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Colleges in Florida That Accept F-1 Students

Collegepedia lists 82 colleges in Florida certified to enrol F-1 students, out of 1068 nationwide, matched to the SEVP certified school list, 21 Oct 2026. They are ranked by quality score, highest first.

Last updated: 21 October 2026

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Tuition is the published annual rate for out-of-state students (what international students are usually charged), from College Scorecard. A * marks colleges where only the in-state rate is published. Confirm current fees with the college.

#CollegeCity, stateTypePublished annual tuition (indicator)F-1
1University of MiamiCoral Gables, FloridaResearch University≈ ₹59.6 lakh/yrF-1 ✓
2University of FloridaGainesville, FloridaResearch University≈ ₹27.3 lakh/yrF-1 ✓
3Florida State UniversityTallahassee, FloridaResearch University≈ ₹17.9 lakh/yrF-1 ✓
4Florida A&M UniversityTallahassee, FloridaHBCU≈ ₹16.9 lakh/yrF-1 ✓
5University of TampaTampa, FloridaPrivate University≈ ₹32.8 lakh/yrF-1 ✓
6University of Central FloridaOrlando, FloridaResearch University≈ ₹21.4 lakh/yrF-1 ✓
7University of South FloridaTampa, FloridaResearch University≈ ₹16.5 lakh/yrF-1 ✓
8Jacksonville UniversityJacksonville, FloridaPrivate University≈ ₹45.5 lakh/yrF-1 ✓
9Rollins CollegeWinter Park, FloridaLiberal Arts College≈ ₹57.7 lakh/yrF-1 ✓
10Ave Maria UniversityAve Maria, FloridaPrivate University≈ ₹28.7 lakh/yrF-1 ✓
11Florida International UniversityWestchester, FloridaResearch University≈ ₹18.1 lakh/yrF-1 ✓
12University of North FloridaJacksonville, FloridaResearch University≈ ₹66K/yrF-1 ✓
13Warner UniversityLake Wales, FloridaPrivate Non-profit≈ ₹28.6 lakh/yrF-1 ✓
14Southeastern UniversityLakeland, FloridaPrivate University≈ ₹31.4 lakh/yrF-1 ✓
15Florida Atlantic UniversityBoca Raton, FloridaResearch University≈ ₹16.5 lakh/yrF-1 ✓
16Florida Gulf Coast UniversityFort Myers, FloridaPublic University≈ ₹24 lakh/yrF-1 ✓
17Florida Southern CollegeLakeland, FloridaPrivate Non-profit≈ ₹41.9 lakh/yrF-1 ✓
18University of West FloridaPensacola, FloridaPublic University≈ ₹18.3 lakh/yrF-1 ✓
19Beacon CollegeLeesburg, FloridaPrivate Non-profit≈ ₹49.2 lakh/yrF-1 ✓
20Nova Southeastern UniversityDavie, FloridaResearch University≈ ₹36.8 lakh/yrF-1 ✓
21Florida Institute of TechnologyMelbourne, FloridaResearch University≈ ₹43.7 lakh/yrF-1 ✓
22Trinity College of JacksonvilleJacksonville, FloridaPrivate Non-profit≈ ₹14.4 lakh/yrF-1 ✓
23Stetson UniversityDeLand, FloridaPrivate University≈ ₹54.7 lakh/yrF-1 ✓
24Barry UniversityMiami Shores, FloridaPrivate University≈ ₹32.7 lakh/yrF-1 ✓
25Eckerd CollegeSt. Petersburg, FloridaLiberal Arts College≈ ₹49.4 lakh/yrF-1 ✓
26Lynn UniversityBoca Raton, FloridaPrivate University≈ ₹42.3 lakh/yrF-1 ✓
