For the academic year 2022-2023, the average acceptance rate of Florida Colleges is 47.48%. The yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 23.55%. A total of 643,924 have applied, 305,760 admitted, and 70,943 students have enrolled one of Florida Colleges.

Of the Florida colleges, University of Miami is the tightest school to admit with 18.94% acceptance rate, and City College-Altamonte Springs has the second lowest acceptance rate of 19.17%.

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2023 Acceptance Rates Comparison Table Between Florida Colleges
School NameApplicantsAdmitted EnrolledAcceptance RateAdmission Yield
Academy for Nursing and Health OccupationsWest Palm Beach, FL-----
Academy of Career TrainingKissimmee, FL-----
Academy of CosmetologyMerritt Island, FL-----
Acupuncture and Massage CollegeMiami, FL-----
Adrian H. Wallace Barber AcademyPensacola, FL-----
Advance Science International CollegeMiami Lakes, FL-----
AdventHealth UniversityOrlando, FL69423476 33.72%32.48%
Albizu University-MiamiMiami, FL181610 88.89%62.50%
American Academy of CosmetologyOrange Park, FL-----
American Advanced Technicians InstituteHialeah, FL-----
American Beauty SchoolsMiami, FL-----
American Institute of BeautyLargo, FL-----
American Medical AcademyMiami, FL-----
Ana G. Mendez UniversityOrlando, FL-----
Antigua College InternationalMiami Lakes, FL-----
Aparicio-Levy Technical CollegeTampa, FL-----
Arizona College of Nursing-Fort LauderdaleFort Lauderdale, FL606020 100.00%33.33%
Arizona College of Nursing-TampaTampa, FL19199 100.00%47.37%
Artistic Nails and Beauty Academy-LakelandLakeland, FL-----
Artistic Nails and Beauty Academy-TampaTampa, FL-----
ATA Career EducationSpring Hill, FL-----
Atlantic Institute of Oriental MedicineFort Lauderdale, FL-----
Atlantic Technical CollegeCoconut Creek, FL-----
Atlantis UniversityMiami, FL-----
Ave Maria UniversityAve Maria, FL3,4041,505356 44.21%23.65%
Aveda Institute-Fort MyersFort Myers, FL-----
Aveda Institute-South FloridaDavie, FL-----
Aveda Institute-TallahasseeTallahassee, FL-----
Aviation Institute of Maintenance-OrlandoCasselberry, FL-----
Aviator College of Aeronautical Science & Technology - KissimmeeKissimmee, FL-----
Aviator College of Aeronautical Science and TechnologyFort Pierce, FL-----
Barry UniversityMiami, FL13,2257,886596 59.63%7.56%
Beacon CollegeLeesburg, FL416216102 51.92%47.22%
Beauty Academy of South FloridaHialeah Gardens, FL-----
Bellasa Professional InstituteNorth Miami, FL-----
Bene's Career AcademyNew Port Richey, FL-----
Bethune-Cookman UniversityDaytona Beach, FL12,81810,891965 84.97%8.86%
Big Bend Technical CollegePerry, FL-----
Boca Beauty AcademyBoca Raton, FL-----
Boca Beauty Academy-ParklandParkland, FL-----
Brewster Technical CollegeTampa, FL-----
Broward CollegeFort Lauderdale, FL-----
Cambridge College of Healthcare & TechnologyAltamonte Springs, FL-----
Cambridge College of Healthcare & TechnologyDelray Beach, FL-----
Cape Coral Technical CollegeCape Coral, FL-----
CBT Technology Institute-Cutler BayCutler Bay, FL-----
CBT Technology Institute-HialeahHialeah, FL-----
CBT Technology Institute-Main CampusMiami, FL-----
Celebrity School of BeautyMiami, FL-----
Celebrity School of Beauty - HialeahHialeah, FL-----
Center for Neurosomatic StudiesClearwater, FL-----
Chamberlain University-FloridaJacksonville, FL1095 90.00%55.56%
Chancellor InstituteMargate, FL-----
Charlotte Technical CollegePort Charlotte, FL-----
Chipola CollegeMarianna, FL-----
