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# Most Affordable Colleges in Florida (2026)

Updated October 1, 2026

This page lists 40 four-year colleges in Florida. Schools are ordered by their average net price for families earning under $30,000, lowest first, as set out on Azimuth's methodology page.

[University of Florida](/school/university-of-florida/majors/) ranks 1st on this list, with median earnings of $77,321 for its graduates four years after completing. Across the listed schools, the figure ranges from $1,982 to $47,601 for families earning under $30,000, with a median of $20,048.

The list includes 12 public and 28 private nonprofit institutions. St. Thomas University admits 98% of applicants, the highest admission rate on the page.

Florida International University ranks 14th on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions.

## The ranked list

40 schools in list order

| Rank | School | Median earnings, 4 years after completion | Average net price | Net price, families under $30K | Admission rate |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | University of Florida · Gainesville, FL | $77,321 | $6,541 | $1,982 | 24.2% |
|  | [University of Florida](/school/university-of-florida/majors/) reports an [average net price of $1,982](/school/university-of-florida/cost/) for families earning under $30,000, the lowest on this list. |
| 2 | Florida Atlantic University · Boca Raton, FL | $59,690 | $8,752 | $3,022 | 66.1% |
|  | Graduates of [Florida Atlantic University](/school/florida-atlantic-university/majors/) earn a [median of $59,690](/school/florida-atlantic-university/outcomes/) four years after completing, and the school's six-year completion rate is 63%. |
| 3 | New College of Florida · Sarasota, FL | $43,848 | $7,195 | $3,591 | 73.2% |
|  | New College of Florida admits 73% of applicants and posts an average net price of $3,591 for families earning under $30,000. |
| 4 | University of South Florida · Tampa, FL | $62,079 | $9,812 | $4,122 | 43.2% |
|  | [University of South Florida](/school/university-of-south-florida/majors/) [ranks 63rd on Azimuth's composite ranking](/school/university-of-south-florida/) among nonprofit four-year institutions and graduates 77% of its students within six years. |
| 5 | University of West Florida · Pensacola, FL | $67,723 | $9,364 | $4,815 | 58.2% |
|  | With an [average net price of $4,815](/school/university-of-west-florida/cost/) for families earning under $30,000, [University of West Florida](/school/university-of-west-florida/majors/) ranks 5th on this page. |
| 6 | University of Central Florida · Orlando, FL | $61,355 | $10,411 | $5,816 | 40.1% |
|  | [University of Central Florida](/school/university-of-central-florida/majors/) reports [median earnings of $61,355](/school/university-of-central-florida/outcomes/) for its graduates four years after completing, alongside a six-year completion rate of 78%. |
| 7 | Florida State University · Tallahassee, FL | $66,924 | $11,297 | $5,938 | 24.2% |
|  | [Florida State University](/school/florida-state-university/majors/) [admits 24% of applicants](/school/florida-state-university/admissions/) and its graduates earn a median of $66,924 four years after completing. |
| 8 | University of North Florida · Jacksonville, FL | $59,418 | $10,154 | $6,647 | 53.2% |
|  | [University of North Florida](/school/university-of-north-florida/majors/) posts an [average net price of $6,647](/school/university-of-north-florida/cost/) for families earning under $30,000 and ranks 158th on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions. |
| 9 | Florida International University · Miami, FL | $62,192 | $9,288 | $7,003 | 54.7% |
|  | [Florida International University](/school/florida-international-university/majors/) [ranks 14th on Azimuth's composite ranking](/school/florida-international-university/) among nonprofit four-year institutions and graduates 74% of its students within six years. |
| 10 | Florida Gulf Coast University · Fort Myers, FL | $59,369 | $12,568 | $8,220 | 63.4% |
|  | A [six-year completion rate of 57%](/school/florida-gulf-coast-university/outcomes/) and an average net price of $8,220 for families earning under $30,000 are reported by [Florida Gulf Coast University](/school/florida-gulf-coast-university/majors/). |
| 11 | Florida Polytechnic University · Lakeland, FL | $86,952 | $11,853 | $8,819 | 57.5% |
