Best Fort Lauderdale Community Colleges (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 community colleges serving 51,791 students in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The student:teacher ratio is :1.

Community Colleges in Fort Lauderdale, FL (2026-27)

College
Location
Quick Facts
Broward College
Public
111 East Las Olas Blvd
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
(954) 201-7350
Enrollment: 30,728 students In-state tuition: $2,542 Out-state tuition: $8,664 Minority enrollment: 87%
Fortis Institute-Fort Lauderdale
Private, for profit
4850 W. Oakland Park Blvd., Suite 224
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33313
(954) 587-7100
Enrollment: 175 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Private-state tuition: $14,102 Minority enrollment: 91%
Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale
Public
1500 NW 49th St.
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309
(954) 776-4476
Enrollment: 20,888 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Acceptance rate: 97% In-state tuition: $25,056 Out-state tuition: $25,056 Minority enrollment: 81%
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Community Colleges in Fort Lauderdale, FL (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
2890 Northwest 62nd Street
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309
(954) 973-4760
Enrollment: 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
3501 Northwest 9th Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309
(954) 563-5899
Enrollment: 320 students
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%

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