The average acceptance rate for Florida Colleges in the 2024-2025 academic year is 65.04%. This represents a 2.73% decrease compared to the previous year's acceptance rate.
Analyzing acceptance rate trends over the past 5 years (2020-2025), Florida Colleges has experienced a 2.08% decrease in acceptance rates, moving from 67.12% to 65.04%. Among the 56 competitive 4-year colleges in Florida Colleges, 20 schools have increased their acceptance rates while 35 schools have become more selective over this 5-year period.
Distribution of Acceptance Rate Changes
The following analysis shows how acceptance rates have changed over the past 5 years for Florida Colleges. Out of 56 schools with available data, 20 schools (35.7%) have seen an increase in their acceptance rates, while 35 schools (62.5%) experienced a decrease. 1 schools maintained the same acceptance rate over this period.
Breakdown by Change Range:
- Increased by 20% or more: 6 schools (10.7%)
- Increased by 10-20%: 5 schools (8.9%)
- Increased by 5-10%: 3 schools (5.4%)
- Increased by 0-5%: 6 schools (10.7%)
- No change: 1 schools (1.8%)
- Decreased by 0-5%: 9 schools (16.1%)
- Decreased by 5-10%: 12 schools (21.4%)
- Decreased by 10-20%: 8 schools (14.3%)
- Decreased by 20% or more: 6 schools (10.7%)
For comprehensive admission data including acceptance rates, number of applicants, admitted students, and enrolled students for 2025, visit our Florida Colleges admission statistics comparison table.
Comparison Table of Acceptance Rate Changes for Florida Colleges
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Acceptance Rate Changes from 2020 to 2025 at Florida Colleges | School Name | 2020-21 | 2021-22 | 2022-23 | 2023-24 | 2024-25 | 5-Year Change |
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Baptist University of FloridaGraceville, FL | 75.56% | 100.00%
24.44% | 92.11%
7.89% | 64.10%
28% | 35.99%
28.11% | 39.57% |
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Barry UniversityMiami, FL | 65.30% | 63.69%
1.61% | 59.63%
4.06% | 59.07%
0.56% | 77.24%
18.16% | 11.94% |
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Bethune-Cookman UniversityDaytona Beach, FL | 97.73% | 99.84%
2.11% | 84.97%
14.87% | 99.85%
14.89% | 88.24%
11.61% | 9.49% |
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Lynn UniversityBoca Raton, FL | 78.68% | 83.01%
4.33% | 80.11%
2.9% | 73.95%
6.16% | 73.47%
0.48% | 5.21% |
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Eastern Florida State CollegeMelbourne, FL | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Broward CollegeFort Lauderdale, FL | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Albizu University-MiamiMiami, FL | 78.72% | 100.00%
21.28% | 88.89%
11.11% | 100.00%
11.11% | 75.71%
24.29% | 3.01% |
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College of Central FloridaOcala, FL | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Johnson University FloridaKissimmee, FL | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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University of Central FloridaOrlando, FL | 45.17% | 36.37%
8.79% | 41.04%
4.66% | 39.52%
1.51% | 40.11%
0.59% | 5.05% |
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Chipola CollegeMarianna, FL | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Daytona State CollegeDaytona Beach, FL | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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South University-West Palm BeachRoyal Palm Beach, FL | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Eckerd CollegeSaint Petersburg, FL | 68.58% | 70.38%
1.8% | 65.09%
5.28% | 78.69%
13.6% | 75.80%
2.88% | 7.23% |
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Florida SouthWestern State CollegeFort Myers, FL | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Edward Waters UniversityJacksonville, FL | 57.03% | 80.11%
23.08% | 83.54%
3.44% | 84.81%
1.27% | 84.95%
0.13% | 27.92% |
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Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona BeachDaytona Beach, FL | 60.60% | 72.30%
11.7% | 64.53%
7.77% | 66.28%
1.76% | 64.81%
1.48% | 4.21% |
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Florida Agricultural and Mechanical UniversityTallahassee, FL | 32.98% | 35.29%
2.31% | 32.93%
2.36% | 21.12%
11.81% | 20.56%
0.56% | 12.42% |
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Florida Atlantic UniversityBoca Raton, FL | 74.78% | 78.01%
3.23% | 81.32%
3.31% | 73.44%
7.87% | 66.13%
7.31% | 8.65% |
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Florida State College at JacksonvilleJacksonville, FL | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Flagler CollegeSaint Augustine, FL | 56.49% | 74.04%
17.55% | 80.95%
6.91% | 78.09%
2.85% | 80.76%
2.66% | 24.26% |
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Florida CollegeTemple Terrace, FL | 76.34% | 82.72%
6.38% | 71.68%
11.04% | 66.45%
5.23% | 69.66%
3.21% | 6.68% |
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AdventHealth UniversityOrlando, FL | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Florida Institute of TechnologyMelbourne, FL | 70.37% | 65.88%
4.49% | 64.37%
1.51% | 62.53%
1.85% | 57.70%
4.83% | 12.67% |
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Florida International UniversityMiami, FL | 57.88% | 64.01%
6.13% | 63.86%
0.15% | 58.84%
5.02% | 54.66%
4.18% | 3.22% |
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The College of the Florida KeysKey West, FL | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Florida Memorial UniversityMiami Gardens, FL | 38.41% | 56.76%
18.35% | 69.94%
13.18% | 74.31%
4.38% | 85.26%
10.95% | 46.86% |
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Florida Southern CollegeLakeland, FL | 50.37% | 60.88%
10.51% | 56.61%
4.27% | 59.07%
2.46% | 64.42%
5.35% | 14.04% |
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Florida State UniversityTallahassee, FL | 32.45% | 37.07%
4.62% | 25.04%
12.03% | 25.38%
0.34% | 24.22%
1.17% | 8.23% |
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University of FloridaGainesville, FL | 31.13% | 30.13%
