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2020 Best Colleges that Accept the Common App in FloridaAbout this List

The 2020 Best Colleges that Accept the Common App ranking filters the 2020 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
    • 2,778 reviews
    #1 Best Colleges that Accept the Common App in Florida

    Sophomore: Attending the University of Miami has made me a much more cultured, well-rounded person than I was before coming here. If you're looking for a medium-sized, diverse school with a gorgeous, closed campus close to a big city, look no further! You will meet people from all over the world and all sorts of backgrounds here at UM, which you won't get at every private university in the country. Most of the professors I've had here seem very accomplished and well-versed in the fields they are teaching, and overall the academics are challenging but nothing unbearable. There is no lack of school spirit and football games are highly attended on weekends in the fall. The party scene is very good. In my opinion, there's a healthy balance between academics and partying here, but I will say that if you are totally not a partier/going-out person, maybe consider a different school, but I think most people can find a healthy balance. The gorgeous warm weather year-round is also a huge plus!
    Read 2,778 Reviews

    • A+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 36% Acceptance Rate
    • $42,204 Net Price
    • 1230-1420 SAT Range
    Will You Get In?

  2. Rollins College

    • 4 Year
    • Winter Park, FL
    • 975 reviews
    #2 Best Colleges that Accept the Common App in Florida

    Junior: During my time at Rollins College, I have been able to develop myself Immensely on both a professional and personal level! As a Business Management Major, I have found courses offered through the Department of Business to be great! The class sizes are small (just around 20-30 students) and from my experience, the faculty members are very interested in ensuring that their students are able to learn and apply concepts to real-life applications! So many opportunities have come my way from a liberal-arts education and it wouldn't be possible without the incredible faculty members and community as a whole!

    Now (on a side note), if you are an individual who is sensitive to air quality and living conditions, you may want to put lots of consideration into living conditions and look at potentially feasible dorm options. This may involve planning in advance for the long-term. At the moment, Rollins is investing in capital improvements on campus for new and improved dorms and living conditions
    Read 975 Reviews

    • A-
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 64% Acceptance Rate
    • $35,522 Net Price
    • 1100-1290 SAT Range
    Will You Get In?

  3. Florida Institute of Technology

    • 4 Year
    • Melbourne, FL
    • 989 reviews
    #3 Best Colleges that Accept the Common App in Florida

    Alum: Great military friendly college with flexible learning options for the modern student. I completed my bachelors in Business Administration/Management online and successfully graduated with honors. I attribute my success to the user friendly resources available for online students as well as dedicated and fair professors. I was able to utilize military tuition assistance to cover all of my tuition costs. The school is also continuing to become more recognized as a prestigious learning institution and I feel I am of equal or greater qualifications than many of my professional peers with degrees from UCF, Auburn, Rollins and other major colleges.
    Read 989 Reviews

    • A-
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 63% Acceptance Rate
    • $33,610 Net Price
    • 1130-1320 SAT Range
    Will You Get In?

  4. Nova Southeastern University

    • 4 Year
    • Fort Lauderdale, FL
    • 1,703 reviews
    #4 Best Colleges that Accept the Common App in Florida

    Freshman: My experience at NSU so far has been amazing. There are small class sizes, apartment -style dormitory options, and many great scholar programs. Being a part of the programs has opened many doors for me. My program affiliations allow me to earn my Masters Degree in Elementary Education in just 4 years! Professors at this school get to know YOU. NSU is a private university, whose student body is mostly made up of Biology majors. The diversity on campus reaches a global range. The university is located in Florida, and it is attended by students all the way from California, Brazil, Trinidad and Tobago, Denmark, etc. There are no parties on campus but plenty things to do in the surrounding area of Fort Lauderdale and Miami. Athletics are Division II.
    Read 1,703 Reviews

    • B+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 58% Acceptance Rate
    • $26,740 Net Price
    • 1080-1280 SAT Range
    Will You Get In?

