Tier 1: Major Research Universities
State University System of Florida
~$5,500 - $6,500
/ year (in-state average)
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University of Florida (UF)
— Gainesville
~$6,380/year (in-state) -
Florida State University (FSU)
— Tallahassee
~$5,600–$6,500/year (in-state) | ~$18,000–$22,000 (out-of-state) -
University of Central Florida (UCF)
— Orlando
~$5,900–$6,400/year (in-state) | ~$22,000 (out-of-state) -
University of South Florida (USF)
— Tampa
~$6,400–$6,800/year (in-state) | ~$17,000–$22,000 (out-of-state) -
Florida International University (FIU)
— Miami
~$6,500/year (in-state) | ~$18,000–$22,000 (out-of-state)
Tier 2 & Specialized Institutions
Regional Public Universities
TIER 2: REGIONAL
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Florida Atlantic University (FAU)
— Boca Raton
~$2,500–$5,000/year (in-state) -
Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU)
— Fort Myers
~$6,000–$6,500/year (in-state) -
University of North Florida (UNF)
— Jacksonville
~$6,300/year (in-state) -
University of West Florida (UWF)
— Pensacola
~$6,400/year (in-state) -
Florida A&M University (FAMU)
— Tallahassee
~$5,800–$6,500/year (in-state)
SPECIALIZED / SMALLER PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS
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New College of Florida
— Sarasota
~$6,900–$7,500/year (in-state) -
Florida Polytechnic University
— Lakeland
~$6,400–$7,200/year (in-state)
What This Means for Families
Typical Annual Cost (In-State)
- Tuition & Fees:$4,000–$6,500
- Room & Board:$10,000–$14,000
- Books & Expenses:$2,000–$3,000
Total Average Cost of Attendance (Per Year)
~$17,500 – $23,500 / yearWHY THIS MATTERS
⛔ Without Scholarships:
Total Cost of Attendance (4 YEARS):
$70,000 – $94,000+
$70,000 – $94,000+
✅ With Florida Medallion Scholars (FMS):
Covers ~75% of tuition & fees
>>> Total Savings (4 YEARS):
$16,500 – $19,500 per student
$16,500 – $19,500 per student
>>> Total Cost of Attendance (4 YEARS):
$54,000 – $75,000
$54,000 – $75,000