0.99% | 23.35%
6.79% | 24.03%
0.68% | 24.20%
0.18% | 6.92% |
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Full Sail UniversityWinter Park, FL | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Gulf Coast State CollegePanama City, FL | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Hillsborough CollegeTampa, FL | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Hobe Sound Bible CollegeHobe Sound, FL | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Indian River State CollegeFort Pierce, FL | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Jacksonville UniversityJacksonville, FL | 77.74% | 77.62%
0.12% | 57.69%
19.92% | 57.29%
0.4% | 56.94%
0.35% | 20.8% |
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Keiser University-Ft LauderdaleFort Lauderdale, FL | 97.20% | 96.07%
1.13% | 96.53%
0.46% | 97.42%
0.9% | 96.97%
0.45% | 0.23% |
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Florida Gateway CollegeLake City, FL | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Lake-Sumter State CollegeLeesburg, FL | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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State College of Florida-Manatee-SarasotaBradenton, FL | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Trinity International University-FloridaMiami, FL | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Miami Dade CollegeMiami, FL | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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University of MiamiCoral Gables, FL | 33.10% | 28.49%
4.6% | 18.94%
9.55% | 18.51%
0.42% | 18.90%
0.38% | 14.2% |
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North Florida CollegeMadison, FL | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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University of North FloridaJacksonville, FL | 79.92% | 77.49%
2.44% | 70.50%
6.98% | 62.27%
8.23% | 53.24%
9.03% | 26.69% |
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Nova Southeastern UniversityFort Lauderdale, FL | 76.24% | 92.50%
16.26% | 75.80%
16.7% | 72.67%
3.13% | 73.21%
0.54% | 3.03% |
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Northwest Florida State CollegeNiceville, FL | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Palm Beach Atlantic UniversityWest Palm Beach, FL | 91.71% | 89.86%
1.85% | 94.66%
4.8% | 88.32%
6.34% | 81.99%
6.33% | 9.72% |
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Palm Beach State CollegeLake Worth, FL | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Pasco-Hernando State CollegeNew Port Richey, FL | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Pensacola State CollegePensacola, FL | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Polk State CollegeWinter Haven, FL | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Ringling College of Art and DesignSarasota, FL | 68.51% | 68.73%
0.22% | 64.70%
4.03% | 67.37%
2.67% | 69.65%
2.28% | 1.14% |
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Rollins CollegeWinter Park, FL | 60.81% | 48.69%
12.12% | 49.99%
1.3% | 40.56%
9.43% | 47.54%
6.98% | 13.27% |
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Saint Leo UniversitySaint Leo, FL | 73.00% | 70.66%
2.33% | 80.10%
9.43% | 72.10%
8% | 78.40%
6.3% | 5.4% |
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St Petersburg CollegeSt. Petersburg, FL | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Santa Fe CollegeGainesville, FL | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Seminole State College of FloridaSanford, FL | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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St. John Vianney College SeminaryMiami, FL | 92.31% | 94.74%
2.43% | 100.00%
5.26% | 100.00% | 92.86%
7.14% | 0.55% |
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Saint Johns River State CollegePalatka, FL | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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South Florida State CollegeAvon Park, FL | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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University of South FloridaTampa, FL | 49.24% | 49.38%
0.14% | 43.93%
5.45% | 40.96%
2.97% | 43.19%
2.24% | 6.05% |
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St. Thomas UniversityMiami Gardens, FL | 59.62% | 70.86%
11.24% | 65.15%
5.72% | 99.40%
34.25% | 97.91%
1.48% | 38.29% |
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Stetson UniversityDeLand, FL | 81.49% | 91.64%
10.15% | 93.80%
2.16% | 86.43%
7.38% | 71.60%
14.82% | 9.89% |
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Southeastern UniversityLakeland, FL | 42.66% | 44.92%
2.26% | 60.86%
15.94% | 74.29%
13.42% | 52.98%
21.31% | 10.32% |
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Tallahassee State CollegeTallahassee, FL | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Talmudic College of FloridaMiami Beach, FL | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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The University of TampaTampa, FL | 55.51% | 53.55%
1.96% | 26.35%
27.2% | 40.93%
14.58% | 40.34%
0.59% | 15.17% |
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Trinity College of JacksonvilleJacksonville, FL | 67.48% | 43.01%
24.47% | 49.59%
6.58% | 62.50%
12.91% | 53.28%
9.22% | 14.2% |
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Trinity College of FloridaTrinity, FL | 50.48% | 46.72%
3.76% | 59.77%
13.05% | 96.30%
36.53% | 91.89%
4.4% | 41.42% |
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Valencia CollegeOrlando, FL | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Warner UniversityLake Wales, FL | 54.12% | 53.13%
0.99% | 55.10%
1.97% | 47.79%
7.31% | 42.81%
4.98% | 11.31% |
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Webber International UniversityBabson Park, FL | 37.78% | 45.74%
7.96% | 48.97%
3.23% | 77.56%
28.59% | 69.40%
8.16% | 31.61% |
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Rasmussen University-FloridaOcala, FL | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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University of West FloridaPensacola, FL | 57.56% | 52.81%
