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Best Florida Community Colleges (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 125 community colleges serving 531,105 students in Florida (60 public colleges and 65 private colleges).
The average tuition for community colleges in Florida is approximately $4,712 per year for in-state students and $11,524 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $15,502 per year (view national tuition costs).
The top-ranked community colleges in Florida include Academy for Nursing and Health Occupations, American Medical Academy, and Atlantic Technical College.
The average community college acceptance rate in Florida is 76% (compared to national acceptance rates).
Minority enrollment is 67%, with the majority being Hispanic and the student-teacher ratio is 31:1.

Top-Ranked Florida Community Colleges (2026)

College
Location
Quick Facts
Academy for Nursing and Health Occupations
Private not-for-profit
5154 Okeechobee Blvd Ste 201
West Palm Beach, FL 33417
(561) 683-1400
Enrollment: 558 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Acceptance rate: 50% Minority enrollment: 93%
American Medical Academy
Private for-profit
12215 SW 112 Street
Miami, FL 33186
(305) 271-6555
Enrollment: 584 students Minority enrollment: 95%
Atlantic Technical College
Public
4700 Coconut Creek Parkway
Coconut Creek, FL 33063
(754) 321-5100
Enrollment: 3,304 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
3800 St Lucie Blvd
Fort Pierce, FL 34946
(772) 466-4822
Enrollment: 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
City College-Miami
Private not-for-profit
9300 S Dadeland Blvd., Suite 200
Miami, FL 33156
(305) 666-9242
Enrollment: 55 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Private-state tuition: $12,782 Minority enrollment: 97%
College of Central Florida
Public
3001 SW College Rd
Ocala, FL 34474
(352) 873-5800
Enrollment: 5,928 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Acceptance rate: 1% In-state tuition: $2,570 Out-state tuition: $10,126 Minority enrollment: 43%
Daytona College
Private for-profit
425 South Nova Road
Ormond Beach, FL 32174
(386) 267-0565
Enrollment: 191 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Florida Career College-Boynton Beach
Private for-profit
1743 North Congress Avenue
Boynton Beach, FL 33426
(561) 853-9941
Enrollment: 587 students
Florida Career College-Hialeah
Private for-profit
3750 West 18 Avenue
Hialeah, FL 33012
(786) 534-0941
Enrollment: 668 students
Florida Career College-Lauderdale Lakes
Private for-profit
3383 North State Road 7
Lauderdale Lakes, FL 33319
(954) 908-4700
Enrollment: 814 students Minority enrollment: 99%
Florida Career College-Pembroke Pines
Private for-profit
7891 Pines Boulevard
Pembroke Pines, FL 33024
(954) 399-4801
Enrollment: 608 students Minority enrollment: 99%
Florida Career College-West Palm Beach
Private for-profit
6058 Okeechobee Blvd.
West Palm Beach, FL 33417
(561) 282-5441
Enrollment: 722 students Minority enrollment: 99%
Florida National University-Main Campus
Private for-profit
4425 West. Jose Regueiro (20th) Avenue
Hialeah, FL 33012
(305) 821-3333
Enrollment: 2,750 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Acceptance rate: 50% Private-state tuition: $13,250 Minority enrollment: 98%
Fort Myers Technical College
Public
3800 Michigan Ave
Fort Myers, FL 33916
(239) 334-4544
Enrollment: 764 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Fred K Marchman Technical College
Public
7825 Campus Dr.
New Port Richey, FL 34653
(727) 774-1700
Enrollment: 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Gadsden Technical College
Public
201 Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
Quincy, FL 32351
(850) 875-8324
Enrollment: 120 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Galen College of Nursing-Tampa Bay
Private for-profit
10200 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Street N
Saint Petersburg, FL 33716
(727) 577-1497
Enrollment: 1,465 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Gwinnett Institute
Private for-profit
1900 North Alafaya Trail Suite 100
Orlando, FL 32826
(407) 434-4870
Enrollment: 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Hillsborough Community College
Public
39 Columbia Drive
Tampa, FL 33606
(813) 253-7000
Enrollment: 21,483 students Student-teacher ratio: 39:1 In-state tuition: $2,506 Out-state tuition: $9,111 Minority enrollment: 66%
Manatee Technical College
Public
6305 State Rd 70 East
Bradenton, FL 34203
(941) 751-7900
Enrollment: 1,486 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Marion Technical College
Public
1014 SW 7th Rd
Ocala, FL 34471
(352) 671-7200
Enrollment: 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
North Florida College
North Florida College Photo - North Florida College
Public
325 NW Turner Davis Dr
Madison, FL 32340
(850) 973-2288
Enrollment: 1,632 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Acceptance rate: 94% In-state tuition: $3,084 Out-state tuition: $12,018 Minority enrollment: 41%
12900 Challenger Parkway
Orlando, FL 32826
(407) 447-7300
Enrollment: 4,094 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
2900 West Oak Ridge Road
Orlando, FL 32809
(407) 251-6047
Enrollment: 3,608 students Student-teacher ratio: 33:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
6100 154th Avenue North
Clearwater, FL 33760
(727) 538-7167
Enrollment: 1,126 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Acceptance rate: 80% Minority enrollment: 44%
901 34th St S
Saint Petersburg, FL 33711
(727) 893-2500
Enrollment: 1,463 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Riveroak Technical College
Public
415 SW Pinewood Dr
Live Oak, FL 32064
(386) 647-4200
Enrollment: 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Acceptance rate: 25% Minority enrollment: 41%
Sheridan Technical College
Public
5400 Sheridan St
Hollywood, FL 33021
(754) 321-5400
Enrollment: 1,573 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
1747 N. Congress Avenue
Boynton Beach, FL 33426
(561) 433-2330
Enrollment: 650 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Acceptance rate: 92% In-state tuition: $24,480 Out-state tuition: $24,480 Minority enrollment: 91%
Suncoast Technical College
Public
4748 Beneva Rd
Sarasota, FL 34233
(941) 924-1365
Enrollment: 1,116 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
2202 West Taft Vineland Road
Orlando, FL 32837
(877) 201-2991
Enrollment: 788 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Acceptance rate: 10% Minority enrollment: 54%
Valencia College
Public
1800 S Kirkman Road
Orlando, FL 32811
(407) 299-5000
Enrollment: 47,425 students Student-teacher ratio: 42:1 Acceptance rate: 45% In-state tuition: $2,474 Out-state tuition: $9,383 Minority enrollment: 76%
6500 Nova Drive
Davie, FL 33317
(754) 321-5700
Enrollment: 960 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Orange Technical College
Public
301 W Amelia Street
Orlando, FL 32801
(407) 246-7060
Enrollment: 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
HCI College
Private for-profit
1764 North Congress Avenue, Suite 200
West Palm Beach, FL 33409
(561) 586-0121
Enrollment: 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
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[+] Show Closed Community Colleges in Florida