City College-Altamonte SpringsAltamonte Springs, FL1202317 19.17%73.91%
City College-Fort LauderdaleFort Lauderdale, FL-----
College of Central FloridaOcala, FL-----
Columbia College - JacksonvilleJacksonville, FL-----
Columbia College - NAS JacksonvilleJacksonville, FL-----
Columbia College - OrlandoOrlando, FL-----
Commercial Diving Technologies InstituteHudson, FL-----
Compu-Med Vocational Careers CorpHialeah, FL-----
Compu-Med Vocational Careers Corp - MiamiMiami, FL-----
Concorde Career Institute-JacksonvilleJacksonville, FL173170105 98.27%61.76%
Concorde Career Institute-MiramarMiramar, FL12511958 95.20%48.74%
Concorde Career Institute-OrlandoOrlando, FL1069657 90.57%59.38%
Concorde Career Institute-TampaTampa, FL183176117 96.17%66.48%
Cortiva InstituteSt. Petersburg, FL-----
Cortiva InstitutePompano Beach, FL-----
Cortiva InstituteMaitland, FL-----
Cozmo Beauty SchoolBonita Springs, FL-----
D A Dorsey Technical CollegeMiami, FL-----
Daytona CollegeOrmond Beach, FL-----
Daytona State CollegeDaytona Beach, FL-----
DeVry University-FloridaMiramar, FL310 33.33%0.00%
Eastern Florida State CollegeMelbourne, FL-----
Eckerd CollegeSaint Petersburg, FL5,5493,612544 65.09%15.06%
ECPI University - OrlandoLake Mary, FL-----
Edward Waters UniversityJacksonville, FL8,9887,509318 83.54%4.23%
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona BeachDaytona Beach, FL9,8756,3721,839 64.53%28.86%
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-WorldwideDaytona Beach, FL1,668962516 57.67%53.64%
Emerald Coast Technical CollegeDeFuniak Springs, FL-----
Empire Beauty School-LakelandLakeland, FL-----
Empire Beauty School-TampaTampa, FL-----
Empire Beauty School-West PalmWest Palm Beach, FL-----
Erwin Technical CollegeTampa, FL-----
Everglades UniversityBoca Raton, FL779548280 70.35%51.09%
Everglades University - MiamiMiami, FL-----
Everglades University - TampaTampa, FL-----
Everglades University-OrlandoMaitland, FL-----
Everglades University-SarasotaSarasota, FL-----
Faith Theological Seminary and Christian CollegeTampa, FL-----
First Coast Barber AcademyJacksonville, FL-----
First Coast Technical CollegeSaint Augustine, FL-----
Flagler CollegeSaint Augustine, FL5,4164,384761 80.95%17.36%
Flagler Technical CollegePalm Coast, FL-----
Florida AcademyFort Myers, FL-----
Florida Academy of Health & BeautyOakland Park, FL-----
Florida Academy of NursingMiramar, FL-----
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical UniversityTallahassee, FL12,3724,0741,520 32.93%37.31%
Florida Atlantic UniversityBoca Raton, FL24,26819,7344,371 81.32%22.15%
Florida Barber AcademyPlantation, FL-----
Florida Career College-Boynton BeachBoynton Beach, FL-----
Florida Career College-HialeahHialeah, FL-----
Florida Career College-JacksonvilleJacksonville, FL-----
Florida Career College-Lauderdale LakesLauderdale Lakes, FL-----
Florida Career College-MargateMargate, FL-----
Florida Career College-MiamiMiami, FL-----
Florida Career College-OrlandoOrlando, FL-----
Florida Career College-Pembroke PinesPembroke Pines, FL-----
Florida Career College-TampaTampa, FL-----
Florida Career College-West Palm BeachWest Palm Beach, FL-----
Florida CenterHollywood, FL-----
Florida CollegeTemple Terrace, FL286205172 71.68%83.90%
Florida Education InstituteMiami, FL-----
Florida Gateway CollegeLake City, FL-----
Florida Gulf Coast UniversityFort Myers, FL15,65711,6472,803 74.39%24.07%
Florida Institute of Recording Sound and TechnologyOrlando, FL-----
Florida Institute of TechnologyMelbourne, FL13,9418,974778 64.37%8.67%
