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2018 Best Colleges that Accept the Common App in FloridaAbout this List

The 2018 Best Colleges that Accept the Common App ranking filters the 2018 Best Colleges ranking to only include colleges accept the Common Application for admission. Explore the list of common app schools to build your list of colleges to apply to. Read more on how this ranking was calculated.

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  1. University of Miami

    • 4 Year
    • Coral Gables, FL
    • 2,641
    1 Best Colleges that Accept the Common App in Florida

    Sophomore: I love attending the University of Miami! My experience at the University of Miami has been nothing less than personal. The teachers and staff are very personal and truly care about my overall learning experience. When I think of my college experience here, I think of family.
    Read 2,641 Reviews

    • A+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 38% Acceptance Rate
    • $37,424 Net Price
    • 1210-1390 SAT Range
    Will You Get In?

  2. Florida Institute of Technology

    • 4 Year
    • Melbourne, FL
    • 935
    2 Best Colleges that Accept the Common App in Florida

    Sophomore: Absolutely LOVE. There is nothing that I can say negatively about this school. The instructors, staff and support are absolutely incredible. I have never felt shrugged off or like I am just a number. I wouldn't choose any other school over Florida Tech. GO Panthers!
    Read 935 Reviews

    • A-
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 61% Acceptance Rate
    • $31,582 Net Price
    • 1060-1260 SAT Range
    Will You Get In?

  3. Rollins College

    • 4 Year
    • Winter Park, FL
    • 935
    3 Best Colleges that Accept the Common App in Florida

    Junior: Simply the best! Rollins College is the most amazing place. The small classes, excellent academic, the gorgeous campus, downtown Winter Park downtown make it the perfect school. I love it!
    Read 935 Reviews

    • A-
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 61% Acceptance Rate
    • $35,726 Net Price
    • 1100-1290 SAT Range
    Will You Get In?

  5. New College of Florida

    • 4 Year
    • Sarasota, FL
    • 408
    4 Best Colleges that Accept the Common App in Florida

    Alum: I can't imagine having gotten a better undergraduate education anywhere else! Sarasota is a warm beachside city with plenty of great shops and restaurants, and New College's beautiful campus sits right on the bay. Class sizes are small, education is individualized, and the narrative evaluation system keeps the coursework very rigorous. New College students work hard and play hard!
    Read 408 Reviews

    • B+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 71% Acceptance Rate
    • $11,933 Net Price
    • 1140-1350 SAT Range
    Will You Get In?

  6. Nova Southeastern University

    • 4 Year
    • Fort Lauderdale, FL
    • 1,573
    5 Best Colleges that Accept the Common App in Florida

    Sophomore: It's a blessing to attend one of Florida's top private schools. This school gives their students all the resources possible to acheive beyond their capacity. I've always said that if you don't make it at Nova, it's because you didn't put in the effort. The staff all across really care for their students. Professors are all easy going, professional, helpful and approachable. There's no such thing as assistant professors at this institution. You have real professors that practice what they teach for a living. Nova is hands down the best school ever!
    Read 1,573 Reviews

    • B+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 53% Acceptance Rate
    • $25,344 Net Price
    • 1000-1220 SAT Range
    Will You Get In?

  7. Stetson University

    • 4 Year
    • DeLand, FL
    • 1,263
    6 Best Colleges that Accept the Common App in Florida

    Alum: Stetson University has incredible faculty, staff and students that strive to create an inclusive and challenging educational environment. I felt very at home at Stetson, and greatly appreciate the time that I spent there.
    Over the past few years, there have been a few administrative decisions that have been questionable, such as unusual aesthetic additions and a large enrollment increase without sufficient housing opportunities. Much of the campus has been under construction as of 2017, which created some short-term inconveniences but will (hopefully) lead to long-term improvements!
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    • B+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 66% Acceptance Rate
    • $25,265 Net Price
    • 1070-1270 SAT Range
    Will You Get In?
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  9. St. Thomas University - Florida

    • 4 Year
    • Miami, FL
    • 339
    7 Best Colleges that Accept the Common App in Florida

    Freshman: The campus is a bit small, but its easier to get to classes. The teachers are great! They explain very well and teach at a moderate pace to ensure that everyone fully understands. You can also ask extra questions after class, if you wish. The classes are also small, so you have more one-on- one learning experience. It feels similar to high school, only the workload is more and the teachers are more interesting. College life is amazing, well considering this is my first time off on my own. If you want to succeed and have an awesome learning experience, St. Thomas is for you.
    Read 339 Reviews

    • B+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 54% Acceptance Rate
    • $18,778 Net Price
    • 840-1050 SAT Range
    Will You Get In?

