2024 Average Tuition of colleges in Florida is $3,844 for Residents and $13,944 for Others

For the academic year 2023-2024, the average tuition of public colleges in Florida is $3,844 for Florida residents and $13,944 for out-of-state students. For private colleges in Florida, the average tuition & fees are $22,244 regardless of residency.

For graduate schools, the average tuition of public colleges in Florida is $9,981 for Florida residents and $25,026 for out-of-state students. For private schools in Florida, the average graduate tuition is $15,525.

The average living expenses other than tuition & fees are $16,633 when a student lives on-campus facilities such as dormitory and college-operated/owned apartment. The average off-campus living cost is $18,646. It includes costs for room & board, books & supplies, and other living expenses.

The average amounts are based on the cost of 4-years college which offer BS degree (or higher). You can check the average cost of 2-years college (community college) and less than 2 years colleges (trade schools / technical colleges). In addition, you can check the average cost of college by school type, level, and offered degree below.

Average Cost of Attendance (COA)

In addition to the tuition & fees, the cost of college includes cost for room & board, books & supplies, and other living expenses. This total costs of attendance (COA) is important when preparing for the college admission and checking student loans.

The 2024 average COA of the four-year colleges in Florida is $20,673 for residents and $30,774 for out-of-state students. At private four-year schools, average COA is $40,832. At community colleges (2-4 year school), the average COA is - for Florida residents and - for out-of-state students.

The following table summarizes the 2024 average COA by school types and levels. In addition, you can check the changes of COA by comparing to last year.

2024 Average Cost of Colleges in Florida
	Florida Residents	Out-of-State
Public 4 Years Colleges	$20,673	$30,774
Public 2 Years Colleges (Community Colleges)	-	-
Private 4 Years Colleges	$40,832

Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

In Florida, 393 out of 402 colleges are offering undergraduate programs. By schools type, there are 94 public and 220 private colleges in Florida.

The average undergraduate tuition & fees of colleges in Florida is $3,844 for Florida residents and $13,944 for out-of-state students. At private schools, the undergraduate tuition & fees is $21,749

At community colleges (2-4 years schools), the average tuition & fees is - for residents and - for out-of-state students.

2024 Average Tuition & fees of colleges in Florida
	Florida Residents	Out-of-State
Public 4 Years Colleges	$3,844	$13,944
Private 4 Years Colleges	$21,749
Public 2 Years Colleges (Community Colleges)	-	-
Less than 2 Years Schools (Trade/Technical Colleges)	$15,063

Graduate Programs Tuition & Fees

In Florida, 118 colleges and universities offer graduate programs. The average graduate school tuition & fees of colleges in Florida is $8,120 for Florida residents and $21,580 for out-of-state students. At private schools, the graduate program tuition & fees is $14,704

2024 Average Graduate Tuition & fees of colleges in Florida
	Florida Residents	Out-of-State
Public Schools	$8,120	$21,580
Private Schools	$14,704

Tuition per Credit Hour

The tuition per credit hour is used and charged to part-time students and/or full-time students who takes extra courses (credits). The average cost per credit hour of colleges in Florida is $131 for Florida residents and $465 for out-of-state students. At private schools, the average cost is $737

For graduate programs, the average tuition per credit hour is $423 for Florida residents and $1,026 for out-of-state students. At private graduate schools, the average cost per credit hour is $749

2024 Average Tuition per Credit Hour of colleges in Florida
	Florida Residents	Out-of-State
Undergraduate
Public 4 Years Colleges	$131	$465
Private 4 Years Colleges	$737
Public 2 Years Colleges (Community Colleges)	-	-
Graduate
Public Schools	$423	$1,026
Private Schools	$749

Average Living Costs at colleges in Florida

At colleges in Florida, the average living cost is $16,633 when a student lives on campus facility and $18,646 when living off campus. It includes the cost for room & board, and other living expenses.

2024 Average Living Cost of colleges in Florida
	On-Campus	Off-Campus
Public Schools	$15,433	$17,678
Private Schools	$17,265	$18,942

Most Searched Florida Colleges (last 30 days)

Undergraduate

University of Florida Public, four-years | Gainesville
University of Central Florida Public, four-years | Orlando
Florida State University Public, four-years | Tallahassee
University of South Florida Public, four-years | Tampa
Florida Atlantic University Public, four-years | Boca Raton
University of Miami Private, four-years | Coral Gables
Eckerd College Private, four-years | Saint Petersburg
Florida International University Public, four-years | Miami
Hillsborough Community College Public, four-years | Tampa
The University of Tampa Private, four-years | Tampa

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Graduate

University of South Florida Public, four-years | Tampa
Florida Memorial University Private, four-years | Miami Gardens
Florida State University Public, four-years | Tallahassee
Palm Beach Atlantic University Private, four-years | West Palm Beach
Saint Leo University Private, four-years | Saint Leo
Nova Southeastern University Private, four-years | Fort Lauderdale
University of Florida Public, four-years | Gainesville
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach Private, four-years | Daytona Beach
Trinity Baptist College Private, four-years | Jacksonville
Florida College of Integrative Medicine Private, four-years | Orlando

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Online Schools

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide Private, four-years | Daytona Beach
Florida International University Public, four-years | Miami
Warner University Private, four-years | Lake Wales
University of Miami Private, four-years | Coral Gables
University of North Florida Public, four-years | Jacksonville
Chipola College Public, four-years | Marianna
Valencia College Public, four-years | Orlando
Ultimate Medical Academy Private, 2-4 years | Clearwater
Everglades University Private, four-years | Boca Raton
Rasmussen University-Florida Private, four-years | Ocala

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Technical Colleges

Aveda Institute-South Florida Private, Less than 2-years | Davie
Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale Private, four-years | Fort Lauderdale
Ultimate Medical Academy Private, 2-4 years | Clearwater
The Salon Professional Academy-Melbourne Private, Less than 2-years | Melbourne
Hollywood Institute Private, Less than 2-years | Margate
Brewster Technical College Public, 2-4 years | Tampa
Lorenzo Walker Technical College Public, Less than 2-years | Naples
International Academy Private, Less than 2-years | South Daytona
National Aviation Academy of Tampa Bay Private, 2-4 years | Clearwater
Manatee Technical College Public, 2-4 years | Bradenton

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2024 Average Tuition of colleges in Florida is $3,844 for Residents and $13,944 for Others

Average Cost of Attendance (COA)

Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

Graduate Programs Tuition & Fees

Tuition per Credit Hour

Average Living Costs at colleges in Florida

Highest Undergraduate Tuition in Florida

Highest Graduate Tuition in Florida