Colleges in Leon County, Florida
Leon County is a county in Florida. According to Census data, the population is 257,601 (estimated). For the academic year 2024-2025, six colleges are active for serving college programs in Leon County, Florida. In addition, there are 6 colleges located within 30 miles from Leon County.
By school type, there are four public and two private schools. By school level, there are three 4-years (or high) schools, one 2-4 years schools (community colleges), and two less than 2 years schools (career, technical, or vocational schools) based on the IPEDS data.
All Six schools offer undergraduate programs and two schools offer graduate programs. The 2025 average tuition & fees of the schools in Leon County, Florida is $5,046 for Florida residents and $12,254 for out-of-state students.
The average acceptance rate is 22.39% and the average SAT score is 1,225. A total of 67,133 students enrolled in schools in Leon County, Florida, of which 10,419 students enrolled in online degree programs exclusively. The average student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1.
Comparison Between Colleges in Leon County, Florida
The following table lists 6 colleges located in Leon County and 1 schools near Leon County, Florida ordered by distance from Leon 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 Leon County | Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | Population | Graduation Rate | Student to Faculty Ratio | Graduate Tuition & Fees | Acceptance Rate | SAT Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florida State University Tallahassee, FL Public, 4 years four-years | 2.66 miles | $21,683 | 43,889 | 86% | 17 to 1 | $26,707 | 24.2% | 1,350 |
| Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University Tallahassee, FL Public, 4 years four-years | 2.90 miles | $17,725 | 9,313 | 53% | 14 to 1 | $24,669 | 20.6% | 1,100 |
| North Florida Cosmetology Institute Tallahassee, FL Private, Less than 2 years valid | 2.92 miles | $7,200 | 91 | 67% | 21 to 1 | - | - | - |
| World Class Academy of Beauty Careers Tallahassee, FL Private, Less than 2 years valid | 3.71 miles | $13,000 | 36 | 100% | 15 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Lively Technical College Tallahassee, FL Public, 2-4 years valid | 5.18 miles | $5,856 | 1,349 | 51% | 15 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Tallahassee State College Tallahassee, FL Public, 4 years four-years | 5.21 miles | $8,062 | 12,455 | 38% | 25 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Gadsden Technical College Quincy, FL Public, Less than 2 years valid | 21.21 miles | $3,942 | 120 | 88% | 12 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Average | - | $12,254 | 67,133 | 66% | 18 to 1 | $25,688 | 22.4% | 1,225 |