Independent Colleges and Universities of Florida
Members
Table:
University

Location

Established

Acceptance Rate

Students (Fall 2014)[2]

Campus Area (acres)

Alumni

Ave Maria University

Ave Maria

1998

48%

1,081

1000

Barry University

Miami Shores

1940

57%

8,518

122

Alumni

Beacon College

Leesburg

1989

63%

223

12

Bethune-Cookman University

Daytona Beach

1904

77%

4,045

85

Alumni

Eckerd College

St. Petersburg

1958

67%

2,083

188

Alumni

Edward Waters College

Jacksonville

1866

82%

929

23

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Daytona Beach

1925

78%

5,538

406

Alumni

Everglades University

Boca Raton

1998

96%

1,451

4

Flagler College

St. Augustine

1968

40%

2,782

19

Florida College

Temple Terrace

1942

85%

555

20

AdventHealth University

Orlando

1992

65%

2,090

9

Florida Institute of Technology

Melbourne

1958

57%

6,393

130

Florida Memorial University

Miami Gardens

1879

80%

1,528

44

Florida Southern College

Lakeland

1883

58%

2,670

100

Alumni

Hodges University

Naples

1990

79%

1,892

16

Keiser University

Fort Lauderdale

1977

68%

18,335

N/A

Jacksonville University

Jacksonville

1934

39%

4,085

190

Alumni

Lynn University

Boca Raton

1962

68%

2,613

123

Nova Southeastern University

Fort Lauderdale

1964

58%

24,148

480

Alumni

Palm Beach Atlantic University

West Palm Beach

1968

78%

3,865

120

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Ave Maria University ( AMU ) is a private Catholic university in Ave Maria , Florida . Ave Maria University shares its history with the former Ave Maria College in Ypsilanti , Michigan , which was founded in 1998 and closed in 2007 . The school was founded by Tom Monaghan , the founder of Domino 's Pizza . In 2016 , the enrollment was 1,100 , 80 percent of whom were Catholic .
Ave Maria , Florida , United States , is a planned college town currently under development in Collier County , near Immokalee and Naples .
Barry University is a private Catholic university in Miami Shores , Florida . Founded in 1940 by the Adrian Dominican Sisters , it is one of the largest Catholic universities in the Southeast and is within the territory of the Archdiocese of Miami . The university offers more than 100 degree programs , from bachelors to doctorate , in six schools and two colleges . Barry University has more than 7,000 students , a campus of 54 buildings , a branch campus in Tallahassee , a law school in Orlando , and 50,000 alumni .
Miami Shores is a village in Miami-Dade County , Florida , United States .
Beacon College , a private nonprofit college founded in 1989 in Leesburg , Florida , is the first accredited institution of higher learning designed with curriculum and support services to serve those students with dyslexia , ADHD , or other specific learning disabilities . [ citation needed ] Beacon College offers Associate of Arts and Bachelor of Arts degrees in Human Services , Interdisciplinary Studies , Computer Information Systems , Psychology , and Business Management . It is regionally accredited through the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and is licensed by the Florida Department of Education . George J. Hagerty has served as president since March 2013 .
Leesburg is a city in Lake County , Florida , United States . The population was 20,117 at the 2010 census . As of 2018 , the population recorded by the U.S. Census Bureau was 23,163 . Leesburg is in central Florida , between Lake Harris and Lake Griffin , at the head of the Oklawaha River system . It is part of the Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford Metropolitan Statistical Area . Leesburg is the home of Lake-Sumter State College ( LSSC ) , which also has campuses in Clermont and Sumterville , Florida . It is also the home of Beacon College .
Bethune-Cookman University ( B-CU ) is a private historically black university in Daytona Beach , Florida . The primary administration building , White Hall , and the Mary McLeod Bethune Home are in the National Register of Historic Places . Although accredited , in June 2018 the university was put on probation by its regional accreditor .
