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1-25 of 114 results

Florida Institute of Technology

Melbourne, FL •

• • Rating 3.74 out of 5   1,120 reviews

Freshman: My time at Florida Institute of Technology (Florida Tech) has been marked by some notable challenges. The campus, while functional, feels cramped due to its small size, and the lack of green space makes finding peaceful areas difficult. Moreover, the campus community lacks diversity, leading to a somewhat homogeneous environment that limits exposure to different perspectives. One significant area of disappointment has been the dining options. While there are eateries available, the quality and variety of food leave much to be desired. Many students opt to seek alternatives off-campus for more satisfying meals. Despite these shortcomings, Florida Tech does offer solid academic programs. However, the overall campus experience could be greatly enhanced by addressing these issues. Increasing diversity among students and faculty, improving campus facilities, and upgrading dining options would contribute to a more enriching and inclusive environment for all students. ... Read 1,120 reviews

• grade  A minus Overall Niche Grade

Acceptance rate 66%

Net price $32,314

SAT range 1140-1340

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MELBOURNE, FL ,

1120 Niche users give it an average review of 3.7 stars.

Featured Review: Freshman says My time at Florida Institute of Technology (Florida Tech) has been marked by some notable challenges. The campus, while functional, feels cramped due to its small size, and the lack of green space... One significant area of disappointment has been the dining options. While there are eateries available, the quality and variety of food leave much to be desired. Many students opt to seek... Despite these shortcomings, Florida Tech does offer solid academic programs. However, the overall campus experience could be greatly enhanced by addressing these issues. Increasing diversity among... .

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Overall Niche Grade : A minus ,

Acceptance Rate : 66% ,

Net Price : $32,314 ,

SAT Range : 1140-1340 ,

New College of Florida

Sarasota, FL •

• • Rating 3.48 out of 5   467 reviews

Other: I have not as of yet started studying at New college of Florida but the interaction that I have had with the school has been amazing every time I call with a problem they always answer my questions and try to help me out the best that they can. I am soon going to attend a Welcome Wednesday section which I am supper excited for. I even received a summer career coach which will be helping me out throughout the summer with any question that I have, so overall as of now my experience has been amazing. ... Read 467 reviews

• grade  B+ Overall Niche Grade

Acceptance rate 74%

Net price $9,727

SAT range 1120-1340

#2 Best Colleges with No Application Fee in Florida .

SARASOTA, FL ,

467 Niche users give it an average review of 3.5 stars.

Featured Review: Other says I have not as of yet started studying at New college of Florida but the interaction that I have had with the school has been amazing every time I call with a problem they always answer my questions... .

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Overall Niche Grade : B+ ,

Acceptance Rate : 74% ,

Net Price : $9,727 ,

SAT Range : 1120-1340 ,

Sheridan Technical College

Hollywood, FL •

• • Rating 4.29 out of 5   52 reviews

Freshman: Sheridan technical is a great school. Most of my friends have studied there and told me that the teachings at the school is very impressive. They offer certificates and degrees in various fields of studies. I am going to be majoring in Information Technologies and my advisor has been awesome. She has made the registration process so easy and has been very helpful. Personally I would recommend this college to anyone, especially now that we are living in a day and age where a bachelor degree is not needed for most careers. You can receive a certificate will little to no debt and start working immediately. ... Read 52 reviews

Acceptance rate 100%

Net price $5,077

SAT range —

HOLLYWOOD, FL ,

52 Niche users give it an average review of 4.3 stars.

Featured Review: Freshman says Sheridan technical is a great school. Most of my friends have studied there and told me that the teachings at the school is very impressive. They offer certificates and degrees in various fields of... .

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Acceptance Rate : 100% ,

Net Price : $5,077 ,

Motorcycle & Marine Mechanics Institute - Orlando

ORLANDO, FL

• • Rating 3.94 out of 5   140

Keiser University - New Port Richey

NEW PORT RICHEY, FL

• • Rating 4.5 out of 5   6

AMDA College of the Performing Arts - Los Angeles

LOS ANGELES, CA

• • Rating 4.36 out of 5   11

Rollins College

Winter Park, FL •

• • Rating 3.85 out of 5   1,056 reviews

Sophomore: I am a student-athlete here at Rollins and I am studying business management. I love everything about the school, the only downside is the cost. I love the student life, my team, and the town's atmosphere. The food on campus is good and the education has made me learn so much with smaller class sizes. I want more food options on campus and I would also love it if they would put more money into the athletics here, we don't even have our locker room for women's lacrosse. Overall, the school is gorgeous and I am getting a great education. ... Read 1,056 reviews

Acceptance rate 49%

Net price $30,229

SAT range 1100-1290

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WINTER PARK, FL ,

1056 Niche users give it an average review of 3.9 stars.

Featured Review: Sophomore says I am a student-athlete here at Rollins and I am studying business management. I love everything about the school, the only downside is the cost. I love the student life, my team, and the town's... .

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Acceptance Rate : 49% ,

Net Price : $30,229 ,

SAT Range : 1100-1290 ,

Stetson University

Deland, FL •

• • Rating 3.73 out of 5   1,473 reviews

Sophomore: I think Stetson has a great community and student life. Everyone in DeLand likes the university, several times I walked around town with Stetson gear and the people were nice. The community, the students, the athletics, campus life, everything makes Stetson very charming and welcoming. However, there are policies in the university that don't make any sense, and some departments work very badly. Housing is a joke, with old buildings and bad infrastructure. Food and meal plans are stupidly expensive... worst food ever. ... Read 1,473 reviews

Acceptance rate 92%

Net price $20,278

SAT range 1090-1280

#4 Best Colleges with No Application Fee in Florida .

DELAND, FL ,

1473 Niche users give it an average review of 3.7 stars.

Featured Review: Sophomore says I think Stetson has a great community and student life. Everyone in DeLand likes the university, several times I walked around town with Stetson gear and the people were nice. The community, the... .

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Acceptance Rate : 92% ,

Net Price : $20,278 ,

SAT Range : 1090-1280 ,

Florida Gateway College

Lake City, FL •

• • Rating 3.88 out of 5   381 reviews

Graduate Student: Florida Gateway College offers an incredible opportunity for learning and growth. With its welcoming atmosphere and dedicated professors, students feel supported every step of the way. The campus provides a vibrant community where friendships flourish and knowledge blooms. From dynamic classes to exciting extracurricular activities, there's something for everyone. Whether studying in cozy libraries or enjoying sunny outdoor spaces, the college fosters a sense of belonging. With its affordable tuition and diverse programs, it's the perfect place to pursue dreams and achieve goals. Florida Gateway College truly embodies the spirit of education, making every student's journey memorable and rewarding. ... Read 381 reviews

Net price $2,803

LAKE CITY, FL ,

381 Niche users give it an average review of 3.9 stars.

Featured Review: Graduate Student says Florida Gateway College offers an incredible opportunity for learning and growth. With its welcoming atmosphere and dedicated professors, students feel supported every step of the way. The campus... .

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Net Price : $2,803 ,

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McFatter Technical College

Davie, FL •

• • Rating 3.8 out of 5   20 reviews

Junior: This school is cooperative and creates a pleasant learning experience! I would encourage anyone to join this college for a great opportunity! ... Read 20 reviews

Net price $11,094

DAVIE, FL ,

20 Niche users give it an average review of 3.8 stars.

Featured Review: Junior says This school is cooperative and creates a pleasant learning experience! I would encourage anyone to join this college for a great opportunity! .

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Net Price : $11,094 ,

Atlantic Technical College

Coconut Creek, FL •

• • Rating 4.07 out of 5   41 reviews

Senior: Atlantic Technical College has opened many opportunities to me, and allowed me to have many interchangeable experiences! The curriculum taught in the Medical program, specifically the Practical Nursing program is challenging, but its structured in a manner that makes it fun and manageable. The staff is nice, and in my time there I have met many pleasant people that I wouldn't exchange for the world. ... Read 41 reviews

• grade  B Overall Niche Grade

Net price $11,693

COCONUT CREEK, FL ,

41 Niche users give it an average review of 4.1 stars.

Featured Review: Senior says Atlantic Technical College has opened many opportunities to me, and allowed me to have many interchangeable experiences! The curriculum taught in the Medical program, specifically the Practical... .

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Overall Niche Grade : B ,

Net Price : $11,693 ,

South Florida State College

Avon Park, FL •

• • Rating 3.74 out of 5   383 reviews

Other: I entered South Florida State College as a dual enrollment student in hopes of getting a certificate in Medical Administration and eventually pursing my LPN. Overall, for a community college it's quite amazing. The student life isn't very active. If your looking for a college that participates in student life and the party scene this isn't the place for you. This college is more so for those who want to get in get there academics out the way and leave. Their are a few things that I was grateful for and that's the pop up coffee shop and how small the classes were. Also, I loved how involved the professors are here, they really try and put effort into your future. I have made amazing bonds with every professor I have encountered and general bounds with the people whom work in the cafeteria and the bookshop. ... Read 383 reviews

Net price $3,958

AVON PARK, FL ,

383 Niche users give it an average review of 3.7 stars.

Featured Review: Other says I entered South Florida State College as a dual enrollment student in hopes of getting a certificate in Medical Administration and eventually pursing my LPN. Overall, for a community college it's... .

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Net Price : $3,958 ,

Hillsborough Community College

Tampa, FL •

• • Rating 3.74 out of 5   2,485 reviews

Sophomore: I've been attending Hillsborough Community College since the Spring of 2024. I enjoy having many options for attending school and the wide variety of programs that the College offers, I'm going for my Paralegal Associates Degree. I've been to other schools before but I like how Hillsborough Community College has made it so convenient to attend school remotely. It's easy to access my classes online and they also offer hybrid classes. My professors have been knowledgeable and have went through the course material with us students thoroughly. I recommend HCC for any freshman, transfer students, or returning College students that have been out of the school scene for awhile, Hillsborough Community College provides the flexibility needed to finish your career and work or take care of your family. ... Read 2,485 reviews

Net price $2,215

TAMPA, FL ,

2485 Niche users give it an average review of 3.7 stars.

Featured Review: Sophomore says I've been attending Hillsborough Community College since the Spring of 2024. I enjoy having many options for attending school and the wide variety of programs that the College offers, I'm going for my Paralegal Associates Degree. I've been to other schools before but I like how Hillsborough Community College has made it so convenient to attend school remotely. It's easy to... My professors have been knowledgeable and have went through the course material with us students thoroughly. I recommend HCC for any freshman, transfer students, or returning College students... .

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Net Price : $2,215 ,

Tallahassee Community College

Tallahassee, FL •

• • Rating 3.93 out of 5   1,470 reviews

Other: I am not to sure what I would change yet because I am an upcoming transfer student but from my experience everyone is very positive and energetic so far! I absolutely love how they treated me and handled everything with care. They gave clear instructions on how to apply and the advisor was very helpful. ... Read 1,470 reviews

• grade  B minus Overall Niche Grade

Net price $3,886

TALLAHASSEE, FL ,

1470 Niche users give it an average review of 3.9 stars.

Featured Review: Other says I am not to sure what I would change yet because I am an upcoming transfer student but from my experience everyone is very positive and energetic so far! I absolutely love how they treated me and... .

