Ranking
Most Selective Colleges in Florida by Acceptance Rate 2026
University of Miami leads this list with a reported acceptance rate of 18.9%. This page ranks only schools with standard reported admissions data.
The hardest Florida colleges to get into — ranked by lowest undergraduate acceptance.
- Schools ranked
- 25
- Cheapest net price
- $4,815
- Top earnings 10y
- $84,131
- Public / Private
- 11 / 14
University of Miami
D- Acceptance
- 18.9%
- Net price
- $37,244
- Earnings 10y
- $75,328
- Acceptance
- 18.9%
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
B- Acceptance
- 20.6%
- Net price
- $13,739
- Earnings 10y
- $44,349
- Acceptance
- 20.6%
University of Florida
A+- Acceptance
- 24.2%
- Net price
- $6,541
- Earnings 10y
- $71,588
- Acceptance
- 24.2%
Florida State University
A- Acceptance
- 24.2%
- Net price
- $11,297
- Earnings 10y
- $61,675
- Acceptance
- 24.2%
Baptist University of Florida
B- Acceptance
- 36%
- Net price
- $10,372
- Earnings 10y
- $42,836
- Acceptance
- 36%
University of Central Florida
A- Acceptance
- 40.1%
- Net price
- $10,411
- Earnings 10y
- $58,308
- Acceptance
- 40.1%
The University of Tampa
D- Acceptance
- 40.3%
- Net price
- $36,211
- Earnings 10y
- $59,436
- Acceptance
- 40.3%
Ave Maria University
D- Acceptance
- 41.4%
- Net price
- $24,860
- Earnings 10y
- $49,520
- Acceptance
- 41.4%
Warner University
C- Acceptance
- 42.8%
- Net price
- $19,748
- Earnings 10y
- $46,086
- Acceptance
- 42.8%
University of South Florida
A- Acceptance
- 43.2%
- Net price
- $9,812
- Earnings 10y
- $57,743
- Acceptance
- 43.2%
Beacon College
D- Acceptance
- 43.5%
- Net price
- $53,517
- Earnings 10y
- $29,420
- Acceptance
- 43.5%
Rollins College
D- Acceptance
- 47.5%
- Net price
- $34,732
- Earnings 10y
- $58,295
- Acceptance
- 47.5%
Southeastern University
D- Acceptance
- 53%
- Net price
- $31,942
- Earnings 10y
- $46,744
- Acceptance
- 53%
University of North Florida
A- Acceptance
- 53.2%
- Net price
- $10,154
- Earnings 10y
- $56,343
- Acceptance
- 53.2%
Trinity College of Jacksonville
D- Acceptance
- 53.3%
- Net price
- $20,011
- Earnings 10y
- $37,275
- Acceptance
- 53.3%
Florida International University
A- Acceptance
- 54.7%
- Net price
- $9,288
- Earnings 10y
- $60,249
- Acceptance
- 54.7%
Jacksonville University
C- Acceptance
- 56.9%
- Net price
- $25,180
- Earnings 10y
- $68,010
- Acceptance
- 56.9%
Florida Institute of Technology
D- Acceptance
- 57.7%
- Net price
- $35,639
- Earnings 10y
- $43,137
- Acceptance
- 57.7%
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide
A- Acceptance
- 57.9%
- Net price
- $18,725
- Earnings 10y
- $84,131
- Acceptance
- 57.9%
University of West Florida
A- Acceptance
- 58.2%
- Net price
- $9,364
- Earnings 10y
- $49,137
- Acceptance
- 58.2%
University of Florida-Online
A+- Acceptance
- 61.3%
- Net price
- $4,815
- Earnings 10y
- $71,588
- Acceptance
- 61.3%
Florida Gulf Coast University
A- Acceptance
- 63.4%
- Net price
- $12,568
- Earnings 10y
- $54,560
- Acceptance
- 63.4%
Florida Southern College
D- Acceptance
- 64.4%
- Net price
- $28,551
- Earnings 10y
- $55,294
- Acceptance
- 64.4%
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach
D- Acceptance
- 64.8%
- Net price
- $41,272
- Earnings 10y
- $84,131
- Acceptance
- 64.8%
Florida Atlantic University
A- Acceptance
- 66.1%
- Net price
- $8,752
- Earnings 10y
- $56,746
- Acceptance
- 66.1%
How we picked this list
This list starts with Florida colleges that report a standard admission rate, then sorts by acceptance rate. The set's average EduGradify ROI score is 10.41 (11 public, 14 private).
Source transparency: every figure comes from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard public data set. See our full methodology for the ROI formula, value grade rules and missing-data handling.
FAQ
Who leads this ranking?
University of Miami in Coral Gables, FL tops this ranking. Acceptance rate is 18.9%.
How does EduGradify pick this list?
We rank this set by acceptance using the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard — see our methodology for the full formula. No paid placements, no surveys.
How many Florida colleges are in this list?
50 Florida colleges qualified for this ranking based on available federal data.
What does net price mean here?
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — not the sticker price. It is reported by each college to the U.S. Department of Education.
Can I use this ranking as a final college decision?
Use it as a shortlist, not a final decision. The ranking compares school-wide federal data; you should still confirm program fit, aid letters, graduation path, transfer policies and current costs with each college.