Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU)
Tallahassee, FL

A medium-sized, 4-year, public university and one of the largest Historically Black Colleges in the US. This coed college is located in a small city in an urban setting and is primarily a residential campus. It offers associate, bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees.

Application deadline: November 1

Medium-sized school
Total undergraduates: 7,818
Degree-seeking freshmen: 1,340

Unique Facilities

Black archives research center, observatory, fine arts gallery, teaching gymnasium

2 + 2 Enhancement Program: Ignite Program

Most Popular Majors

21% Health Professions
14% Interdisciplinary Studies
8% Security and Protective Services
7% Business/Marketing
7% Social Sciences

Average GPA: 3.67
Average SAT: 1100 
Average ACT: 22.27 

Very selective - 32% of applicants admitted. Requires two letters of recommendation.

Accepts Institutional Online Application. Uses SSAR in lieu of transcript.

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Florida Gulf Coast University
Fort Myers, FL

A medium-sized, 4-year, public university. This coed college is located in a small city in a suburban setting and is primarily a residential campus. It offers associate, bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees.

Application deadline: November 1

Medium-sized school

Total undergraduates: 13,699
First-time degree-seeking freshmen: 2,779

Unique Facilities

Natural wetlands, observatory, campus beach

2 + 2 Enhancement Program: Destination FGCU

Most Popular Majors

26% Business/Marketing
12% Health Professions
8% Communications/Journalism
8% Security and Protective Services
7% Psychology
6% Education
6% Biology
5% Engineering

Mid-Range GPA: 3.51 – 4.26 
Mid-Range SAT: 1080-1230 
Mid-Range ACT: 21-26

Somewhat selective - 67% of applicants admitted. 

Accepts Institutional Online Application or Common App. Uses SSAR in lieu of transcript.

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Florida International University
Miami, FL

A large, 4-year, public university. This coed college is located in a very large city in an urban setting and is primarily a commuter campus and Hispanic-Serving Institution. It offers associate, bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees.

Application deadline: November 1

Large school

Total undergrads: 49,004
Degree-seeking freshmen: 3,998

Unique Facilities

Nature preserve, Biscayne Bay preserve, art museum, Stocker AstroScience Center, discovery lab, Wall of Wind, restaurant management lab, Aquarius Reef Base - world's only underwater research facility
2 + 2 Enhancement Program: Connect4Success

Most Popular Majors

26% Business/Marketing
11% Psychology
9% Interdisciplinary Studies
6% Social Sciences
6% Biology

Mid-range GPA: 4.2-4.6 
Mid-Range SAT: 1240-1360
Mid-Range ACT: 25-30 

Somewhat selective - 58% of applicants admitted.

Accepts Institutional Online application. Requires official transcript with application.

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Florida Polytechnic University
Lakeland, FL

A small, 4-year, public university. This coed college is located in a small city in a suburban setting and is primarily a residential campus. It offers bachelor's and master's degrees. It is the state's only public polytechnic university, and focuses solely on STEM education.

Application deadline: November 1

Small school
Total undergrads: 1,288
Degree-seeking freshmen: 277

Unique Facilities

RAD maker space lab (3-D printer collection), advanced characterization and instrumentation lab, cybergaming, digital media lab, supercomputer
2 + 2 Enhancement Program: Polk State College & South Florida State College

Most Popular Majors

54% Engineering
37% Computer and Information Sciences
9% Business/Marketing

Mid-range GPA: 4.1 - 4.6
Mid-range SAT: 1250 - 1400
Mid-range ACT: 27 - 31 

Somewhat selective - 50% of applicants admitted.

Accepts Institutional Online Application or Common App. Accepts SSAR or unofficial transcript with application.

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Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL

A large, 4-year, public university. This coed college is located in a small city in an urban setting and is primarily a residential campus. It offers associate, bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees.

Application deadline: November 1

Large school
Total undergraduates: 33,270
First-time degree-seeking freshmen: 7,106

Unique Facilities

Marine laboratory/aquarium, institute of molecular biophysics, national high magnetic field laboratory, music research center, accelerator, oceanographic institute, planetarium, reservation, golf course, Middle East center, institute of science and public affairs, center for the advancement of human rights, innovation hub, National Weather Service office, Antarctic Research Facility

2 + 2 Enhancement Program: TCC2FSU

Most Popular Majors 
22% Business/Marketing
17% Social Sciences
9% Biology
7% Psychology

Mid-Range GPA: 4.2 – 4.6
Mid-Range SAT: 1250 - 1400
Mid-Range ACT: 28 - 32

Very Selective - 36% of applicants admitted.

Accepts Institutional Online Application, Common App, or Coalition Application. Uses SSAR in lieu of transcript.

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New College of Florida
Sarasota, FL

A small, 4-year, public liberal arts college. This coed college is located in a small city in a suburban setting and is primarily a residential campus. It offers bachelor’s degrees and master's degrees.

