• The University of Florida football field is a source of pride for Gators fans.Georgetown University image by dwight9592 from Fotolia.com
  
  Florida features 11 state universities, and several private universities and community colleges. According to a September 2009 article in the South Florida Sun-Sentinel, enrollment hit record marks at eight of the state's public universities in 2009. Enrollment also increased to record levels at many of the state's public community colleges. U.S. News & World Report provides annual enrollment figures for all of the state's colleges and universities.
  
  

Florida State University

• The university, which is located in Tallahassee, had a 2008 total enrollment of 38,682, but the college has capped enrollment for incoming freshman due to funding concerns.
  
  The Florida State University
  600 W. College Ave.
  Tallahassee, FL 32306
  850-644-2525
  fsu.edu
  
  

University of Florida

• Approximately 50,000 students attended the University of Florida, a major research university located in Gainesville, in 2009.
  
  University of Florida
  S.W. 2nd Avenue
  Gainesville, FL 32611
  352-392-3261
  ufl.edu
  
  

University of Miami

• Approximately 15,000 students attended the University of Miami in 2008. The private research university, which is located in Coral Gables, costs approximately $36,000 for tuition and fees. The cost is based on 2001-2009 figures provided by U.S. News & World Report.
  
  University of Miami
  1200 Campo Sano Ave.
  Miami, FL 33146
  305-284-2211
  miami.edu
  
  

Florida Atlantic University

• Approximately 28,000 students attended Florida Atlantic in fall 2009. The university's main campus is in Boca Raton.
  
  Florida Atlantic University
  777 Glades Road
  Boca Raton, FL 33431
  561-297-3000
  fau.edu
  
  

Florida International University

• The university's enrollment hit 39,000 in fall 2009. The university is located in Miami.
  
  Florida International University
  10555 W. Flagler St.
  Miami, FL 33172
  305-348-2807
  fiu.edu
  
  

University of South Florida

• With enrollment of 46,000 in 2008, the University of South Florida has grown to become one of the state's largest public universities. The school is located in Tampa.
  
  University of South Florida
  42020 E. Fowler Ave.
  Tampa, FL 33620
  813-974-2011
  usf.edu
  
  

University of Central Florida

• Located in East Orlando, the University of Central Florida became the state's largest public university in 2009. Currently, more than 52,000 students attend the school.
  
  University of Central Florida
  4000 Central Florida Blvd.
  Orlando, FL 32816
  407-823-2000
  ucf.edu
  
  

Florida Gulf Coast University

• Although it has been open only since 1997, Florida Gulf Coast has grown steadily. In 2009, student enrollment totaled 11,000 students.
  
  Florida Gulf Coast University
  10501 FGCU Blvd.
  Fort Myers, FL 33965
  239-590-7505
  fgcu.edu
  
  

Florida A&M University

• The university, located in Tallahassee, has about 12,000 students. It is a historically black university.
  
  Florida A&M University
  211 Foote-Hilyer Administration Center
  Tallahassee, FL 32307
  850-599-3000
  famu.edu
  
  

University of North Florida

• Located in Jacksonville, UNF had a student population of 15,280 during fall 2008.
  
  University of North Florida
  4567 St. Johns Bluff Road South
  Jacksonville, FL 32224
  904-620-2624
  unf.edu