Best public colleges in Florida

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- Niche Grade: A-
- Location: St. Petersburg, FL
- Acceptance Rate: 27%
- Full time undergrad enrollment: 2,570 (16:1 student to faculty ratio)
- SAT Range: 1140-1280

#10. University of South Florida - St. Petersburg
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- Niche Grade: A-
- Location: Tallahassee, FL
- Acceptance Rate: 21%
- Full time undergrad enrollment: 6,784 (11:1 student to faculty ratio)
- SAT Range: 1030-1150

#9. Florida A&M University
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- Niche Grade: A-
- Location: Boca Raton, FL
- Acceptance Rate: 73%
- Full time undergrad enrollment: 17,651 (21:1 student to faculty ratio)
- SAT Range: 1040-1210

#8. Florida Atlantic University
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- Niche Grade: A-
- Location: Pensacola, FL
- Acceptance Rate: 57%
- Full time undergrad enrollment: 6,570 (17:1 student to faculty ratio)
- SAT Range: 1020-1230

#7. University of West Florida
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- Niche Grade: A-
- Location: Sarasota, FL
- Acceptance Rate: 24%
- Full time undergrad enrollment: 958 (12:1 student to faculty ratio)
- SAT Range: 1160-1290

#6. University of South Florida - Sarasota-Manatee
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- Niche Grade: A
- Location: Orlando, FL
- Acceptance Rate: 40%
- Full time undergrad enrollment: 41,654 (26:1 student to faculty ratio)
- SAT Range: 1190-1350

#5. University of Central Florida
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- Niche Grade: A+
- Location: Tampa, FL
- Acceptance Rate: 41%
- Full time undergrad enrollment: 30,184 (13:1 student to faculty ratio)
- SAT Range: 1140-1330

#4. University of South Florida
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- Niche Grade: A+
- Location: Miami, FL
- Acceptance Rate: 59%
- Full time undergrad enrollment: 26,027 (19:1 student to faculty ratio)
- SAT Range: 1060-1250

#3. Florida International University
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- Niche Grade: A+
- Location: Tallahassee, FL
- Acceptance Rate: 25%
- Full time undergrad enrollment: 29,011 (16:1 student to faculty ratio)
- SAT Range: 1240-1390

#2. Florida State University
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- Niche Grade: A+
- Location: Gainesville, FL
- Acceptance Rate: 24%
- Full time undergrad enrollment: 31,571 (10:1 student to faculty ratio)
- SAT Range: 1300-1480

This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 50 states.

#1. University of Florida
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