Florida Institute of Technology-OnlineMelbourne, FL11310440 92.04%38.46%
Florida International Training InstituteMiami, FL321268157 83.49%58.58%
Florida International UniversityMiami, FL17,34311,0754,424 63.86%39.95%
Florida Memorial UniversityMiami Gardens, FL11,9318,344409 69.94%4.90%
Florida National University Training CenterHialeah, FL-----
Florida National University-Main CampusHialeah, FL-----
Florida National University-South CampusMiami, FL-----
Florida Panhandle Technical CollegeChipley, FL-----
Florida Polytechnic UniversityLakeland, FL2,7791,557450 56.03%28.90%
Florida Professional InstituteMiami, FL-----
Florida School of MassageGainesville, FL-----
Florida Southern CollegeLakeland, FL11,1206,295754 56.61%11.98%
Florida SouthWestern State CollegeFort Myers, FL-----
Florida State College at JacksonvilleJacksonville, FL-----
Florida State UniversityTallahassee, FL78,08819,5526,033 25.04%30.86%
Fort Myers Technical CollegeFort Myers, FL-----
Fort Pierce Beauty AcademyFort Pierce, FL-----
Fortis College-Cutler BayCutler Bay, FL-----
Fortis College-Orange ParkOrange Park, FL-----
Fortis Institute-PensacolaPensacola, FL-----
Fortis Institute-Port Saint LuciePort Saint Lucie, FL-----
Fred K Marchman Technical CollegeNew Port Richey, FL-----
Full Sail UniversityWinter Park, FL-----
Futura Career InstituteHialeah, FL-----
FVI School of Nursing and TechnologyMiami, FL290290182 100.00%62.76%
Gadsden Technical CollegeQuincy, FL-----
Galen College of Nursing-Tampa BaySaint Petersburg, FL-----
Galen Health Institutes-GainesvilleGainesville, FL-----
Galen Health Institutes-Miami CampusPembroke Pines, FL-----
Galen Health Institutes-SarasotaSarasota, FL-----
George Stone Technical CollegePensacola, FL-----
George T Baker Aviation Technical CollegeMiami, FL-----
Global Medical & Technical Training InstituteMiami, FL-----
Gulf Coast State CollegePanama City, FL-----
HCI CollegeWest Palm Beach, FL596282199 47.32%70.57%
Herzing University-OrlandoWinter Park, FL175165114 94.29%69.09%
Herzing University-TampaTampa, FL484531 93.75%68.89%
Hillsborough Community CollegeTampa, FL-----
Hobe Sound Bible CollegeHobe Sound, FL-----
Hodges UniversityFort Myers, FL-----
Hollywood InstituteMargate, FL-----
Hollywood Institute of Beauty CareersHollywood, FL-----
Hollywood Institute of Beauty Careers-CasselberryCasselberry, FL-----
Hollywood Institute of Beauty Careers-West Palm BeachWest Palm Beach, FL-----
Hope College of Arts and SciencesPompano Beach, FL-----
Immokalee Technical CollegeImmokalee, FL-----
Indian River State CollegeFort Pierce, FL-----
Installer InstituteHolly Hill, FL-----
InterAmerican Technical InstituteMiami, FL-----
International AcademySouth Daytona, FL-----
International Training CareersMiami, FL-----
Jacksonville UniversityJacksonville, FL9,1195,261705 57.69%13.40%
Jersey College - BrooksvilleBrooksville, FL-----
Jersey College - Fort LauderdaleSunrise, FL-----
Jersey College - JacksonvilleJacksonville, FL-----
Jersey College - LargoLargo, FL-----
Jersey College - NaplesNaples, FL-----
Jersey College - Port CharlottePort Charlotte, FL-----
Jersey College - TampaTampa, FL-----
Johnson University FloridaKissimmee, FL17413836 79.31%26.09%
Jones Technical InstituteJacksonville, FL-----
Jose Maria Vargas UniversityPembroke Pines, FL-----
Kaizen Beauty AcademyPembroke Pines, FL-----
KCK Beauty & Barber AcademyJacksonville, FL-----
Keiser University - ClearwaterClearwater, FL-----
Keiser University - New Port RicheyNew Port Richey, FL-----
