collageResidents in Florida can save a lot of money if they plan on pursuing higher education within the state. Why spend more than you have to on tuition for quality education? Saving money on tuition allows students to afford other essentials like food, room and board, transportation, school supplies, and utility bills, for example. Being frugal during college years will also reduce or eliminate the chances of unwanted college debt. To help ease your college search, we have created a list of colleges in Florida with the lowest in-state tuition costs. Have a glance below to see which college best fits your budget.
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| Rank | School Name | City | State | Net Cost | School Level | Retention Rate | In-State Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Broward College | Fort Lauderdale | FL | $9,417 | 4 year | N/A | $1,810 |
| 2 | Santa Fe College | Gainesville | FL | $8,354 | 4 year | N/A | $1,872 |
| 3 | Eastern Florida State College | Cocoa | FL | $5,800 | 4 year | N/A | $1,892 |
| 4 | College of Central Florida | Ocala | FL | $9,463 | 4 year | N/A | $1,910 |
| 5 | Hillsborough Community College | Tampa | FL | $4,940 | 2 year | 60.8% | $1,931 |
| 6 | Valencia College | Orlando | FL | $5,872 | 4 year | N/A | $1,984 |
| 7 | Tallahassee Community College | Tallahassee | FL | $4,512 | 2 year | 60.1% | $2,002 |
| 8 | Gulf Coast State College | Panama City | FL | $4,577 | 4 year | N/A | $2,042 |
| 9 | Pensacola State College | Pensacola | FL | $7,568 | 4 year | N/A | $2,051 |
| 10 | North Florida Community College | Madison | FL | $4,389 | 2 year | 69.05% | $2,280 |
| 11 | Pasco-Hernando State College | New Port Richey | FL | $5,868 | 4 year | N/A | $2,297 |
| 12 | Northwest Florida State College | Niceville | FL | $8,746 | 4 year | N/A | $2,313 |
| 13 | Palm Beach State College | Lake Worth | FL | $2,467 | 4 year | N/A | $2,358 |
| 14 | Seminole State College of Florida | Sanford | FL | $8,307 | 4 year | N/A | $2,365 |
| 15 | Chipola College | Marianna | FL | $4,418 | 4 year | N/A | $2,365 |
| 16 | State College of Florida-Manatee-Sarasota | Bradenton | FL | $10,102 | 4 year | N/A | $2,365 |
| 17 | Florida Gateway College | Lake City | FL | $4,677 | 4 year | N/A | $2,369 |
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