Colleges in Tallahassee, Florida
Tallahassee is a city in Florida. According to Census data, the population is 257,601 (estimated). For the academic year 2024-2025, seven colleges are active for serving college programs in Tallahassee, Florida. In addition, there are 6 colleges located within 30 miles from Tallahassee.
By school type, there are four public and three private schools. By school level, there are four 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 Seven schools offer undergraduate programs and two schools offer graduate programs. The 2025 average tuition & fees of the schools in Tallahassee, Florida is $5,447 for Florida residents and $11,554 for out-of-state students.
The average acceptance rate is 22.39% and the average SAT score is 1,225. A total of 67,529 students enrolled in schools in Tallahassee, 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 Tallahassee, Florida
The following table lists 7 colleges located in Tallahassee, Florida ordered by distance from Tallahassee. The "-" value in other columns means that the corresponding data has not been reported or the school does not have programs for the values.
You can sort the table by column by clicking/touching column titles. The colleges in light blue rows are located in the city limit and other schools are not located in, but near the city.
| College Name | Distance From Tallahassee | 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 | - | $11,554 | 67,529 | 66% | 18 to 1 | $25,688 | 22.4% | 1,225 |