Daytona Beach is a city in Volusia County , Florida , United States . It lies approximately 51 miles ( 82.1 km ) northeast of Orlando , 86 miles ( 138.4 km ) southeast of Jacksonville , and 265 miles ( 426.5 km ) northwest of Miami . As of the 2010 U.S. Census , it had a population of 61,005 . It is a principal city of the Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach metropolitan area , which was home to 600,756 people as of 2013 . Daytona Beach is also a principal city of the Fun Coast region of Florida . The city is historically known for its beach , where the hard-packed sand allows motorized vehicles to drive on the beach in restricted areas . This hard-packed sand made Daytona Beach a mecca for motorsports , and the old Daytona Beach Road Course hosted races for over 50 years . This was replaced in 1959 by Daytona International Speedway . The city is also the headquarters for NASCAR . Daytona Beach hosts large groups of out-of-towners during the year , who visit the city for various events , notably Speedweeks in early February when over 200,000 NASCAR fans come to attend the season-opening Daytona 500 . Other events include the NASCAR Coke Zero Sugar 400 race in July , Bike Week in early March , Biketoberfest in late October , and the 24 Hours of Daytona endurance race in January .
Eckerd College is a private Presbyterian liberal arts college in St. Petersburg , Florida . The college is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools .
St. Petersburg is a city in Pinellas County , Florida , United States . As of the 2018 census estimate , the population was 265,098 , making it the fifth-most populous city in Florida and the largest in the state that is not a county seat ( the city of Clearwater is the seat of Pinellas County ) . St. Petersburg is the fifth largest city in Florida and the second-largest city in the Tampa Bay Area , after Tampa . Together with Clearwater , these cities comprise the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater Metropolitan Statistical Area , the second-largest in Florida with a population of around 2.8 million . St. Petersburg is located on the Pinellas peninsula between Tampa Bay and the Gulf of Mexico , and is connected to mainland Florida to the north . St. Petersburg was founded in 1888 by John C. Williams , who purchased the land , and by Peter Demens , who brought the railroad industry into the area . As a part of a coin toss bet , the winner , Peter Demens , named the land after Saint Petersburg , Russia , while Williams opted to name the first hotel built which was named the Detroit Hotel , both named after their home towns respectively . St. Petersburg was incorporated as a town on February 29 , 1892 and re-incorporated as a city on June 6 , 1903 . The city is often referred to by locals as St. Pete . Neighboring St. Pete Beach formally shortened its name in 1994 after a vote by its residents . St. Petersburg is governed by a mayor and city council . With an average of some 361 days of sunshine each year , and a Guinness World Record for logging the most consecutive days of sunshine ( 768 days between 1967 and 1969 ) , it is nicknamed The Sunshine City .
Edward Waters College is a private college in Jacksonville , Florida . It was founded in 1866 by members of the African Methodist Episcopal Church ( AME Church ) as a school to educate freedmen and their children . It was the first independent institution of higher education and the first historically black college in the State of Florida . It continues to be affiliated with the AME Church , and is a member of the Independent Colleges and Universities of Florida .
Jacksonville is the most populous city in Florida as well as the southeastern United States , and the largest city by area in the contiguous United States . It is the seat of Duval County , with which the city government consolidated in 1968 . Consolidation gave Jacksonville its great size and placed most of its metropolitan population within the city limits . As of 2018 , Jacksonville 's population was estimated to be 903,889 . The Jacksonville metropolitan area has a population of 1,523,615 and is the fourth largest metropolitan area in Florida . Jacksonville is centered on the banks of the St. Johns River in the First Coast region of northeast Florida , about 25 miles ( 40 km ) south of the Georgia state line and 328 miles ( 528 km ) north of Miami . The Jacksonville Beaches communities are along the adjacent Atlantic coast . The area was originally inhabited by the Timucua people , and in 1564 was the site of the French colony of Fort Caroline , one of the earliest European settlements in what is now the continental United States . Under British rule , a settlement grew at the narrow point in the river where cattle crossed , known as Wacca Pilatka to the Seminole and the Cow Ford to the British . A platted town was established there in 1822 , a year after the United States gained Florida from Spain ; it was named after Andrew Jackson , the first military governor of the Florida Territory and seventh President of the United States . Harbor improvements since the late 19th century have made Jacksonville a major military and civilian deep-water port . Its riverine location facilitates Naval Station Mayport , Naval Air Station Jacksonville , the U.S. Marine Corps Blount Island Command , and the Port of Jacksonville , Florida 's third largest seaport .
