2026 College Rankings

Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Geography) – Sunshine State Conference

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Colleges and universities with a higher level of geographical diversity have students who come from a wider variety of places. Students who are planning to attend colleges outside of their local area may want to find a campus with higher geographical diversity.

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Rank	Institution	Undergraduates	Acceptance Rate	SAT Score	Your Est. Net Price Avg. Net Price	Median Starting Salary	Save
1	Eckerd College	1893	75.8	1,170 – 1,340	43884	37505	#1 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Geography) – Sunshine State Conference Eckerd College Saint Petersburg, FL A private liberal arts school located not far from the beach, Eckerd College is home to several sustainability initiatives, bikesharing systems, and the Galbraith Marine Science Laboratory. In fact, Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography is a commonly chosen program....Read more Undergraduates 1,893 Acceptance Rate 75.8% SAT Score 1,170 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $43,884 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,505
2	The University of Tampa	10598	40.34	1,100 – 1,270	35679	48397	#2 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Geography) – Sunshine State Conference The University of Tampa Tampa, FL Found in Tampa, The University of Tampa’s acceptance rate is 40%. Undergraduates have to send in $40 to apply. About 89% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. The school’s first year retention rate is 85% and around 57% of students will graduate within four years. The top three majors among......Read more Undergraduates 10,598 Acceptance Rate 40.3% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $35,679 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,397
3	Lynn University	2861	73.47	1,050 – 1,210	45469	41427	#3 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Geography) – Sunshine State Conference Lynn University Boca Raton, FL Located in Boca Raton, Lynn University accepts 73% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 95% of students at Lynn University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Undergraduates 2,861 Acceptance Rate 73.5% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $45,469 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,427
4	Florida Institute of Technology	3666	57.7	1,130 – 1,320	37361	41941	#4 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Geography) – Sunshine State Conference Florida Institute of Technology Melbourne, FL During the last admissions cycle, the Florida Institute of Technology had a 9% yield. Alumni include astronauts, CEOs, politicians, and professors. 99% of FIA’s students receive grant aid, averaging $25,218 each. Classes are typically on the smaller size, with a 13 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Undergraduates 3,666 Acceptance Rate 57.7% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $37,361 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,941
5	Palm Beach Atlantic University	3312	81.99	960 – 1,230	31231	42366	#5 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Geography) – Sunshine State Conference Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach, FL Based in West Palm Beach, Palm Beach Atlantic University accepted 82% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. About 99% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Undergraduates 3,312 Acceptance Rate 82.0% SAT Score 960 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $31,231 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,366
6	Rollins College	2640	47.54	1,180 – 1,370	39201	48239	#6 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Geography) – Sunshine State Conference Rollins College Winter Park, FL Rollins College was founded in 1885, making it the fourth oldest post-secondary institution in Florida. Rollins has won over 20 National Championships and more than 60 Sunshine State Conference Championships. Student athletes, known as Tars, participate in Basketball, Soccer, and Baseball, among others....Read more Undergraduates 2,640 Acceptance Rate 47.5% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $39,201 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,239
7	Nova Southeastern University	7311	73.21	1,030 – 1,310	31858	58153	#7 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Geography) – Sunshine State Conference Nova Southeastern University Fort Lauderdale, FL Based in Fort Lauderdale, Nova Southeastern University accepts 73% of applicants. They charge $50 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 100% of students at Nova Southeastern University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year......Read more Undergraduates 7,311 Acceptance Rate 73.2% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $31,858 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,153
8	Florida Southern College	2682	64.42	1,180 – 1,350	29384	47749	#8 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Geography) – Sunshine State Conference Florida Southern College Lakeland, FL Based in Lakeland, Florida Southern College accepts 64% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 99% of students attending Florida Southern College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year retention rate is 80%....Read more Undergraduates 2,682 Acceptance Rate 64.4% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $29,384 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,749
9	Saint Leo University	7516	78.4	1,000 – 1,220	22599	41619	#9 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Geography) – Sunshine State Conference Saint Leo University Saint Leo, FL Based in Saint Leo, Saint Leo University accepts 78% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. About 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Saint Leo University, there is a 59% first year retention rate and a 38% four year......Read more Undergraduates 7,516 Acceptance Rate 78.4% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $22,599 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,619
10	Barry University	3232	77.24	930 – 1,080	23883	47637	#10 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Geography) – Sunshine State Conference Barry University Miami, FL Based in Miami, Barry University accepts 77% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $30 for graduate applications. Approximately 100% of students at Barry University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 63% of students decide to stay at Barry......Read more Undergraduates 3,232 Acceptance Rate 77.2% SAT Score 930 – 1,080 Avg. Net Price $23,883 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,637