4.76% | 48.03%
4.78% | 56.87%
8.84% | 58.24%
1.37% | 0.68% |
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City College-HollywoodHollywood, FL | 88.89% | 93.75%
4.86% | - | 100.00% | 100.00% | 11.11% |
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New College of FloridaSarasota, FL | 69.97% | 74.18%
4.21% | 75.41%
1.23% | 74.00%
1.41% | 73.20%
0.8% | 3.23% |
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Yeshivah Gedolah Rabbinical CollegeMiami Beach, FL | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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South Florida Bible College and Theological SeminaryDeerfield Beach, FL | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Hodges UniversityFort Myers, FL | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Beacon CollegeLeesburg, FL | 44.61% | 56.78%
12.17% | 51.92%
4.86% | 60.37%
8.45% | 43.47%
16.9% | 1.14% |
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Everglades UniversityBoca Raton, FL | 75.19% | 60.42%
14.77% | 70.35%
9.93% | 86.44%
16.1% | 81.45%
4.99% | 6.26% |
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Herzing University-OrlandoWinter Park, FL | 92.31% | 94.37%
2.06% | 94.29%
0.08% | 89.93%
4.36% | 94.20%
4.27% | 1.9% |
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Schiller International UniversityTampa, FL | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Galen College of Nursing-Tampa BaySaint Petersburg, FL | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Florida National University-Main CampusHialeah, FL | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Compu-Med Vocational Careers CorpHialeah, FL | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-WorldwideDaytona Beach, FL | 62.72% | 69.56%
6.84% | 57.67%
11.89% | 61.75%
4.08% | 57.91%
3.84% | 4.81% |
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Southeastern College-Boynton BeachBoynton Beach, FL | 90.88% | 92.34%
1.47% | 83.74%
8.6% | 80.62%
3.12% | 87.04%
6.42% | 3.84% |
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Florida Gulf Coast UniversityFort Myers, FL | 77.49% | 89.21%
11.72% | 74.39%
14.82% | 76.75%
2.36% | 63.44%
13.31% | 14.04% |
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Acupuncture and Massage CollegeMiami, FL | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Advance Science International CollegeMiami Lakes, FL | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Ave Maria UniversityAve Maria, FL | 91.79% | 64.05%
27.74% | 44.21%
19.84% | 44.81%
0.6% | 41.39%
3.42% | 50.4% |
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Cambridge College of Healthcare & TechnologyAltamonte Springs, FL | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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ATA Career EducationSpring Hill, FL | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Daytona CollegeOrmond Beach, FL | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Strayer University-FloridaTampa, FL | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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South University-TampaTampa, FL | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Miami Regional UniversityMiami Springs, FL | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Cambridge College of Healthcare & TechnologyDelray Beach, FL | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico-MiamiMiami, FL | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico-OrlandoOrlando, FL | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Chamberlain University-FloridaJacksonville, FL | 100.00% | 100.00% | 90.00%
10% | 100.00%
10% | 90.91%
9.09% | 9.09% |
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University of Fort LauderdaleLauderhill, FL | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Jose Maria Vargas UniversityPembroke Pines, FL | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Millennia Atlantic UniversityDoral, FL | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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American Medical AcademyMiami, FL | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Florida Institute of Technology-OnlineMelbourne, FL | 100.00% | 100.00% | 92.04%
7.96% | 44.44%
47.59% | 40.18%
4.27% | 59.82% |
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DeVry University-FloridaOrlando, FL | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Florida Polytechnic UniversityLakeland, FL | 58.44% | 54.57%
3.87% | 56.03%
1.46% | 55.73%
0.3% | 57.52%
1.79% | 0.92% |
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Ana G. Mendez UniversityOrlando, FL | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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University of Florida-OnlineGainesville, FL | 62.39% | 65.74%
3.35% | 64.64%
1.1% | 64.38%
0.27% | 61.26%
3.12% | 1.13% |
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West Coast University-MiamiDoral, FL | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Atlantis UniversityMiami, FL | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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San Ignacio UniversityDoral, FL | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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United International CollegeDania Beach, FL | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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HCI CollegeWest Palm Beach, FL | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Faith Theological Seminary and Christian CollegeTampa, FL | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Arizona College of Nursing-TampaTampa, FL | 87.50% | 100.00%
12.5% | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% | 12.5% |
