampa

Pasco Hernando Community College
P
New Port Richey, FL
 
Pasco Hernando Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 9,257enrollment
  • $4,637net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

23 miles from Tampa

Polk State College
P
Winter Haven, FL
 
Polk State College

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 9,044enrollment
  • $8,573net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due May 15

47 miles from Tampa

Ringling College of Art and Design
R
Sarasota, FL
 
Ringling College of Art and Design

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,663enrollment
  • $53,496net price
  • 69%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.48Avg GPA

42 miles from Tampa

St Petersburg College
S
Largo, FL
St Petersburg College

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 24,543enrollment
  • $2,702net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.0Avg GPA

Applications Due May 28

15 miles from Tampa

Trinity College of Florida
T
Trinity, FL
 
Trinity College of Florida

Private 4 Year

4 reviews

 

  • 204enrollment
  • $15,976net price
  • 47%acceptance rate
  • 860-1050SAT range
  • 15-27ACT range
  • 3.04Avg GPA

20 miles from Tampa

New College of Florida
N
Sarasota, FL
New College of Florida

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 659enrollment
  • $11,869net price
  • 74%acceptance rate
  • 1120-1340SAT range
  • 23-29ACT range
  • 3.87Avg GPA

Applications Due Apr 15

41 miles from Tampa

Florida Career College Clearwater
F
Clearwater, Florida
 
Florida Career College Clearwater

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

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

15 miles from Tampa