Best Florida HBCUs

This ranking lists 4 HBCUs in Florida, part of a national network of historically Black colleges and universities built to expand access to higher education for Black students and still known for strong community, mentorship, and value.

Leading our 2027 rankings is Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University in Tallahassee, Florida, topping our list in Florida. Also highly ranked: Bethune Cookman University.

Compare tuition, enrollment, acceptance rates, and majors across the HBCUs below. Rankings follow the CollegeSimply methodology, blending academics, cost, outcomes, and selectivity. Sort by cost, selectivity, or enrollment to find the school that fits you.

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Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University Campus

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  • Public 4 Year
  • Tallahassee, FL
  • 5.0 | 3 reviews
  • May 1 application deadline

FAMU is a public HBCU known for undergraduate pharmacy, business, and engineering. The campus is located in Florida's capital city of Tallahassee.

#10 Best Public Universities in Florida 4/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range 1030-1180
  • Avg GPA 3.65
  • Acceptance Rate 21%
  • Net Price $13,819
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Bethune Cookman University Campus

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  • Private 4 Year
  • Daytona Beach, FL
  • | 0 reviews

Bethune-Cookman is a private historically Black university known for undergraduate nursing, education, and business. The campus sits in Daytona Beach near Florida's Atlantic coast.

#19 Best Private Colleges in Florida 2/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range 830-990
  • Avg GPA 3.3
  • Acceptance Rate 88%
  • Net Price $12,476
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Edward Waters University Campus

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  • Private 4 Year
  • Jacksonville, FL
  • | 0 reviews

Edward Waters is a private historically Black university known for undergraduate business, criminal justice, and education. The urban Jacksonville campus is affiliated with the African Methodist Episcopal Church.

2/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range 820-990
  • Avg GPA 2.64
  • Acceptance Rate 85%
  • Net Price $12,029
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Florida Memorial University Campus
 

  • Private 4 Year
  • Miami Gardens, FL
  • | 0 reviews
  • Jul 1 application deadline

Florida Memorial is a private historically Black university known for undergraduate aviation and education. The campus is located in suburban Miami Gardens near Miami.

0/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA 2.7
  • Acceptance Rate 85%
  • Net Price $21,679
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