Colleges near Marion County, Florida
Marion County is a county in Florida. According to Census data, the population is 169,383 (estimated). For the academic year 2024-2025, four colleges are active for serving college programs in Marion County, Florida. In addition, there are 5 colleges located within 30 miles from Marion County.
By school type, there are two public and two private schools. By school level, there are two 4-years (or high) schools and two 2-4 years schools (community colleges) based on the IPEDS data.
All Four schools offer undergraduate programs and No schools offer graduate programs. The 2025 average tuition & fees of the schools in Marion County, Florida is $7,556 for Florida residents and $11,879 for out-of-state students.
A total of 9,859 students enrolled in schools in Marion County, Florida, of which 2,198 students enrolled in online degree programs exclusively. The average student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.
Comparison Between Colleges near Marion County, Florida
The following table lists 4 colleges located in Marion County and 2 schools near Marion County, Florida ordered by distance from Marion 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 Marion County | Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | Population | Graduation Rate | Student to Faculty Ratio | Graduate Tuition & Fees | Average Financial Aid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marion Technical College Ocala, FL Public, 2-4 years valid | 0.20 miles | $6,161 | 502 | 80% | 9 to 1 | - | $4,189 |
| Rasmussen University-Florida Ocala, FL Private, 4 years four-years | 0.22 miles | $16,256 | 3,121 | 42% | 10 to 1 | $4,726 | $6,133 |
| College of Central Florida Ocala, FL Public, 4 years four-years | 1.70 miles | $10,517 | 5,928 | 44% | 19 to 1 | - | $5,343 |
| Taylor College Ocala, FL Private, 2-4 years valid | 3.01 miles | $14,580 | 308 | 27% | 24 to 1 | - | $6,343 |
| Tenaj Salon Institute The Villages, FL Private, Less than 2 years valid | 18.70 miles | $16,075 | 55 | 62% | 18 to 1 | - | $6,452 |
| Withlacoochee Technical College Inverness, FL Public, 2-4 years valid | 26.49 miles | $3,270 | 278 | 61% | 8 to 1 | - | $5,016 |
| Average | - | $11,879 | 9,859 | 48% | 16 to 1 | $4,726 | $5,502 |