27Webber International UniversityBabson Park, FloridaPrivate University≈ ₹32.1 lakh/yrF-1 ✓
28Johnson University FloridaKissimmee, FloridaPrivate University≈ ₹20.1 lakh/yrF-1 ✓
29New College of FloridaSarasota, FloridaLiberal Arts College≈ ₹28.5 lakh/yrF-1 ✓
30Florida CollegeTemple Terrace, FloridaPrivate Non-profit≈ ₹19.4 lakh/yrF-1 ✓
31Ringling College of Art and DesignSarasota, FloridaArt & Design School≈ ₹55.1 lakh/yrF-1 ✓
32AdventHealth UniversityOrlando, FloridaPrivate Non-profit≈ ₹20.4 lakh/yrF-1 ✓
33Saint Leo UniversitySt. Leo, FloridaPrivate University≈ ₹28.6 lakh/yrF-1 ✓
34Flagler CollegeSt. Augustine, FloridaLiberal Arts College≈ ₹28.5 lakh/yrF-1 ✓
35Palm Beach Atlantic UniversityWest Palm Beach, FloridaPrivate University≈ ₹38.7 lakh/yrF-1 ✓
36Everglades UniversityBoca Raton, FloridaPrivate University≈ ₹20.6 lakh/yrF-1 ✓
37St. Thomas UniversityMiami Gardens, FloridaPrivate University≈ ₹33.1 lakh/yrF-1 ✓
38Florida Memorial UniversityMiami Gardens, FloridaHBCU≈ ₹19.2 lakh/yrF-1 ✓
39Bethune–Cookman UniversityDaytona Beach, FloridaPrivate University≈ ₹14.1 lakh/yrF-1 ✓
40Edward Waters UniversityJacksonville, FloridaHBCU≈ ₹15.6 lakh/yrF-1 ✓
41South Florida Bible College & Theological SeminaryDeerfield Beach, FloridaPrivate Non-profit≈ ₹7.6 lakh/yrF-1 ✓
42Herzing UniversityAkron, FloridaPrivate University≈ ₹12.8 lakh/yrF-1 ✓
43College of the Florida KeysKey West, FloridaPublic University≈ ₹12.5 lakh/yrF-1 ✓
44Florida Polytechnic UniversityLakeland, FloridaPublic University≈ ₹20 lakh/yrF-1 ✓
45Florida SouthWestern State CollegeFort Myers, FloridaPublic University≈ ₹12.4 lakh/yrF-1 ✓
46Keiser UniversityFort Lauderdale, FloridaPrivate University≈ ₹23.9 lakh/yrF-1 ✓
47St. Petersburg CollegeSt. Petersburg, FloridaPublic University≈ ₹8.84 lakh/yrF-1 ✓
48Broward CollegeFort Lauderdale, FloridaPublic University≈ ₹8.52 lakh/yrF-1 ✓
49Florida State College at JacksonvilleJacksonville, FloridaPublic University≈ ₹9.51 lakh/yrF-1 ✓
50Seminole State College of FloridaSanford, FloridaPublic University≈ ₹10.9 lakh/yrF-1 ✓
51St. Johns River State CollegePalatka, FloridaPublic University≈ ₹8.89 lakh/yrF-1 ✓
52Hillsborough CollegeHillsborough County, FloridaCommunity College≈ ₹8.67 lakh/yrF-1 ✓
53Miami Dade CollegeMiami, FloridaPublic University≈ ₹9.2 lakh/yrF-1 ✓
54Trinity College of FloridaTrinity, FloridaSeminary / Theological School≈ ₹15.5 lakh/yrF-1 ✓
55Valencia CollegeOrlando, FloridaPublic University≈ ₹9.12 lakh/yrF-1 ✓
56Hobe Sound Bible CollegeHobe Sound, FloridaSeminary / Theological School≈ ₹8.63 lakh/yrF-1 ✓
57Lake–Sumter State CollegeLeesburg, FloridaPublic University≈ ₹12.6 lakh/yrF-1 ✓
58Northwest Florida State CollegeNiceville, FloridaPublic University≈ ₹10.1 lakh/yrF-1 ✓
59Pasco–Hernando State CollegeNew Port Richey, FloridaPublic University≈ ₹11.5 lakh/yrF-1 ✓
60South Florida State CollegeAvon Park, FloridaPublic University≈ ₹11.3 lakh/yrF-1 ✓
