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2018 Most Liberal Colleges in FloridaAbout this List

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  1. New College of Florida

    • 4 Year
    • Sarasota, FL
    • 408
    1 Most Liberal Colleges 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?

  2. Eckerd College

    • 4 Year
    • St. Petersburg, FL
    • 908
    2 Most Liberal Colleges 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?

  3. Bethune-Cookman University

    • 4 Year
    • Daytona Beach, FL
    • 1,381
    3 Most Liberal Colleges in Florida

    Sophomore: This Institution is embedded with rich African American history. Our founder, Dr. Mary Mcledod Bethune, was a woman with great faith which applies to everything the school believes in. It is a beautiful and historic campus with a friendly staff and outstanding students. My experience here has been wonderful!
    Read 1,381 Reviews

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

  5. Florida International University

    • 4 Year
    • Miami, FL
    • 6,224
    4 Most Liberal Colleges in Florida

    Junior: I am currently a student with FIU Online in the Early Childhood Education program. Even without being face-to-face with classmates and professors, I am able to communicate easily and frequently because of the online resources through FIU! I speak daily with my classmates and professors via discussion boards and email, and there is always someone available to ask questions, discuss topics, and offer study advice! I feel very much a part of the FIU community, even from hundreds of miles away from my peers!
    Read 6,224 Reviews

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

  6. University of Miami

    • 4 Year
    • Coral Gables, FL
    • 2,640
    5 Most Liberal Colleges 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 2,640 Reviews

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

  7. Ringling College of Art & Design

    • 4 Year
    • Sarasota, FL
    • 391
    6 Most Liberal Colleges in Florida

    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?

  9. Barry University

    • 4 Year
    • Miami, FL
    • 1,227
    7 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 1,227 Reviews

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

  10. Florida Atlantic University

    • 4 Year
    • Boca Raton, FL
    • 4,098
    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 4,098 Reviews

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

  11. University of Central Florida

    • 4 Year
    • Orlando, FL
    • 20,417
    9 Most Liberal Colleges in Florida

    Junior: UCF is a great school! It is the perfect mix of old and modern style, which makes for a beautiful campus. Classes and professors are great and there are so many opportunities for students not only in academics, but in extracurricular activities too. There are many clubs and organizations to join or starting a new one is always an option. Being involved on campus is made fun, especially when concerts, shows, parties, and other large events are held on campus. Opportunities range from studying abroad one summer to graduating with a dual degree. With over 60,000 students attending, it can be difficult to imagine that one is making a difference or having an impact on the university, but in reality, each student is a part of a much larger unit that all-together can make that difference in the community and even the world. Getting an education is made enjoyable at UCF!
    Read 20,417 Reviews

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

    Ultimate Medical Academy - Clearwater

    • 2 Year
    • Clearwater, FL
    • 515

    Freshman: The staff really care about the students ability to reach there goals. They can always be reached, and they can also be reached on the weekend. I have friends that also go to Ultimate Medical Academy also. Before I decided to go, I was hearing great things about them. Everyone is just so helpful and they even help so we'll with my financial aid. I have time for school and family. I love it and it will only take me 18 months to earn my degree. I just love it!
    Read 515 Reviews

    • A-
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 100% Acceptance Rate
    • $20,911 Net Price
    • — SAT Range
    Will You Get In?

  13. Jacksonville University

    • 4 Year
    • Jacksonville, FL
    • 663
    10 Most Liberal Colleges 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 663 Reviews

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

  14. University of South Florida

    • 4 Year
    • Tampa, FL
    • 6,274
    11 Most Liberal Colleges in Florida

    Sophomore: You can really tell that USF wants you to succeed. They host weeks filled with employer events for jobs and internships and have a variety of workshops. Professors often go out of their way to help you and make the experience a lot more personal than not. Scholarships and financial aid are always encouraged and many emails go out about opportunities and study abroad!

    Communication from the school has been amazing. They keep you updated on everything that goes on around campus in newsletters and signs. Florida was recently hit with Hurricane Irma, and USF's communication to students about preparations and evacuation plans was great.
    Read 6,274 Reviews

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

  15. Hodges University

    • 4 Year
    • Naples, FL
    • 220
    12 Most Liberal Colleges in Florida

    Graduate Student: Small classrooms, knowledgeable professors, many choices. My experience at Hodges has been nothing short of outstanding. I especially enjoy the blended classes because it gives you an opportunity to interact in person with your instructor.
    Read 220 Reviews

    • B-
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 60% Acceptance Rate
    • $19,017 Net Price
    • — SAT Range
    Will You Get In?

  17. Florida Memorial University

    • 4 Year
    • Miami Gardens, FL
    • 732
    13 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 732 Reviews

    • B-
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 25% Acceptance Rate
    • $16,655 Net Price
    • — SAT Range
    Will You Get In?

