Florida Public Universities: List of Public Colleges and Schools

Florida's public universities and colleges are located throughout the state, especially in major urban centers. Among the largest public schools are the University of Florida in Gainesville, Miami Dade College and Valencia Community College in Orlando.

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Public Colleges and Universities in Florida

Miami Dade College

As the largest public institution of higher learning in Florida, Miami Dade College is based in Downtown Miami with seven other campuses and centers throughout Miami-Dade County, as well as a virtual college. This 4-year college offers more than 300 programs of study leading to vocational, associate's and bachelor's degrees and certificates. The college's 12 academic schools include architecture and interior design, entertainment and design technology, computer and engineering technologies, aviation, business, education, environmental sciences, funeral service education, health sciences, justice and nursing. Students can also earn degree credit while studying in one of nearly 30 countries through the college's extensive study abroad program. Miami Dade College maintains transfer agreements with over 60 colleges and universities in the United States, including all public 4-year schools in Florida.

Contact Information

Address: 300 N.E. 2nd Avenue, Miami, FL 33132
Phone Number: (305) 237-8888

University of Florida

The University of Florida (UF) is the state's oldest institution of higher learning and one of the five largest universities in the United States. UF was also ranked 15th among the nation's top public universities by U.S. News & World Report in 2009. This major, comprehensive university offers more than 100 undergraduate and nearly 200 graduate programs, yet limits the majority of its class sizes to 25 students. Located in Gainesville, Florida, the university stretches across 2,000 acres and houses over 7,500 students in its residence halls in addition to 1,700 married and graduate students in five family housing areas. The Florida Gator athletic teams are consistently ranked in the top ten standings and compete in the NCAA's Division I and Southeastern Conference.

Contact Information

Address: P.O. Box 113150, Gainesville, FL 32611
Phone Number: (352) 392-3261

Valencia Community College

Valencia Community College offers classes at eight locations throughout Orlando, Florida. Courses are also available online and via Digital TV. To prepare students for careers in a range of fields, the college offers 33 Associate of Science and three Associate of Applied Science programs, as well as over 60 technical certificates. Associate of Arts programs in a range of academic fields guarantee graduates admission to an advanced degree program at a partnered public school in Florida. Other educational offerings at Valencia Community College include four advanced certificate programs, internships, study abroad programs and dual-enrollment options for qualifying high school students. Valencia Community College students graduating with a career-oriented degree enjoy a 95% job placement rate.

Contact Information

Address: P.O. Box 3028, Orlando, FL 32802
Phone Number: (407) 299-5000

List of Largest Public Colleges and Universities in Florida by Student Enrollment

College/University	Student Population	Institution Type
Miami Dade College	57,222	4-year, primarily associate's, Public
University of Florida	51,474	4-year, Public
University of Central Florida	50,121	4-year, Public
University of South Florida	46,189	4-year, Public
Florida International University	38,759	4-year, Public
Florida State University	38,682	4-year, Public
Valencia Community College	35,460	2-year, Public
Broward College	33,448	4-year, primarily associate's, Public
Florida Atlantic University	26,839	4-year, Public
St. Petersburg College	26,659	4-year, primarily associate's, Public
Florida State College at Jacksonville	25,903	4-year, primarily associate's, Public
Palm Beach State College	25,122	4-year, primarily associate's, Public
Hillsborough Community College	24,037	2-year, Public
Brevard Community College	15,607	2-year, Public
Indian River State College	15,366	4-year, primarily associate's, Public
University of North Florida	15,280	4-year, Public
Daytona State College	15,030	4-year, primarily associate's, Public
Santa Fe College	14,796	4-year, primarily associate's, Public
Seminole State College of Florida	14,049	2-year, Public
Tallahassee Community College	14,005	2-year, Public