Keiser University - Residential (Flagship)West Palm Beach, FL-----
Keiser University- MiamiMiami, FL-----
Keiser University-DaytonaDaytona Beach, FL-----
Keiser University-Ft LauderdaleFort Lauderdale, FL3,7423,6121,813 96.53%50.19%
Keiser University-Ft MyersFt Myers, FL-----
Keiser University-JacksonvilleJacksonville, FL-----
Keiser University-LakelandLakeland, FL-----
Keiser University-MelbourneMelbourne, FL-----
Keiser University-OrlandoOrlando, FL-----
Keiser University-Pembroke PinesPembroke Pines, FL-----
Keiser University-Port St LuciePort St Lucie, FL-----
Keiser University-SarasotaSarasota, FL-----
Keiser University-TallahasseeTallahassee, FL-----
Keiser University-TampaTampa, FL-----
Keiser University-West Palm BeachWest Palm Beach, FL-----
Key CollegeFort Lauderdale, FL-----
La Belle Beauty AcademyMiami, FL-----
La Belle Beauty SchoolHialeah, FL-----
Lake Technical CollegeEustis, FL-----
Lake-Sumter State CollegeLeesburg, FL-----
Latin Beauty Academygreenacres, FL-----
Lee Professional InstituteFort Myers, FL-----
Lindsey Hopkins Technical CollegeMiami, FL-----
Lively Technical CollegeTallahassee, FL-----
Loraines Academy & SpaSaint Petersburg, FL-----
Lorenzo Walker Technical CollegeNaples, FL-----
Lynn UniversityBoca Raton, FL7,8436,283804 80.11%12.80%
M-DCPS The English CenterMiami, FL-----
Manatee Technical CollegeBradenton, FL-----
Mariano Moreno Culinary InstituteMiami, FL-----
Marion Technical CollegeOcala, FL-----
Maynard A. Traviss Technical College - Central Florida Aerospace AcademyLakeland, FL-----
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science - FloridaJacksonville, FL-----
Med AcademyHialeah, FL-----
Medical Institute of Palm BeachGreenacres, FL-----
Mercy Hospital School of Practical NursingMiami, FL222 100.00%100.00%
Meridian CollegeSarasota, FL-----
Merryfield School of Pet GroomingOakland Park, FL-----
Miami Ad SchoolMiami, FL-----
Miami Dade CollegeMiami, FL-----
Miami Lakes Educational Center and Technical CollegeMiami Lakes, FL-----
Miami Lakes Educational Center and Technical College -Miami Lakes, FL-----
Miami Media SchoolDoral, FL-----
Miami Regional UniversityMiami Springs, FL-----
Millennia Atlantic UniversityDoral, FL-----
More Tech InstituteHialeah, FL-----
National Aviation Academy of Tampa BayClearwater, FL-----
National Personal Training InstituteOrlando, FL-----
National Personal Training Institute-TampaTampa, FL-----
New College of FloridaSarasota, FL1,8301,380188 75.41%13.62%
New Concept Massage and Beauty SchoolMiami, FL-----
New Professions Technical InstituteMiami, FL-----
North Florida CollegeMadison, FL-----
North Florida Cosmetology InstituteTallahassee, FL-----
North Florida Technical CollegeStarke, FL-----
Northwest Florida State CollegeNiceville, FL-----
Nouvelle InstituteMiami, FL-----
Nova Southeastern UniversityFort Lauderdale, FL16,78912,7261,978 75.80%15.54%
NUC University - Florida Technical College - Cutler BayCutler Bay, FL-----
NUC University - Florida Technical College - DelandDeland, FL-----
NUC University - Florida Technical College - KissimmeeKissimmee, FL-----
NUC University - Florida Technical College - LakelandLakeland, FL-----
NUC University - Florida Technical College - OrlandoOrlando, FL-----
NUC University - Florida Technical College - Pembroke PinesPembroke Pines, FL-----
NUC University - Florida Technical College - TampaTampa, FL-----
NUC University - South FloridaPembroke Pines, FL-----
Okaloosa Technical CollegeFort Walton Beach, FL-----
