","The University of South Florida System is a young and agile system that includes three institutions, each separately accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools: USF; USF St. Petersburg; and USF Sarasota-Manatee. Serving more than 48,000 students, the USF System has an annual budget of $1.6 billion and is ranked 43rd in the nation for research expenditures among all universities, public or private. USF, the main doctoral research institution in Tampa is home to USF Health, which includes the Colleges of Medicine, Nursing, Public Health, and Pharmacy; and to the College of Marine Science that is physically located in St. Petersburg. The university is one of only four public universities in Florida classified by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching in the top tier of research universities, a distinction attained by only 2.3 percent of all universities. With more than 180 degree programs at the undergraduate, graduate, specialty and doctoral levels, including the doctor of medicine, USF offers a dynamic learning environment that inspires innovation and creativity and is focused on student success. USF is a top producer of Fulbright U.S. Scholarship recipients, boasts the highest research and patent productivity among all Florida public universities, and is one of only 15 universities in the nations selected as a Tillman Partnership University of the Pat Tillman Foundation.USF St. Petersburg prides itself on offering an intimate, waterfront campus environment with all the resources and reputation shared as part of the USF System. With smaller classes and an emphasis on community engagement, it offers nearly 40 degree programs at the bachelor's and master's levels, including a celebrated journalism and media studies program, one of the nation's most outstanding emerging entrepreneurship programs, and a booming biology program. St. Petersburg's strong and growing community partnerships provide rich opportunities for civic engagement.USF Sarasota-Manatee similarly offers a smaller, personalized learning setting with highly qualified faculty and a diverse student body from all ages and walks of life. Its scenic campus is an important piece of Sarasota's Cultural Corridor; Its close proximity and relationships with nearby arts and educational institutions - including the Ringling Museum, Ringling College of Art and Design, historic Crosley Mansion, New College of Florida, and State College of Florida - open opportunities and partnerships for students and faculty researchers. USFSM is particularly known for its hospitality program, which prepares students for leadership positions in hotel, restaurant and tourism industries. The USF System was formed to bring its three institutions together, so that collectively and collaboratively they could serve the region and beyond in optimal ways, resulting in a stronger presence and a distinctiveness that provides an unstoppable competitive differentiation. In addition to being a strong and unified voice for higher education, the USF System seeks to find and capitalize on synergies and economies of scale among its institutions that are of benefit to students, faculty, staff, alumni, and communities. The USF System operates within the USF Board of Trustees governance structure. The USF BOT appoints the USF System President and Chief Executive Officer, who in turn appoints the Regional Chancellors of the member institutions. The President and other System Officers are advised by three USF System Advisory Councils and the USF System Faculty Council, the principal representative faculty governance body for the System.","Public, Coed",1956,N/A,Semester,Urban,"$367.7 million","4202 E. Fowler Avenue, Tampa, FL 33620","(813) 974-2011",42,100.0
98,"2018-04-07 07:05:00","Florida Institute of Technology","Florida Institute of Technology is one of more than 800 institutions with graduate schools surveyed by U.S. News on an annual basis. Florida Institute of Technology confers degrees through various schools, such as: the College of Engineering and the Department of Education and Interdisciplinary Studies.",254,"2018-04-19 07:48:41","Florida Institute of Technology",Melbourne,"
","Florida Institute of Technology is unique among Florida colleges and universities in that it offers the resources of a national research institution combined with the robust, personalized learning experiences of a small college; a combination the university calls ""High Tech with a Human Touch"". As a result, Florida Tech students experience the rigor of strong academic programs, impactful relationships with expert faculty, and the excitement of a diverse and dynamic campus life.In official terms, Florida Tech is a regionally accredited, coeducational, independent, privately supported university. But it is so much more. As the only independent technological university in the Southeastern United States, it is also an international center for innovation, high-caliber research and world-class education. A truly global university, Florida Tech attracts undergraduate and graduate students from all 50 United States and more than 100 other countries worldwide. Florida Tech awards bachelors, masters and doctoral degrees in aeronautics, business, engineering, science, mathematics, psychology, humanities, communication and education. Popular programs include biological science, marine biology, aerospace and mechanical engineering, environmental science, physics and space science, civil engineering, aeronautical science and aviation, and computer science. The university also offers programs in meteorology, construction management, international business, biomedical engineering, premedical studies, prelaw, sports management, forensic psychology, systems engineering, human-centered design, biomathematics and astrobiology.Florida Tech has more than 125 special focus laboratories devoted to professional-level research in fields such as aquaculture, fluid dynamics, remote sensing, environmental education, infectious diseases, laser optics and instrumentation, magnetic levitation, microelectronics, robotics and spatial systems, and wind and hurricane research.Since 2008, when the university celebrated its 50th anniversary, Florida Tech has engaged in extensive new construction on the Melbourne, Fla. campus. Recent additions include a new student design center, student services building, state-of-the-art dining facility, aquatic center and residence village, as well as two new centers of excellence, the Scott Center for Autism Treatment and Harris Center for Science and Engineering, both designed to enhance student learning-and have a positive impact on society as a whole-through basic and applied research. Florida Techs proximity to the Atlantic coastline of Central Florida in Brevard County, better known as the ""Space Coast,"" places the university in the states High Tech Corridor, which is home to Kennedy Space Center, United Space Alliance, Harris Corporation, and many other significant government agencies and technology companies. The area has the most concentrated high-tech economy in the state and one of the largest high-tech workforces in the nation, which results in ample opportunity for students to network with top employers and find internships, co-op positions and careers.Florida Tech is ranked a Tier One Best National University by U.S. News & World Report. Florida Tech has also been ranked a top 20 small university in the world by Times Higher Education.. Additionally, it has been listed as a Barrons Guide ""Best Buy"" in college education, ranked a ""Best Southeastern College"" by The Princeton Review, and named among the top private universities in Florida by Washington Monthly College Rankings. Most recently, Florida Tech was named by Payscale.com as the top university in Florida for return on investment.","Private, Coed",1958,N/A,Semester,City,"$62.1 million","150 W. University Boulevard, Melbourne, FL 32901","(321) 674-8000",40,100.0
