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Explore the most liberal colleges ranking based on student reviews of the political leanings of the campus community. Compare colleges for the most liberal students. Read more on how this ranking was calculated.

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  1. New College of Florida

    • 4 Year
    • Sarasota, FL
    • 413
    1 Most Liberal Colleges in Florida

    Sophomore: New College of Florida is the best college for those who are actually interested in learning the material, rather than getting an easy A and moving on. The amount of students in each class is fairly small which allows for great seminar discussions on the readings we're assigned. The professors are also very considerate and appreciate actually interacting with students one-on-one. We have a really helpful Writing Resource Center where students who have taken Pedagogy in Practice are assigned as Student Writing Assistants; this helps students feel a lot more comfortable with sharing their writing because the SWAs are students too. Our Counseling and Wellness Center is so helpful for both physical and emotional concerns- they were actually part of the reason I made it through this year, the other part were the professors. There is also a huge LGBT+ and body positive vibe/culture at NCF that allows both students and professors to really be themselves.
    Read 413 Reviews

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

  2. Florida A&M University

    • 4 Year
    • Tallahassee, FL
    • 2,362
    2 Most Liberal Colleges in Florida

    Freshman: I love my HBCU! With FAMU comes great opportunities and long lasting friendships. The teachers show a lot of love and support, they don’t look at you as a number, they look at you as family helping family! One thing I would change about Famu is the rule of “Freshman’s not allowed to have cars” I believe that is unfair due to the fact that student students come from all over and a car is their only source of transportation to and from where they live. Allowing them to have a car for the first year would only give them the opportunity to get to and from home and also to and from a variety of attractions and destinations here in Tallahassee.
    Read 2,362 Reviews

    • B+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 31% Acceptance Rate
    • $13,096 Net Price
    • 900-1080 SAT Range
    Will You Get In?

  3. Bethune-Cookman University

    • 4 Year
    • Daytona Beach, FL
    • 1,406
    3 Most Liberal Colleges in Florida

    Sophomore: I would like to say that Bethune Cookman University provides its inhabitants with an experience unlike any other. Being started by an African American woman it holds a legacy that remains unmatched. Strong, resilient and proud Wildcats continue to roar! I will say that; although the surrounding areas are deemed undesirable the community finds B-CU to be the glue that brings everyone together. I came in as a freshman during the Summer 2017 session and I've made friends that not only can relate on a cultural level but also share the same pride and passion for achieving their goals. Thank you!
    Read 1,406 Reviews

    • C+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 64% Acceptance Rate
    • $16,521 Net Price
    • 710-890 SAT Range
    Will You Get In?
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    Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Worldwide

    • 4 Year
    • Daytona Beach, FL
    • 301

    Graduate Student: Embry Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide (ERAU-WW) is an institution of true learning. From the versatility of monthly Undergraduate course commencements to the content of individual coursework, ERAU-WW offers the same opportunity to everybody of any status--LEARN. Additionally, ERAU-WW is far more than just an aviation school. They remain at the top of university ratings for quality and accessibility year after year, while maintaining captivating material and intriguing instructors. The student success analytics rate continuously above 95% routinely, and in ANY program on record! Undoubtedly, ERAU-WW should be the first pick for anyone unsure of goals, or steady on real world and up-to-date education.
    Read 301 Reviews

    • B+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 63% Acceptance Rate
    • $19,002 Net Price
    • — SAT Range
    Will You Get In?

