Getting into your dream college can be a highly competitive process and here, we’ll take a look at the easiest colleges to get into in Florida.
There are schools in the U.S. that have single digits acceptance rates, such as Harvard in Massachusetts, but fortunately, there are more options.
Not every college is that hard to get into and on this page, we show you colleges and universities with the highest acceptance rates in Florida.
Manu of the listed schools are the least selective private and public 4-year colleges and universities in Florida and the list below is based on the schools’ admission rates.
These colleges are accepting over 65 percent of students applying for admission but the second list also includes schools that are pretty hard to get into.
The listed institutions are good safety schools and usually, you have a pretty good chance to get in if your GPA and ACT/SAT scores are within or above the schools’ typical admission requirements.
The mere fact that a college or university is less selective doesn’t imply that its academic standards are lower than other schools! Unless a school has a guaranteed 100 percent admissions policy, you still are required to hold sufficient grades to get accepted.
First, we list 35 schools with 100-percent acceptance policies (in alphabetical order). In this first overview, we include total student bodies, tuition costs, and acceptance rates. We also publish an interesting list including the colleges in Florida that are the hardest to get into but here, we list the easiest to sign up for.
Colleges and Universities with 100% Acceptance Rates
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- Bethune Cookman University
640 Mary McLeod Bethune Blvd, Daytona Beach, FL 32114, Ph: (386) 481-2000
Private 4-year university
Average high school GPA: 2.89
Total student number: 3,770+
Tuition: $14,814
Acceptance Rate: 100% - Broward College
111 E Las Olas Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301, Ph: (954) 201-7359
Public 4-year college
Total student number: 40,780+
Tuition: $2,830 (in-state); $8,952 (out-of-state)
Acceptance Rate: 100%
Broward College is one of the 28 colleges operating in the Florida Public College System - Chipola College
3094 Indian Circle, Marianna, FL 32446, Ph: (850) 526-2761
Public 4-year college
Total student number: 2,080+
Tuition: $3,120 (in-state); $8,950 (out-of-state)
Acceptance Rate: 100% - City College Fort Lauderdale
2000 W Commercial Blvd #200, Ft Lauderdale, FL 33309, Ph: (954) 780-8319
Private 4-year college
Total student number: 773
Tuition: $14,539
Acceptance Rate: 100% - City College Gainesville
7001 NW 4th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32607, Ph: (352) 415-4497
Private 4-year college
Total student number: 510
Tuition: $14,539
Acceptance Rate: 100% - City College Miami
9300 S Dadeland Blvd #200, Miami, FL 33156, Ph: (305) 925-0934
Private 4-year college
Total student number: 263
Tuition: $14,539
Acceptance Rate: 100% - College of Central Florida
3001 SW College Rd, Ocala, FL 34474, Ph: (352) 873-5800
Public 4-year college
Total student number: 6,820+
Tuition: $2,570 (in-state); $10,126 (out-of-state)
Acceptance Rate: 100% - Daytona State College
1200 W Int’l Speedway Blvd, Daytona Beach, FL 32114, Ph: (386) 506-3000
Public 4-year college
Total student number: 13,730+
Tuition: $3,104 (in-state); $11,993 (out-of-state)
Acceptance Rate: 100% - Florida SouthWestern State College
8099 College Pkwy, Fort Myers, FL 33919, Ph: (239) 489-9300
Public 4-year college
Total student number: 16,550+
Tuition: $3,401 (in-state); $12,979 (out-of-state)
Acceptance Rate: 100% - Florida State College at Jacksonville
101 W State St, Jacksonville, FL 32202, Ph: (904) 633-8100
Public 4-year college
Total student number: 23,410+
Tuition: $2,878 (in-state); $9,992 (out-of-state)
Acceptance Rate: 100% - Gulf Coast State College
5230 US-98, Panama City, FL 32401, Ph: (850) 769-1551
Public 4-year college
Total student number: 5,640+
Tuition: $2,370 (in-state); $8,633 (out-of-state)
Acceptance Rate: 100% - Hobe Sound Bible College
11298 SE Gomez Ave, Hobe Sound, FL 33455, Ph: (772) 545-1400
Private 4-year college
Total student number: 220
Tuition: $6,595
Acceptance Rate: 100% - Indian River State College
3209 Virginia Ave, Ft Pierce, FL 34981, Ph: (772) 462-4772
Public 4-year college
Total student number: 16,680+
Tuition: $2,764 (in-state); $10,201 (out-of-state)
Acceptance Rate: 100% - Miami Dade College
300 NE 2nd Ave, Miami, FL 33132, Ph: (305) 237-8888
Public 4-year college