  5. Eckerd College

    • 4 Year
    • Saint Petersburg, FL
    • 946 reviews
    #5 Best Colleges that Accept the Common App in Florida

    Junior: Eckerd College has an amazing study abroad program. Most students go abroad at least 1 semester, and some do 2! But don't worry, if you don't feel like leaving the sunny beaches of Florida which are right down the street from campus, you can go on a winter term trip abroad for 3 weeks, or take a spring break trip abroad. Eckerd is generally small compared to other campuses, so friendships are very easy to make. The only only downside of living on campus in the traditional dorms, is that you are required to be on the meal plan all 4 years, unless you have a medical exemption. If you live in a suite or a community living style dorm however, you are not required to be on the meal plan. Eckerd friendships are not limited by which graduating class you are, which is one of the things I really like about the school.
    Read 946 Reviews

    • B+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 73% Acceptance Rate
    • $33,918 Net Price
    • 1060-1260 SAT Range
    Will You Get In?

  6. Stetson University

    • 4 Year
    • DeLand, FL
    • 1,330 reviews
    #6 Best Colleges that Accept the Common App in Florida

    Freshman: Stetson is a great school! Since it is small, professors really get to know you and they actually care about you and can spend more time helping you. Everyone is super nice, including the students. There are tons of opportunities for you to grow and get involved. The town DeLand is a cute close-knit community, there are tons of way to be involved outside of campus as well. The only downside of this school is the cost, it can be pretty expensive and there are many ways that you can get charged (like losing your dorm key). If you're looking for a party school, Stetson is not the school for you. Stetson is very academic and rigourous, so the lack of a party life may be downside if that is what you are looking for.
    Read 1,330 Reviews

    • B+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 68% Acceptance Rate
    • $27,287 Net Price
    • 1070-1270 SAT Range
    Will You Get In?

  7. University of Tampa

    • 4 Year
    • Tampa, FL
    • 2,186 reviews
    #7 Best Colleges that Accept the Common App in Florida

    Sophomore: UT has amazing professors who are genuinely concerned about student learning. There are so many opportunities to be involved in hundreds of clubs, sports, and activities. Career services is also useful in providing career/internship/resume/etc. help every week! UT has a beautiful campus and many amazing new buildings (such as the Graduate Health Sciences building, Palm apartments, etc.). The fitness center is state of the art (AMAZING) and has its own calisthenics room. UT also has a pool open to students and has very strong sports teams such as volleyball, baseball, and swimming, etc. The Honors Program provides many opportunities for extended learning, symposia, and networking.
    CONS: UT wifi is often very poor, arguably too much money is spent on landscaping, and there is no housing for juniors and seniors (who must move off-campus).
    Read 2,186 Reviews

    • B
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 53% Acceptance Rate
    • $29,880 Net Price
    • 1070-1230 SAT Range
    Will You Get In?

  8. Jacksonville University

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

    Alum: Jacksonville University has a good but rigourous undergraduate nursing program. I was accepted into the program directly from high school. I had no previous medical experience and I struggled for a couple of semesters. Despite these challenges, I had a very supportive professor and found the student couseling center instrumental to helping me set goals and learn new coping strategies to overcome my obstacles. I returned to JU last year to pursue a graduate degree as a nurse practitioner.
    Something to be aware of is the significant cost of tuition at JU. They offer scholarships but many students, including myself, have large financial debt because of the decison to attend a private university.
     Overall, the campus is beautiful and peaceful. It hugs the curve of the St. John's River and early in the morning you can see wildlife on its banks. It's a nice change of pace for a school in the confines of a city.
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    • B
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 87% Acceptance Rate
    • $25,674 Net Price
    • 930-1150 SAT Range
    Will You Get In?

  9. Florida Southern College

    • 4 Year
    • Lakeland, FL
    • 1,078 reviews
    #9 Best Colleges that Accept the Common App in Florida

    Niche User: What I enjoyed about Florida Southern College was that I felt welcomed. From the first moment I set foot on their campus for a tour, I was immediately given a t-shirt, informational brochures, and water. Every ambassador knew how to greet their guests and how to entertain us throughout the campus walk. The area was clean, and the sun shined beautifully! Students that were nearby were engaged in their course work. For a private school, they know how to ensure the students eat well as they had numerous food choices in the cafeteria. The library and study room designs were flawless, and the atmosphere was relaxing! We were informed that day one of college, every student engages in hands-on work for their majors with a high-qualified professor. The best part was that about 95% of students by their junior year get to study abroad (which is included in the tuition!).
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    • B
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 51% Acceptance Rate
    • $24,888 Net Price
    • 1070-1250 SAT Range
    Will You Get In?