  5. Eckerd College

    • 4 Year
    • St. Petersburg, FL
    • 916
    4 Most Liberal Colleges in Florida

    Sophomore: Choosing Eckerd was one of the best decisions I've ever made! Eckerd has changed my life tremendously, in a way I could never have imagined. I have made incredible friends and been exposed to amazing opportunities. Eckerd truly lives up to its reputation of one the top 40 colleges that change lives.
    Read 916 Reviews

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

  6. Barry University

    • 4 Year
    • Miami, FL
    • 1,240
    5 Most Liberal Colleges in Florida

    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 1,240 Reviews

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

  7. Florida International University

    • 4 Year
    • Miami, FL
    • 6,289
    6 Most Liberal Colleges in Florida

    Graduate Student: Home of the Panther! FIU is a diverse university with many outside entertainments and school fundraising activities. Amazing, caring, professional educators who holds each student accountable for their work. Excuses are not tolerable at this university as each student is expected to deliver assignments on time or before any listed deadlines. The setting of the campus is beautiful, immaculate, and surrounded by various food locations. The campus is also enormous and can be difficult for students who are incapacitated or disabled to attend their classes on time. More elevators should be created to accommodate these students.
    Read 6,289 Reviews

    • A-
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 50% Acceptance Rate
    • $12,966 Net Price
    • 1030-1210 SAT Range
    Will You Get In?
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  9. Florida Memorial University

    • 4 Year
    • Miami Gardens, FL
    • 738
    7 Most Liberal Colleges in Florida

    Junior: Florida Memorial University is a great l school with excellent faculty and staff member from the professors to the grounds men. The campus is small in size but a great atmosphere to grow up in. The classes are small and that one on one time with professors for extra guidance is excellent to have.
    The University has grown since my Freshman year, rather than practicing traditions they are creating them. The campus is very diverse so you can meet different people and there is something for everyone to come together and do at all times from sports, Greek life to musicals.
    Overall my experience at FMU has been awesome for me and going into my Junior year still and honor student and starting basketball player has been and will continue to be great. I rate FMU an AMAZING 5!
    Read 738 Reviews

    • C+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 25% Acceptance Rate
    • $16,655 Net Price
    • — SAT Range
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  10. Florida Atlantic University

    • 4 Year
    • Boca Raton, FL
    • 4,143
    8 Most Liberal Colleges in Florida

    Sophomore: Florida Atlantic is a great school! This school is growing achievement in the city of Boca Raton and for the State of Florida. They focus on their students academic and career opportunities. FAU is a growing school that is succeeding in many areas. Each year its progressing! Athletics are presenting positive results and incoming students qualifications are going up! FAU programs such as Business, Pre-Med, Education, Exercise Science and many more are growing to be #1. FAU provides certain opportunities that other school don't which gives our students an advantage for the real world and to be successful!
    Read 4,143 Reviews

    • B
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 60% Acceptance Rate
    • $11,303 Net Price
    • 950-1140 SAT Range
    Will You Get In?

  11. University of Miami

    • 4 Year
    • Coral Gables, FL
    • 2,663
    9 Most Liberal Colleges in Florida

    Freshman: Coral Gables is home to the University of Miami, an elite university, known commonly as “The U.” With its perpetual sunshine and swaying palm trees, the University of Miami enjoys the cool ambience of the tropics, while also holding the title of a Top 50 school. Just like the city of Miami, the school is bubbling with a variety of different people with different backgrounds. The athletics teams at this school are great too, with our football team's ever-increasing ranking. We have had several celebrities come to the University of Miami, parading around campus, throwing up the "U" at sports games, and notably even filming a music video here! The University of Miami had everything I was looking for in a campus and choosing to go there it is one of the best decisions I've ever made.
    Read 2,663 Reviews

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

  14. Ringling College of Art & Design

    • 4 Year
    • Sarasota, FL
    • 399
    10 Most Liberal Colleges in Florida

    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 399 Reviews

    • B-
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 78% Acceptance Rate
    • $44,386 Net Price
    • — SAT Range
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  15. University of Central Florida

    • 4 Year
    • Orlando, FL
    • 20,571
    11 Most Liberal Colleges in Florida

    Senior: My experience at the University of Central Florida is everything that any student that ever dreamed of going to college to ever imagine. Taking into consideration that UCF is the second largest University in the United States of America, you could say that it is a pretty intimidating start of a new begining. Although, with my professors, student life, leadership opportunities, clubs/organizations, and the overall structure of the campus itself has made my experience thus far absolutely amazing. I could never picture myself spending these four years anywhere else!
    Read 20,571 Reviews

    • A-
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 50% Acceptance Rate
    • $15,533 Net Price
    • 1080-1270 SAT Range
    Will You Get In?