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University , Daytona Beach is a residential campus of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University . The university offers associate , bachelor 's , master 's , and PhD degree programs in arts , sciences , aviation , business , and engineering .
Everglades University , formerly known as the American Flyers College , is a private non-profit university in Florida . Everglades offers bachelor 's and master 's degree programs , both via online and on-campus . The main campus is located in Boca Raton , with additional branches located in other parts of Florida .
Boca Raton ( /rəˈtoʊn/ rə-TOHN ) , often referred to as simply Boca , is the southernmost city in Palm Beach County , Florida , United States . It was first incorporated on August 2 , 1924 as Bocaratone , and then incorporated as Boca Raton in 1925 . It is one of the wealthiest communities in South Florida . The 2018 population estimated by the U.S. Census Bureau was 99,244 . However , approximately 200,000 people with a Boca Raton postal address live outside its municipal boundaries , in newer developments such as West Boca Raton . As a business center , the city experiences significant daytime population increases . Boca Raton is 43 miles ( 69 km ) north of Miami and is a principal city of the Miami metropolitan area , which had a population of 6,012,331 people as of 2015 . Boca Raton is home to the main campus of Florida Atlantic University and the corporate headquarters of Office Depot , ADT , Cancer Treatment Centers of America , and Bluegreen Corporation . It is also home to the Evert Tennis Academy , owned by former professional tennis player Chris Evert . Boca Town Center , an upscale shopping center in central Boca Raton , is the largest indoor mall in Palm Beach County . The downtown is centered around Mizner Park . Many buildings in the area have a Mediterranean Revival or Spanish Colonial Revival architectural theme , initially inspired by Addison Mizner , a resort architect who heavily influenced the city 's early development .
Flagler College is a private liberal arts college in St. Augustine , Florida . It was founded in 1968 and offers 33 undergraduate majors and 1 master 's program . It also has a campus in Tallahassee .
St. Augustine ( From Spanish : San Agustín ) is a city in the Southeastern United States , on the Atlantic coast of northeastern Florida . Founded in 1565 by Spanish explorers , it is the oldest continuously inhabited European-established settlement in the contiguous United States . St. Augustine was founded on September 8 , 1565 by Spanish admiral Pedro Menéndez de Avilés , Florida 's first governor . He named the settlement San Agustín , as his ships bearing settlers , troops , and supplies from Spain had first sighted land in Florida eleven days earlier on August 28 , the feast day of St. Augustine . The city served as the capital of Spanish Florida for over 200 years . It was designated as the capital of British East Florida when the colony was established in 1763 ; the colony was ceded to Spain in 1783 . Spain ceded Florida to the United States in 1819 , and St. Augustine was designated the capital of the Florida Territory upon ratification of the Adams-Onís Treaty in 1821 . The Florida National Guard made the city its headquarters that same year . The territorial government moved and made Tallahassee the capital of Florida in 1824 . The county seat of St. Johns County , St. Augustine is part of Florida 's First Coast region and the Jacksonville metropolitan area . Since the late 19th century , St. Augustine 's distinct historical character has made the city a tourist attraction .
Florida College is a Christian college in Temple Terrace , Florida . It offers bachelor 's and associate degrees . Since its founding as a junior college in 1946 , Florida College has drawn its staff , faculty , and the majority of its students from non-institutional churches of Christ . It is also recognized among these churches as an important training center for ministers . Because non-institutional churches of Christ , as a matter of doctrine , oppose congregational support for colleges , Florida College has some unique characteristics as religious colleges go - the college accepts no direct contributions from any congregation or other organized religious body and its board members serve as individuals rather than as official representatives of any such entity . The high emphasis Florida College places on its Christian heritage is expressed in its tradition of daily chapel services . All members of the board of directors and all faculty members are required to be active members in a church of Christ . All students are required to receive daily classes in biblical topics .