  18. Flagler College - St. Augustine

    • 4 Year
    • Saint Augustine, FL
    • 921
    14 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 921 Reviews

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

  19. Florida Polytechnic University

    • 4 Year
    • Lakeland, FL
    • 140
    15 Most Liberal Colleges in Florida

    Niche User: Going to be attending there next year, so I haven't actually lived on campus yet, but from several visits there and input from my friend currently attending there, everything seems awesome. The campus looks beautiful, the professors are involved with the students, and the main academic building is absolutely fantastic! I honestly can't wait to go there and begin my studying.
    Read 140 Reviews

    • NG
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 72% Acceptance Rate
    • $14,419 Net Price
    • 1040-1260 SAT Range
    Will You Get In?

  20. Stetson University

    • 4 Year
    • DeLand, FL
    • 1,259
    16 Most Liberal Colleges 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!
    Read 1,259 Reviews

    • B+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 66% Acceptance Rate
    • $25,265 Net Price
    • 1070-1270 SAT Range
    Will You Get In?

  21. University of Florida

    • 4 Year
    • Gainesville, FL
    • 6,855
    17 Most Liberal Colleges in Florida

    Freshman: The University of Florida has provided me with the experience to not only growth in an academic perspective but also in my personal development. Through its rigorous academic elements and the high level of competition, this institution has allowed me to develop critical thinking skills that have made a difference in my everyday life. The diversity found in campus including clubs, greek life, and ethnicity have change the way that I perceived my community and has let me to become more involved with my surroundings. Although there's always room for improvement, I believe the University of Florida provides every student in campus with a great opportunity to achieve their goals and continue their path in striving for excellence. I will forever be grateful to be a part of the GATOR NATION!
    Read 6,855 Reviews

    • A+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 46% Acceptance Rate
    • $14,761 Net Price
    • 1180-1370 SAT Range
    Will You Get In?
  22. Sponsored

    Palm Beach Atlantic University

    • 4 Year
    • West Palm Beach, FL
    • 909

    Freshman: Palm Beach Atlantic University is a Christian Private School dedicated to it's students. The professors and faculty are truly looking to bring out the best in students, to help them with their personal career and walk with the Lord. Every person is welcoming and interested in your personal PBA experience starting with the RA's all the way up to the President himself!
    Read 909 Reviews

    • B
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 93% Acceptance Rate
    • $23,444 Net Price
    • 930-1170 SAT Range
    Will You Get In?

  23. Florida A&M University

    • 4 Year
    • Tallahassee, FL
    • 2,322
    18 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 2,322 Reviews

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

  24. Rollins College

    • 4 Year
    • Winter Park, FL
    • 935
    19 Most Liberal Colleges 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?

  25. University of North Florida

    • 4 Year
    • Jacksonville, FL
    • 2,458
    20 Most Liberal Colleges in Florida

    Alum: I am now a graduate of UNF with a B.S. in Biology. I had a great time at the school and quickly found employment as a full time biologist with U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in Jacksonville; though, I would consider myself the exception in the biology department. Most of my peers who are more than qualified for positions are still struggling to find jobs.

    My experiences in the biology department were overall very good, though I would like to see more variety of classes offered, and more internship options. The teachers were great and some of the courses were challenging (genetics, physiology). Do not wait until your last 2 semesters to find a senior seminar project and take genetics/physiology! Make sure to work in someones lab as an undergraduate to gain research experience and increase chances of job placement after school!
    Read 2,458 Reviews

    • A-
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 65% Acceptance Rate
    • $13,484 Net Price
    • 1040-1220 SAT Range
    Will You Get In?

  26. University of Tampa

    • 4 Year
    • Tampa, FL
    • 2,070
    21 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 2,070 Reviews

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

  27. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Worldwide

    • 4 Year
    • Daytona Beach, FL
    • 290
    22 Most Liberal Colleges in Florida

    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 290 Reviews

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

  30. Lynn University

    • 4 Year
    • Boca Raton, FL
    • 287
    23 Most Liberal Colleges in Florida

    Junior: Great University. A lot of cultures in one place, very diverse! Awesome professors and incredible intalations.
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    • C+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 82% Acceptance Rate
    • $36,530 Net Price
    • 870-1040 SAT Range
    Will You Get In?

  31. Edward Waters College

    • 4 Year
    • Jacksonville, FL
    • 163
    24 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 163 Reviews

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

  32. Nova Southeastern University

    • 4 Year
    • Fort Lauderdale, FL
    • 1,572
    25 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 1,572 Reviews

    • B+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 53% Acceptance Rate
    • $25,344 Net Price
    • 1000-1220 SAT Range
    Will You Get In?
2018 Most Liberal Colleges in Florida