  10. Jacksonville University

    • 4 Year
    • Jacksonville, FL
    • 664
    8 Best Colleges that Accept the Common App in Florida

    Freshman: JU is a small school, but that is exactly what I wanted. All of my teachers know me by name, I do not have more than 35 people in my class, and the campus is beautiful. When you look at schools, these minor, but important topics come to mind. I love JU and the atmosphere is so calming. The sporting events are so fun to watch! JU has wonderful faculty that are extremely outgoing. On top of it I have seen the president of our university on many occasions, many people can not say that they have seen their universities president. I hope that many individuals become interested in JU and one day become a part of the dolphin family.
    Read 664 Reviews

    • B
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 49% Acceptance Rate
    • $29,004 Net Price
    • 910-1110 SAT Range
    Will You Get In?

  11. Eckerd College

    • 4 Year
    • St. Petersburg, FL
    • 908
    9 Best Colleges that Accept the Common App in Florida

    Senior: The atmosphere, socially and academically, is amazing at Eckerd. I wouldn't change a thing! Longboarding to class barefoot and spending the afternoon tanning on the field or jumping off the pier are some of the things that make Camp Eckerd truly amazing.
    Read 908 Reviews

    • B
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 72% Acceptance Rate
    • $33,486 Net Price
    • 1000-1210 SAT Range
    Will You Get In?
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    Southeastern University

    • 4 Year
    • Lakeland, FL
    • 1,201

    Junior: I really enjoy being a student at Southeastern University! The school defiantly has it's pros and cons as would any, but my overall experience has been great! I would recommend Southeastern to any student who whats to pursue and education doing what they love. The culture and community is very diverse yet inviting. There is a place for everyone to get involved.
    Read 1,201 Reviews

    • B
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 46% Acceptance Rate
    • $22,093 Net Price
    • 840-1090 SAT Range
    Will You Get In?

  13. Florida Southern College

    • 4 Year
    • Lakeland, FL
    • 1,017
    10 Best Colleges that Accept the Common App in Florida

    Sophomore: Florida Southern College personalizes its approach to education through engaged learning, which means that whatever field you're in, you'll get involved and hands-on experience with materials and professors who seek to know you personally so that they can do their job to the best of their abilities. Lakeland is a bustling town with both a great regional location and downtown area, but there's so much to get involved with on-campus that even if you didn't go out often you would never be bored (except by choice)!
    Read 1,017 Reviews

    • B
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 46% Acceptance Rate
    • $24,206 Net Price
    • 1040-1230 SAT Range
    Will You Get In?

  14. University of Tampa

    • 4 Year
    • Tampa, FL
    • 2,070
    11 Best Colleges that Accept the Common App in Florida

    Sophomore: Great and knowledgeable professors that are willing to help students. Awesome organizations on campus with lots of community service opportunities. Particular major is carefully designed to teach applicable skills helpful in the workforce/career path. On-campus facilities are well-kept and resourceful. The building architecture is absolutely stunning! Would like to see more scholarship opportunities for minority students. Federal Work-Study could offer more financial help, as the university is a private institution. Also more funding for the Theatre and Dance department. Would love to see study abroad programs from art and dance students to study artistic subjects across the globe.
    Read 2,070 Reviews

    • B
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 48% Acceptance Rate
    • $29,372 Net Price
    • 990-1160 SAT Range
    Will You Get In?

  15. Flagler College - St. Augustine

    • 4 Year
    • Saint Augustine, FL
    • 921
    12 Best Colleges that Accept the Common App in Florida

    Junior: Flagler College is a great school with a beautiful campus! While the food in the dining hall leaves lots of room for improvement, the atmosphere I experience living on campus absolutely makes up for it. Professors are personable and knowledgeable. Flagler hosts a diverse student body, which is awesome! Student Life is very active, entertaining students on a regular basis! Another thing I love about Flagler is their Career Development Center, which is also very active, and hosts events on a regular basis to engage students to receive the needed information about finding a job/internship! It is also a great resource for international students, whom they are working with very closely.
    Read 921 Reviews

    • B
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 55% Acceptance Rate
    • $22,727 Net Price
    • 960-1150 SAT Range
    Will You Get In?

