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Easiest colleges to get into in Florida

Updated Federal and Common Data Set numbers, each with its year

The short answer

The easiest four-year colleges to get into in Florida are St. Thomas University (98%), Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale (97%) and Herzing University-Orlando (94%), by the share of applicants admitted.

A high acceptance rate means the college admits most people who apply. Open-admission colleges admit anyone with a high school diploma or equivalent. Each row also shows the average price after grants, so you can weigh the two.

The list (21 of 43)

Four-year colleges in Florida with 500 or more undergraduates, open-admission colleges first, then the highest acceptance rate. The list shows 21 of the 43 colleges with an acceptance rate or open admission on file. Rates come from IPEDS (fall 2024).

  1. St. Thomas University 98% admitted Miami Gardens, FL · Average price after grants: $26,153 a year (College Scorecard, 2024-25) Source: IPEDS, fall 2024
  2. Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale 97% admitted Fort Lauderdale, FL · Average price after grants: $32,640 a year (College Scorecard, 2024-25) Source: IPEDS, fall 2024
  3. Herzing University-Orlando 94% admitted Winter Park, FL · Average price after grants: $20,060 a year (College Scorecard, 2024-25) Source: IPEDS, fall 2024
  4. Chamberlain University-Florida 91% admitted Jacksonville, FL · Average price after grants: $37,672 a year (College Scorecard, 2024-25) Source: IPEDS, fall 2024
  5. Bethune-Cookman University 88% admitted Daytona Beach, FL · Average price after grants: $13,059 a year (College Scorecard, 2024-25) Source: IPEDS, fall 2024
  6. Florida Memorial University 85% admitted Miami Gardens, FL · Average price after grants: $24,377 a year (College Scorecard, 2024-25) Source: IPEDS, fall 2024
  7. Edward Waters University 85% admitted Jacksonville, FL · Average price after grants: $13,748 a year (College Scorecard, 2024-25) Source: IPEDS, fall 2024
  8. Palm Beach Atlantic University 82% admitted West Palm Beach, FL · Average price after grants: $28,724 a year (College Scorecard, 2024-25) Source: IPEDS, fall 2024
  9. Everglades University 82% admitted Boca Raton, FL · Average price after grants: $29,825 a year (College Scorecard, 2024-25) Source: IPEDS, fall 2024
  10. Flagler College 81% admitted Saint Augustine, FL · Average price after grants: $31,717 a year (College Scorecard, 2024-25) Source: IPEDS, fall 2024
  11. Saint Leo University 78% admitted Saint Leo, FL · Average price after grants: $24,658 a year (College Scorecard, 2024-25) Source: IPEDS, fall 2024
  12. Barry University 77% admitted Miami, FL · Average price after grants: $22,902 a year (College Scorecard, 2024-25) Source: IPEDS, fall 2024
  13. Eckerd College 76% admitted Saint Petersburg, FL · Average price after grants: $42,037 a year (College Scorecard, 2024-25) Source: IPEDS, fall 2024
  14. Lynn University 74% admitted Boca Raton, FL · Average price after grants: $43,806 a year (College Scorecard, 2024-25) Source: IPEDS, fall 2024
  15. Nova Southeastern University 73% admitted Fort Lauderdale, FL · Average price after grants: $27,714 a year (College Scorecard, 2024-25) Source: IPEDS, fall 2024
  16. New College of Florida 73% admitted Sarasota, FL · Average price after grants: $8,222 a year in-state, about $31,250 out of state (College Scorecard, 2024-25) Source: IPEDS, fall 2024
  17. Stetson University 72% admitted DeLand, FL · Average price after grants: $22,521 a year (College Scorecard, 2024-25) Source: IPEDS, fall 2024
  18. Ringling College of Art and Design 70% admitted Sarasota, FL · Average price after grants: $63,679 a year (College Scorecard, 2024-25) Source: IPEDS, fall 2024
  19. Florida College 70% admitted Temple Terrace, FL · Average price after grants: $25,840 a year (College Scorecard, 2024-25) Source: IPEDS, fall 2024
  20. Webber International University 69% admitted Babson Park, FL · Average price after grants: $34,035 a year (College Scorecard, 2024-25) Source: IPEDS, fall 2024
  21. Florida Atlantic University 66% admitted Boca Raton, FL · Average price after grants: $10,394 a year in-state, about $22,839 out of state (College Scorecard, 2024-25) Source: IPEDS, fall 2024
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What are the easiest colleges to get into in Florida?

The easiest four-year colleges to get into in Florida are St. Thomas University (98%), Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale (97%) and Herzing University-Orlando (94%), by the share of applicants admitted.

What acceptance rates do these colleges have?

The 21 colleges listed admitted 66% to 98% of applicants.

How recent are these acceptance rates?

Each row shows its year. Rates come from IPEDS, the federal college survey, for students who applied for fall 2024, or from the college's own Common Data Set for fall 2025 where that is newer.

Numbers change each year when colleges and the Department of Education publish new data. Confirm costs and admission rules with the college before you apply.

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