Orange Technical CollegeOrlando, FL-----
Orange Technical College-East CampusWinter Park, FL-----
Orange Technical College-Mid Florida CampusOrlando, FL-----
Orange Technical College-Westside CampusWinter Garden, FL-----
Osceola Technical CollegeKissimmee, FL-----
Osceola Technical College - Poinciana CampusKissimmee, FL-----
Osceola Technical College - St. Cloud CampusSt. Cloud, FL-----
Palm Beach Academy of Health & BeautyLake Park, FL-----
Palm Beach Atlantic UniversityWest Palm Beach, FL6,2205,888709 94.66%12.04%
Palm Beach State CollegeLake Worth, FL-----
Parisian Spa InstituteJacksonville, FL-----
Pasco-Hernando State CollegeNew Port Richey, FL-----
Paul Mitchell the School-Fort LauderdalePlantation, FL-----
Paul Mitchell the School-Fort MyersFort Myers, FL-----
Paul Mitchell the School-JacksonvilleJacksonville, FL-----
Paul Mitchell the School-MiamiMiami, FL-----
Paul Mitchell the School-OrlandoOviedo, FL-----
Paul Mitchell the School-TampaTampa, FL-----
Pensacola School of Massage Therapy & Health CareersPensacola, FL-----
Pensacola State CollegePensacola, FL-----
Pets Playground Grooming SchoolPompano Beach, FL-----
PiBerry InstituteHomestead, FL-----
Pinellas Technical College-ClearwaterClearwater, FL-----
Pinellas Technical College-St. PetersburgSaint Petersburg, FL-----
Polk State CollegeWinter Haven, FL-----
Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico-MiamiMiami, FL-----
Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico-OrlandoOrlando, FL-----
Praxis InstituteMiami, FL-----
Premiere International CollegeFort Myers, FL-----
Prestige Health & Beauty Sciences AcademyHallandale Beach, FL-----
Radford M Locklin Technical CollegeMilton, FL-----
Rasmussen University - OrlandoAltamonte Springs, FL-----
Rasmussen University-Central PascoOdessa, FL-----
Rasmussen University-FloridaOcala, FL-----
Rasmussen University-Fort MyersFort Myers, FL-----
Rasmussen University-Tampa/BrandonBrandon, FL-----
Ridge Technical CollegeWinter Haven, FL-----
Ringling College of Art and DesignSarasota, FL2,4621,593415 64.70%26.05%
Riveroak Technical CollegeLive Oak, FL-----
Robert Fiance Beauty SchoolsBoynton Beach, FL-----
Robert Morgan Educational Center and Technical CollegeMiami, FL-----
Rollins CollegeWinter Park, FL9,0224,510632 49.99%14.01%
Ruben's Five Star AcademyLake Wales, FL-----
SABER CollegeMiami, FL292020 68.97%100.00%
SAE Institute of Technology-MiamiNorth Miami Beach, FL-----
Saint Johns River State CollegePalatka, FL-----
Saint Leo UniversitySaint Leo, FL6,9285,549880 80.10%15.86%
Salon Professional Academy-Elevate Salon InstituteMiami Beach, FL-----
San Ignacio UniversityDoral, FL-----
Santa Fe CollegeGainesville, FL-----
Sarasota School of Massage TherapySarasota, FL-----
Schiller International UniversityTampa, FL-----
Seminole State College of FloridaSanford, FL-----
Shear Excellence Hair AcademyTampa, FL-----
Shear Finesse Beauty AcademyJacksonville, FL-----
Sheridan Technical CollegeHollywood, FL-----
South College - OrlandoOrlando, FL-----
South Dade Technical College-South Dade Skills Center CampusHOMESTEAD, FL-----
South Florida Bible College and Theological SeminaryDeerfield Beach, FL-----
South Florida Institute of TechnologyMiami, FL-----
South Florida State CollegeAvon Park, FL-----
South University-TampaTampa, FL-----
South University-West Palm BeachRoyal Palm Beach, FL-----
Southeastern College-Miami LakesMiami Lakes, FL-----
Southeastern College-West Palm BeachWest Palm Beach, FL369309173 83.74%55.99%