Total student number: 54,970+
Tuition: $2,838 (in-state); $9,661 (out-of-state)
Acceptance Rate: 100% - Northwest Florida State College
100 E College Blvd, Niceville, FL 32578, Ph: (850) 678-5111
Public 4-year college
Total student number: 17,010+
Tuition: $3,133 (in-state); $11,940 (out-of-state)
Acceptance Rate: 100% - Palm Beach State College
4200 S Congress Ave, Lake Worth, FL 33461, Ph: (561) 967-7222
Public 4-year college
Total student number: 31,810+
Tuition: $2,444 (in-state); $8,732 (out-of-state)
Acceptance Rate: 100% - Pensacola State College
1000 College Blvd, Pensacola, FL 32504, Ph: (850) 484-1000
Public 4-year college
Total student number: 39,770+
Tuition: $2,704 (in-state); $10,875 (out-of-state)
Acceptance Rate: 100% - Polk State College
999 Ave H NE, Winter Haven, FL 33881, Ph: (863) 297-1000
Public 4-year college
Total student number: 10,590+
Tuition: $3,366 (in-state); $12,272 (out-of-state)
Acceptance Rate: 100% - Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico-Miami Campus
8180 NW 36th St #401, Miami, FL 33166, Ph: (305) 418-8000
Private 4-year university
Total student number: 170
Tuition: $12,525
Acceptance Rate: 100% - Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico-Orlando Campus
550 N Econlockhatchee Tr, Orlando, FL 32825, Ph: (407) 677-7000
Private 4-year university
Total student number: 217
Tuition: $12,030
Acceptance Rate: 100% - Remington College Heathrow Campus
7131 Business Park Ln, Heathrow, FL 32746, Ph: (800) 238-1270
Private 4-year college
Total student number: 325
Tuition: $13,634
Acceptance Rate: 100% - Remington College Tampa Campus
6302 E Dr MLK Jr Blvd #400, Tampa, FL 33619, Ph: (813) 333-7939
Private 4-year college
Total student number: 863
Tuition: $15,478
Acceptance Rate: 100% - Santa Fe College
3000 NW 83 St, Gainesville, FL 32606, Ph: (352) 395-5000
Public 4-year college
Total student number: 14,320+
Tuition: $2,563 (in-state); $9,189 (out-of-state)
Acceptance Rate: 100% - Seminole State College of Florida
100 Weldon Blvd, Sanford, FL 32773, Ph: (407) 708-4722
Public 4-year college
Total student number: 18,100+
Tuition: $3,131 (in-state); $11,456 (out-of-state)
Acceptance Rate: 100% - South Florida Bible College & Theological Seminary
2200 SW 10th St, Deerfield Beach, FL 33442, Ph: (954) 637-2268
Private 4-year college
Total student number: 743
Tuition: $6,900
Acceptance Rate: 100% - State College of Florida Manatee-Sarasota
5840 26th St W, Bradenton, FL 34207, Ph: (941) 752-5000
Public 4-year college
Total student number: 10,225+
Tuition: $3,074 (in-state); $11,606 (out-of-state)
Acceptance Rate: 100% - St. John Vianney College Seminary
2900 SW 87th Ave, Miami, FL 33165, Ph: (305) 223-4561
Private 4-year college
Total student number: 97
Tuition: $21,000
Acceptance Rate: 100% - St. Johns River State College
5001 St Johns Ave, Palatka, FL 32177, Ph: (386) 312-4200
Public 4-year college
Total student number: 7,500+
Tuition: $2,830 (in-state); $10,347 (out-of-state)
Acceptance Rate: 100% - St Petersburg College
14025 58th St N, Largo, FL 33773, Ph: (727) 341-4772
Public 4-year college
Total student number: 29,180+
Tuition: $2,682 (in-state); $9,286 (out-of-state)
Acceptance Rate: 100% - Talmudic College of Florida
4000 Alton Rd, Miami Beach, FL 33140, Ph: (305) 538-9890
Private 4-year college
Total student number: 31
Tuition: $13,250
Acceptance Rate: 100% - Trinity International University Florida
2701 W Cypress Creek Rd, Ft Lauderdale, FL 33309, Ph: (954) 382-6400
Private 4-year university
Total student number: 223
Tuition: $13,680
Acceptance Rate: 100% - University of Fort Lauderdale
4093 NW 16th St, Lauderhill, FL 33313, Ph: (954) 486-7728
Private 4-year university
Total student number: 84
Tuition: $7,410
Acceptance Rate: 100% - Valencia College
1800 S Kirkman Rd, Orlando, FL 32811, Ph: (407) 299-5000
Public 4-year college
Total student number: 46,520+
Tuition: $2,474 (in-state); $9,383 (out-of-state)
Acceptance Rate: 100% - Yeshiva Gedolah College
1140 Alton Rd, Miami Beach, FL 33139, Ph: (305) 653-8770
Private 4-year college
Total student number: 47
Tuition: $8,300
Acceptance Rate: 100% - West Coast University Miami Campus
9250 NW 36th St, Doral, FL 33178, Ph: (786) 501-7070
Private 4-year university
Total student number: 854
Tuition: $21,432
Acceptance Rate: 100%
In this second overview, we list 27 schools with high acceptance policies (in acceptance rate order). When available, we have included SAT/ACT average scores, total student bodies, average high school GPA, tuition costs, and acceptance rates.
