Florida Private Colleges Ranked by Highest In State Tution

Below is a college cost ranking of the 45 private colleges in Florida with the highest in state tution. What is the most expensive college in Florida? University of Miami leads the list with a tuition and fee total of $64,512. Note these costs do not include room and board or living expenses.

All price data are reprinted from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS 2025 survey and reflect reported costs for academic year 2024/2025.

List of Florida Private Colleges Ranked by Highest In State Tution
College Tuition In State

Saint Leo, Florida

$32,120

Ave Maria, Florida

$31,581

Lake Wales, Florida

$31,152

Saint Augustine, Florida

$31,000

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

$26,256

Miami Gardens, Florida

$26,074
$25,500

Boca Raton, Florida

$22,480

Orlando, Florida

$22,320

Temple Terrace, Florida

$21,545

Hollywood, Florida

$18,990

Trinity, Florida

$17,400

Miami Beach, Florida

$17,250

Jacksonville, Florida

$16,608

Jacksonville, Florida

$16,300

Graceville, Florida

$16,200

Daytona Beach, Florida

$15,744
$15,702

This list is updated annually based on the latest data from the National Center for Education Statistics.
Last updated: March 15, 2026

Data source: IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025 - National Center for Education Statistics.