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Overall Niche Grade : B minus ,

Net Price : $3,886 ,

Santa Fe College

Gainesville, FL •

• • Rating 3.98 out of 5   1,545 reviews

Sophomore: Santa Fe is a great college. It is a great one to go to straight from high school or if you have taken a few years off. It's a good starting point, but also if you want to do your entire schooling there. I have been in a few different programs at Santa Fe College and I found that, for the most part, the professors are relatable. Sometimes it's hard to understand them; when you get them one on one in office hours, they are very knowledgeable and helpful. I always felt safe at Santa Fe. There is a police station there; along with other emergency responders. I have seen and been a part of study groups. They are all over the place. You cannot go here and not find like-minded people. There are future friends galore. Just remember to stay on top of your financial aid. There are times when something is awry, but they are willing to help you with whatever problem you might have. ... Read 1,545 reviews

Net price $11,341

GAINESVILLE, FL ,

1545 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.

Featured Review: Sophomore says Santa Fe is a great college. It is a great one to go to straight from high school or if you have taken a few years off. It's a good starting point, but also if you want to do your entire schooling... I have been in a few different programs at Santa Fe College and I found that, for the most part, the professors are relatable. Sometimes it's hard to understand them; when you get them one on one in... I always felt safe at Santa Fe. There is a police station there; along with other emergency responders. I have seen and been a part of study groups. They are all over the place. You cannot go here and not find like-minded people. There are future friends galore. Just remember to stay on top of your financial aid. There are times when something is awry, but they are willing to help you with whatever problem you might have. .

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Net Price : $11,341 ,

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Palm Beach Atlantic University

West Palm Beach, FL •

• • Rating 3.81 out of 5   1,058 reviews

Senior: My experience at Palm Beach Atlantic University has been pretty great so far! I'm a part of the nursing program there, and all of the professors and advisors who have helped me along the way have really made a positive impact on how I view the program. I'm also a student-athlete at PBA, so having the school of nursing work around my athletic schedule (when needed) has been a great help to keeping my academic and athletic career in good-standing. The only thing I think I would change regarding Palm Beach Atlantic is the housing and parking options made available to students. There have been lots of construction going on, but for every building that goes up, there's no additional options for parking, making it very congested. Aside from this, I haven't had any issues. ... Read 1,058 reviews

Acceptance rate 90%

Net price $27,881

SAT range 1030-1240

WEST PALM BEACH, FL ,

1058 Niche users give it an average review of 3.8 stars.

Featured Review: Senior says My experience at Palm Beach Atlantic University has been pretty great so far! I'm a part of the nursing program there, and all of the professors and advisors who have helped me along the way have... .

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Acceptance Rate : 90% ,

Net Price : $27,881 ,

SAT Range : 1030-1240 ,

Florida Southern College

Lakeland, FL •

• • Rating 3.62 out of 5   1,194 reviews

Sophomore: I have wanted to go to Florida Southern ever since I was in 5th grade, and it has been everything I dreamed of it being. It exudes a very welcoming and inclusive environment where you feel right home. All of the professors an office faculty always look out for your well-being and make sure they provide you with all of the resources you need to succeed. The campus is beautiful and has great amenities that students can access, like a gym and a pool, etc. I am a nursing student so talking to all of my nursing majors out there, FSC is the place go be. The program has students start clinicals sophomore year instead of junior year like most other universities/colleges do. The lab equipment provided for students to practice skills is new and up to date so it's amazing to work with. ... Read 1,194 reviews

Acceptance rate 61%

Net price $25,783

SAT range 1160-1310

LAKELAND, FL ,

1194 Niche users give it an average review of 3.6 stars.

Featured Review: Sophomore says I have wanted to go to Florida Southern ever since I was in 5th grade, and it has been everything I dreamed of it being. It exudes a very welcoming and inclusive environment where you feel right... .

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Acceptance Rate : 61% ,

Net Price : $25,783 ,

SAT Range : 1160-1310 ,

Ave Maria University

Ave Maria, FL •

• • Rating 3.68 out of 5   348 reviews

Junior: I will always be thankful I chose to attend Ave Maria University! The friends I've made here have become my family and will remain in my life several years after I graduate. The Professors not only want me to do well in their classes but also genuinely care about me as a person and my success after graduation. As an athlete, I will always be proud to be a Gyrene and thankful for my amazing coaches, teammates, and training staff. There is something rally special about getting to represent Our Lady on the field, in the classroom, and out in the world. Finally, since coming to Ave I have grown so much more in my faith through the daily adoration, confession, and Mass opportunities. Thank you, Ave! Go Gyrenes! ... Read 348 reviews

Acceptance rate 64%

Net price $18,643

AVE MARIA, FL ,

348 Niche users give it an average review of 3.7 stars.

Featured Review: Junior says I will always be thankful I chose to attend Ave Maria University! The friends I've made here have become my family and will remain in my life several years after I graduate. The Professors not only... Thank you, Ave! Go Gyrenes! .

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Acceptance Rate : 64% ,

Net Price : $18,643 ,

Galen College of Nursing - Tampa Bay

Saint Petersburg, FL •

• • Rating 3.92 out of 5   222 reviews

Junior: I just started my first quarter at Galen. I am currently really enjoying it. They are so helpful with any questions I have. I feel as though the staff genuinely cares about their students and their success. ... Read 222 reviews

Net price $27,901

SAINT PETERSBURG, FL ,

222 Niche users give it an average review of 3.9 stars.

Featured Review: Junior says I just started my first quarter at Galen. I am currently really enjoying it. They are so helpful with any questions I have. I feel as though the staff genuinely cares about their students and their... .

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Net Price : $27,901 ,

Rasmussen University - Ocala

Ocala, FL •

• • Rating 4.28 out of 5   549 reviews

Other: My experience at Rasmussen University was excellent. Even though it was online, the staff was extremely attentive and helpful. I did not have any problems with them. The program was very flexible and allowed me to take one course at a time or two depending on my busy schedule. I graduated with a 3.56 GPA and I was also on the Deans list and graduated as Cum Laude. Now I want to pursue a master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Capella University. I would greatly appreciate it if I could get some financial help in the form of grants and scholarships to pay for my program as I currently struggle financially. ... Read 549 reviews

• grade  C+ Overall Niche Grade

Net price $17,820

OCALA, FL ,

549 Niche users give it an average review of 4.3 stars.

Featured Review: Other says My experience at Rasmussen University was excellent. Even though it was online, the staff was extremely attentive and helpful. I did not have any problems with them. The program was very flexible and... .

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Overall Niche Grade : C+ ,

Net Price : $17,820 ,

Full Sail University

• • Rating 4.33 out of 5   4,257 reviews

Freshman: As an online Freshman, the enrollment and admissions experience has been wonderful. They are constantly communicating and keeping track of your progress, provided financial aid sessions, inform about their scholarships which are applicable to student when they meet the requirements, and have a student portal that lets us view our progression. When the admissions and enrollment teams call they always introduce themselves and allow the recipient an opportunity to express their concerns, questions, and opinions. A wonderful thing they do is ask what you seek from your overall experience in the education from your chosen major. It shows the school values the balance and correlation between a student's education and their career goals, life values, and aspirations. Furthermore they offer certificates which can completely contribute to a major for those seeking a slow start or those encountering financial struggles. ... Read 4,257 reviews

Net price $27,420

4257 Niche users give it an average review of 4.3 stars.

Featured Review: Freshman says As an online Freshman, the enrollment and admissions experience has been wonderful. They are constantly communicating and keeping track of your progress, provided financial aid sessions, inform about... .

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Net Price : $27,420 ,

Lynn University

Boca Raton, FL •

• • Rating 3.8 out of 5   552 reviews

Freshman: I personally really enjoy attending Lynn University the small campus, academic style, and community have satisfied my future career plans and interest. I have met a connection of people that i can see myself being life long friends with. The academic opportunities at Lynn university have given me the confidence that my future desires are in my reach. Lynn offers a number of opportunities to get involved and find the right path for me. If a friend of mine asks me about the university of Lynn i dont hesitate to recommend applying or attending this establishment. ... Read 552 reviews

Acceptance rate 83%

Net price $38,315

SAT range 1030-1200

BOCA RATON, FL ,

552 Niche users give it an average review of 3.8 stars.

Featured Review: Freshman says I personally really enjoy attending Lynn University the small campus, academic style, and community have satisfied my future career plans and interest. I have met a connection of people that i can... .

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Acceptance Rate : 83% ,

Net Price : $38,315 ,

SAT Range : 1030-1200 ,

Daytona State College

Daytona Beach, FL •

• • Rating 3.78 out of 5   1,669 reviews

Freshman: My time at Daytona State College has been transformative. Despite being underrated, the institution's dedication to student success is remarkable. The campus has evolved into a vibrant environment, offering diverse clubs, resources, and support services like child care and food pantry. Daytona State's proactive approach in adapting to the changing educational landscape by introducing programs that resonate with today's youth is commendable. I am proud to be a part of a community that prioritizes my success and well-being. Looking forward to fully immersing myself in the college experience on campus. ... Read 1,669 reviews

Net price $7,929

DAYTONA BEACH, FL ,

1669 Niche users give it an average review of 3.8 stars.

Featured Review: Freshman says My time at Daytona State College has been transformative. Despite being underrated, the institution's dedication to student success is remarkable. The campus has evolved into a vibrant environment,... .

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Net Price : $7,929 ,

Seminole State College of Florida

Sanford, FL •

• • Rating 3.94 out of 5   1,199 reviews

Other: I attend Seminole State College of Florida - Altamonte Location and it is wonderful! From the day I stepped on campus, my academic advisor made everything easy and smooth. My professors provide more than enough tools to succeed in class, my classmates are nice and want study groups, and for those who need extra help the school provides tutors to help with those concepts that just don't make sense. The college is truly student focused and provides all the tools of success, students just have to use them. So far there is nothing that I would want to see change because I receive all that I need for me to be successful in obtaining my nursing degree. ... Read 1,199 reviews

Net price $3,481

SANFORD, FL ,

1199 Niche users give it an average review of 3.9 stars.

Featured Review: Other says I attend Seminole State College of Florida - Altamonte Location and it is wonderful! From the day I stepped on campus, my academic advisor made everything easy and smooth. My professors provide more... .

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Net Price : $3,481 ,

St. Thomas University - Florida

Miami Gardens, FL •

• • Rating 3.85 out of 5   439 reviews

Freshman: The overall experience at St.Thomas University is great, and I would recommend to be a part of an educational program like this. ... Read 439 reviews

Acceptance rate 71%

Net price $28,550

SAT range 860-1060

MIAMI GARDENS, FL ,

439 Niche users give it an average review of 3.8 stars.

Featured Review: Freshman says The overall experience at St.Thomas University is great, and I would recommend to be a part of an educational program like this. .

