Stetson University is a private university in DeLand, Florida.

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University is a private university focused on aviation and aerospace education, with its main campus in Daytona Beach, Florida. Founded December 17, 1925 by barnstormer John Paul Riddle and entrepreneur T. Higbee Embry.

The University of North Florida is a public university located in Jacksonville that offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs across multiple colleges in high-demand fields. The institution emphasizes real-world learning, research, and collaborative partnerships for students, and is situated near the beach in one of the fastest-growing cities in the United States.

Bethune-Cookman University is a private university offering undergraduate and graduate degree programs across four colleges of academics, with approximately 3,048 students and 43 degree programs. The university also operates B-CU Global, an online university platform, and maintains a 17:1 student-faculty ratio.

Florida A&M, Tallahassee FL. Founded 1887. Largest HBCU in Florida. Oldest pharmacy school at HBCU. AHRI founding member (R2 research institution). Morgan State + FAMU proposed inter-HBCU patent consortium. Strong STEM, pharmacy, business, journalism. NOTABLE ALUMNI: Freddie Haynes (pastor/activist); K. Michelle (R&B artist); Canibus (rapper, honorary doctorate).

Florida Gulf Coast University is a public university in Fort Myers, Florida.

Florida Institute of Technology is a private doctoral/research university in Melbourne, Florida, founded in 1958 as Brevard Engineering College and renamed in 1966.

Florida State University is a public research university in Tallahassee, Florida that offers undergraduate and graduate programs across multiple colleges and schools, including medicine, fine arts, and design. The university has been designated as a preeminent research institution by the Florida Legislature and operates the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory, the only national laboratory in Florida.

Jacksonville University is a private institution in Jacksonville, Florida that offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs across fields including aviation, business, marine science, nursing, and public policy. The university has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report and Forbes, and features a waterfront campus along the St. Johns River with partnerships across the city for student internships and career opportunities.

The University of Florida is a public research university that offers more than 300 degree programs across 16 academic colleges, conducts research spending of $1.26 billion annually, and operates UF Health medical facilities and UF/IFAS offices throughout Florida's 67 counties. The institution serves students in undergraduate, graduate, and online formats while conducting research aimed at addressing national and global challenges.

The University of West Florida is a public university offering more than 110 undergraduate and graduate degree programs across various disciplines. The institution serves approximately 13,000 students on a campus in Pensacola, Florida, and provides resources including research opportunities, campus facilities, and support services for traditional, transfer, military, and online students.