2024 Best Colleges for Public Policy in the Tampa Area

• Tampa, FL•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.81 out of 5  7,468 reviews

Sophomore: As a student at the University of South Florida, my experience has been truly rewarding. The university offers a diverse and inclusive environment, fostering a sense of community and belonging. The faculty is knowledgeable and supportive, encouraging academic growth and critical thinking. USF provides numerous opportunities for extracurricular involvement, enriching my college journey. From state-of-the-art facilities to a vibrant campus life, USF has made my time here unforgettable and has prepared me for a promising future. Go Bulls! 🤘🏼... Read 7,468 reviews

• grade A+

• Acceptance rate 49%

• Net price $10,004

• SAT range 1160-1320

• Lakeland, FL•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.94 out of 5  1,458 reviews

Senior: Wonderful University! The teachers are highly passionate and care about what they are teaching. I love the atmosphere of the school and all the places to hangout throughout the campus. Portico Coffee has been a go-to for a morning coffee, a between-classes break or a place to do homework. The campus is beautiful and I especially love all the tropical trees and kept-up garden work. I look forward to coming to school daily!... Read 1,458 reviews

• grade B

• Acceptance rate 45%

• Net price $27,536

• SAT range 960-1180

• Saint Leo, FL•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.72 out of 5  1,902 reviews

Senior: My experience with the college has been pretty positive, I think it has its pros and cons just like any college. They have done very well with keeping in contact with me about anything I need and have kept in touch about my mental health throughout the program, which is something I have found that not many colleges take into consideration especially with how intense the program can get. I think the only real downside I have found is that the classes and teachers can be intense sometimes but I am on track to get my degree much faster so I can't complain too much!... Read 1,902 reviews

• grade B minus

• Acceptance rate 71%

• Net price $18,336

• SAT range 930-1150

• St. Petersburg, FL•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.93 out of 5  2,684 reviews

Senior: I can't say enough about my time at St. Petersburg College. I am finishing up my degree in Public Policy this coming semester. Everyone has been extremely supportive and I was so impressed with how they made the process as easy as possible. Obviously you have to put in the work, but you will never feel alone. The business office, student support services, and every single professor made the experience positive for me. If you have thought about finishing up an associate or bachelor degree - do it! I promise it will be much less difficult than you're thinking.... Read 2,684 reviews

• grade B minus

• Acceptance rate 100%

• Net price $2,477

• SAT range —

• Clearwater, FL•

• 2 Year

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  Rating 4.42 out of 5  657 reviews

Junior: Ultimate Medical Academy is the best decision I ever made! If I had to do it all over again, I definitely would. It was a great experience from beginning to end and everyone I encountered was so friendly and eager to help. They checked in on me often and made sure I was ok and did not need any help with school or anything personal. They made it very easy to want to keep going. Their encouraging words kept me motivated to do the best I could on all of my studies. Without UMA I would not be where I am today about to graduate with my Associates degree. After graduation I will be attending a UMA sister school, Purdue Global University, to obtain my bachelor's degree. I may even decide to go farther in the long run. Either way, my educational journey all began because UMA took a chance on me and gave me an opportunity succeed and reach my full potential. Once I graduate, I will be the second person in my household to achieve their Associates degree from Ultimate Medical Academy!... Read 657 reviews

• grade B

• Acceptance rate 100%

• Net price $18,475

• SAT range —