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Acceptance Rate : 71% ,

Net Price : $28,550 ,

SAT Range : 860-1060 ,

Indian River State College

Fort Pierce, FL •

• • Rating 3.9 out of 5   1,382 reviews

Sophomore: The first thing I can say about Indian River State College (IRSC), specifically Massey Campus-- I haven't been to the other campuses-- is that my experience with advisors has been the best. The advisors here are so thorough and understanding, even if that means supporting your goals of going to another school. They genuinely provide comfort and the best advisory for your personal ambitions. If I could change anything, it would be the professors! It definitely depends, but I would say some professors here should not have the ability to teach...I'm sorry, but I'm being truthful. What I do love is the atmosphere of the school. Even though it is small, so there is not much student life, but the staff makes do with what they have and I love the intention of inclusion and support/community for the student body. ... Read 1,382 reviews

Net price $3,902

FORT PIERCE, FL ,

1382 Niche users give it an average review of 3.9 stars.

Featured Review: Sophomore says The first thing I can say about Indian River State College (IRSC), specifically Massey Campus-- I haven't been to the other campuses-- is that my experience with advisors has been the best. The... What I do love is the atmosphere of the school. Even though it is small, so there is not much student life, but the staff makes do with what they have and I love the intention of inclusion and... .

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Net Price : $3,902 ,

Florida Memorial University

• • Rating 3.46 out of 5   836 reviews

Sophomore: Florida Memorial University offers an exceptional college experience, fostering academic growth and personal development. The diverse campus community creates an inclusive environment, enriching discussions and perspectives. The faculty's dedication stands out, providing mentorship and guidance crucial for advancing studies. The array of extracurricular activities, from clubs to volunteering opportunities, enhances holistic growth. The campus amenities and resources facilitate learning, enabling students to delve deeper into their fields. Moreover, the university's location in Miami Gardens adds vibrancy to student life, offering cultural exposure and networking prospects. Florida Memorial University's college experience combines academic excellence, a supportive community, and abundant opportunities, shaping well-rounded individuals for future success. ... Read 836 reviews

• grade  C Overall Niche Grade

Acceptance rate 57%

Net price $17,486

836 Niche users give it an average review of 3.5 stars.

Featured Review: Sophomore says Florida Memorial University offers an exceptional college experience, fostering academic growth and personal development. The diverse campus community creates an inclusive environment, enriching... .

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Overall Niche Grade : C ,

Acceptance Rate : 57% ,

Net Price : $17,486 ,

Northwest Florida State College

Niceville, FL •

• • Rating 3.87 out of 5   667 reviews

Sophomore: I go to the NWFSC college in Fort Walton, and my experience has been overall positive. It is a quiet campus enveloped with woods and nature, and you'll see the local alligators or bears walking around enjoying the sunny weather. Most of the professors, in the English and Math compartments are excellent. They are welcoming and warm, and I am satisfied with their expertise. However, I believe there's room for improvement. I'd like to see more funding allocated to updating facilities. In addition, the process for addressing student concerns about some inexpert professors could be more proactive. On the other hand, the campus in Niceville is larger and bustling with college life. Police are abundant, ensuring student safety, and the staff are very kind and helpful, especially in the VA and Counseling departments. Their stores, libraries, and cafes are large and adorned with college spirit and colors, and the facilities are well-kept. Overall, I am having a positive experience at NWFSC. ... Read 667 reviews

Net price $5,992

NICEVILLE, FL ,

667 Niche users give it an average review of 3.9 stars.

Featured Review: Sophomore says I go to the NWFSC college in Fort Walton, and my experience has been overall positive. It is a quiet campus enveloped with woods and nature, and you'll see the local alligators or bears walking... Most of the professors, in the English and Math compartments are excellent. They are welcoming and warm, and I am satisfied with their expertise. However, I believe there's room for improvement. I'd... On the other hand, the campus in Niceville is larger and bustling with college life. Police are abundant, ensuring student safety, and the staff are very kind and helpful, especially in the VA and... Overall, I am having a positive experience at NWFSC. .

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Net Price : $5,992 ,

Campus (formerly MTI College)

SACRAMENTO, CA

• • Rating 4.18 out of 5   164

Keiser University - Fort Myers

FORT MYERS, FL

• • Rating 4.25 out of 5   107

Keiser University - Melbourne

MELBOURNE, FL

• • Rating 4.36 out of 5   128

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Florida College Requirements for Admission

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What are Florida College's admission requirements? While there are a lot of pieces that go into a college application, you should focus on only a few critical things:

• GPA requirements
• Testing requirements, including SAT and ACT requirements
• Application requirements

In this guide we'll cover what you need to get into Florida College and build a strong application.

School location: Temple Terrace, FL

Admissions Rate: 73.7%

If you want to get in, the first thing to look at is the acceptance rate. This tells you how competitive the school is and how serious their requirements are.

The acceptance rate at Florida College is 73.7% . For every 100 applicants, 74 are admitted.

This means the school is lightly selective . The school will have their expected requirements for GPA and SAT/ACT scores. If you meet their requirements, you're almost certain to get an offer of admission. But if you don't meet Florida College's requirements, you'll be one of the unlucky few people who gets rejected.

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Florida College GPA Requirements

Many schools specify a minimum GPA requirement, but this is often just the bare minimum to submit an application without immediately getting rejected.

The GPA requirement that really matters is the GPA you need for a real chance of getting in. For this, we look at the school's average GPA for its current students.

Average GPA: 3.35

The average GPA at Florida College is 3.35 .

(Most schools use a weighted GPA out of 4.0, though some report an unweighted GPA. This school did not officially report its average GPA, but we've estimated it here using data from over 1,000 schools.)

With a GPA of 3.35, Florida College accepts below-average students . It's OK to be a B-average student, with some A's mixed in. It'd be best to avoid C's and D's, since application readers might doubt whether you can handle the stress of college academics.

If you're currently a junior or senior, your GPA is hard to change in time for college applications. If your GPA is at or below the school average of 3.35, you'll need a higher SAT or ACT score to compensate . This will help you compete effectively against other applicants who have higher GPAs than you.

SAT and ACT Requirements

Each school has different requirements for standardized testing. Only a few schools require the SAT or ACT, but many consider your scores if you choose to submit them.

Florida College hasn't explicitly named a policy on SAT/ACT requirements, but because it's published average SAT or ACT scores (we'll cover this next), it's likely test flexible. Typically, these schools say, "if you feel your SAT or ACT score represents you well as a student, submit them. Otherwise, don't."

Despite this policy, the truth is that most students still take the SAT or ACT, and most applicants to Florida College will submit their scores. If you don't submit scores, you'll have one fewer dimension to show that you're worthy of being admitted, compared to other students. We therefore recommend that you consider taking the SAT or ACT, and doing well.

Florida College SAT Requirements

Many schools say they have no SAT score cutoff, but the truth is that there is a hidden SAT requirement. This is based on the school's average score.

Average SAT: 1100

The average SAT score composite at Florida College is a 1100 on the 1600 SAT scale.

This score makes Florida College Competitive for SAT test scores.

Florida College SAT Score Analysis (New 1600 SAT)

The 25th percentile SAT score is 930, and the 75th percentile SAT score is 1190. In other words, a 930 on the SAT places you below average, while a 1190 will move you up to above average .

Here's the breakdown of SAT scores by section:

SAT Score Choice Policy

The Score Choice policy at your school is an important part of your testing strategy.

Florida College has the Score Choice policy of "Highest Section."

This is also known as "superscoring." This means that you can choose which SAT tests you want to send to the school. Of all the scores they receive, your application readers will consider your highest section scores across all SAT test dates you submit .

Click below to learn more about how superscoring critically affects your test strategy.

For example, say you submit the following 3 test scores:

Even though the highest total you scored on any one test date was 1000, Florida College will take your highest section score from all your test dates, then combine them to form your Superscore. You can raise your composite score from 1000 to 1400 in this example.

This is important for your testing strategy. Because you can choose which tests to send in, and Florida College forms your Superscore, you can take the SAT as many times as you want, then submit only the tests that give you the highest Superscore. Your application readers will only see that one score.

Therefore, if your SAT superscore is currently below a 930, we strongly recommend that you consider prepping for the SAT and retaking it . You have a very good chance of raising your score, which will significantly boost your chances of getting in.

Even better, because of the Superscore, you can focus all your energy on a single section at a time. If your Reading score is lower than your other sections, prep only for the Reading section, then take the SAT. Then focus on Math for the next test, and so on. This will give you the highest Superscore possible.

Download our free guide on the top 5 strategies you must be using to improve your score. This guide was written by Harvard graduates and SAT perfect scorers. If you apply the strategies in this guide, you'll study smarter and make huge score improvements.

Florida College ACT Requirements

Just like for the SAT, Florida College likely doesn't have a hard ACT cutoff, but if you score too low, your application will get tossed in the trash.

Average ACT: 23

The average ACT score at Florida College is 23. This score makes Florida College Moderately Competitive for ACT scores.

The 25th percentile ACT score is , and the 75th percentile ACT score is .

Even though Florida College likely says they have no minimum ACT requirement, if you apply with a or below, you'll have a harder time getting in, unless you have something else impressive in your application.

ACT Score Sending Policy

If you're taking the ACT as opposed to the SAT, you have a huge advantage in how you send scores, and this dramatically affects your testing strategy.

Here it is: when you send ACT scores to colleges, you have absolute control over which tests you send. You could take 10 tests, and only send your highest one. This is unlike the SAT, where many schools require you to send all your tests ever taken.

This means that you have more chances than you think to improve your ACT score. To try to aim for the school's ACT requirement of and above, you should try to take the ACT as many times as you can. When you have the final score that you're happy with, you can then send only that score to all your schools.

ACT Superscore Policy

By and large, most colleges do not superscore the ACT. (Superscore means that the school takes your best section scores from all the test dates you submit, and then combines them into the best possible composite score). Thus, most schools will just take your highest ACT score from a single sitting.

We weren't able to find the school's exact ACT policy, which most likely means that it does not Superscore. Regardless, you can choose your single best ACT score to send in to Florida College, so you should prep until you reach our recommended target ACT score of .

Download our free guide on the top 5 strategies you must be using to improve your score. This guide was written by Harvard graduates and ACT perfect scorers. If you apply the strategies in this guide, you'll study smarter and make huge score improvements.

SAT/ACT Writing Section Requirements

Currently, only the ACT has an optional essay section that all students can take. The SAT used to also have an optional Essay section, but since June 2021, this has been discontinued unless you are taking the test as part of school-day testing in a few states. Because of this, no school requires the SAT Essay or ACT Writing section, but some schools do recommend certain students submit their results if they have them.

Florida College considers the SAT Essay/ACT Writing section optional and may not include it as part of their admissions consideration. You don't need to worry too much about Writing for this school, but other schools you're applying to may require it.

Final Admissions Verdict

Because this school is lightly selective, you have a great shot at getting in, as long as you don't fall well below average . Aim for a 930 SAT or a ACT or higher, and you'll almost certainly get an offer of admission. As long as you meet the rest of the application requirements below, you'll be a shoo-in.

But if you score below our recommended target score, you may be one of the very few unlucky people to get rejected.