|  | Graduates of [Florida Polytechnic University](/school/florida-polytechnic-university/majors/) earn a [median of $86,952](/school/florida-polytechnic-university/outcomes/) four years after completing, and the school admits 58% of applicants. |
| 12 | Bethune-Cookman University · Daytona Beach, FL | $46,007 | $12,030 | $10,896 | 88.2% |
|  | [Bethune-Cookman University](/school/bethune-cookman-university/majors/) [admits 88% of applicants](/school/bethune-cookman-university/admissions/) and reports an average net price of $10,896 for families earning under $30,000. |
| 13 | Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University · Tallahassee, FL | $52,657 | $13,739 | $13,299 | 20.6% |
|  | [Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University](/school/florida-agricultural-and-mechanical-university/majors/) reports [median earnings of $52,657](/school/florida-agricultural-and-mechanical-university/outcomes/) for its graduates four years after completing, and an average net price of $13,299 for families earning under $30,000. |
| 14 | Stetson University · Deland, FL | $57,773 | $19,372 | $15,931 | 71.6% |
|  | A private nonprofit institution in Deland, [Stetson University](/school/stetson-university/majors/) [admits 72% of applicants](/school/stetson-university/admissions/) and ranks 969th on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions. |
| 15 | University of Miami · Coral Gables, FL | $85,019 | $37,244 | $15,978 | 18.9% |
|  | [University of Miami](/school/university-of-miami/majors/) posts a [six-year completion rate of 84%](/school/university-of-miami/outcomes/) alongside an average net price of $15,978 for families earning under $30,000. |
| 16 | Trinity College of Florida · Trinity, FL | $35,285 | $20,297 | $16,224 | 91.9% |
|  | Graduates of Trinity College of Florida earn a median of $35,285 four years after completing, and the school lists an average net price of $16,224 for families earning under $30,000. |
| 17 | Trinity College of Jacksonville · Jacksonville, FL | $47,042 | $20,011 | $16,686 | 53.3% |
|  | Trinity College of Jacksonville ranks 17th on this list and reports a six-year completion rate of 34%. |
| 18 | Warner University · Lake Wales, FL | $50,390 | $19,748 | $17,853 | 42.8% |
|  | With an admission rate of 43%, Warner University shows median earnings of $50,390 for its graduates four years after completing. |
| 19 | Ave Maria University · Ave Maria, FL | $59,489 | $24,860 | $18,761 | 41.4% |
|  | Ave Maria University reports an average net price of $18,761 for families earning under $30,000 and a six-year completion rate of 54%. |
| 20 | Saint Leo University · Saint Leo, FL | $58,644 | $21,293 | $19,602 | 78.4% |
|  | Saint Leo University ranks 828th on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions, and its graduates earn a median of $58,644 four years after completing. |
| 21 | Florida College · Temple Terrace, FL | $46,022 | $23,931 | $20,494 | 69.7% |
|  | Florida College admits 70% of applicants and lists an average net price of $20,494 for families earning under $30,000. |
| 22 | Barry University · Miami, FL | $73,480 | $22,613 | $20,804 | 77.2% |
|  | Graduates of [Barry University](/school/barry-university/majors/) earn a [median of $73,480](/school/barry-university/outcomes/) four years after completing, and the school reports a six-year completion rate of 38%. |
| 23 | Flagler College · Saint Augustine, FL | $52,031 | $30,525 | $21,733 | 80.8% |
|  | [Flagler College](/school/flagler-college/majors/) ranks 23rd on this list and shows [median earnings of $52,031](/school/flagler-college/outcomes/) for its graduates four years after completing. |
| 24 | Florida Memorial University · Miami Gardens, FL | $46,572 | $23,238 | $21,882 | 85.3% |
|  | Florida Memorial University reports an average net price of $21,882 for families earning under $30,000 and an admission rate of 85%. |
| 25 | Jacksonville University · Jacksonville, FL | $77,058 | $25,180 | $21,893 | 56.9% |
|  | Jacksonville University reports median earnings of $77,058 for its graduates four years after completing, alongside an average net price of $21,893 for families earning under $30,000. |
| 26 | Florida Southern College · Lakeland, FL | $58,753 | $28,551 | $23,624 | 64.4% |
|  | A private nonprofit institution in Lakeland, [Florida Southern College](/school/florida-southern-college/majors/) [admits 64% of applicants](/school/florida-southern-college/admissions/) and graduates 71% within six years. |
| 27 | St. Thomas University · Miami Gardens, FL | $70,806 | $26,312 | $24,657 | 97.9% |