99,"2018-04-07 07:05:04","University of Central Florida","University of Central Florida is one of more than 800 institutions with graduate schools surveyed by U.S. News on an annual basis. University of Central Florida confers degrees through various schools, such as: the College of Business Administration, the College of Medicine, the College of Nursing, the College of Engineering and Computer Science, and the College of Education.",255,"2018-04-19 07:48:53","University of Central Florida",Orlando,"
Rankings Applying Cost & Aid Academics Student Life Services Safety Indicators Photos Map More ▾ ","The University of Central Florida, founded in 1963, is one of the largest universities in the nation, and uses the power of scale and the pursuit for excellence to create positive, lasting impact on students and communities both local and across the globe. Located in Orlando, Florida, UCF and its 13 colleges provide opportunities to more than 64,000 students, offering 212 degree programs from UCF's main campus, hospitality campus, health sciences campus and 10 regional locations, as well as remotely through UCF Online. A UCF education is consistently ranked among the nation's best values, according to Forbes, Kiplinger and The Princeton Review, and 44 percent of students graduate without any educational debt, compared to the national average of 34 percent. The university's DirectConnect to UCF program, which offers guaranteed admission to graduates of six partner colleges, has earned national praise as an innovative model for increasing accessibility to students of any age who might not otherwise have access to a higher education. Florida's largest university promotes a diverse and inclusive environment. At UCF, 44.6 percent of students are minorities and 23.8 percent are Hispanic. Students at UCF have been recognized throughout the world and include recipients of the Rhodes, Mellon and Goldwater scholarships. In 2016, UCF enrolled 289 National Merit Scholars, the second most of all Florida universities. A member of the University Innovation Alliance, UCF is an academic, partnership and research leader in numerous fields, including optics, modeling and simulation, engineering and computer science, business administration, education, biomedical sciences, hospitality management and digital media. The university's Florida Interactive Entertainment Academy is ranked the number one video game program in North America. Twenty-two UCF graduate programs are ranked in the top 100 nationally by U.S. News & World Report's Best Graduate Schools of 2018. UCF produces more graduates who get jobs in aerospace and defense companies than any other U.S. university, according to a 2015 Aviation Week magazine workforce study, and the Collegiate Cyber Defense Club has won three consecutive national championships. In 2015-16, UCF faculty received $145.8 million in research funding and have accrued more than $1 billion in external grants and contracts during the past decade. Distinctive programs extend learning beyond the classroom and include leadership programs, cooperative education, mentorships, internships, service learning and paid research positions. The main campus encompasses 1,415 acres and manages 800 acres of natural ecosystems including habitats for more than 45 animal species. The Health Center is a full-service clinic with on-site medical professionals, X-ray capabilities, dental services, a pharmacy, a medical laboratory and physical therapy services. The Student Union has computer labs, study lounges, ballrooms and meeting rooms, popular eating establishments and a small shopping mall. Students also enjoy a 149,000-square-foot Recreation and Wellness Center complete with a three-story climbing tower, indoor track and resort-style leisure pool. On-campus housing includes 10 communities for nearly 12,000 students ranging from first-year to graduate students, including Living Learning Communities that bring together students of common interests and fields of study. UCF Knights athletics teams, which compete in the American Athletic Conference, have won conference championships in football, women's soccer, softball, women's rowing and women's golf, and have achieved an average GPA of 3.0 or higher for 18 consecutive semesters, along with a 93-precent graduation rate that ranks No. 1 in the nation for public universities.","Public, Coed",1963,N/A,Semester,Suburban,"$144.9 million +","4000 Central Florida Boulevard, Orlando, FL 32816","(407) 823-2000",36,100.0
100,"2018-04-07 07:05:17","Nova Southeastern University","Nova Southeastern University is one of more than 800 institutions with graduate schools surveyed by U.S. News on an annual basis. Nova Southeastern University confers degrees through various schools, such as: the Shepard Broad Law Center, the College of Osteopathic Medicine, the Nursing Department, and the Fischler School of Education and Human Services.",256,"2018-04-19 07:49:05","Nova Southeastern University","Ft. Lauderdale","
Rankings Applying Cost & Aid Academics Student Life Services Safety Indicators Photos Map More ▾ ","NSU acknowledges and supports its student populations diversity. Whether a recent high school graduate or working/professional adult, NSU provides its students with a rich variety of degree programs that are neither time nor place bound. Through innovative use of technology and creative classroom formats, we provide students with flexible, alternative learning contexts. NSUs Dual Admission program allows highly qualified students to apply for graduate or professional school when they apply for undergraduate admission. Our Dual Admission opportunities include law, dispute resolution, psychology, marine sciences, osteopathic medicine, optometry, pharmacy, physical therapy, occupational therapy, physician assistant, dental medicine, or speech-language pathology.","Private, Coed",1964,N/A,Trimester,Suburban,"$104.5 million +","3301 College Avenue, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33314","(800) 541-6682",31,100.0