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Arizona College of Nursing-Fort LauderdaleFort Lauderdale, FL | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Strayer University-Miramar CampusMiramar, FL | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Strayer University-Baymeadows CampusJacksonville, FL | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Strayer University-Orlando East CampusOrlando, FL | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Keiser University-MelbourneMelbourne, FL | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Keiser University-TallahasseeTallahassee, FL | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Keiser University-DaytonaDaytona Beach, FL | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Keiser University-LakelandLakeland, FL | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Keiser University- MiamiMiami, FL | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Keiser University-OrlandoOrlando, FL | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Keiser University-SarasotaSarasota, FL | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Keiser University-JacksonvilleJacksonville, FL | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Keiser University-TampaTampa, FL | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Keiser University-Pembroke PinesPembroke Pines, FL | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Keiser University-Port St LuciePort St Lucie, FL | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Keiser University-West Palm BeachWest Palm Beach, FL | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Keiser University-Ft MyersFt Myers, FL | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Keiser University - ClearwaterClearwater, FL | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Keiser University - New Port RicheyNew Port Richey, FL | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Keiser University - Residential (Flagship)West Palm Beach, FL | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Rasmussen University-Central PascoOdessa, FL | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Rasmussen University-Fort MyersFort Myers, FL | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Rasmussen University-Tampa/BrandonBrandon, FL | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Rasmussen University-North OrlandoAltamonte Springs, FL | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science - FloridaJacksonville, FL | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Columbia College - NAS JacksonvilleJacksonville, FL | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Columbia College - OrlandoOrlando, FL | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Florida CenterHollywood, FL | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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South College - OrlandoOrlando, FL | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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NUC University - South FloridaPembroke Pines, FL | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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NUC University - Florida Technical College - LakelandLakeland, FL | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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NUC University - Florida Technical College - DelandDeland, FL | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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NUC University - Florida Technical College - KissimmeeKissimmee, FL | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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NUC University - Florida Technical College - Pembroke PinesPembroke Pines, FL | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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NUC University - Florida Technical College - Cutler BayCutler Bay, FL | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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NUC University - Florida Technical College - OrlandoOrlando, FL | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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NUC University - Florida Technical College - TampaTampa, FL | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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ECPI University - OrlandoLake Mary, FL | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Everglades University-OrlandoMaitland, FL | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Everglades University-SarasotaSarasota, FL | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Everglades University - TampaTampa, FL | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Everglades University - MiamiMiami, FL | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Florida National University-South CampusMiami, FL | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Florida National University Training CenterHialeah, FL | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Southeastern College-Miami LakesMiami Lakes, FL | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Antigua College InternationalMiami Lakes, FL | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Florida Academy of NursingMiramar, FL | - | 30.88% | - | - | 5.49% | 25.39% |
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Herzing University-TampaTampa, FL | - | 96.30% | 93.75%
2.55% | 86.96%
6.79% | 89.66%
2.7% | 6.64% |
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Galen Health Institutes-Miami CampusPembroke Pines, FL | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Galen Health Institutes-SarasotaSarasota, FL | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Galen Health Institutes-GainesvilleGainesville, FL | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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URBE UniversitySweetwater, FL | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Arizona College of Nursing-SarasotaUniversity Park, FL | - | - | - | 100.00% | 100.00% | - |
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Gwinnett InstituteOrlando, FL | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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| Average | 67.12% | 69.62%
2.51% | 64.34%
5.28% | 67.77%
3.43% | 65.04%
2.73% | -2.08% |
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