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• 80-100%: Safety school: Strong chance of getting in
• 50-80%: More likely than not getting in
• 20-50%: Lower but still good chance of getting in
• 5-20%: Reach school: Unlikely to get in, but still have a shot
• 0-5%: Hard reach school: Very difficult to get in

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Application Requirements

Every school requires an application with the bare essentials - high school transcript and GPA, application form, and other core information. Many schools, as explained above, also require SAT and ACT scores, as well as letters of recommendation, application essays, and interviews. We'll cover the exact requirements of Florida College here.

Application Requirements Overview

• Common Application Not accepted
• Electronic Application Available
• Essay or Personal Statement
• Letters of Recommendation 2
• Interview Not required
• Application Fee $40
• Fee Waiver Available? Available
• Other Notes Essay for international students recommended for some freshmen

Testing Requirements

• SAT or ACT Considered if submitted
• SAT Essay or ACT Writing Optional
• SAT Subject Tests
• Scores Due in Office August 24

Coursework Requirements

• Subject Required Years
• Foreign Language
• Social Studies 2

Deadlines and Early Admissions

• Offered? Deadline Notification
• Yes August 1 Rolling

Admissions Office Information

• Address: 119 Temple Terrace, FL 33617
• Phone: (813) 988-5131
• Fax: (813) 899-6772
• Email: [email protected]

Other Schools For You

If you're interested in Florida College, you'll probably be interested in these schools as well. We've divided them into 3 categories depending on how hard they are to get into, relative to Florida College.

Reach Schools: Harder to Get Into

These schools are have higher average SAT scores than Florida College. If you improve your SAT score, you'll be competitive for these schools.

Same Level: Equally Hard to Get Into

If you're competitive for Florida College, these schools will offer you a similar chance of admission.

Safety Schools: Easier to Get Into

If you're currently competitive for Florida College, you should have no problem getting into these schools. If Florida College is currently out of your reach, you might already be competitive for these schools.

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8 Colleges with No Admissions Essay Requirements

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Though it may seem inevitable that you’ll have to write an admissions essay when applying to college, have no fear! There are now many no admissions essay colleges that you can apply to.

Check out our list of colleges that don’t require an admissions essay and some of the available programs at each.

DO ALL COLLEGES REQUIRE AN ADMISSIONS ESSAY?

Many schools, online and on campus, from the Ivy League to community college, are skipping the admissions essay. Instead, they rely on other admissions requirements, such as:

• Test scores
• Transcripts
• Letters of recommendation
• One-on-one interviews

This holistic approach helps colleges get a full picture of who you are and how prepared you are for the demands of college.

LIST OF 8 NO ADMISSIONS ESSAY COLLEGES

If the idea of summing up your personality and experience in just a few paragraphs gives you major writer’s block, you can breathe a sigh of relief. There is no admissions essay required at the 8 sponsored schools listed below.

AMERICAN INTERCONTINENTAL UNIVERSITY

No admissions essay required, about american intercontinental university.

AIU is a private, for-profit university with more than 8,000 students enrolled in online undergraduate degree programs. Its Intellipath™ programInterContinental University’s online programs include bachelor’s degrees in business administration, criminal justice, and information technology. These programs also offer several specific concentrations. Have a flair for the arts? AIU also offers degrees in fashion marketing is an adaptive learning technology that tailors online lessons to each student’s needs.

AVAILABLE PROGRAMS:

American InterContinental University’s online programs include bachelor’s degrees in business administration, criminal justice, and information technology. These programs also offer several specific concentrations. Have a flair for the arts? AIU also offers degrees in fashion marketing and design as well as media production at its campuses in Houston or Atlanta.

Some programs include:

• Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Entrepreneurship
• Bachelor of Science (BS) in Criminal Justice – Forensic Science
• Bachelor of Information Technology in Network Administration
• Bachelor of Healthcare Management
• Bachelor of Accounting

University of Arizona Global Campus  

About uagc university.

This private, for-profit school based in San Diego boasts more than 31,000 undergraduate students across more than 50 online degree programs. Because UAGC focuses on adult learners, applicants under 22 must have transfer credits or meet other criteria.

Just browsing the list of online bachelor’s degrees at UAGC is enough to inspire any potential student. They offer more than 50 programs, which include:

• Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Public Relations and Marketing
• Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Early Childhood Education
• Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Supply Chain Management
• Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Health and Human Services
• Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Consumer and Family Financial Services

COLORADO TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY  

About colorado technical university.

Colorado Technical University is a four-year, for-profit school founded in 1965. Although CTU has campuses in Aurora and Colorado Springs, as of 2016, more than 92% of students were enrolled in a completely online degree program.

CTU’s career-focused offerings include bachelors in business administration, criminal justice, and information technology. There are more than 50 undergrad programs to choose from. Plus, most offer concentrations tailored to specific career paths. These include healthcare management or web development.

• Bachelor of Science (BS) in Business Administration – Data Analytics
• Bachelor of Science (BS) in Business Administration – Project Management
• Bachelor of Science (BS) in Criminal Justice – Cybercrime and Security
• Bachelor of Science (BS) in Healthcare Management
• Bachelor of Science (BS) in Information Technology – Web Development

STRAYER UNIVERSITY

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Strayer University is an accredited institution with a proud history of 130 years in quality education. Bachelor’s and associate programs include Business Administration, Information Systems & Technology, Accounting, Human Resource Management and more. 

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• Accounting (AA, BS, MS)
• Business Administration (AA, BS, MBA)
• Criminal Justice (BS)
• Information Technology (AA, BS, MS)
• Marketing (AA)
• Education (MA)

GRAND CANYON UNIVERSITY  

About grand canyon university.

Grand Canyon University is a private Christian university based in Phoenix, Arizona. Founded in 1949, it transitioned to a for-profit school in 2004 but in July 2018 it was granted non-profit status once again. There are about 20,500 on-campus students and as of 2018, online enrollment was more than 70,000 students.

Some of GCU’s most popular degrees are in business, education, and health sciences, including a BS in business information systems or business analytics. GCU is one of many colleges that don’t require essays when applying, unless you’re seeking enrollment in the on-campus Honors College.

• Bachelor of Science (BS) in Early Childhood Education
• Bachelor of Science (BS) in Nursing (Registered Nurse – (RN to BSN)
• Bachelor of Science (BS) in Elementary Education
• Bachelor of Science (BS) in Elementary Education / Special Education (Dual Major)

GRANTHAM UNIVERSITY 

About grantham university.

Grantham was founded in 1951 to offer FCC license certification courses for WWII veterans. Today it’s a private, for-profit, online-only school that still caters to veterans, as well as active duty personnel and first responders. But this also includes first-generation college students, adult learners, and other non-traditional students.

Grantham University’s online bachelors degrees include programs like a BS in engineering management technology or a BA in criminal justice. Students in the BS in business administration program can pick concentrations like financial planning, procurement and contracts, and human resource management.

• Bachelor of Science (BS) in Engineering Management Technology
• Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Criminal Justice
• Bachelor of Science (BS) in Business Administration in Financial Planning
• Bachelor of Science (BS) in Business Administration in Procurement and Contracts
• Bachelor of Science (BS) in Business Administration in Human Resource Management

LIBERTY UNIVERSITY ONLINE  

About liberty university online.

Liberty University is a private, for-profit university whose motto is “Training Champions for Christ since 1971.” Its distance learning program launched in 1985 and evolved into an online education program in 2006. As of 2017, Liberty had more than 110,000 students, with almost 100,000 of those students studying online.

As an evangelical institution it’s no surprise that Liberty University Online offers several Bachelor of Science degrees in religion and other online degrees in more popular fields. Some of the options at Liberty include:

• Bachelor of Science (BS) in Religion – Christian Leadership
• Bachelor of Science (BS) in Religion – Global Studies
• Bachelor of Science (BS) in Fire Administration
• Bachelor of Science (BS) in Public Administration

PURDUE UNIVERSITY GLOBAL  

About purdue university online.

Purdue University Online is public, nonprofit, and taught 100 percent online with a focus on working adults. It’s part of Purdue University in Indiana and now boasts 30,000 students.

All of the online undergrad degrees at Purdue Global include courses in ethics, technology, research, and other topics to help provide a foundation while you pursue an online degree in career-oriented fields like accounting, IT, criminal justice, and dozens more.

• Bachelor of Science (BS) in Business Administration
• Bachelor of Science (BS) in Corrections
• Bachelor of Science (BS) in Criminal Justice – Crime Scene Investigation
• Bachelor of Science (BS) in Information Technology – Information Management
• Bachelor of Science (BS) in Legal Support and Services

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WHY DO SOME COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES NOT REQUIRE AN ESSAY?

According to some admissions officers, more no admissions essay colleges are appearing because essays simply aren’t as effective as other methods at assessing whether a prospective student is qualified and ready.

Instead, many schools are looking at your entire application to see if you’re ready for the rigors of college, which may include letters of recommendation, standardized test scores, or a minimum GPA.

Keep in mind that while there are plenty of colleges that don’t require essays to apply, most college programs do require plenty of writing! This is especially true if you’re seeking an online degree, where you’ll be interacting with teachers and classmates through email, forums, and online student portals.

4 REASONS TO APPLY TO A COLLEGE WITH NO ADMISSIONS ESSAY REQUIREMENT

#1: you’re a transfer student.

Some schools that don’t require admissions essays are especially focused on helping transfer students finish a degree they started elsewhere. And chances are you wrote a great essay to get into that school. If you have transfer credits and a good enough GPA, it makes sense that you don’t need to write another essay.

#2: YOU’RE ACTIVE DUTY MILITARY OR A VETERAN

Online undergraduate degree programs are a great option for service members, especially if you enlisted straight out of high school. You’re probably not looking at “Best Party Schools” rankings—you’re ready to get to work.

Colleges with no admissions essay recognize that your military service already shows that you can handle a challenge.

#3: YOU’RE FINISHING A DEGREE YOU STARTED ON CAMPUS

What if a school offers the same degree online and on-campus? Sometimes, the online program is especially geared toward people who started the on-campus program but couldn’t complete it. Sometimes life knocks you off course, or maybe you needed to take a few years off to work.

Deciding to finish a degree program is tough enough without barriers to re-admission like essays.

#4: YOU HAVE VALUABLE LIFE EXPERIENCE

A lot of online bachelor’s degree programs cater to adult students. There are many reasons why some people don’t enroll in college right after high school. Maybe you were raising a family, or you went right to work, or you were touring the world with your rock band!

Many colleges that don’t require essays to apply also offer potential college credit for real-world professional experience, so be sure to check out each school’s policy before applying.

FIND THE PERFECT COLLEGE FOR YOU!

Check out these sponsored no admissions essay colleges and contact the school’s that interest you.

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Colleges Without Supplemental Essays 2021-2022

We recommend that most students apply to 8-12 colleges —typically at least two safeties, four targets, and two reaches. This strategy boosts a student’s odds of getting into multiple schools, increases their options, and even offers leverage to negotiate for more financial aid. 

Unfortunately, applying to this many schools is time-intensive, especially considering that many schools require supplemental essays as part of their application. Applying to 10 colleges could mean that you need to write 10-20 extra essays! Luckily, there are many schools that don’t have any extra essays beyond the Common App essay or personal statement, if you’re looking for schools to balance out your list without the additional writing.

