What's the most affordable college in Gainesville?

Of the 5 colleges listed on this page, Santa Fe College reports the lowest published in-state tuition at $2,563 per year. That is the sticker price before aid; net price after grants can rank colleges differently, so compare both.

Can I commute to college from Gainesville?

Yes, every college on this page is in or adjacent to the Gainesville metro. Many community colleges and several four-year campuses serve commuter students with day, evening, and online options. Check each profile for transit and parking notes where reported.

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Colleges in Gainesville, FL

CampusPin lists 5 colleges and universities in or near Gainesville, Florida, 5 universities and 0 community colleges, with 3 public and 2 private institutions.

Gainesville colleges by the numbers

Largest by enrollment: University of Florida
Lowest published tuition: Santa Fe College ($2,563)
Published tuition range: $2,563–$16,640
Most selective: University of Florida (24% accept.)
Public / private: 3 public · 2 private
4-year / 2-year: 5 universities · 0 community colleges

Among the 5 colleges listed here, University of Florida is the largest by enrollment; Santa Fe College has the lowest published in-state tuition at $2,563; University of Florida is the most selective at a 24% acceptance rate. Published figures are sticker price, not net price — compare net price and outcomes on each profile.

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Data sources & methodology

College listings for Gainesville, Florida are compiled from federal datasets and each institution's own published information.

Sources used across this page

Not every source informs every figure. Each data point draws on the source appropriate to it see the relevant section and the data dictionary for field-level provenance.

IPEDS / NCES College Navigator
Federal enrollment, admissions, tuition, retention, and program data. Released annually with a 1–2 year lag.
U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
Net price by income band, post-graduation earnings, and federal aid context.
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Each school's official admissions, registrar, and financial-aid pages are the authoritative source for current details.

Where a value is unavailable it is shown as unavailable, never as 0, free, or a negative judgment. Always confirm final details with the institution before applying.

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