Florida Public Colleges Ranked by Highest In State Tution

Below is a college cost ranking of the 31 public colleges in Florida with the highest in state tution. What is the most expensive college in Florida? New College of Florida leads the list with a tuition and fee total of $8,605. 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 Public Colleges Ranked by Highest In State Tution
College Tuition In State

Ocala, Florida

 $3,433

St. Petersburg, Florida

 $3,421

Winter Haven, Florida

 $3,401

Palatka, Florida

 $3,290

Gainesville, Florida

 $3,254

Jacksonville, Florida

 $3,238

Daytona Beach, Florida

 $3,140

Lake Worth, Florida

 $3,070

Fort Pierce, Florida

 $3,032

Niceville, Florida

 $3,015

Panama City, Florida

 $2,990

Orlando, Florida

 $2,861

Pensacola, Florida

 $2,838
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This list is updated annually based on the latest data from the National Center for Education Statistics.
Last updated: August 2026

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