  17. Saint Leo University

    • 4 Year
    • Saint Leo, FL
    • 1,683
    13 Best Colleges that Accept the Common App in Florida

    Freshman: I absolutely love Saint Leo University! There are so many opportunities for students to learn and make friends. In my first week as a freshman, we had an orientation week and the staff and students were just incredible. The orientation leaders loved helping and making connections with the new students that they keep all throughout college. They did many activities like color wars and taking us to Busch Gardens. Saint Leo also is very good with keeping up with students throughout the year and making sure they stay on track. The staff is always very helpful and kind. If I could change anything it would be that the school would have a football team. I miss the Friday Night Lights every week.
    Read 1,683 Reviews

    • B
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 70% Acceptance Rate
    • $21,296 Net Price
    • 900-1090 SAT Range
    Will You Get In?

  18. Ave Maria University

    • 4 Year
    • Ave Maria, FL
    • 275

    Freshman: If you are a practicing Christian, specifically Catholic, Ave Maria University is a fantastic choice for you. Extremely unrecognized as one of the top Catholic schools compared to Franciscan University of Steubenville or Benedictine College, Ave Maria has a vibrant and warm welcoming community filled with tons of opportunities to get involved with the community. Many include recreational sports like intramural sand volleyball and soccer, equestrian club and many Christian households. If you are looking for a university to uphold and foster your Christian practices, Ave Maria University is the place for you.
    Read 275 Reviews

    • B-
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 40% Acceptance Rate
    • $19,088 Net Price
    • 970-1230 SAT Range
    Will You Get In?

  19. Barry University

    • 4 Year
    • Miami, FL
    • 1,227

    Alum: I love the small classrooms and the professors are so knowledgeable, experienced, competent, patient, hard working, and understanding. They provide office hours and excellent real world experiences from their cast experiences. What a great way to broaden your networking and diverse culture with sound Christisn values is priceless!
    Read 1,227 Reviews

    • B-
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 62% Acceptance Rate
    • $21,489 Net Price
    • 850-1010 SAT Range
    Will You Get In?

  20. Ringling College of Art & Design

    • 4 Year
    • Sarasota, FL
    • 391

    Freshman: My experience at Ringling College of Art and Design was fantastic! I was only there for as a first-year Illustration student, but I left there with more knowledge of drawing than when I went in.

    I will say, that it was a tough journey, what with my limitations being pushed, but it was well worth it in the end. I can now see perspectives in a completely new...perspective!

    Drawing for Illustrators was a new experience for me, too. I really hated painting, and the entire class was done with Gouache paint. But it helped me see lighting and color differently. I learned how to control the paint a lot better. If given the opportunity, I would like to go back.

    My only issue is the cost. It is considered one of the most expensive schools in the country, and they prove that with how much the tuition is. I spent more money on supply refills than anything else.

    Other than that, I loved Ringling.
    Read 391 Reviews

    • B-
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 78% Acceptance Rate
    • $44,386 Net Price
    • — SAT Range
    Will You Get In?

  21. Johnson & Wales University - North Miami

    • 4 Year
    • North Miami, FL
    • 410

    Sophomore: I enjoy going here! The atmosphere is friendly and the area that the university is located is safe. The faculty help you to reach academic goals. Could use more sports like volleyball, track and football. Could also use more organizations for older students.
    Read 410 Reviews

    • B-
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 81% Acceptance Rate
    • $24,843 Net Price
    • — SAT Range
    Will You Get In?
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    Ultimate Medical Academy - Online

    • 2 Year (Online)
    • 686

    Sophomore: I absolutely Love Ultimate Medical Academy. They have wonderful Instructors. They have every resource one could imagine. Their student advisors are ready to assist you with any questions, concerns, problems, and they are there if you have a any type of personal, family, addiction problems. I Love Ultimate Medical Academy!
    Read 686 Reviews

    • B+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 100% Acceptance Rate
    • $21,793 Net Price
    • — SAT Range
    Will You Get In?

  23. Lynn University

    • 4 Year
    • Boca Raton, FL
    • 287

    Junior: Great University. A lot of cultures in one place, very diverse! Awesome professors and incredible intalations.
    Read 287 Reviews

    • C+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 82% Acceptance Rate
    • $36,530 Net Price
    • 870-1040 SAT Range
    Will You Get In?
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