Colleges are just about everywhere in Florida, from big cities like Miami, Tampa, Jacksonville, Gainesville, Sarasota and Fort Lauderdale, to much smaller towns both inland and on the coast.

The University of Florida, located in the northern town of Gainesville, is one of the largest and most academically diverse colleges on the East Coast. With 46,000 students, a 2,000-acre campus and more than 900 buildings, it's easy to get lost in the crowd here, so before you apply, be sure your preference is for a large university. In 1985, the School was granted membership to the Association of American Universities, comprised of the top 62 public and private institutions in North America. Students choose from more than 100 undergraduate majors, and there are a whopping 200 major areas of study for graduate students.

The list of Florida colleges goes on and on, from large schools that are part of the state system to small private, independent colleges, many lined with stately palm trees and exuding a relaxed atmosphere that's indicative of the Florida lifestyle. Students determined to spend their college years in the Sunshine State are sure to find a school to fit their needs.

You can narrow your Florida Colleges search by city or degree in the right hand column.