Colleges and Universities with High Acceptance Rates (95-65%)
- Palm Beach Atlantic University
901 S Flagler Dr, West Palm Beach, FL 33401, Ph: (888) 468-6722
Private 4-year university
Total student number: 3,579
Tuition: $31,450
Admission requirements: easy
Acceptance Rate: 95% - DeVry University-Florida
2300 SW 145th Ave, Miramar, FL 33027, Ph: (954) 499-9775
Private 4-year university
Total student number: 246
Admission requirements: easy
Tuition: $14,728
Acceptance rate: 95% - Herzing University-Orlando
1865 FL-436, Winter Park, FL 32792, Ph: (407) 641-5227
Private 4-year university
Total student number: 548
Tuition: $14,000
Admission requirements: easy
Acceptance Rate: 94% - Barry University
11300 NE 2nd Ave, Miami Shores, FL 33161, Ph: (305) 899-3000
Private 4-year university
Total student number: 8,900+
Tuition: $30,014
Admission requirements: easy
Acceptance Rate: 91% - Jacksonville University
2800 University Blvd N, Jacksonville, FL 32211, Ph: (904) 256-8000
Private 4-year university
Total student number: 4,220+
Tuition: $36,670
Admission requirements: average
Acceptance Rate: 90% - AdventHealth University
671 Winyah Dr, Orlando, FL 32803, Ph: (407) 303-7747
Private 4-year university
Total student number: 1,809
Average SAT score: 910-1080
Average ACT score: 18-22
Tuition: $12,240
Admission requirements: easy
Acceptance Rate: 87% - The Baptist College of Florida
5400 College Dr, Graceville, FL 32440, Ph: (800) 328-2660
Private 4-year college
Total student number: 460+
Average SAT score: 830-870
Average ACT score: 17-22
Average high school GPA: 3.08
Tuition: $11,400
Admission requirements: easy
Acceptance Rate: 85% - Johnson & Wales University-North Miami
1701 NE 127th St, North Miami, FL 33181, Ph: (866) 598-3567
Private 4-year university
Total student number: 1,900+
Average high school GPA: 3.05
Tuition: $32,441
Admission requirements: average
Acceptance Rate: 84% - Trinity College of Florida
2430 Welbilt Blvd, Trinity, FL 34655, Ph: (727) 376-6911
Private 4-year college
Total student number: 200+
Average SAT score: 840-1140
Average ACT score: 15-20
Average high school GPA: 3.24
Tuition: $16,340
Admission requirements: easy
Acceptance Rate: 83% - Ave Maria University
5050 Ave Maria Blvd, Ave Maria, FL 34142, Ph: (239) 280-2556
Private 4-year university
Total student number: 1,110
Average SAT score: 1050-1260
Average ACT score: 21-27
Average high school GPA: 3.5
Tuition: $20,850
Admission requirements: challenging
Acceptance Rate: 83% - Florida Institute of Technology
150 W University Blvd, Melbourne, FL 32901, Ph: (321) 674-8000
Private 4-year university
Total student number: 6,402
Average SAT score: 1150-1340
Average ACT score: 24-29
Average high school GPA: 3.67
Tuition: $41,850
Admission requirements: challenging
Acceptance Rate: 83% - Nova Southeastern University
3301 College Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314, Ph: (800) 541-6682
Private 4-year university
Total student number: 25,670
Average SAT score: 1080-1290
Average ACT score: 22-28
Average high school GPA: 3.79
Tuition: $30,900
Admission requirements: difficult
Acceptance Rate: 79% - New College of Florida
5800 Bay Shore Rd, Sarasota, FL 34243, Ph: (941) 487-5000
Public 4-year college
Total student number: 838
Average SAT score: 1220-1420
Average ACT score: 26-31
Average high school GPA: 3.92
Tuition: $6,916 (in-state); $29,944 (out-of-state)
Admission requirements: very high
Acceptance Rate: 77% - Hodges University
2647 Professional Cir, Naples, FL 34119, Ph: (800) 466-8017
Private 4-year university
Total student number: 1,670+
Tuition: $14,180
Admission requirements: difficult
Acceptance Rate: 77% - Florida Southern College