  12. New College of Florida

    • 4 Year
    • Sarasota, FL
    • 433 reviews
    #10 Best Colleges that Accept the Common App in Florida

    Junior: NCF is a safe space. Most anyone that feels disconnected or ostracized from their community will find a family at New.
    The food sucks, but there's tons of cheap, local options near by (but you definitely need a car to get there).
    Party scene is pretty active. The police will not mess with you for minor stuff (drinking/smoking), especially in dorms (though there does seem to be some racial profiling by officers).
    Academics are outstanding. Professors are helpful and compassionate. You quickly build relationships with teachers since classes are small.
    There seems to be a lot of disconnect between administration and students regarding NCF's future. Lots of students want to maintain the (counter-)culture of New (which you will understand once you get here) while admin is moving in a different direction.
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    • B
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 69% Acceptance Rate
    • $12,778 Net Price
    • 1190-1380 SAT Range
    Will You Get In?

  13. St. Thomas University - Florida

    • 4 Year
    • Miami Gardens, FL
    • 371 reviews
    #11 Best Colleges that Accept the Common App in Florida

    Freshman: The University of St Thomas is an incredible school I highly recommend it. It is an academically rigorous university and attendance is required in most classes. If you choose this school, be prepared to stay engaged in class, participate as much as possible, and study daily. Aside from education, the facilities on campus are top-notch, I recommend checking out the fitness center it's huge and so beautiful. There is a ton to do off-campus, lots of shops, restaurants, bars, and coffee shops. If you're looking for more nightlife it's only a quick drive from the Florida A&M University! I can recommend this school highly enough.
    Read 371 Reviews

    • B
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 49% Acceptance Rate
    • $24,836 Net Price
    • 860-1080 SAT Range
    Will You Get In?

  14. Saint Leo University

    • 4 Year
    • Saint Leo, FL
    • 1,764 reviews
    #12 Best Colleges that Accept the Common App in Florida

    Sophomore: The experience at Saint Leo is something that is indescribable. The professors, the staff, the students, and the all-around atmosphere is incredible. It is a close-knit community that thrives on family values, finding your purpose, and evolving into the best version of yourself. In the past 2 years i've been at Saint Leo, I have been my happiest and am proud to say that I made the right choice with choosing Saint Leo University as my home away from home until 2022!
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    • B
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 58% Acceptance Rate
    • $20,552 Net Price
    • 910-1120 SAT Range
    Will You Get In?

  15. Flagler College - St. Augustine

    • 4 Year
    • Saint Augustine, FL
    • 975 reviews
    #13 Best Colleges that Accept the Common App in Florida

    Niche User: When attending Flagler College I loved it. When I visited the school, the campus as breathtaking, and the students there were extremely friendly. It was a very inviting atmosphere. I dream to attend the school and go back soon! There were many options of majors and minors that I haven't even thought of before. The options were endless, and the guidance I would be receiving is awesome! More people should know about the school. Flagler is such a wonderful place.
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    • B
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 57% Acceptance Rate
    • $23,473 Net Price
    • 950-1140 SAT Range
    Will You Get In?

  16. Ringling College of Art & Design

    • 4 Year
    • Sarasota, FL
    • 419 reviews

    Sophomore: The teachers have usually worked in the field they teach so they really know what they're talking about and try to help us all become better artists. There's kind of a mentally draining mindset though to put your work and your networking first, no matter if it affects your mental health. It's also not a very racially diverse accepting or knowledgeable campus, but we're working to change that to make it into a more welcoming and comfortable for all! Overall, I feel like what I'm paying for, which is the education, has been worth the money and is making me a better artist!
    Read 419 Reviews

    • B-
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 64% Acceptance Rate
    • $49,828 Net Price
    • — SAT Range
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  17. Ave Maria University

    • 4 Year
    • Ave Maria, FL
    • 292 reviews

    Freshman: My experience so far has been great! The people here are so nice and easy to get along with and the academics are taught with excellence and profession. I would recommend Ave Maria to students who want a structure, delightful education that's going to be worth learning. I wouldn't change a thing here at Ave Maria University!
    Read 292 Reviews

    • B-
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 42% Acceptance Rate
    • $19,783 Net Price
    • 980-1230 SAT Range
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  18. Lynn University

    • 4 Year
    • Boca Raton, FL
    • 363 reviews

    Senior: Small and personalized with a refreshing touch of innovation that emanates throughout each class. There is nothing better than being able to apply the theories and information that is taught in the classes to real-life, current-day topics.

