The University of Florida (UF) is the state’s oldest, largest and most comprehensive university. It is recognized as one of the most academically diverse public universities in the nation. UF has 21 colleges and schools and more than 100 research, service and education centers, bureaus and institutes. The university is a member of the Association of American Universities, the prestigious higher education organization comprised of the top 62 public and private institutions in North America. UF ranks third among public universities and fifth among all universities for the number of freshmen National Merit Scholars. The university is also among the nation’s top research universities as categorized by the Carnegie Commission on Higher Education.
Santa Fe Community College (SFCC) is considered one of the nation’s best community colleges. It is a charter member of the League for Innovation in the Community College, a group of only 20 community college districts in 15 states and Canada. SFCC students may earn an Associate degree for transfer to a university or they may graduate from one of more than 50 technology and applied sciences programs. The Associate of Science program consists of technology and applied science courses that prepare students for careers in skilled professions, including accounting, business, medical specialties and other business areas.
City College offers Associate of Science programs as well as various vocational programs including word processing, data entry, business accounting and legal assistance. The college is accredited by the Association of Independent Colleges and Schools as a business school.
Webster University is a dynamic university offering real-world programs at more than 100 campuses worldwide, serving 20,000 students. The Ocala campus opened in 1997. Webster University is regionally accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association. Its programs include a Master of Arts in Business Administration and seven other graduate level programs.