|  | St. Thomas University ranks 27th on this list and carries an average net price of $24,657 for families earning under $30,000. |
| 28 | Everglades University · Boca Raton, FL | $59,470 | $27,371 | $25,556 | 81.5% |
|  | Graduates of Everglades University earn a median of $59,470 four years after completing, and the school's six-year completion rate is 61%. |
| 29 | Palm Beach Atlantic University · West Palm Beach, FL | $54,983 | $28,354 | $25,570 | 82.0% |
|  | Palm Beach Atlantic University posts an admission rate of 82% and an average net price of $25,570 for families earning under $30,000. |
| 30 | Nova Southeastern University · Fort Lauderdale, FL | $81,582 | $30,371 | $26,603 | 73.2% |
|  | Nova Southeastern University ranks 273rd on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions, with median earnings of $81,582 for its graduates four years after completing. |
| 31 | Rollins College · Winter Park, FL | $65,488 | $34,732 | $27,177 | 47.5% |
|  | With a [six-year completion rate of 75%](/school/rollins-college/outcomes/), [Rollins College](/school/rollins-college/majors/) reports an average net price of $27,177 for families earning under $30,000. |
| 32 | Webber International University · Babson Park, FL | $50,359 | $29,529 | $27,801 | 69.4% |
|  | Webber International University graduates 28% within six years and its graduates earn a median of $50,359 four years after completing. |
| 33 | AdventHealth University · Orlando, FL | $79,607 | $30,135 | $28,845 | Not reported |
|  | AdventHealth University ranks 604th on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions and carries an average net price of $28,845 for families earning under $30,000. |
| 34 | Florida Institute of Technology · Melbourne, FL | $90,403 | $35,639 | $29,108 | 57.7% |
|  | [Florida Institute of Technology](/school/florida-institute-of-technology/majors/) reports [median earnings of $90,403](/school/florida-institute-of-technology/outcomes/) for its graduates four years after completing, alongside an admission rate of 58%. |
| 35 | Southeastern University · Lakeland, FL | $50,572 | $31,942 | $29,498 | 53.0% |
|  | A private nonprofit university in Lakeland, Southeastern University posts an average net price of $29,498 for families earning under $30,000. |
| 36 | Eckerd College · Saint Petersburg, FL | $48,651 | $38,071 | $29,615 | 75.8% |
|  | Eckerd College admits 76% of applicants and its graduates earn a median of $48,651 four years after completing. |
| 37 | The University of Tampa · Tampa, FL | $62,720 | $36,211 | $30,011 | 40.3% |
|  | [The University of Tampa](/school/the-university-of-tampa/majors/) reports [median earnings of $62,720](/school/the-university-of-tampa/outcomes/) for its graduates four years after completing, alongside an average net price of $30,011 for families earning under $30,000. |
| 38 | Lynn University · Boca Raton, FL | $53,587 | $44,089 | $40,711 | 73.5% |
|  | Admitting 73% of applicants, Lynn University posts a six-year completion rate of 52% and an average net price of $40,711 for families earning under $30,000. |
| 39 | Ringling College of Art and Design · Sarasota, FL | $49,311 | $57,742 | $47,261 | 69.7% |
|  | Ringling College of Art and Design ranks 1448th on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions, and its graduates across all fields earn a median of $49,311 four years after completing. |
| 40 | Beacon College · Leesburg, FL | $29,712 | $53,517 | $47,601 | 43.5% |
|  | With an admission rate of 43%, Beacon College shows a six-year completion rate of 60% and an average net price of $47,601 for families earning under $30,000. |

## How this list is ordered

Schools are ordered by their average net price for families earning under $30,000, lowest first, as set out on [Azimuth's methodology page](/methodology/#ranked-lists). Median earnings for each institution reflect federally aided completers across all fields who were working and not enrolled four years after completing. The list does not adjust for graduate school enrollment or who enrolls, and it is not a measure of teaching quality. Across the 40 listed schools, the range runs from $1,982 to $47,601 for families earning under $30,000, with a median of $20,048. University of Florida reports an average net price of $1,982 for families earning under $30,000, and the gap to second-ranked Florida Atlantic University is $1,040.

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