111 Lake Hollingsworth Dr, Lakeland, FL 33801, Ph: (863) 680-4111
Private 4-year college
Total student number: 2,442
Average SAT score: 1130-1300
Average ACT score: 24-29
Average high school GPA: 3.76
Tuition: $36,348
Admission requirements: very high
Acceptance Rate: 75% - Florida College
119 N Glen Arven Ave, Temple Terrace, FL 33617, Ph: (813) 988-5131
Private 4-year college
Total student number: 509
Average SAT score: 960-1130
Average ACT score: 20-26
Average high school GPA: 3.28
Tuition: $17,142
Admission requirements: moderate
Acceptance Rate: 74% - Lynn University
3601 N Military Trail, Boca Raton, FL 33431, Ph: (561) 237-7000
Private 4-year university
Total student number: 3,000+
Average SAT score: 990-1170
Average ACT score: 20-23
Average high school GPA: 2.8
Tuition: $38,210
Admission requirements: easy
Acceptance Rate: 70% - Trinity Baptist College
800 Hammond Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32221, Ph: (904) 596-2451
Private 4-year college
Total student number: 366
Average SAT score: 900-960
Average ACT score: 15-20
Average high school GPA: 2.96
Tuition: $12,140
Admission requirements: easy
Acceptance Rate: 70% - Everglades University
5002 T-Rex Ave #100, Boca Raton, FL 33431, Ph: (561) 912-1211
Private 4-year university
Total student number: 1,498
Tuition: $17,600
Admission requirements: moderate
Acceptance Rate: 69% - Eckerd College
4200 54th Ave S, St. Petersburg, FL 33711, Ph: (800) 456-9009
Private 4-year college
Total student number: 1,800
Average SAT score: 1080-1280
Average ACT score: 23-28
Average high school GPA: 3.34
Tuition: $44,540
Admission requirements: difficult
Acceptance Rate: 68% - Stetson University
421 N Woodland Blvd, DeLand, FL 32723, Ph: (386) 822-7000
Private 4-year university
Total student number: 4,330
Average high school GPA: 3.86
Tuition: $46,030
Admission requirements: very difficult
Acceptance Rate: 68% - Ringling College of Art and Design
2700 N Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34234, Ph: (941) 351-5100
Private 4-year college
Total student number: 1,571
Average high school GPA: 3.21
Tuition: $46,420
Admission requirements: moderate
Acceptance Rate: 67% - Rollins College
1000 Holt Ave, Winter Park, FL 32789, Ph: (407) 646-2000
Private 4-year college
Total student number: 3,272
Average high school GPA: 3.26
Tuition: $49,760
Admission requirements: moderate
Acceptance Rate: 67% - Johnson University Florida
1011 Bill Beck Blvd, Kissimmee, FL 34744, Ph: (407) 847-8966
Private 4-year university
Total student number: 303
Average SAT score: 910-1110
Average ACT score: 16-21
Average high school GPA: 3.06
Tuition: $16,060
Admission requirements: easy
Acceptance Rate: 65% - Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
1 Aerospace Blvd, Daytona Beach, FL 32114, Ph: (386) 226-6100
Private 4-year university
Total student number: 6,928
Average high school GPA: 3.56
Tuition: $34,392
Admission requirements: difficult
Acceptance Rate: 65% - Florida Institute of Technology
150 W University Blvd, Melbourne, FL 32901, Ph: (321) 674-8000
Private 4-year university
Total student number: 6,402
Average SAT score: 1150-1340
Average ACT score: 25-30
Average high school GPA: 3.58
Tuition: $41,850
Admission requirements: very difficult
Acceptance Rate: 65% - Florida Gulf Coast University
10501 FGCU Blvd S, Fort Myers, FL 33965, Ph: (239) 590-1000
Public 4-year university
Total student number: 14,673
Average SAT score: 1060-1210
Average ACT score: 21-25
Average high school GPA: 3.37
Tuition: $6,118 (in-state); $25,162 (out-of-state)
Admission requirements: moderate
Acceptance Rate: 65%
- Bethune Cookman University