Temple Terrace is an incorporated city in northeastern Hillsborough County , Florida , United States , adjacent to Tampa . As of the 2010 census , the city had a population of 24,541 . It is the third and smallest incorporated municipality in Hillsborough County . ( Tampa and Plant City are the others . ) Incorporated in 1925 , the community is known for its rolling landscape , bucolic Hillsborough River views , and majestic trees ; it has the most grand sand live oak trees of any place in central Florida and is a Tree City USA . Temple Terrace was originally planned as a 1920s Mediterranean-Revival golf course community and is one of the first such communities in the United States ( planned in 1920 ) .
AdventHealth University ( AHU ) , formerly Adventist University of Health Sciences ( ADU ) , is located in Orlando , Florida , United States . It is a Seventh-day Adventist institution specializing in healthcare education . The college is associated with AdventHealth Orlando and AdventHealth , which is operated by the Seventh-day Adventist Church . It is a part of the Seventh-day Adventist education system , the world 's second largest Christian school system . The physical facilities are located next to AdventHealth Orlando . The University offers over 20 undergraduate and graduate degrees from associate to doctorate level , including online and post-baccalaureate certificates .
Orlando ( /ɔːrˈlændoʊ/ ) is a city in the U.S. state of Florida and the county seat of Orange County . Located in Central Florida , it is the center of the Orlando metropolitan area , which had a population of 2,509,831 , according to U.S. Census Bureau figures released in July 2017 . These figures make it the 23rd-largest metropolitan area in the United States , the sixth-largest metropolitan area in the Southern United States , and the third-largest metropolitan area in Florida . As of 2018 , Orlando had an estimated city-proper population of 285,713 , making it the 71st-largest city in the United States , the fourth-largest city in Florida , and the state 's largest inland city . The City of Orlando is nicknamed the City Beautiful , and its symbol is the Linton E. Allen Memorial Fountain , commonly referred to as simply the Lake Eola fountain at Lake Eola Park . The Orlando International Airport ( MCO ) is the thirteenth-busiest airport in the United States and the 29th-busiest in the world . Orlando is one of the most visited cities in the world primarily driven by tourism , major events , and convention traffic , in 2018 the city drew more than 75 million visitors . The two largest and most internationally renowned tourist attractions in the Orlando area include the Walt Disney World Resort , opened by the Walt Disney Company in 1971 , and located approximately 21 miles ( 34 km ) southwest of Downtown Orlando in Bay Lake ; and the Universal Orlando Resort , opened in 1990 as a major expansion of Universal Studios Florida . With the exception of Walt Disney World , most major attractions are located along International Drive with one of these attractions being the Wheel at ICON Park Orlando . The city is also one of the busiest American cities for conferences and conventions ; the Orange County Convention Center is the second-largest convention facility in the United States . Like other major cities in the Sun Belt , Orlando grew rapidly from the 1980s up into the first decade of the 21st century . Orlando is home to the University of Central Florida , which is the largest university campus in the United States in terms of enrollment as of 2015 [ update ] .
The Florida Institute of Technology ( Florida Tech or FIT ) is a private nonprofit doctoral/research university in Melbourne , Florida . The university comprises four academic colleges : Engineering & Science , Aeronautics , Psychology & Liberal Arts , and Business . Approximately half of FIT 's students are enrolled in the College of Engineering . The university 's 130-acre primary residential campus is located near the Orlando Melbourne International Airport and the Florida Tech Research Park . It is about 50 miles ( 80 km ) from the Kennedy Space Center and 75 miles ( 121 km ) from Orlando . The university was founded in 1958 as Brevard Engineering College and has been known by its present name since 1966 . In 2013 , Florida Tech had an on-campus student body of 4,633 , almost equally divided between graduate- and undergraduate-level students with the majority of them focusing their studies on engineering and the sciences .
Melbourne /ˈmɛlbərn/ is a city in Brevard County , Florida , United States . As of the 2010 census , the population was 76,068 . The municipality is the second-largest in the county by both size and population . Melbourne is a principal city of the Palm Bay - Melbourne - Titusville , Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area . In 1969 the city was expanded by merging with nearby Eau Gallie .
