Colleges near Highlands County, Florida
Highlands County is a county in Florida. According to Census data, the population is 62,250 (estimated). For the academic year 2024-2025, two colleges are active for serving college programs in Highlands County, Florida. In addition, there are 3 colleges located within 30 miles from Highlands County.
By school type, there are one public and one private schools. By school level, there are one 4-years (or high) schools and one less than 2 years schools (career, technical, or vocational schools) based on the IPEDS data.
All Two schools offer undergraduate programs and No schools offer graduate programs. The 2025 average tuition & fees of the schools in Highlands County, Florida is $3,165 for Florida residents and $8,852 for out-of-state students.
A total of 2,906 students enrolled in schools in Highlands County, Florida, of which 832 students enrolled in online degree programs exclusively. The average student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1.
Comparison Between Colleges near Highlands County, Florida
The following table lists 2 colleges located in Highlands County and 2 schools near Highlands County, Florida ordered by distance from Highlands County. The "-" value in other columns means that the corresponding data has not been reported or the school does not have programs for the values.
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| College Name | Distance From Highlands County | Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | Population | Graduation Rate | Student to Faculty Ratio | Average Financial Aid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UR Beauty & Barber Academy Sebring, FL Private, Less than 2 years valid | 1.58 miles | $5,845 | 26 | 81% | 9 to 1 | $4,546 |
| South Florida State College Avon Park, FL Public, 4 years four-years | 7.27 miles | $11,859 | 2,880 | 48% | 16 to 1 | $5,363 |
| Webber International University Babson Park, FL Private, 4 years four-years | 25.49 miles | $33,770 | 878 | 28% | 17 to 1 | $20,629 |
| Warner University Lake Wales, FL Private, 4 years four-years | 25.75 miles | $29,992 | 900 | 42% | 13 to 1 | $19,389 |
| Average | - | $8,852 | 2,906 | 65% | 13 to 1 | $4,955 |