    I studied an extremely interesting neuromarketing class where we explored emerging technologies, applied it against historical facts and then I created a mobile app that related to the "internet of things". My app worked with the Apple Watch and stands out as a defining moment in my higher educational experience.

    Although the information was amazing, sharing my experience with such a diverse group of people was pivotal. Highly recommended for anyone that wants to break the mold through a contemporary educational experience!
    Read 363 Reviews

    • B-
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 82% Acceptance Rate
    • $38,986 Net Price
    • 870-1040 SAT Range
    Will You Get In?

  19. Barry University

    • 4 Year
    • Miami, FL
    • 1,288 reviews

    Freshman: I haven’t been able to attend yet, I’m still deciding which university to attend but I will say the amount of help and advice they’ve offered me has been very beneficial. The Barry University members have answered my questions, provided me financial aid, and aided me in my journey in becoming a freshman in college, hopefully theirs!
    Read 1,288 Reviews

    • C+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 85% Acceptance Rate
    • $21,547 Net Price
    • 880-1060 SAT Range
    Will You Get In?

  22. Johnson & Wales University - North Miami

    • 4 Year
    • North Miami, FL
    • 435 reviews

    Junior: Johnson and Wales University is a small but nice campus. Every residence hall is walking distance from the Academic Center, the Wildcat Center, and the student services building. We have roosters, ducks and ducklings, and cats walking around which for me brightens my day. The buildings are modern and the classrooms are tech savvy with touch screen projectors, walls in disguise as whiteboards and cool colored chairs to add a pop of color. The cafeteria is called The Mix, and they have a variety of foods and drinks to meet everybody's nutrition standards. Right down the way is the Wildcat Center where most campus events are held. Overall, Johnson and Wales University or as we call it, J-WU, is a great campus with professors that are eager to help, and is a great experience both academically and socially as we are right in the heart of Miami!
    Read 435 Reviews

    • C+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 78% Acceptance Rate
    • $24,862 Net Price
    • — SAT Range
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  23. Webber International University

    • 4 Year
    • Babson Park, FL
    • 172 reviews

    Freshman: Webber University offers a variety of majors making it a well rounded school for all students. I’m will be a freshmen majoring in computer information systems also playing basketball on a athletic scholarship. I’m looking forward and excited about my next chapter in life.
    Read 172 Reviews

    • C
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 49% Acceptance Rate
    • $24,614 Net Price
    • 920-1100 SAT Range
    Will You Get In?

  24. Florida Polytechnic University

    • 4 Year
    • Lakeland, FL
    • 160 reviews

    Niche User: The campus is simply amazing! They have two supercomputers, some maker labs, stuff for videogame design, video production, and probably other things that I am forgetting.
    However, while they are a STEM only school, the course selections as of 2018 are rather limited. But, in the future, they should be a great little STEM colledge to attend. The classes, campus, and dorms were absolutely stunning as well.
    Read 160 Reviews

    • NG
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 55% Acceptance Rate
    • $17,605 Net Price
    • 1180-1330 SAT Range
    Will You Get In?
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    South University - West Palm Beach

    • 4 Year
    • Royal Palm Beach, FL
    • 278 reviews

    Junior: I am a new student to South University. So far, It has been a pleasant experience. There has not been any moment where I did not feel as if I did not have the resources necessary to be successful. I transferred in from a bigger university and there I very much felt like a number. The small class sizes here make for an overall better learning experience. The only gripe I have is with the cost of Education.
    Read 278 Reviews

    • C-
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 100% Acceptance Rate
    • $21,674 Net Price
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