The Best Value Florida Colleges

Best Value Colleges in Florida for 2021

Explore the colleges that provide the best value for your money in Florida based on academic quality, outcomes, net price and financial aid. The rankings are calculated using ratings from the 2021 CollegeSimply Best Colleges ranking but additionally factors in the typical price paid by students to identify the colleges that offer the best deals. Leading the list for 2021 as the overall best value college in Florida is University of Florida. The highest value public state college is also University of Florida. Learn how the Best Value Colleges are calculated and ranked on our methodology page.
Florida Public Private 4 year

26 results

University of Florida
F
Gainesville, FL
University of Florida

Public 4 Year

5 reviews

#1 Best Value in Florida

  • 52,218enrollment
  • $10,457net price
  • 37%acceptance rate
  • 1310-1470SAT range
  • 28-33ACT range
  • 4.1Avg GPA
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Florida State University
F
Tallahassee, FL
Florida State University

Public 4 Year

6 reviews

#2 Best Value in Florida

  • 41,005enrollment
  • $12,568net price
  • 36%acceptance rate
  • 1200-1340SAT range
  • 26-30ACT range
  • 3.88Avg GPA
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University of Miami
M
Coral Gables, FL
University of Miami

Private 4 Year

13 reviews

#3 Best Value in Florida

  • 17,331enrollment
  • $33,102net price
  • 27%acceptance rate
  • 1270-1440SAT range
  • 29-32ACT range
  • 4.2Avg GPA
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University of South Florida Main Campus
S
Tampa, FL
University of South Florida Main Campus

Public 4 Year

4 reviews

#4 Best Value in Florida

  • 43,846enrollment
  • $9,787net price
  • 48%acceptance rate
  • 1170-1330SAT range
  • 25-30ACT range
  • 3.86Avg GPA
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University of Central Florida
C
Orlando, FL
University of Central Florida

Public 4 Year

5 reviews

#5 Best Value in Florida

  • 68,475enrollment
  • $11,617net price
  • 44%acceptance rate
  • 1170-1340SAT range
  • 25-30ACT range
  • 3.81Avg GPA
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Florida International University
F
Miami, FL
Florida International University

Public 4 Year

7 reviews

#6 Best Value in Florida

  • 57,942enrollment
  • $9,888net price
  • 58%acceptance rate
  • 1110-1280SAT range
  • 23-28ACT range
  • 3.84Avg GPA
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University of North Florida
N
Jacksonville, FL
University of North Florida

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#7 Best Value in Florida

  • 16,776enrollment
  • $9,857net price
  • 72%acceptance rate
  • 1090-1260SAT range
  • 20-25ACT range
  • 3.73Avg GPA
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Florida Southern College
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F
Lakeland, FL
Florida Southern College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#8 Best Value in Florida

  • 3,154enrollment
  • $25,325net price
  • 52%acceptance rate
  • 1120-1265SAT range
  • 24-29ACT range
  • 3.62Avg GPA
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Jacksonville University
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J
Jacksonville, FL
Jacksonville University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#9 Best Value in Florida

  • 4,213enrollment
  • $24,020net price
  • 92%acceptance rate
  • 910-1160SAT range
  • 18-25ACT range
  • 3.39Avg GPA
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Nova Southeastern University
N
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Nova Southeastern University

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

#10 Best Value in Florida

  • 20,435enrollment
  • $24,776net price
  • 80%acceptance rate
  • 1070-1280SAT range
  • 20-28ACT range
  • 3.79Avg GPA
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University of South Florida St. Petersburg Campus
S
St. Petersburg, FL
University of South Florida St. Petersburg Campus

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#11 Best Value in Florida

  • 4,727enrollment
  • $10,841net price
  • 27%acceptance rate
  • 1140-1275SAT range
  • 24-29ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA
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Florida Institute of Technology
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F
Melbourne, FL
Florida Institute of Technology

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#12 Best Value in Florida

  • 6,271enrollment
  • $32,776net price
  • 66%acceptance rate
  • 1150-1360SAT range
  • 24-30ACT range
  • 3.58Avg GPA
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Florida Hospital College of Health Sciences
F
Orlando, FL
Florida Hospital College of Health Sciences

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#13 Best Value in Florida

  • 1,705enrollment
  • $17,298net price
  • 51%acceptance rate
  • 1020-1160SAT range
  • 18-21ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA
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Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach
P
West Palm Beach, FL
Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#14 Best Value in Florida

  • 3,705enrollment
  • $25,908net price
  • 95%acceptance rate
  • 980-1200SAT range
  • 20-26ACT range
  • 3.36*Avg GPA
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Eckerd College
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E
Saint Petersburg, FL
Eckerd College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#15 Best Value in Florida

  • 2,006enrollment
  • $36,033net price
  • 67%acceptance rate
  • 1090-1280SAT range
  • 23-29ACT range
  • 3.34Avg GPA
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The University of Tampa
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T
Tampa, FL
The University of Tampa

Private 4 Year

4 reviews

#16 Best Value in Florida

  • 9,333enrollment
  • $31,278net price
  • 45%acceptance rate
  • 1100-1250SAT range
  • 23-28ACT range
  • 3.3Avg GPA
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Lynn University
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L
Boca Raton, FL
 
Lynn University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#17 Best Value in Florida

  • 3,093enrollment
  • $37,627net price
  • 74%acceptance rate
  • 980-1170SAT range
  • 21-26ACT range
  • 2.8Avg GPA
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Barry University
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B
Miami, FL
Barry University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#18 Best Value in Florida

  • 7,186enrollment
  • $18,721net price
  • 51%acceptance rate
  • 930-1080SAT range
  • 17-21ACT range
  • 2.92Avg GPA
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