Colleges in Sarasota County, Florida
Sarasota County is a county in Florida. According to Census data, the population is 722,243 (estimated). For the academic year 2024-2025, five colleges are active for serving college programs in Sarasota County, Florida. In addition, there are 11 colleges located within 30 miles from Sarasota County.
By school type, there are two public and three private schools. By school level, there are three 4-years (or high) schools and two 2-4 years schools (community colleges) based on the IPEDS data.
All Five schools offer undergraduate programs and one schools offer graduate programs. The 2025 average tuition & fees of the schools in Sarasota County, Florida is $19,382 for Florida residents and $29,932 for out-of-state students.
The average acceptance rate is 71.43% and the average SAT score is 1,150. A total of 4,400 students enrolled in schools in Sarasota County, Florida, of which 9 students enrolled in online degree programs exclusively. The average student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1.
Comparison Between Colleges in Sarasota County, Florida
The following table lists 5 colleges located in Sarasota County and 7 schools near Sarasota County, Florida ordered by distance from Sarasota 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 Sarasota County | Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | Population | Graduation Rate | Student to Faculty Ratio | Graduate Tuition & Fees | Acceptance Rate | SAT Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ringling College of Art and Design Sarasota, FL Private, 4 years four-years | 1.57 miles | $57,900 | 1,666 | 72% | 11 to 1 | - | 69.7% | - |
| East West College of Natural Medicine Sarasota, FL Private, 4 years four-years | 2.13 miles | $14,466 | 27 | 100% | - | $14,466 | - | - |
| New College of Florida Sarasota, FL Public, 4 years four-years | 3.34 miles | $29,944 | 881 | 67% | 8 to 1 | $28,067 | 73.2% | 1,150 |
| Suncoast Technical College Sarasota, FL Public, 2-4 years valid | 4.50 miles | $6,669 | 1,116 | 50% | 6 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Sarasota School of Massage Therapy Sarasota, FL Private, Less than 2 years valid | 4.98 miles | $15,325 | 82 | 76% | 9 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Galen Health Institutes-Sarasota Sarasota, FL Private, 4 years four-years | 5.77 miles | $17,048 | 574 | - | 12 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Dragon Rises College of Oriental Medicine Bradenton, FL Private, 4 years four-years | 5.94 miles | - | 71 | - | - | $21,750 | - | - |
| Arizona College of Nursing-Sarasota University Park, FL Private, 4 years four-years | 6.92 miles | $23,093 | 133 | - | 20 to 1 | - | 100.0% | - |
| State College of Florida-Manatee-Sarasota Bradenton, FL Public, 4 years four-years | 7.48 miles | $11,595 | 8,750 | 38% | 23 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Meridian College Sarasota, FL Private, 2-4 years valid | 7.80 miles | $38,100 | 163 | 51% | 15 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Manatee Technical College Bradenton, FL Public, 2-4 years valid | 8.46 miles | $1,500 | 1,486 | 64% | 10 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Eckerd College Saint Petersburg, FL Private, 4 years four-years | 27.54 miles | $51,884 | 1,893 | 66% | 11 to 1 | - | 75.8% | 1,250 |
| Average | - | $29,932 | 4,400 | 60% | 10 to 1 | $28,067 | 71.4% | 1,150 |