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Best Liberal Arts Colleges in Florida

61 accredited institutions in Florida offering liberal arts programs, ranked by annual graduates (IPEDS 2023–24).

61

Colleges

149,505

Graduates/yr

38

Public

Associate's

Top Degree

Ranked: Liberal Arts Programs in Florida

PublicAssociate's

Miami Dade College

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Valencia College

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Broward College

Fort Lauderdale

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

St Petersburg College

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Hillsborough Community College

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Palm Beach State College

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Tallahassee Community College

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Santa Fe College

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Seminole State College of Florida

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Florida State College at Jacksonville

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Eastern Florida State College

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Indian River State College

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Florida SouthWestern State College

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Daytona State College

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Polk State College

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

State College of Florida-Manatee-Sarasota

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Pasco-Hernando State College

New Port Richey

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Pensacola State College

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

University of Central Florida

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Northwest Florida State College

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Lake-Sumter State College

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Saint Johns River State College

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

College of Central Florida

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

University of West Florida

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Florida Atlantic University

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Gulf Coast State College

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Florida Gateway College

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

University of North Florida

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitAssociate's

Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale

Fort Lauderdale

Net Price <$30K

PublicBachelor's

Florida International University

In-State Tuition

PublicBachelor's

University of South Florida

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

South Florida State College

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Chipola College

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Florida State University

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

North Florida College

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Ana G. Mendez University

Private NonprofitAssociate's

Saint Leo University

Net Price <$30K

PublicAssociate's

University of Florida

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitAssociate's

Florida College

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Bethune-Cookman University

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitAssociate's

Southeastern University

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

University of Miami

Net Price <$30K

PublicAssociate's

The College of the Florida Keys

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitAssociate's

Warner University

Net Price <$30K

PublicAssociate's

University of Florida-Online

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Nova Southeastern University

Fort Lauderdale

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Palm Beach Atlantic University

West Palm Beach

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Barry University

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

The University of Tampa

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Flagler College

Saint Augustine

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitMaster's

Rollins College

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Hobe Sound Bible College

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitAssociate's

Baptist University of Florida

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Trinity Baptist College

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitAssociate's

Trinity College of Florida

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Florida Institute of Technology

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Jacksonville University

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitAssociate's

Johnson University Florida

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Lynn University

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

St. Thomas University

Net Price <$30K

Studying Liberal Arts in Florida

Florida has 61 accredited colleges offering liberal arts programs, producing 149,505 graduates annually. Of these, 38 are public institutions with subsidized in-state tuition for Florida residents.

When evaluating programs, consider accreditation, internship placement rates, and faculty expertise. Always file the FAFSA — the net price after grants can be dramatically lower than sticker tuition, especially at public institutions.

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Data source: Graduate counts from IPEDS 2023–24 C2023_A Completions survey (NCES). Tuition, acceptance rate, and graduation rate from IPEDS HD2023, ADM2023, DRVGR2023.