Below is a list of 45 liberal arts colleges and universities without essay supplements. The list isn’t comprehensive, but it covers a spectrum of schools of varied selectivity. The list does not include any schools with optional essays, which are something we always encourage applicants to complete. 

Top Liberal Arts Colleges Without a Supplemental Essay Requirement

Update: We removed Grinnell College and Colgate University from this list because they’ve historically sent optional supplements to students after they applied.

Top Research Universities Without a Supplemental Essay Requirement

Should you only apply to schools with no supplement.

Applying only to schools with no supplement would limit your options severely, so we don’t recommend it. That said, supplements can serve as a litmus test for how much you care about a particular college. If you’re really excited to attend a particular college, you’re more likely not to mind extra application work (after all, it’s a chance to show a college why they should accept you). Conversely, if you’re turned off by writing a supplemental essay, it could indicate that you’re not as excited about a school as you thought you were.

Some essay prompts also give you insight into the personality of a college. For example, the University of Chicago is known for its quirky essay prompts—the 2021-2022 supplement has applicants explore ideas like What if the moon were made of cheese? and What’s so easy about pie? If UChicago’s unorthodox essay prompts make you cringe, it’s a possible sign that the school’s culture isn’t right for you. If they excite and inspire you, you could be a perfect fit.

Overall, a college’s essay requirements should not be a major deciding factor as to whether or not you apply to a school (unless you’re truly short on time). What’s most important is whether or not you will fit with the school academically and socially . Consider things like:

• Do you match the stats for admitted students? 
• Does the school offer strong programs in your areas of interest? 
• Are there resources to support your unique values and pursuits outside of the classroom? 
• Is the school located somewhere desirable for you? 

What Are Your Chances of Acceptance at these Schools?

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Application Essays for Florida’s State Universities

Florida’s State Universities, Simplified: Essays for 2021 Applicants

Applying to any of Florida’s 12 state universities? Wondering how many essays you’ll need to write? Here’s our short-but-sweet guide to writing requirements for your applications!

FGCU: The personal essay is required; no additional writing is requested.

FL Poly: The personal essay is required, along with one shorter essay (250 words) about an extracurricular activity.

USF: Optional personal essay

UNF: Optional personal essay

FAU: Optional personal essay

UWF: Optional personal essay

Institutional Applications

FIU: You must apply using the school’s own application. No essay is required unless you’re applying to its honors program.

If you apply to a university’s honors program, you’ll likely have to write additional essays and/or provide other details. Please see each college’s website for further information, including writing prompts and deadlines.

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Colleges that Don't Require Supplemental Essays

Padya Paramita

May 9, 2022

As you prepare for the college admissions cycle, you might be tempted to add schools to your list that require less work than others. While some schools like Yale have over five supplemental essays, there are colleges that have none! So, we offer you a list of colleges that don’t require supplemental essays . Although most colleges definitely want to see students answer school-specific prompts to determine fit, there are several top colleges that don’t require supplemental essays , including Williams, Middlebury, and Northeastern. Take a look at the full list below.

Liberal Arts Colleges that Don’t Require Supplemental Essays

• Albion College
• Allegheny College
• Bates College
• Beloit College
• Coe College
• Colby College
• Colgate University
• College of the Holy Cross
• Connecticut College 
• Denison University
• DePauw University 
• Dickinson University
• Drew University
• Franklin and Marshall College
• Furman University
• Gettysburg College 
• Goucher College
• Grinnell College
• Hamilton College
• Hanover College
• Hollins University
• Hope College
• Illinois Wesleyan University
• Juniata College
• Kenyon College
• Middlebury College
• Muhlenberg College
• New College of Florida 
• Oberlin College
• Rhodes College
• Ripon College
• Sewanee—University of the South
• Siena College 
• Skidmore College
• Spelman College
• St. John’s College (essay optional except for Pharmacy program)
• St. Lawrence University
• Susquehanna University 
• Thomas Aquinas College
• Union College
• Ursinus College
• Wesleyan University (there are essays only for international students)
• Whitman College
• Willamette University
• Williams College

National Universities That Don’t Require Supplemental Essays

• Binghamton University
• Case Western Reserve University
• Clark University
• Clemson University
• DePaul University
• Drexel University
• Florida State University 
• Gonzaga University
• Miami University—Oxford
• Michigan State University
• New Jersey Institute of Technology
• Northeastern University
• Ohio State University
• Purdue University
• Seton Hall University
• Stevens Institute of Technology
• Stony Brook University  (Honors College has essay requirement)
• SUNY Buffalo
• Temple University
• Tulane University
• University of Alabama
• University of Arkansas
• University of Colorado -Denver
• University of Connecticut
• University of Dayton 
• University of Delaware
• University of Denver
• University of Iowa
• University of Minnesota
• University of Nebraska—Lincoln
• University of New Hampshire 
• University of the Pacific
• University of Pittsburgh
• University of St. Thomas

How to Successfully Apply to Colleges That Don’t Require Supplemental Essays

So, since you don’t have to write essays, how exactly do you convince admissions officers that you’re a strong applicant? You must take advantage of the following components:

• Personal Statement - The personal statement is a common essay that goes to all of the colleges you apply to within one application system—and colleges that don’t require supplemental essays are no exception to this rule. The most common of these are the Common App personal statement prompts. You only have to write about one of the prompts provided by the Common App. The word limit is 650 words, which is a scant number to narrate a powerful story without leaving out too many important details. At the end of the day, you can write about anything, as long as it tells a story unique to you.
• Activities List - When it comes to building a strong extracurricular activities list, it’s important to prioritize your passions, career interests, and ways to establish yourself as a leader. Prestigious colleges want to see tangible achievements and commitment towards activities you enjoy. And if you see a gap in the activities at your school, or find an opportunity to involve a greater community, don’t be afraid to start your own initiative! Once you’ve built your extracurricular profile, make sure you take advantage of the Common App activities list and describe what you did in order of impressiveness.
• Letters of Recommendation - A college recommendation letter is a note from someone who knows you well in an academic or professional setting, highlighting your best qualities and why they recommend you for a position or institution you’re applying for. For most cases, colleges require letters of recommendation from two teachers, one from your guidance counselor, and provide the option of one additional recommendation that could come from a coach or club advisor. They should be written by teachers who know you the best. 

Now that you have an idea of which fall among colleges that don’t require supplemental essays , you can carefully conduct research to make sure you want to apply—and would genuinely be happy there. Don’t just blindly apply to schools just because there are fewer essay requirements. But, these should save you some time in terms of the essay load so take advantage of these if you want to add some targets or safeties as well. Happy searching!

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33 Colleges Without Supplemental Essays

At many top schools, essays form a critical part of the college admissions process. Overwhelmingly, students find writing essays to be the most stressful part of the application process. So, when applying to multiple schools, many applicants look for colleges without supplemental essays. Colleges that don’t require essays allow students to focus on other aspects of their application like extracurriculars, test scores, or recommendation letters. 

However, finding colleges that don’t require supplemental essays can be tedious. That’s why we’ve created a list of 33 colleges without supplemental essays to make the search easier.

Contrary to what you may have heard, you can find college application requirements without supplemental essays. Moreover, a lack of supplemental essay requirements doesn’t mean a university isn’t good.  

This guide will help you find colleges without supplemental essays that meet your needs. In addition to discussing colleges that don’t require essays, we’ll also talk about other college application requirements. By the end of this article, you’ll be better prepared for the college application process. 

What is a supplemental essay?

Before you start searching for colleges that don’t require supplemental essays, it’s important to understand what they actually are. Supplemental essays are extra essays that each school requires; some schools require only one, while others require several. They cover a range of prompts from the “why school” essay to the cultural diversity essay and more. Usually, supplemental essays are rather short, hovering in the 50-250-word limit range. They serve as an opportunity to showcase an applicant’s strengths, moments of personal growth, and personality. 

It’s important to note that supplemental essays are different from the personal statement on the Common Application . The Common App essay prompts allow you to submit one personal statement to every college where you apply. In other words, you’ll almost certainly write this personal statement plus supplemental essays for each college on your list . You can also look up each school’s supplemental writing requirements on the Common App site. 

There aren’t many colleges that don’t require essays at all. However, that doesn’t mean there aren’t any colleges that don’t require supplemental essays. With that said, most American universities have some essay requirements, even if they don’t ask for writing supplements.

Supplemental essays vs. Personal Statement

Often, top colleges without supplemental essays will require students to write a personal statement . Recall that supplemental essays vary in length and number of essays to complete depending on the school. In contrast, the personal statement is one essay that most schools have as a part of their college application requirements. However, both supplemental essays and the personal statement are important when it comes to creating an authentic application narrative . 

The personal statement is a part of the Common Application. There are seven prompts to choose from, one of which is open, meaning you can write anything you’d like. The personal statement is longer than most supplemental essays at 650 words. While you’ll just write on one of these prompts, the others touch on common college essay topics. Don’t hesitate to brainstorm for a few of the Common App prompts, not just one.

Supplemental essays are usually shorter than the personal statement. School requirements will vary. While there are colleges without supplemental essays at all, others may have as many as six!

How many supplemental essays do college require?

While there are competitive colleges without supplemental essays, the majority of universities require at least one supplemental essay. However, the number of required supplemental essays will vary greatly. 

For example, Northeastern University doesn’t have a writing supplement requirement on the Northeastern application. However, that doesn’t necessarily make the Northeastern application easier than other universities. Since it’s a top school, applicants will still need to do everything possible to make their Northeastern application stand out. 

Unlike the Northeastern application, the University of Chicago has one required “why school” essay and various supplemental essay prompts to choose from. In total, students applying to UChicago will write two supplemental essays. 

When it comes to the number of supplemental essays a school requires, there is no single answer. All schools will be different, so be sure to check each school’s individual application requirements on their admissions sites. 

What kind of colleges require essays?

Generally, it is rare to find colleges that don’t require essays at all. While there are some colleges without supplemental essays, most still require students to submit the personal statement. Therefore, most colleges in the U.S. require essays in some form. Even if you’re applying through a different platform like UC Apply or the Coalition Application , you’ll have to write.

A better question might be: why do colleges require essays? The majority of universities’ admissions teams use a holistic evaluation process. That means that each of the college application requirements receives equal consideration. Your supplemental essay is an opportunity to share more about yourself with admissions. Successful college essay ideas will center on stories that show personal growth and self-reflection. 

What are college application requirements?

If you’re looking for colleges without supplemental essays, then you’ll need to sift through each school’s requirements. Simply put, college application requirements are all the materials that applicants need for a complete application. 

Here are some of the most common application requirements: 

• Basic biographical and demographic information
• Extracurricular activities
• Personal statement
• Application fee
• Transcripts
• Counselor and/or Teacher letter(s) of recommendation

In the application, students will be able to add their essays. Keep in mind that each school’s college application requirements vary, so you should confirm specifics on their websites. 

Do all colleges require supplemental essays?