61State College of Florida, Manatee–SarasotaBradenton, FloridaPublic University≈ ₹11 lakh/yrF-1 ✓
62College of Central FloridaOcala, FloridaPublic University≈ ₹10 lakh/yrF-1 ✓
63Florida Gateway CollegeLake City, FloridaPublic University≈ ₹11.2 lakh/yrF-1 ✓
64Gulf Coast State CollegePanama City, FloridaPublic University≈ ₹8.22 lakh/yrF-1 ✓
65Indian River State CollegeFort Pierce, FloridaPublic University≈ ₹9.71 lakh/yrF-1 ✓
66Tallahassee State CollegeTallahassee, FloridaPublic University≈ ₹7.68 lakh/yrF-1 ✓
67University of Fort LauderdaleLauderhill, FloridaPrivate Non-profit≈ ₹9.34 lakh/yrF-1 ✓
68Chipola CollegeMarianna, FloridaPublic University≈ ₹8.52 lakh/yrF-1 ✓
69Daytona State CollegeDaytona Beach, FloridaPublic University≈ ₹11.4 lakh/yrF-1 ✓
70Eastern Florida State CollegeCocoa, FloridaPublic University≈ ₹9.27 lakh/yrF-1 ✓
71Pensacola State CollegePensacola, FloridaPublic University≈ ₹9.01 lakh/yrF-1 ✓
72Schiller International UniversityTampa, FloridaPrivate University≈ ₹13 lakh/yrF-1 ✓
73Southern Technical CollegeOrlando, FloridaTechnical / Vocational College≈ ₹14.2 lakh/yrF-1 ✓
74Florida National UniversityHialeah, FloridaPrivate University≈ ₹16.5 lakh/yrF-1 ✓
75Miami Regional UniversityMiami Springs, FloridaPrivate University—F-1 ✓
76St. John Vianney College SeminaryWestchester, FloridaSeminary / Theological School≈ ₹24.3 lakh/yrF-1 ✓
77Atlantis UniversityMiami, FloridaPrivate University≈ ₹12.2 lakh/yrF-1 ✓
78Embry–Riddle Aeronautical UniversityDaytona Beach, FloridaPrivate University—F-1 ✓
79Full Sail UniversityWinter Park, FloridaPrivate University≈ ₹25.6 lakh/yrF-1 ✓
80Pensacola Christian CollegePensacola, FloridaPrivate Non-profit≈ ₹47.2K/yr*F-1 ✓
81Polk State CollegeWinter Haven, FloridaPublic University≈ ₹9.35 lakh/yrF-1 ✓
82Santa Fe CollegeGainesville, FloridaPublic University≈ ₹8.75 lakh/yrF-1 ✓

F-1 source: SEVP certified school list, 21 Oct 2026. A college is listed here only if matched to that official list.

Frequently asked questions

Which colleges in Florida accept F-1 students?

82 colleges in Florida are matched to the SEVP certified school list, 21 Oct 2026. They are listed above, ranked by Collegepedia quality score.

What does F-1 eligible mean?

The college is on the official SEVP certified school list, so it is authorised to enrol F-1 students and issue the Form I-20.

Are there community colleges in Florida that take F-1 students?

Yes, 1 of the 82 listed colleges in Florida are community colleges.

Is a college missing from this list not eligible?

Not necessarily. We list a college as F-1 only when we could match it to the official SEVP list. Check studyinthestates.dhs.gov or ask the college.

What is the tuition figure?

It is the college's published annual tuition from College Scorecard, an indicator only. Confirm current fees for international students with the college.