  16. Edward Waters College

    • 4 Year
    • Jacksonville, FL
    • 170
    12 Most Liberal Colleges in Florida

    Junior: Edward Waters College is a historically black college located in Jacksonville, FL. I like this college because it offers smaller classroom settings which allow more time for one on one assistance with the professor. I am majoring in Psychology and my professors demonstrate concern in my ability to learn and grow as student and person. EWC also have a police sub-station located on campus for any parents concerned about safety. The staff and administrators are very knowledgeable in their fields
    Read 170 Reviews

    • C-
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 58% Acceptance Rate
    • $13,918 Net Price
    • 720-910 SAT Range
    Will You Get In?

  18. University of South Florida - St. Petersburg

    • 4 Year
    • St. Petersburg, FL
    • 451
    13 Most Liberal Colleges in Florida

    Sophomore: I love USFSP! The campus is beautiful, and the waterfront has many activities to keep students busy . There is always something to do, and the community aspect of the school is amazing! Making friends has not been difficult because the activities foster a friendly environment. I have loved all of my professors as well. They are extremely knowledgeable in what they teach, and they make learning engaging and interesting. The smaller size of the school supports building relationships with professors, and the school leadership knows many students by name.
    Read 451 Reviews

    • B+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 36% Acceptance Rate
    • $11,150 Net Price
    • 1050-1240 SAT Range
    Will You Get In?

  19. University of South Florida

    • 4 Year
    • Tampa, FL
    • 6,364
    14 Most Liberal Colleges in Florida

    Sophomore: USF has surpassed any expectations I ever had on what life would be at college. Being a relatively new university there is a lot of pride and youthful energy in the professors, administration, and students. The MSC is a great student hub with a good food court, a restaurant, 4 floors of study or “chilling” areas, offices, event rooms, a theater, a ballroom, a pharmacy, a computer store and many more things. The library has resources from state of the art equipment, macs and PCs, digital media equipment with green screens, quiet study floors, a Starbucks, tutoring center, a writing center and so many more things. Central campus is very pretty and very green, with the MLK plaza in the middle and trees perfectly lined up. The athletics are great including the 3 gyms which include an indoor and an outdoor swimming pools, dance studio, wrestling room, cardio floor, weight floor, indoor track, volleyball, basketball and racquetball courts. We bleed green with a heart of gold. Go bulls!
    Read 6,364 Reviews

    • A
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 47% Acceptance Rate
    • $11,398 Net Price
    • 1070-1250 SAT Range
    Will You Get In?

  20. Rollins College

    • 4 Year
    • Winter Park, FL
    • 942
    15 Most Liberal Colleges in Florida

    Senior: Rollins is a small liberal arts school known for their excellent academics and athletics. As a student-athlete and rising senior, I can say that athletics has been a huge part of my Rollins experience. However, there are so many other ways students can get involved on campus whether its through Greek life or other clubs and organizations – there is something for everyone! The community at a school like Rollins was definitely something I was looking for. Lastly, when deciding between schools, Rollins’ campus was one of the biggest draws. I could not imagine a better place to spend my college years anywhere other than Winter Park!
    Read 942 Reviews

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

  21. Flagler College - St. Augustine

    • 4 Year
    • Saint Augustine, FL
    • 932
    16 Most Liberal Colleges 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 932 Reviews

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

  22. University of Tampa

    • 4 Year
    • Tampa, FL
    • 2,091
    17 Most Liberal Colleges 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 2,091 Reviews

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

  25. Nova Southeastern University

    • 4 Year
    • Fort Lauderdale, FL
    • 1,602
    18 Most Liberal Colleges 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 1,602 Reviews

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