Application deadline: November 1

Small school
Total undergrads: 702
Degree-seeking freshmen: 147

Unique Facilities
High-field nuclear magnetic resonance spectrometer, scanning electron microscope, UV-visible and infrared spectrophotometers, inert atmosphere glove boxes, electrophysiology instruments, Geographic Information Systems lab, functional near-Infrared spectroscopy, anthropology lab, public archaeology lab, psychology labs, political behavior lab, marine biology research center, gallery, sculpture lab, creative computing lab, black box theater

2 + 2 Enhancement Program: Guaranteed Admission Program with SCF

Most Popular Majors

47% Liberal Arts
39% Interdisciplinary Studies
9% Foreign Languages and Literature
6% Environmental Science

Mid-range GPA: 3.5 - 4.2
Mid-Range SAT: 1113 - 1320
Mid-Range ACT: 22 - 29 

Somewhat selective - 73% of applicants admitted. Fee waived for all applicants.

Accepts Institutional Online Application and Common App. Uses SSAR in lieu of transcript.

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University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL

A large, 4-year, public university. This coed college is located in a very large city in a suburban setting and is primarily a residential campus. It offers associate, bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees.

Application deadline: Rolling

Large School
Total undergraduates: 59,483
First-time degree-seeking freshmen: 7,323

Unique Facilities

Solar energy center, simulation and training institute, research/education in optics and lasers center, space education and research center, bio molecular sciences center, forensic science center, arboretum, observatory

2 + 2 Enhancement Program: UCF DirectConnect

Most Popular Majors
20% Business/Marketing
16% Health Professions
8% Psychology
8% Education
7% Engineering

Mid-Range GPA: 3.96 - 4.49  
Mid-Range SAT: 1250 - 1370  
Mid-Range ACT: 26 - 30 

Very selective - 44% of applicants admitted. Begins reviewing applications in September.

Accepts Institutional Online Application or Common App. Uses SPARK in lieu of transcript.

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University of Florida
Gainesville, FL

A large, 4-year, public university. This coed college is located in a small city in a suburban setting and is primarily a residential campus. It offers associate, bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees.

Application deadline: November 1

Large school
Total undergraduates: 35,405
First-time degree-seeking freshmen: 6,526

Unique Facilities
Natural history museum, marine laboratory, wildlife sanctuary, citrus research center, bell carillon, pipe organ, center for performing arts, micro kelvin laboratory, nuclear reactor, cancer and genetics research center, nanoscale research facility, arts and architecture fab lab, Lavender Living Learning hoursing for LGBTQ+

2 + 2 Enhancement Program: Santa Fe College Programs; Engineering at SCF

Most Popular Majors
14% Engineering
13% Business/Marketing
11% Biology
10% Social Sciences
9% Health Professions
8% Communications/Journalism

Mid-Range GPA: 4.4 – 4.7
Mid-Range SAT: 1350 - 1480
Mid-Range ACT: 30-34

Very Selective - 37% of applicants admitted. Does not consider legacy, does not admit by major, and does not consider AP scores in admission process.

Accepts Common App or Coalition Application. Uses SSAR in lieu of transcript.

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University of North Florida
Jacksonville, FL

A medium-sized, 4-year, public university. This coed college is located in a very large city in an urban setting and is primarily a residential campus. It offers associate, bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees.

Application deadline: Rolling

Medium-sized school 
Total undergraduates: 14,734
First-time degree-seeking freshmen: 2,641

Unique Facilities
Nature trails, designated bird sanctuary, fine arts center, museum of contemporary art

2 + 2 Enhancement Program: Various

Most Popular Majors 
19%Business/Marketing
18% Health Professions
9% Psychology
7% Communications/Journalism
6% Social Sciences
5% Education

Mid-Range GPA: 4.0 - 4.5
Mid-Range SAT: 1100 - 1260
Mid-Range ACT: 22 - 28 

Somewhat selective - 72% of applicants admitted.

Accepts Institutional Online Application or Common App. Uses SSAR in lieu of transcript.

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University of South Florida
Tampa, FL

A large, 4-year, public university. This coed college is located in a very large city in an urban setting and is primarily a commuter campus. It offers associate, bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees.

Application deadline: December 1

Large school
Total undergraduates: 32,681
First-time degree-seeking freshmen: 5,113

Unique Facilities
Art museums, weather station, botanical garden, anthropology museum. Numerous medical research opportunities at four local major hospitals.

2 + 2 Enhancement Program: FUSE

Most Popular Majors
22% Health Professions
16% Business/Marketing
11% Biology
11% Social Sciences
8% Engineering
6% Communications/Journalism

Mid-Range GPA: 3.97 - 4.48
Mid-Range SAT: 1230 - 1370 
Mid-Range ACT: 26 - 31 

Very selective - 48% of applicants admitted.

Accepts Common App, Coalition Application or Institutional Online Application. Requires official transcript with application.

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University of West Florida
Pensacola, FL

A medium-sized, 4-year, public university. This coed college is located in a small city in a suburban setting and is primarily a commuter campus. It offers certificate, associate, bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees.

Application deadline: December 1

Medium-sized school
Total undergrads: 9,531
Degree-seeking freshmen: 998

Unique Facilities
Archaeology museum, nature preserve, science complex, engineering complex. One of the most military-friendly colleges in US (Princeton Review.)

2 + 2 Enhancement Program: 2UWF

Most Popular Majors
30% Health Professions
11% Business/Marketing
6% Social Sciences
5% Communications/Journalism
5% Biology
6% Psychology

Average GPA: 3.61-4.2
Average SAT: 1060-1240
Average ACT: 21-27 

Very selective - 31% of applicants admitted.

Accepts Institutional Online Application and Common App. Requires official transcript with application.

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