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List of the Top Colleges in Florida

There are many reasons to go to college in Florida, most notably the beautiful weather. But some of the universities in Florida are among the best in the nation regarding academics, athletics and student life, often ranked highly by the U.S. News and World Report and Princeton Review. From northern Florida all the way down to the southern tip, institutions of higher education are highly regarded in the Sunshine State.

  1. Florida State University

    • In Tallahassee, over 30,000 undergraduate students attend Florida State University (FSU). The second-largest college in Florida, FSU is one of the premiere academic research universities in the nation. Its most popular programs are in Business, Communications and a large variety of Arts majors. Ranking in the top 20 with National Merit Scholars (nearly 50 freshmen each year), this Florida Panhandle institution is also proud of its athletic accomplishments. The Seminoles' men's football team dominated the 1990s, with an 89% winning percentage.

      Florida State University
      600 W. College Ave.
      Tallahassee, FL 32306
      850-644-6200
      fsu.edu

    University of Miami

    • Located in southern Florida, the University of Miami is a research college that is rich in professional opportunities. Since it is in Miami, the largest city in Florida, the college has multiple places where students can find internships. It has one of the strongest programs in the country for Business, garnering regular praise from publications like BusinessWeek and Wall Street Journal. U.S. News and World Report ranked it number 50 on its list of best American colleges due to the University of Miami's excellent programs in law and medicine. In addition to high caliber academic programs, the University of Miami also has a strong history of athletic success.

      University of Miami
      Coral Gables, FL 33124
      305-284-2211
      miami.edu

    University of Florida

    • The largest university in the state, and third-largest in the entire country (more than 49,000 students), the University of Florida offers students a wealth of cultural, social and educational opportunities. Located in Gainesville in northern Florida, this college town spawns much of Florida's subculture. The U.S. News and World Report ranked it 47th on its list of the best American colleges due to its strong academic standing, and the school regularly boasts over 200 National Merit Scholars. It also has one of the strongest athletic programs in the country, with multiple NCAA championship titles in various sports.

      University of Florida?
      1600 SW Archer Road
      Gainesville, FL 32610
      800-433-3243?
      ufl.edu

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