Luckily for those who dread essay writing, there are colleges without supplemental essays. Soon, we’re going to provide you with a comprehensive list of well-known colleges that don’t require supplemental essays. 

However, keep in mind that most schools do require students to complete the personal statement. So, for those who are hoping to find colleges that don’t require essays of any kind, it will be challenging. Nevertheless, students who have an extreme aversion to essay writing will find some top colleges without supplemental essays. 

Why apply to colleges that don’t require essays?

There are a few reasons that students want to apply to colleges without supplemental essays. Some students may feel like the essays are too stressful. And while there are ways to manage that stress and write compelling essays, some students may just prefer not to. 

However, probably the number one reason that students are intrigued by colleges without supplemental essays is time. Thinking of college essay ideas and writing essays is time-consuming. When you consider that some students apply to as many as 15 schools, it can feel overwhelming. Even adding just a few colleges that don’t require essays to your college list will lighten the burden. 

Additionally, there are many competitive colleges without supplemental essays. Just remember: if you apply to colleges without supplemental essays, make the rest of your application as competitive as possible. It certainly isn’t an excuse to slack on your application narrative. In fact, with colleges that don’t require essays, you must pay extra attention to your demonstration of academic achievements and extracurricular involvement. 

As stated above, colleges without supplemental essays usually still require a personal statement. However, this essay can be used for multiple schools. That is to say, once it’s written, you’re set for all of your applications to colleges without supplemental essays. 

33 Best Colleges without Supplemental Essays

Finally, it’s the moment you’ve been waiting for. Let’s check out some colleges without supplemental essays. 

Top 33 Colleges without Essays

1. colby college.

This small liberal arts school in Waterville, Maine, is the first to make our list. As the 12 th oldest liberal arts school in the US, Colby College has ample experience providing students with an intimate learning environment. If you’re interested in a liberal arts education from a small Northeastern University, then check out Colby’s application requirements .  

2. Grinnell College

Students who attend Grinnell are encouraged to “pursue passions with purpose.” While it may seem surprising that such a school numbers among colleges that don’t require essays, take advantage of it and apply ! Grinnell College is consistently a high-ranking liberal arts school. Here, students are encouraged to create a course of study that best supports their intellectual freedom.

3. Middlebury College

Another of the many liberal arts colleges without supplemental essays on our list is Middlebury College. Located in Vermont’s Champlain Valley, the natural beauty will inspire your learning as a natural laboratory is just outside. Its acceptance rate is 13%, so you’ll need an impeccable application in the absence of supplemental essays. 

4. Colgate University

Located in New York state, Colgate University provides its students with a high quality liberal arts education. Like all others on our list, the Colgate application doesn’t include supplemental essays. There are 56 majors for students to choose from. Colgate values a curious mind, so be sure to show your curiosity in your Colgate application. Check out what you need to complete your Colgate application. 

5. Temple University

This is the first public research university on our list of colleges without supplemental essays. Temple University has 17 schools and colleges in which to study, but an emphasis is placed on experiential learning. Given Temple’s location in the heart of North Philadelphia, students will have all the opportunities that the city provides. 

6. Oberlin College

The one-of-a-kind education provided by Oberlin College allows students to explore both academics and the arts. Indeed, the Oberlin College ranking across metrics speaks for itself: the Oberlin College ranking in national liberal arts colleges is #39 . And, perhaps unsurprisingly, the Oberlin College ranking in Most Innovative Schools is #16 . Of course, the Oberlin College ranking isn’t everything. But, the Oberlin College ranking does speak to the school’s quality, unique liberal arts education. For Oberlin College (not the conservatory) no supplemental essay is needed. 

7. Case Western Reserve University

There are hundreds of programs at Case Western Reserve for students to pursue. However, overall, the student population is committed to making a difference, with education a stepping stone to an impactful career. In addition to being one of our colleges without supplemental essays, Case Western Reserve is also test-optional through fall 2024. 

8. Bates College

The Bates way is all about “aligning who you are with what you do.” Students will be a part of a community with values such as social responsibility and diversity and inclusion. Check out the requirements for what it takes to be a part of this unique campus. Keep in mind that the Bates College acceptance rate is quite competitive. In fact, the Bates College acceptance rate is considered most selective at 17% . So, although Bates is among the colleges that don’t require essays, the Bates College acceptance rate means intense competition for admittance. 

9. Northeastern University

This well-known university in Boston , Massachusetts, is among the most competitive colleges without supplemental essays with an 18% acceptance rate. Experiential learning and research are among the core parts of a Northeastern University education. If you’re interested in innovation and impact, then see what you need to apply .

10. Hampshire College

It may be unsurprising that Hampshire College, the self-proclaimed “original disruptors of higher education,” is among the colleges that don’t require essays. Hampshire believes that their radical education experience leads to greater impact. This is a community that values experimentation, discovery, and investigation in a non-traditional manner. If that sounds up your alley, take a look at their application requirements. 

11. DePaul University

This large private university in Chicago, Illinois, is next on our list of colleges without supplemental essays. Faculty provide high-quality teaching in order to give their students the best educational experience. DePaul aims to provide an experience that combines “mind, place, people, and heart.”

12. Drexel University

Located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Drexel University is arguably one of the best colleges without supplemental essays. It’s nationally recognized for its co-op experience. This learning model allows all students to have ample hands-on experience in their field of interest before even graduating. Drexel admissions may not seem super competitive with an acceptance rate of 83% . However, that doesn’t mean you should slack on the application. Impressing Drexel admissions could lead to scholarships, which are also an extremely important part of the college application process. 

13. Kenyon College

This college may not be a household name, but they’ve played a huge part in the model of faculty advising nationwide. In fact, according to Kenyon College , they invented it. So you can imagine the quality attention the learning experience that students will receive here. 

14. Dillard University

Louisiana’s first private liberal arts HBCU makes our list of colleges without supplemental essays. The undergraduate population is around 1,200, making it a small school. At Dillard, students can expect personalized attention and a tight-knit campus community. After applying and being accepted, students will have 22 majors to choose from. 

15. Skidmore College

Creative thinking is at the heart of Skidmore’s education model. Located in Saratoga Springs, New York, this private university offers students an excellent education in a bucolic college town . At Skidmore College , students are encouraged to explore a variety of educational interests as all majors are interdisciplinary.

16. Ohio State University

Located in Columbus, Ohio—the fastest-growing metropolitan in the Midwest — Ohio State University places an emphasis on improving local and global communities. In fact, they have contribution efforts in every county in Ohio. And, with six campuses throughout the state, students can choose which location will best serve them. 

17. Louisiana State University

As a leading research university in Baton Rouge, LSU is among the best colleges without supplemental essays. No matter their major, every student is able to participate in research opportunities. LSU ’s emphasis on research is a crux of the community as it comes from a drive to improve the world. 

18. University of Alabama

With over 100 areas of study in 8 schools and colleges, the University of Alabama provides students with ample options. At the University of Alabama, research is highly valued, but students are ultimately encouraged to pursue their passions. Check out the freshman requirements to learn more about applying. 

19. University of Cincinnati

Another large public research university makes our list of colleges without supplemental essays. UC has excellent co-op and internship programs from which students can gain practical professional experience while studying. University of Cincinnati students will gain an excellent education and hands-on experience.

20. Clemson University

Clemson admissions prides itself on the university’s tireless work ethic. Through this, they encourage their students to “change lives, change perceptions, and…to change the world.” Students willing to work hard to achieve their future goals should check out the application requirements . Clemson admissions falls in the middle when it comes to selectivity. The Clemson admissions rate is 49% . Logically, we can see from the Clemson admissions rate that nearly half the students that apply will gain admittance. 

21. University of Pittsburgh

Located in the heart of the city, the University of Pittsburgh is among the top colleges without supplemental essays. This large public university focuses on innovation as a path to positive change. With a prime location, students are encouraged to take advantage of all that the university and city have to offer.  

22. Wesleyan University

Forming students to be “intellectually agile” is a huge part of the Wesleyan curriculum. With 45 majors to choose from, students are encouraged to take advantage of the large range of available courses. Additionally, there are over 5,000 internships opportunities available starting from your first year on campus. 

23. Miami University

You may have seen this school ranking in the top 50 public universities in the US. There’s certainly no doubt that Miami University in Ohio is one of the best colleges without supplemental essays. With many dynamic undergraduate programs available, students will be able to pursue a wealth of careers in their chosen fields. An active student body helps in forming a strong campus community in a location brimming with natural beauty. 

24. University of Connecticut

As a large university with a rural location, the UConn campus community is like a small town of its own. Students can enjoy a wide range of study options, ample student organizations and clubs, and renowned leaders as faculty members. Learn more about the application requirements. 

25. University of Delaware

The beautiful campus and experienced faculty of the University of Delaware provide for about 18,000 students. Through research, internships, and study abroad opportunities, students are encouraged to find their authentic way of changing the world. 

26. Florida State University

FSU is one of the best value colleges without supplemental essays. Students here are intellectually curious, academically driven, and socially conscious. The FSU experience is centered around providing students with the tools to achieve their goals. 

27. University of Georgia

Even though this is a large university, students are seen as “the individual they are.” The University of Georgia is committed to accessibility and inclusion. Additionally, 92% of the university’s graduates are employed or continuing their studies within six months of graduation. 

28. University of Houston

As the third largest university in Texas , the University of Houston is one of our top colleges without supplemental essays. As a diverse campus community, the university aims to change lives and communities for the better. It emphasizes discovery and conversation as a foundation for students’ development.

29. Indiana University – Bloomington

The possibilities are endless when you study at Indiana University Bloomington . Students will gain hands-on experience in their field either in the lab or on the ground. Furthermore, students have the opportunity to learn from faculty who are renowned in their discipline. 

30. University of Kansas

There is certainly no lack of options when studying at the University of Kansas . There are over 400 degree and certificate programs to choose from spread out over 14 schools. Innovation, research, and the pursuit of knowledge are pillars of the UK educational experience. 

31. University of Kentucky

Another UK makes our list of colleges that don’t require supplemental essays. The University of Kentucky offers over 200 degree programs in 16 schools. One of the university’s main values is finding ways to advance Kentucky—from education, to health, economy, and culture— to ensure its progress. 

32. University of Massachusetts Amherst

Located in an ideal college town, UMass Amherst is the largest public research university in New England. The school offers over 110 majors on campus. In addition, students are encouraged to be curious explorers through study abroad opportunities. 

33. University of Minnesota – Twin Cities

This large university with a city campus encourages students to discover the unknown. Whether it’s through internships or research opportunities, students are challenged to pursue their interests and push their academic limits. Learn more about the application requirements to get started.

As you review this list, please note that college essay requirements are subject to change. With this in mind, make sure to visit each school’s admissions website to confirm all supplemental essay requirements.

It may seem alluring to apply only to these colleges that don’t require essays. However, keep in mind that these institutions place more importance on GPA and extracurriculars. So, when considering applying to schools without supplemental essays, think about these factors. Will your application narrative be impactful to admissions teams without additional essays? Will your personality and values shine through? 

What is the best school that doesn’t require supplemental essays?

