Colleges where Pell Grant students thrive in Florida
Colleges where at least a third of students receive federal Pell Grants, ranked by graduation rate.
Colleges where Pell Grant students thrive in Florida5 schools
5 schools qualify, ranked by graduation rate.
How this list is made
- Schools in Florida.
- Accredited four-year undergraduate colleges.
- Academic Excellence grade B+ or better (the top 35% of rated colleges).
- At least a third of undergraduates receive Pell Grants, and the college has a graduation rate from federal data (College Scorecard).
- Each school needs a complete Compass Score, so every row shows a rating.
- Ordered by graduation rate, highest first.
Updated Oct. 20, 2026. Methodology. Spot an error? Send a correction.
- 1
Southeastern College-West Palm Beach
West Palm Beach, FL · Private for-profitTop 6% for graduation
- 88% graduate
- 77% receive Pell Grants
- 2
Florida International University
Miami, FL · PublicTop 13% for low net price
- 74% graduate
- 41% receive Pell Grants
- 3
New College of Florida
Sarasota, FL · PublicTop 8% for low net price
- 67% graduate
- 34% receive Pell Grants
- 4
Nova Southeastern University
Fort Lauderdale, FL · Private nonprofitGood: Compass grade B
- 63% graduate
- 36% receive Pell Grants
- 5
Stetson University
DeLand, FL · Private nonprofitVery good: Compass grade B+
- 62% graduate
- 37% receive Pell Grants
Compare cost and outcomes
| School | Net price a year | Median debt | Earnings 10 years out | Graduation rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southeastern College-West Palm Beach | $28,820 | $19,000 | $41,200 | 88% |
| Florida International University | $9,288 | $16,500 | $60,249 | 74% |
| New College of Florida | $7,195 | $17,375 | $48,082 | 67% |
| Nova Southeastern University | $30,371 | $24,250 | $59,209 | 63% |
| Stetson University | $19,372 | $23,250 | $51,642 | 62% |
Net price is the average yearly cost after grants. Federal data (College Scorecard). “—” means the school reports no figure.