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Gainesville Colleges, Universities, Trade and Vocational Schools

Gainesville Colleges and Schools

Colleges in Gainesville, Florida

There are at least 4 colleges in Gainesville, listed and described below. These schools represent 66,805 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 61,931 full-time students, and a reported 7,357 dorm rooms.

The largest schools here include University of Florida and Santa Fe College.

Please also check for colleges in the nearby cities and towns, shown at the left. We also provide an extensive list of Florida Colleges.

Of Note For College Students

  • A lot of people walk and bicycle in Gainesville.

Gainesville Colleges with Open Admissions

Schools open to most or all qualified applicants (qualifications vary).
Based on 2008-2009 information.

Santa Fe College
3000 NW 83rd Street
Gainesville, Florida 32606

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: liberal arts and sciences, EMT paramedic, registered nursing, various animal sciences courses, criminal justice and police, various nursing, cardiovascular tech, business management.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 14,824 students, 11,759 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Remedial services. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

Colleges in Gainesville with Selective Admissions

These schools do not admit all qualified applicants.
Based on 2008-2009 information.

City College Gainesville
2400 SW 13th St
Gainesville, Florida 32608

  • Programs: Several programs. Most popular include: allied health and medical assisting, business management, medical coding, legal assistant, accounting and management, data entry, legal professions, phlebotomy.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's.
  • Student Body: 217 students, 218 full-time equivalent.
  • SAT: not generally required.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

Dragon Rises College of Oriental Medicine
1000 NE 16th Ave., Building F
Gainesville, Florida 32601

  • Programs: acupuncture.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Master's.
  • Student Body: 39 students, 42 full-time equivalent.

University of Florida
355 Tigert Hall
Gainesville, Florida 32611-3115

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: business management, pharmacy, law, psychology, political science, finance, liberal arts and sciences, English.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 51,725 students, 49,912 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 7,357 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 570-680. Math: 590-700.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

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