Best colleges for NAIA athletes in Florida
Colleges that compete in NAIA athletics, ranked by Compass Score.
Best colleges for NAIA athletes in Florida10 schools
10 schools qualify, ranked by the Compass Score.
How this list is made
- Schools in Florida.
- Accredited four-year undergraduate colleges.
- Competes in NAIA (the school's athletics association, from federal and association data).
- Each school needs a complete Compass Score, so every row shows a rating.
- Ordered by Compass Score, highest first. Schools with the same score share a rank.
Updated Oct. 20, 2026. Methodology. Spot an error? Send a correction.
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Ave Maria University
Ave Maria, FL · Private nonprofitGood: Compass grade B
- NAIA athletics
- 54% graduate
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Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale, FL · Private nonprofit#38 in Florida
- NAIA athletics
- 61% graduate
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Webber International University
Babson Park, FL · Private nonprofit#56 in Florida
- NAIA athletics
- 28% graduate
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Florida Memorial University
Miami Gardens, FL · Private nonprofit#60 in Florida
- NAIA athletics
- 31% graduate
Compare cost and outcomes
| School | Net price a year | Median debt | Earnings 10 years out | Graduation rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New College of Florida | About $7,000 | $17,375 | $48,082 | 67% |
| Ave Maria University | About $25,000 | $20,776 | $49,520 | 54% |
| Florida College | About $24,000 | $12,000 | $43,445 | 54% |
| Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale | About $30,000 | $26,125 | $39,696 | 61% |
| Southeastern University | About $32,000 | $21,500 | $46,744 | 43% |
| Warner University | About $20,000 | $22,250 | $46,086 | 42% |
| St. Thomas University | About $26,000 | $19,125 | $54,272 | 48% |
| Florida National University | About $23,000 | $27,554 | $33,928 | 31% |
| Webber International University | About $30,000 | $25,250 | $45,606 | 28% |
| Florida Memorial University | About $23,000 | $30,063 | $36,624 | 31% |
Net price is the average yearly cost after grants. Federal data (College Scorecard). “—” means the school reports no figure.