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Best Physical Sciences Colleges in Florida

25 accredited institutions in Florida offering physical sciences programs, ranked by annual graduates (IPEDS 2023–24).

25
Colleges
3,012
Graduates/yr
10
Public
Bachelor's
Top Degree

Ranked: Physical Sciences Programs in Florida

1
PublicBachelor's
University of Florida
Gainesville
717
Graduates/yr
24%
Acceptance
$4,477
In-State Tuition
91%
Grad Rate
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2
PublicBachelor's
University of South Florida
Tampa
366
Graduates/yr
41%
Acceptance
$4,559
In-State Tuition
75%
Grad Rate
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3
PublicBachelor's
Florida International University
Miami
333
Graduates/yr
59%
Acceptance
$4,721
In-State Tuition
74%
Grad Rate
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4
PublicBachelor's
University of Central Florida
Orlando
276
Graduates/yr
40%
Acceptance
$4,478
In-State Tuition
75%
Grad Rate
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5
PublicBachelor's
Florida State University
Tallahassee
264
Graduates/yr
25%
Acceptance
$4,640
In-State Tuition
83%
Grad Rate
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6
PublicBachelor's
Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton
180
Graduates/yr
73%
Acceptance
$2,522
In-State Tuition
64%
Grad Rate
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7
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Florida Institute of Technology
Melbourne
129
Graduates/yr
63%
Acceptance
$43,420
Tuition
65%
Grad Rate
$23,742
Net Price <$30K
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8
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach
Daytona Beach
126
Graduates/yr
66%
Acceptance
$40,680
Tuition
68%
Grad Rate
$33,925
Net Price <$30K
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9
PublicBachelor's
University of North Florida
Jacksonville
102
Graduates/yr
62%
Acceptance
$3,996
In-State Tuition
63%
Grad Rate
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10
Private NonprofitBachelor's
University of Miami
Coral Gables
93
Graduates/yr
19%
Acceptance
$58,104
Tuition
84%
Grad Rate
$11,008
Net Price <$30K
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11
PublicBachelor's
University of West Florida
Pensacola
66
Graduates/yr
57%
Acceptance
$3,735
In-State Tuition
62%
Grad Rate
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12
PublicBachelor's
University of Florida-Online
Gainesville
51
Graduates/yr
64%
Acceptance
$3,358
In-State Tuition
33%
Grad Rate
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13
Private NonprofitBachelor's
The University of Tampa
Tampa
48
Graduates/yr
41%
Acceptance
$31,162
Tuition
62%
Grad Rate
$28,910
Net Price <$30K
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14
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Rollins College
Winter Park
48
Graduates/yr
41%
Acceptance
$58,300
Tuition
77%
Grad Rate
$27,941
Net Price <$30K
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15
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Eckerd College
Saint Petersburg
36
Graduates/yr
79%
Acceptance
$49,668
Tuition
68%
Grad Rate
$28,854
Net Price <$30K
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16
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Nova Southeastern University
Fort Lauderdale
36
Graduates/yr
73%
Acceptance
$35,880
Tuition
64%
Grad Rate
$25,742
Net Price <$30K
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17
PublicBachelor's
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
Tallahassee
36
Graduates/yr
21%
Acceptance
$3,152
In-State Tuition
52%
Grad Rate
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18
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Stetson University
DeLand
30
Graduates/yr
86%
Acceptance
$54,820
Tuition
63%
Grad Rate
$21,345
Net Price <$30K
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19
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Palm Beach Atlantic University
West Palm Beach
27
Graduates/yr
88%
Acceptance
$36,990
Tuition
59%
Grad Rate
$23,704
Net Price <$30K
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20
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Florida Southern College
Lakeland
18
Graduates/yr
59%
Acceptance
$41,500
Tuition
69%
Grad Rate
$23,239
Net Price <$30K
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21
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Barry University
Miami
9
Graduates/yr
59%
Acceptance
$32,800
Tuition
37%
Grad Rate
$17,474
Net Price <$30K
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22
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Florida Memorial University
Miami Gardens
6
Graduates/yr
74%
Acceptance
$14,274
Tuition
28%
Grad Rate
$16,563
Net Price <$30K
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23
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Bethune-Cookman University
Daytona Beach
6
Graduates/yr
100%
Acceptance
$13,844
Tuition
28%
Grad Rate
$14,623
Net Price <$30K
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24
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Jacksonville University
Jacksonville
6
Graduates/yr
57%
Acceptance
$45,050
Tuition
57%
Grad Rate
$25,275
Net Price <$30K
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25
Private NonprofitBachelor's
St. Thomas University
Miami Gardens
3
Graduates/yr
99%
Acceptance
$33,580
Tuition
43%
Grad Rate
$23,794
Net Price <$30K
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Studying Physical Sciences in Florida

Florida has 25 accredited colleges offering physical sciences programs, producing 3,012 graduates annually. Of these, 10 are public institutions with subsidized in-state tuition for Florida residents.

When evaluating programs, consider accreditation, internship placement rates, and faculty expertise. Always file the FAFSA — the net price after grants can be dramatically lower than sticker tuition, especially at public institutions.

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Data source: Graduate counts from IPEDS 2023–24 C2023_A Completions survey (NCES). Tuition, acceptance rate, and graduation rate from IPEDS HD2023, ADM2023, DRVGR2023.