Community Colleges in Florida (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
3319 W Hillsborough Ave
Tampa, FL 33614
(813) 879-6000
Enrollment: 511 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Private-state tuition: $14,940 Minority enrollment: 95%
1700 S. Woodland Blvd.
Deland, FL 32720
(321) 257-0797
Enrollment: 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 50:1 In-state tuition: $14,301 Out-state tuition: $14,301
2890 Northwest 62nd Street
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309
(954) 973-4760
Enrollment: 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
7265 NW 25th Street
Miami, FL 33122
(305) 591-3060
Enrollment: 294 students
3501 Northwest 9th Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309
(954) 563-5899
Enrollment: 320 students
3700 Lakeside Drive
Hollywood, FL 33027
(305) 341-6600
Enrollment: 919 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Private-state tuition: $14,895 Minority enrollment: 98%
7001 N.W. 4th Blvd.
Gainesville, FL 32607
(352) 335-4000
Enrollment: 147 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Acceptance rate: 83% Private-state tuition: $12,782 Minority enrollment: 95%
2247 palm beach lakes blvd, suite 110
West Palm Beach, FL 33409
(561) 640-6999
Enrollment: 68 students
2001 W Sample Rd Ste 100
Pompano Beach, FL 33064
(954) 962-2624
Enrollment: 194 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
5875 NW 163rd Street, Suite 101
Hialeah, FL 33014
(786) 363-3340
Enrollment: 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
2401 N Harbor City Blvd
Melbourne, FL 32935
(321) 253-2929
Enrollment: 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Private-state tuition: $14,940 Minority enrollment: 49%
225 N. Federal Hwy.
Pompano Beach, FL 33062
(954) 783-7339
Enrollment: 1,548 students Student-teacher ratio: 38:1 Private-state tuition: $14,220 Minority enrollment: 81%
410 Park Place Blvd
Clearwater, FL 33759
(954) 535-8678
Enrollment: 180 students Minority enrollment: 55%
6600 Youngerman Circle
Jacksonville, FL 32244
(904) 418-5201
Enrollment: 575 students Minority enrollment: 99%
3271 N. State Road 7
Margate, FL 33063
(954) 935-7921
Enrollment: 619 students
1321 SW 107 Avenue, Suite 201B
Miami, FL 33174
(786) 534-0501
Enrollment: 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Private-state tuition: $18,184 Minority enrollment: 99%
989 North Semoran Boulevard
Orlando, FL 32807
(407) 956-5501
Enrollment: 659 students Minority enrollment: 99%
9950 Princess Palm Avenue Suite 100
Tampa, FL 33619
(813) 577-3321
Enrollment: 571 students Minority enrollment: 99%
616 67th Street Circle East
Bradenton, FL 34208
(941) 744-1244
Enrollment: 143 students Student-teacher ratio: 36:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
6565 Ulmerton Road
Largo, FL 33771
(727) 531-5900
Enrollment: 207 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Private-state tuition: $26,780 Minority enrollment: 66%
1573 W. Fairbanks Ave Suite #100
Winter Park, FL 32789
(407) 843-3984
Enrollment: 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Private-state tuition: $3,500 Minority enrollment: 80%
Fortis Institute (Closed 2020)
Private, for profit
1630 South Congress Avenue, Suite 300
Lake Worth, FL 33461
(561) 304-3466
Enrollment: 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Private-state tuition: $15,364 Minority enrollment: 83%
9035 Sunset Drive, Suite 200
Miami, FL 33173
(305) 596-5553
Enrollment: 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Private-state tuition: $13,173 Minority enrollment: 96%
6630 Orion Drive, Suite 200
Fort Myers, FL 33912
(239) 936-5822
Enrollment: 738 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
4130 Salibury Road North, Suite 1100
Jacksonville, FL 32216
(904) 332-0910
Enrollment: 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
3401 S University Dr
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33328
(954) 476-9300
Enrollment: 552 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Acceptance rate: 73% Private-state tuition: $18,048 Minority enrollment: 79%
13500 Powers Court Ste 100
Fort Myers, FL 33912
(239) 603-8700
Enrollment: 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Acceptance rate: 67% Private-state tuition: $18,048 Minority enrollment: 38%
5901 NW 183rd Street, Suite 100
Hialeah, FL 33015
(786) 629-3800
Enrollment: 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Acceptance rate: 72% Private-state tuition: $18,048 Minority enrollment: 95%
4809 Memorial Highway, Suite 100
Tampa, FL 33634
(813) 885-2244
Enrollment: 151 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
1701 NE 127th St
North Miami, FL 33181
(305) 892-7000
Enrollment: 676 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Acceptance rate: 84% Private-state tuition: $28,539 Minority enrollment: 83%
11430 N Kendall Drive- Suite 200
Miami, FL 33176
(305) 275-9996
Enrollment: 49 students Minority enrollment: 90%
3221 Enterprise Way
Hollywood, FL 33025
(954) 438-8882
Enrollment: 789 students Student-teacher ratio: 34:1 Private-state tuition: $13,456 Minority enrollment: 87%
8511 Commodity Circle
Orlando, FL 32819
(407) 888-4000
Enrollment: 972 students Student-teacher ratio: 34:1 Private-state tuition: $13,418 Minority enrollment: 92%
2410 Metrocentre Blvd
West Palm Beach, FL 33407
(561) 842-8324
Enrollment: 713 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 In-state tuition: $15,580 Out-state tuition: $15,580 Minority enrollment: 67%
7275 Estapona Circle
Casselberry, FL 32730
(407) 673-7406
Enrollment: 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
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Overview

