Florida Education Guide
Florida Education Guide Many College Choices The Ultimate What’s Trending in Resource for Admissions and Graduation Comparing Academically Speaking Postsecondary Financial Aid Educational Options Participating Schools & Programs in Florida Sponsored by AT&T Florida Education Guide Florida’s public university system includes 12 STATE UNIVERSITIES universities with an enrollment of more than 300,000 Many College students, more than 60,000 faculty and staff, and an annual operating budget of more than $8.5 billion. Admission is competitive; students can increase their chance of Choices acceptance by completing a rigorous curriculum in high school. A public university seemed like the best fit for me Many of the state’s public because they’re relatively affordable. I felt like they universities, state colleges and “ private postsecondary schools give you the most bang for your buck.” have received national awards for Travis Hills, 2019 graduate of Florida Polytechnic University their commitment to excellence. In 2019, Indian River State College and Miami Dade College won Florida has 54 private, not-for-profit the Aspen Prize for Community PRIVATE COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES colleges and universities offering College Excellence. The $1 million four-year degrees. In addition, there are 11 private, not-for-profit colleges and universities Aspen Prize, awarded every two offering certificate and associate degrees. The Independent Colleges & Universities of years, is the nation’s signature Florida (ICUF) is a diverse association of 30 private, not-for-profit, higher education recognition of high achievement institutions serving more than 150,000 degree-seeking students. and performance among America’s community colleges. I went to a small high school and thought I wanted Meanwhile, Florida is among to attend a large state university.
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