Colleges & Universities in Florida

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Florida is known for its famous oranges and clear water beaches, but the state also offers a wide variety of colleges and universities to choose from. Florida has a public university system that consists of 11 schools, many of which are among the largest schools in the country. The University of Florida located in Gainesville is one of the most recognized along with Florida State University in Tallahassee. Florida also has one of the largest community college systems with 28 campuses around the state. Miami Dade College is not only the largest community college in Florida, but is one of the largest in the country. Other community college options include South Florida Community College, Broward College, and College of Central Florida. Students interested in a private school have plenty of options. For students that would like to be near a beach, Palm Beach Atlantic University, University of Miami, and University of Tampa are all good options. Students looking for an arts school might choose to go to Ringling College of Art & Design in Sarasota or to Full Sail University for an education in entertainment and media studies.