Florida's private colleges and universities include non-public colleges, universities, and postsecondary career schools that are under the jurisdiction of the Commission for Independent Education as provided in Ch. 1005, Florida Statutes.
The purpose is to enhance Florida student access to programs at private colleges and universities or fund specific programs offered by private colleges and universities.
There are a variety of private postsecondary institutions in Florida that award different types of education credentials, including bachelor's degrees, associate degrees, and workforce certificates and diplomas. Most private colleges and universities are part of the Independent Colleges and Universities of Florida (ICUF)or licensed by the Commission for Independent Education (CIE). Section 1005.06, Florida Statutes, specifies those institutions that are not under the jurisdiction of the commission.
The Independent Colleges and Universities of Florida includes 30 private, non-profit, Florida-based educational institutions accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS). Other private institutions in Florida are licensed by the Commission for Independent Education. These include more than 900 independent postsecondary educational institutions that may be accredited by a variety of entities.
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Postsecondary Education. The 2022 Legislature enacted Ch. 2022-70, Laws of Florida, which includes a requirement for the Board of Governors and State Board of Education to identify and determine the accrediting agencies or associations recognized by the US Department of Education that are best suited to serve as an accreditor for public postsecondary institutions. This law further provides a cause of action for any public postsecondary institution, or nonpublic postsecondary education institution that receives state funds, that is negatively impacted by a retaliatory action by its accrediting agency or association.
Other Reports
Auditor General reports are available on its website.
Websites of Interest
Commission for Independent Education (CIE)
Independent Colleges and Universities of Florida (ICUF)
Florida Department of Education, Office of Articulation
Performance Information