Southeastern UniversityLakeland, FL2,1821,3281,132 60.86%85.24%
Southern Technical CollegeFort Myers, FL-----
Southern Technical CollegeOrlando, FL-----
St Petersburg CollegeSt. Petersburg, FL-----
St. John Vianney College SeminaryMiami, FL181818 100.00%100.00%
St. Thomas UniversityMiami Gardens, FL7,5204,899536 65.15%10.94%
State College of Florida-Manatee-SarasotaBradenton, FL-----
Stetson UniversityDeLand, FL7,3446,889666 93.80%9.67%
Strayer University-Baymeadows CampusJacksonville, FL-----
Strayer University-FloridaTampa, FL-----
Strayer University-Miramar CampusMiramar, FL-----
Strayer University-Orlando East CampusOrlando, FL-----
Summit Salon AcademyTampa, FL-----
Summit Salon Academy-GainesvilleGainesville, FL-----
Suncoast Technical CollegeSarasota, FL-----
Tallahassee Community CollegeTallahassee, FL-----
Talmudic College of FloridaMiami Beach, FL-----
Taylor CollegeBelleview, FL-----
Tenaj Salon InstituteThe Villages, FL-----
The Baptist College of FloridaGraceville, FL383525 92.11%71.43%
The Beauty InstituteWest Palm Beach, FL-----
The College of the Florida KeysKey West, FL-----
The Salon Professional Academy-Delray BeachDelray Beach, FL-----
The Salon Professional Academy-Ft MyersFort Myers, FL-----
The Salon Professional Academy-MelbourneMelbourne, FL-----
The University of TampaTampa, FL40,28610,6151,878 26.35%17.69%
The University of West FloridaPensacola, FL9,1134,3771,183 48.03%27.03%
Tom P. Haney Technical CollegePanama City, FL-----
Total Beauty InstituteJacksonville, FL-----
Traviss Technical CollegeLakeland, FL-----
Treasure Coast Technical CollegeVero Beach, FL-----
Trendsetters School of Beauty & BarberingJacksonville, FL-----
Trinity Baptist CollegeJacksonville, FL36318092 49.59%51.11%
Trinity College of FloridaTrinity, FL875234 59.77%65.38%
Trinity International University-FloridaMiami, FL-----
Tulsa Welding School-JacksonvilleJacksonville, FL-----
Tulsa Welding School-JacksonvilleJacksonville, FL-----
Ultimate Medical AcademyClearwater, FL-----
Ultrasound Medical InstituteRoyal Palm Beach, FL-----
United International CollegeMiramar, FL-----
Universal Technical Institute-Auto Motorcycle & Marine Mechanics Institute Division-OrlandoOrlando, FL-----
Universal Technical Institute-South Florida MiramarMiramar, FL-----
University of Central FloridaOrlando, FL54,97722,5607,515 41.04%33.31%
University of FloridaGainesville, FL64,47315,0546,612 23.35%43.92%
University of Florida-OnlineGainesville, FL1,499969886 64.64%91.43%
University of Fort LauderdaleLauderhill, FL-----
University of MiamiCoral Gables, FL49,1699,3122,371 18.94%25.46%
University of North FloridaJacksonville, FL19,74413,9203,133 70.50%22.51%
University of South FloridaTampa, FL65,56828,8016,800 43.93%23.61%
UR Beauty & Barber AcademySebring, FL-----
Valencia CollegeOrlando, FL-----
Warner UniversityLake Wales, FL1,372756240 55.10%31.75%
Webber International UniversityBabson Park, FL2,6651,305279 48.97%21.38%
West Coast University-MiamiDoral, FL-----
William T McFatter Technical CollegeDavie, FL-----
Wilton Simpson Technical CollegeBrooksville, FL-----
Wilton Simpson Technical CollegeBrooksville, FL-----
Withlacoochee Technical CollegeInverness, FL-----
World Class Academy of Beauty CareersTallahassee, FL-----
Yeshivah Gedolah Rabbinical CollegeMiami Beach, FL-----
Average9,6114,5641,07547.48%23.55%
*The admission data is updated with academic year 2022-2023 data from National Center For Education Statistics (September 2, 2023).

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