Florida Memorial University is a private historically Black university in Miami Gardens , Florida . It is a member of the United Negro College Fund and historically related to Baptists although it claims a focus on broader Christianity .
Miami Gardens is a city located in north-central Miami-Dade County , Florida , United States . Its boundaries stretch from I-95 and NE 2nd Avenue on the east , to NW 47th and NW 57th Avenues on the west , and from the Broward County line on the north , to 151st Street on the south . The city name comes from one of the major roadways through the area , Miami Gardens Drive . According to the 2017 estimate from the US Census Bureau , the city had a population of 113,750 , and it is the largest city in Florida that has a majority African American population . It is a principal city of the Miami metropolitan area , which was home to an estimated 6,012,331 people in 2015 .
Florida Southern College ( Florida Southern , Southern or FSC ) is a private college in Lakeland , Florida . In 2019 , the student population at FSC consisted of 3,073 students along with 130 full-time faculty members . The college offers 50 undergraduate majors and pre-professional programs , graduate programs in nursing , business , and education as well as post-graduate programs in nursing , education , and physical therapy . Florida Southern is the home of the world 's largest single-site collection of Frank Lloyd Wright architecture . For its 2011 and 2012 rankings , The Princeton Review selected Florida Southern 's campus as the most beautiful in the country . Florida Southern has won 30 national titles in NCAA Division II competition in several sports , men 's golf ( 13 titles ) , baseball ( 9 ) , women 's golf ( 4 ) , men 's basketball ( 2 ) , softball ( 1 ) and women 's lacrosse ( 1 ) . The college 's official mascot is Mocsie the water moccasin , but they are also referenced by their nickname , the Mocs . The official colors of the college and its athletic teams are scarlet and white .
Lakeland is a city in Polk County , Florida , along Interstate 4 east of Tampa . The westernmost city in Polk County , it is part of the Tampa Bay Area . According to the 2018 U.S. Census Bureau estimate , the city had a population of 110,516 . Lakeland is a principal city of the Lakeland-Winter Haven Metropolitan Statistical Area . Native Americans lived in the area from soon after the end of the last ice age until the end of the Second Seminole War . European-American settlers arrived in Lakeland from South Carolina in the 1870s . The city expanded in the 1880s with the arrival of rail service , with the first freedmen railway workers settling here in 1883 . They and European immigrants also came because of new jobs in the large phosphate industry that developed . Lakeland is home to the 1,267-acre Circle B Bar Reserve .
Hodges University ( formerly International College ) , is a private university in Naples , Florida . Founded in 1990 as International College , it was renamed Hodges University in 2007 . The Fort Myers campus opened in 1992 .
Naples is a city in Collier County , Florida , United States . As of the 2010 Census , the city 's population was 19,539 . Naples is a principal city of the Naples-Marco Island , Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area , which had a population of about 322,000 as of 2015 . Naples is one of the wealthiest cities in the United States , with the sixth-highest per capita income in the country in 2012 , and the second-highest proportion of millionaires per capita in the US .
Keiser University is a private non-profit university based in Florida . Keiser provides educational programs at the undergraduate , graduate , and doctorate levels in both traditional and online delivery formats . The school is regionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and is also a member of the Independent Colleges and Universities of Florida . The main campus is in West Palm Beach , with additional branches located in other parts of Florida and internationally .