Looking at the acceptance rates of the colleges that don’t require essays, we can determine which schools are the most selective. In this case, Colby College ( 9% ), Grinnell College ( 11% ), and Middlebury College ( 13% ) have some of the most selective acceptance rates. However, the Bates College acceptance rate also makes it quite selective. In fact, the Bates College acceptance rate is similar to that of Northeastern University. 

The best colleges without supplemental essays will vary depending on what you’re looking for. So, how can you determine your top colleges without supplemental essays? Well, when making your college list you should consider factors such as majors, location, size, and campus culture. This will help you focus your college search on a few key criteria.

Firstly, make a list of what you want in your university. For example, do you want to go to school in a large city? Are internship or co-op programs important to you? Is your major available, and are you intrigued by its curriculum? Ideally, you want to be excited imagining yourself on a college’s campus. As you think about your college list priorities, you’ll be better able to identify which university is best for you. In fact, you may have already started by determining you want to look at colleges that don’t require essays!

College Application Requirements: Beyond Essays

Coming up with college essay ideas might be one of the biggest stressors in the college application process. And yet, there is certainly much more to completing an application than just essays. Colleges that don’t require essays still have other requirements that applicants will need to send by the school’s application deadlines . 

For example, let’s look at Colby admissions, which features on our list of colleges that don’t require essays. The Colby admissions site states the application requirements are the completed application, academic records, and financial aid application. Non-native English speakers may also be required to submit a language proficiency certification.

Additionally, there are optional materials you can add to enhance your application, which vary from school to school. Colby accepts standardized test scores , additional recommendation letters, an arts supplement, and an “elevator pitch” video.

Of course, these are just application requirements outlined by Colby admissions. Drexel admissions, Clemson admissions, and any other college admissions office will have other—often similar—application requirements. When comparing colleges to add to your college list, these requirements will likely be an important factor. 

Students can usually count on the following materials being required during the application process: 

• Completed application
• Academic records
• Teacher/counselor letters of recommendation
• Language proficiency exam (where applicable)

Many schools are continuing test-optional policies first instated due to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, some do require standardized testing scores as well. Always check the admissions site for the application requirements and deadlines. For example, Colby and Drexel admissions have slight differences in their requirements, even though they’re both colleges that don’t require essays. Always confirm requirements on admissions websites!

How to make your college application stand out!

Even when applying to colleges that don’t require essays, you still need to carefully craft a compelling application narrative. Creating a cohesive application narrative or personal brand during the college application process can be tricky. Ideally, your application should tell the story of who you are and what drives you, both academically and personally. You’ll show this through your grades, courses, achievements, and extracurricular activities . 

Regardless of other college essay ideas you need, you will need to write the Common App personal statement. This is the only significant writing the admissions teams will see from applicants at colleges that don’t require essays. In light of that, it needs to be an excellent example of your writing skills while also demonstrating your personality. 

The Common App provides students with a few college essay topics to choose from. In order to generate the best college essay ideas, choose to write on college essay topics that genuinely excite you. While brainstorming , make a list of college essay ideas from the given college essay topics. Think about anecdotes, meaningful experiences, and personal growth that pertain to the college essay topics. Successful college essay ideas lead to authentic essays, which is the key in standing out to admissions. 

Essay Guides and Essay Resources

As we’ve mentioned, even when applying to colleges that don’t require essays, most applicants must complete the personal statement. Don’t stress about coming up with college essay ideas on your own! CollegeAdvisor.com provides ample free resources for students at every step of the college application process—including the essays. 

Unfortunately for those aiming to apply to colleges that don’t require essays of any kind, most require the personal statement. The best way to generate college essay ideas is by reading successful essay examples. Check out some of these Common App essay examples to understand what works. And, before even worrying about college essay ideas, learn more about the Common App essay in this article . We’ll outline the most important factors when writing this essay. 

If you’re reading this, you probably want to apply to colleges that don’t require essays. However, don’t let that limit you in the college application process. If you love a school, but they require supplemental essays, keep it on your list. Don’t let a disdain for essays keep you from attending your dream school .

CollegeAdvisor has many school-specific essay guides covering everything from college essay ideas to revising that final draft. Check out our USC , Yale , UChicago , and many more college-specific supplemental essay guides. If you’re stuck on thinking up college essay ideas, then these guides are a good place to begin.

Colleges Without Supplemental Essays – Final Thoughts

Without a doubt, supplemental essays are one of the most stressful parts of the college application process for many students. From choosing college essay topics to generating college essay ideas and actually writing essays, there’s a lot of effort involved.

However, as you can see from this article, there are many colleges that don’t require essays. So, if you’re crunched for time or feel overwhelmed by needing various impactful college essay ideas, you have options. It’s never a bad idea to add some schools that don’t require essays to your college list. 

Keep in mind, though, that you’ll most likely still need to write the personal statement essay. But one essay is better than six. And, remember that CollegeAdvisor can provide personalized attention for anything from brainstorming college essay ideas to applying for financial aid. Reach out if you’d like some guidance in your college application process. Otherwise, take advantage of our large library of free resources!

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College applications require a lot of hard work and dedication. At times, it can feel difficult to stay organized during the application process. Especially if you have a sizable college list. Between writing a successful college essay and chronicling your various extracurricular activities , there are a lot of application sections to focus on. And that doesn’t even take supplemental essays into account! 

Knowing how to find the right college for you often requires a lot of research. That said, referring to a list of colleges without supplemental essays can be a great way to add to your college list. Especially if you don’t have time to write more essays. Ultimately, this is why having a list of colleges with no supplemental essays can be such a helpful tool. 

In this article, we review over 40 colleges that don’t require supplemental essays. Again, these colleges can serve as great last-minute additions to your college list!

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Northeast: colleges without supplemental essays

Let’s take a look at some of the best colleges without supplemental essays. As you go through this list, research the universities without supplemental essays that most stand out to you. And remember, there are lots of top colleges without supplemental essays!

Midwest: colleges without supplemental essays

Alternatively, if you’re interested in attending college in the midwest and are still wondering what colleges don’t require supplemental essays? consider some of these competitive colleges without supplemental essays.

South: colleges without supplemental essays

Still wondering what colleges don’t have supplemental essays? Take a look at some of these good colleges without supplemental essays located in the south. 

Deciding on your list of colleges

As you assemble your college list, you’ll likely want to research the differences between colleges and universities . You’ll also want to consider questions such as: Do you prefer urban or rural settings? Smaller or larger classes? etc. During your initial college research, you might also want to consider some of the ​​ top public universities in the West , as well as liberal arts colleges in the East . 

Ultimately, you’ll come up with a list of preferences, as well as other criteria, that will help you decide which colleges you want to apply to. It’s important to use these same standards when deciding which colleges without supplements you should add to your college list. In other words, although it may be easier to apply to schools that don’t require supplemental essays, you should always research each college thoroughly before choosing to apply. 

Key takeaways and moving forward

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Tips for students applying to no essay scholarships

Look for competitions rather than randomized drawings.

No essay scholarships are alluring because they do away with the pressure that comes with writing an essay for your application. Between your other academic responsibilities, extracurriculars, and other commitments, these essays can present a big roadblock for applicants.

However, you should bear in mind that you are not the only student with this idea. Many applicants are attracted to opportunities that are easy to apply to, and since many no essay scholarships are essentially scholarship sweepstakes, that means you have a very low chance of actually winning.

This is not to say that you should not apply to these opportunities, but that you should seek out scholarship opportunities that assess some materials submitted by applicants. Whether this is a video submission, a portfolio, or a photograph you took, it can help your chances greatly.

Be wary of scholarship scams

No essay scholarships are very popular with students because they typically don’t take much time to apply to. Unfortunately, this makes them all the more popular with scammers. 

Before applying to any scholarship, and especially no essay scholarships, ensure that you are not giving away any personal information that could be used to steal your identity. Additionally, you should never pay a fee to enter a scholarship competition. For more information on how to avoid scholarship scams, check out our article on how to spot them .

If at first you don’t succeed…

Many no essay scholarships, especially the random drawings, select a winner each month and then reopen. To maximize your chances of winning, make sure to check back each month to throw your hat back in the ring.

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If you are looking to apply for scholarships without putting too much time into essays, check out our lists of video scholarships and easy scholarships . While some of these may include short essays, they are generally much less of a commitment than typical scholarship applications.

Don’t over-rely on no essay scholarships

No essay scholarships can be a great no-effort way of applying for educational funding, but make sure that your overall scholarship strategy makes use of all potential funding sources. Make sure especially to seek out local scholarships through community organizations and your high school counselor.

Don’t forget financial aid

If you have demonstrable financial need, there is one source of free funds for your higher education that is even easier to get than no essay scholarships. This is federal financial aid, including the Pell Grant . Make sure to fill out the FAFSA on-time and send your results to your school in order to gain eligibility for federal, state, and institutional financial aid.

Apply to affordable schools

In addition to scholarships, it’s a good idea to ensure that you apply to some colleges that are known for offering an affordable education to their students. In-state public schools offer steep tuition discounts to their students, and tuition reciprocity agreements extend these benefits to some neighboring states as well. We also have a list of the best schools in the country for affordability . These schools are known for charging low tuition, offering generous financial aid, and offering a good value to their students.

Frequently asked questions about no essay scholarships

Are “no essay” scholarships legit, how can i increase my chances of winning a no essay scholarship.

• For scholarships with a creative or artistic element, make sure that you put all of your effort into your project! Remember, your application will be completely assessed on your creative project as there is no essay required.
• For scholarships that have minimal requirements, you should apply to them as often as possible to increase your odds. However, these types of scholarships should not be the only part of your application strategy.

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I'm pretty swamped with essays for all my college applications, and I'm hoping to find some colleges that don't require any additional essays. Does anyone know of any colleges that don't ask for supplemental essays or personal statements? Thanks in advance!

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It was 2020, during the early days of the pandemic. With hopes of earning a degree in public health, Karly Hudson applied for more than 100 scholarships. Some required 1,000 to 2,000-word essay responses to even be considered.

She never heard back from any of them.

"You pour your heart out for this essay to hope to get a thousand-dollar scholarship, and you're just ghosted," she said.

It's not unusual. While a university may offer scholarships, students often need to be accepted before they can be considered. Scholarships from outside sources often require essay responses and may get hundreds to thousands of applicants, generally with no real response ever sent to those not chosen to receive funds.

These opportunities outside of a college or university can be hugely helpful, said James Almasi, Florida Tech’s director of financial aid. But they can also be extremely time-consuming.

"They take a lot of work," Almasi said. "It's sort of like a part-time job, applying for these things."

So what are some of the ways students can try for scholarships?

That depends on many factors.

Many chosen based on merit, though other factors considered

Hudson, a Melbourne resident, considers herself lucky: Though she didn't get scholarships from the numerous places she applied, University of South Florida, now her alma mater, awarded her a scholarship.

It was a scholarship based on merit, meaning the school took Hudson's high school grade-point average, SAT scores and other factors into consideration before awarding her a certain amount of money.

