The Best Colleges in Florida Ranked for 2019
Top Ranked Florida Colleges
The Best Colleges in Florida Ranked for 2019
These are the best four year colleges in Florida as ranked by CollegeSimply. This Florida ranking is a subset of our national ranking of the best colleges in America. Our ranking methodology is purely statistical and not subjective in nature. Measuring factors include but are not limited to: student body intellect as indicated by admission scores, graduation rate and admission selectivity. In order to be considered for the ranking, a school must offer four year undergraduate degrees, selectively admit students and be a non-profit institution. Leading the 2019 ranking as the best college in Florida is University of Miami.
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University of Miami
- Coral Gables, Florida
- #1 Top Rated College in Florida
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University of Florida
- Gainesville, Florida
- #2 Top Rated College in Florida
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Florida State University
- Tallahassee, Florida
- #3 Top Rated College in Florida
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University of Central Florida
- Orlando, Florida
- #4 Top Rated College in Florida
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University of South Florida Main Campus
- Tampa, Florida
- #5 Top Rated College in Florida
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New College of Florida
- Sarasota, Florida
- #6 Top Rated College in Florida
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Florida Southern College
- Lakeland, Florida
- #7 Top Rated College in Florida
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Florida Institute of Technology
- Melbourne, Florida
- #8 Top Rated College in Florida
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The University of Tampa
- Tampa, Florida
- #9 Top Rated College in Florida
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Eckerd College
- Saint Petersburg, Florida
- #10 Top Rated College in Florida
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The University of West Florida
- Pensacola, Florida
- #11 Top Rated College in Florida
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University of North Florida
- Jacksonville, Florida
- #12 Top Rated College in Florida
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Nova Southeastern University
- Fort Lauderdale, Florida
- #13 Top Rated College in Florida
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Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach
- Daytona Beach, Florida
- #14 Top Rated College in Florida
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Florida International University
- Miami, Florida
- #15 Top Rated College in Florida
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Flagler College St Augustine
- Saint Augustine, Florida
- #16 Top Rated College in Florida
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Ave Maria University
- Ave Maria, Florida
- #17 Top Rated College in Florida
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Florida Atlantic University
- Boca Raton, Florida
- #18 Top Rated College in Florida
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University of South Florida St. Petersburg Campus
- St. Petersburg, Florida
- #19 Top Rated College in Florida
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Southeastern University
- Lakeland, Florida
- #20 Top Rated College in Florida
Ranking Methodology
Overall Rank is calculated based on the following school characteristics.1National Academic Rank is calculated using standardized test admission data as well as GPA data for admitted freshman.
2National Selectivity Rank is based on admission selectivity for incoming students starting the 2016-2017 academic year.
3National Graduation Rank is based on the percentage of students graduating with bachelor's degrees within six years.