Fort Lauderdale ( /ˈlɔːdərdeɪl/ ) is a city in the U.S. state of Florida , 28 miles ( 45 km ) north of Miami . It is the county seat of Broward County . As of the 2018 [ update ] census , the city has an estimated population of 182,595 . Fort Lauderdale is a principal city of the Miami metropolitan area , which was home to an estimated 6,198,782 people in 2018 . The city is a popular tourist destination , with an average year-round temperature of 75.5 °F ( 24.2 °C ) and 3,000 hours of sunshine per year . Greater Fort Lauderdale , encompassing all of Broward County , hosted 13 million overnight visitors in 2018 . There were over 560 hotels , and nearly 36,000 hotel rooms . From that , the county collected nearly $ 87 million from its 5% hotel development tax it charges . Additionally , 3.89 million cruise passengers passed through its Port Everglades , making it the 3rd largest cruise port in the world.Greater Fort Lauderdale has over 4,000 restaurants , 63 golf courses , 12 shopping malls , 16 museums , 132 nightclubs , 278 parkland campsites , and 100 marinas housing 45,000 resident yachts . Fort Lauderdale is named after a series of forts built by the United States during the Second Seminole War . The forts took their name from Major William Lauderdale ( 1782-1838 ) , younger brother of Lieutenant Colonel James Lauderdale . William Lauderdale was the commander of the detachment of soldiers who built the first fort .
Jacksonville University ( JU ) is a private university in Jacksonville , Florida . The school was founded in 1934 as a two-year college and was known as Jacksonville Junior College until September 5 , 1956 , when it shifted focus to building four-year university degree programs and later graduated its first four-year degree candidates as Jacksonville University in June 1959 . It is a member of the Independent Colleges and Universities of Florida and is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools ( SACS ) and the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business ( AACSB ) . JU 's student body currently represents more than 40 U.S. states and approximately 45 countries around the world . As a Division I university , it is home to 18 sports teams , known as the JU Dolphins , as well as intramural sports and clubs . Among the top majors declared by JU students are aviation management , biology , nursing , business and marine science .
Lynn University is a private university in Boca Raton , Florida . Founded in 1962 , the university awards associate , baccalaureate , master 's , and doctoral degrees . It is named for the Lynn family ( Christine E. and Eugene M. Lynn ) . It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,095 .
Nova Southeastern University ( NSU or , informally , Nova ) is a private university with its main campus in Davie , Florida . The university consists of 18 colleges and schools offering over 150 programs of study . The university offers professional degrees in the social sciences , law , business , osteopathic medicine , allopathic medicine , allied health , pharmacy , dentistry , optometry , physical therapy , education , occupational therapy , and nursing . Nova Southeastern University enrolled 20,793 students as of 2019 , and has produced 185,000 alumni . With a main campus located on 400 acres in Davie , Florida , NSU operates additional campuses in Dania Beach , North Miami Beach and Tampa Bay . The university was founded as the Nova University of Advanced Technology on a former Naval outlying landing field built during World War II , and first offered graduate degrees in the physical and social sciences . In 1994 , the university merged with the Southeastern University of the Health Sciences and assumed its current name . NSU is classified as a high research and community engaged university by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching . The university is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and also has numerous additional specialized accreditation for its colleges and programs . The NSU Sharks compete in Division II of the National Collegiate Athletic Association ( NCAA ) as members of the Sunshine State Conference .
Palm Beach Atlantic University ( PBA ) is a private Christian university in West Palm Beach , Florida , United States . The university 's nine colleges focus on the liberal arts with a select collection of professional studies . In 2019 , its undergraduate enrollment was approximately 2,800 . Founded in 1968 , the university grew out of a local Baptist church . It operated out of assorted buildings until the first purpose-built campus building was completed in 1982 . A subsidiary campus operates in Orlando . Eighteen sports teams represent the university in NCAA Division II competitions .
West Palm Beach is a city in and the county seat of Palm Beach County , Florida , United States . It is located immediately to the west of the adjacent Palm Beach , which is situated on a barrier island across the Lake Worth Lagoon . The population was 99,919 at the 2010 census . West Palm Beach is a principal city of the Miami metropolitan area , which was home to an estimated 6,158,824 people in 2017 . It is the oldest incorporated municipality in the south Florida area , having been incorporated as a city two years before Miami in November 1894 . West Palm Beach is located approximately 68 miles ( 109 km ) north of Downtown Miami .