This State (FL)
Total Faculty
39 staff
Number of Programs Offered
16

Student Body

Total Enrollment
1,014 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
31:1
# Full-Time Students
559 students
# Part-Time Students
455 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
386 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
552 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
348 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
553 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
85 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
174 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
% Asian
3%
% Hispanic
32%
% Black
20%
% White
33%
% Hawaiian
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
% Non Resident races
3%
% Unknown races
5%
Diversity Score
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
67%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
43%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$31,500

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

In-State Tuition Fees
$4,712
Out-State Tuition Fees
$11,524
Private State Tuition Fees
$15,502
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
85%
Median Debt for Graduates
$10,286
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
90%
SAT Total Avg.
960
SAT Reading
487
SAT Math
473
SAT Writing
504
ACT Total Avg.
60
ACT Composite
20
ACT English
21
ACT Math
19
ACT Writing
7

Frequently Asked Questions

How many community colleges are located in Florida?
There are 125 community colleges serving 531,105 students in Florida.
How much do community colleges cost in Florida?
The average tuition for community colleges in Florida is approximately $4,712 per year for in-state students and $11,524 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $15,502.
What are the top-ranked community colleges in Florida?
The top-ranked community colleges in Florida include Academy for Nursing and Health Occupations, American Medical Academy, and Atlantic Technical College.
What is the community college acceptance rate in Florida?
The average community college acceptance rate in Florida is 76% (compared to national acceptance rates).
How diverse are community colleges in Florida?
Community colleges in Florida have approximately 67% minority enrollment, with the majority being Hispanic.

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