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It's not an unusual kind of scholarship to get. Students looking into the Space Coast's various local postsecondary education opportunities — whether that be at a private institution like Florida Tech, or a two-year college like Eastern Florida State College, or University of Central Florida — have opportunities to earn scholarships based on their grades and testing scores.

Most students accepted at Florida Tech qualify for a partial scholarship, Almasi said. That amount may vary based on their SAT or ACT scores, as well as their high school GPAs.

"If you're admitted, you'll tend to get something," he said. "The better performer you are, the more you will get."

The true is same for both UCF and Eastern Florida State College students.

And those aren't the only types of scholarships available. The Eastern Florida State College Foundation, a not-for-profit corporation that helps provide financial support for EFSC students, also offers other types of scholarships, working with sponsors and donors to lay out the parameters of each kind of scholarship. While some may be awarded based on test scores, others are given out based on need, degree programs or to first-generation students.

"Donors get to select the criteria and the name of their scholarship," said Tonya Cherry, executive director of the foundation. She added that donors do not select the recipients of scholarships.

"We have a few scholarships that want the average student — the 2.0, the 3.0 — to get the scholarships because they feel like they are the ones that really need it," she said.

The likelihood of receiving a scholarship at any of these schools — and the amount awarded — is highly dependent on how many students apply.

"The competitiveness of scholarships is dependent on a variety of factors including the funding source; the funding amount; the scholarship requirements; and the applicant pool," said Karemah Campbell Manselle, interim director of UCF's office of student financial assistance.

In-state vs. out-of-state tuition struggles

In addition to the scholarship from USF, Hudson also received a partial scholarship from Bright Futures, a program through the state department of education and Florida Lottery that provides funds for eligible students seeking a postsecondary education.

The website boasts that the program has helped more than 950,000 students receive a postsecondary education and provides multiple opportunities for students looking to apply for scholarships: the Florida Academic Scholarship, Florida Medallion Scholarship, Gold Seal Cape Scholarship and Gold Seal Vocational Scholarship. All by the GSC scholarship require a certain GPA and a minimum ACT or SAT score, as well as additional criteria like a certain number of service hours or paid work hours.

While many top-achieving Floridians qualify for Bright Futures, the funds can only go toward in-state schools. Figuring out funding for out-of-state schools can be a challenge.

That's what the Cenker family of Rockledge discovered when Gabe Cenker, now a junior at the University of Oklahoma, graduated from high school in May 2021. Cenker hopes to work in radar/meteorology. His career goals played a big role in his college choice — and in the price tag that came with it.

While he was offered free ride scholarships at Florida State and Embry Riddle, their meteorology programs didn't appeal as much as OU’s, which has a top-flight weather center research facility and is located in the center of "Tornado Alley," said mom Jennifer Cenker.

“We’re not well off, but we do have it slightly better than some others,” Cenker said. “But we are struggling with paying Gabe’s out of state tuition, and have not found many scholarships for families in the upper lower-class or lower middle-class range.”

Outside scholarships, grants supplement university scholarships

Grants are also a way students can access funding. While Florida Tech's current scholarships are merit-based, they'll offer students a chance to receive the Brevard Boundless Opportunity Grant in the fall of 2024. It's a way to make the university more accessible to local students, Almasi said, with eligible students owing the university no money for tuition and fees.

To be eligible, a student must live in Brevard, complete the FAFSA and be federal Pell Grant-eligible, qualify for the Florida Academic Scholarship or the Florida Medallion Scholarship through Bright Futures and apply and be admitted to Florida Tech by May 1.

There are also scholarships awarded to individuals of certain races, gender identities or other marginalized experiences.

Hudson is currently attending Cooley Law School in Tampa, where she won a scholarship through an ambassador program for diversity, equity and inclusion. It's a dream come true, and something she wouldn't be able to do if she hadn't gotten scholarships during her undergraduate schooling.

"I have no debt from undergrad," she said. "So I was like, 'Well, taking out the debt for law school isn't going to be so bad,' because I had all of my undergrad paid for."

As for Gabe Cenker, he won an Award of Excellence Scholarship from the University of Oklahoma, which pays $64,000 spread over the course of four years. Additionally, he was awarded a $1,000 scholarship just this past month in honor of Paul Samaras at the National Storm Chaser Summit.

“He probably spent half of his Christmas break filling out scholarship applications. I lost track of how many he applied to,” Cenker said. “He got word that he won that Paul Samaras one, and then got one from the OU Honors College for $2,000 to be used for his summer abroad at Oxford.”

Scholarships can help prevent life-long debt

Scholarships are one way to keep students from incurring massive debt through loans.

While President Joe Biden had canceled about $138 billion in federal student loan debt as of this month, according to the U.S. Department of Education, the total federal student loan debt still equals about $1.6 trillion.

The Cenkers “never in a million years” thought it would be so hard to find scholarship money for a young man who is in an honors program and an honors scholars fraternity and currently has a cumulative 3.81GPA. Even with his scholarships, the cost for an undergrad living on campus still comes out to about $53,000 a year. This meant his parents needed to co-sign loans for him.

It’s worth all the struggle, Jennifer Cenker said, and the search for scholarships continues.

“I can’t imagine the number of kids who are missing out because of the high costs and then not being able to earn a scholarship,” Cenker said. “So he is lucky in that we will figure out how to cover everything, even if we have to sell our home and downsize or whatever.”

For many Eastern Florida students, scholarships are the reason they can attend school, Cherry said.

"They all apply for federal financial aid, but not everybody qualifies for that, and even if they do ... tuition and books are not the only cost associated with going to college," she said, adding that many EFSC students have families and may struggle to go to school full-time. "I think that our scholarship program benefits the community at large because it empowers them to pursue their dreams ... to ensure that we are building a community that is successful."

Hudson is attending law school with no debt from her undergraduate schooling thanks to the scholarships she received. She felt comfortable taking out loans for law school because of that lack of debt, and because she believed she would receive scholarships once she enrolled.

What fees aren't covered by the ambassador program scholarship — and the merit-based scholarship she was awarded based on her class rank that covers 40% of her schooling — she'll pay back through the federal public service loan forgiveness program. The program forgives the remaining balance on a student's direct loans after they make 120 monthly payments while working in a qualifying job.

"I graduate in 2025; I'll be 24," Hudson said. "So what? (I'll be) 34, and I was a public defender for 10 years. All of my loans will be forgiven; I'm debt-free by 34."

Finch Walker is the education reporter at FLORIDA TODAY. Contact Walker at   321-290-4744  or   [email protected] . X:  @_ finchwalker .

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The moral panic about “woke” campuses has metastasized into actual legislation, and not just in the swampy idylls of Florida. Last week the governor of Alabama signed a bill that purports to limit the teaching of “divisive” topics in its colleges and universities. The bill is similar to Florida’s ban on diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives in public colleges, which was signed into law last May. Both are all-out attacks on learning by excommunicating liberal ideas from the classroom. Other state legislatures have also been busy. The Chronicle of Higher Education reports that Republican lawmakers have proposed 81 anti-D.E.I. bills across 28 states. (So far, 33 haven’t become law, and 11 have.)

Because most students attend public universities, state-level threats to higher education are especially troubling. While the federal government has outsize authority, states have more direct political reach. Republican leaders in the most reactionary states are banking that their appeals to moral panics about teaching history, race, gender and identity will attract donors and political favor. Bills already passed in Florida and Alabama are examples of shortsighted, counterintuitive legislative overreach. This political theater lifts up a caricature of college, in which coddled minds are seduced into liberal ideas. Without university leaders, politicians or voters mounting a defense of faculty governance and democratic speech, anti-woke reactionaries can remake college into the very thing they claim it is: cloistered institutions that cannot respond to what their students want and need.

It is hard to combat legislative overreach in states where gerrymandering and the structure of elections favor reactionary Republicans. But unlike in K-12 schools, in higher education, the students hold a tremendous amount of power. Public colleges and universities need students’ tuition dollars. If states become hostile to students’ values, those students could choose to go elsewhere or to forgo college altogether. That would set up a standoff between right-wing political favor and students’ dollars. But first, students would have to be paying attention. They would have to care. And they would have to be willing to choose colleges that match their values.

That is why I read with interest a recent report put out by the Lumina Foundation and Gallup on how policies and laws shape college enrollment. Part of a larger survey about students’ experiences of higher education, the report left me with one major takeaway: The national debate about so-called woke campuses does not reflect what most college students care about. It is worth looking at the report’s key findings. They underscore how unhinged our national debate over higher education has become and how misaligned Republican-led public higher education systems are with the bulk of college students. It isn’t hard to imagine that students could vote with their feet, avoiding schools in states that are out of step with their values.

The report names four reactionary changes in the national policy conversation that might shape students’ feelings about going to or being enrolled in college. First, there’s the group of bills against teaching supposedly divisive concepts, as in Alabama and Florida. Second, there’s a 2022 Supreme Court decision on concealed carry permits for firearms. Students fear that it signals how states with more restrictive gun regulations will change their campus gun policies in anticipation of legal challenges. Third, there are the sweeping changes to the availability of reproductive health care that came after the fall of Roe v. Wade . The Wild West of different abortion bans, legal challenges to Plan B and birth control will shape students’ experiences of college . Finally, there’s the Supreme Court decision in 2023 that effectively ended race-based affirmative action in admissions. States are already broadly interpreting that decision to include scholarships and programming.

If you are applying to college in 2024, you are tasked with not just choosing a major at a college where you can be happy and that may admit you at a price you can afford. You are also considering if you will be safe from gun violence, able to get medical care if you need it, qualified to use some types of financial aid and likely to encounter a liberal arts education that could improve the trajectory of your life.

I read the report closely for takeaways and what some of the fine-grained data points mean. The big context is that most students still choose colleges based on quality, cost, reputation and job prospects. Because I am interested in which of the four reactionary changes matter most (and to whom), I pulled those out of the list of all things that matter to students. Students care about — from most to least important — gun violence, “anti-woke” laws and reproductive health care. Because race-based affirmative action is measured somewhat differently from the other concerns, it is not ranked.

I lived through a campus shooting last year . As I watched college students climb calmly out of windows to escape the building, I realized this is a generation raised on constant shooting drills. That might explain why 38 percent of students who study on campus said they were worried about gun violence at their schools. Campus gun policies mattered at least somewhat to 80 percent of those surveyed. And of those who cared, students who wanted more restrictive gun policies outweighed those who preferred looser policies by five to one, according to the report.

As for those “divisive” concepts? Students want them. A majority of students who cared about those issues, the report notes, said they did not want restrictions on classroom instruction. Even more notable, students’ opinions do not align with the rabid political partisanship that dominates headlines. In a look at the students who care about this issue, some political differences might be expected. And there are some. But the good news is that they aren’t nearly as partisan as one might imagine. Even 61 percent of Republicans who cared about this issue when choosing a college preferred a state that did not restrict instruction on topics related to race and gender. That’s compared with 83 percent of Democrats and 78 percent of independents.

It is remarkable, given these data points, how little politicians and the public are talking about how afraid college students are — not of new ideas but of being shot on campus.

Fears about reproductive health ranked third among these changes; 71 percent of those surveyed said that a state’s reproductive health care policies would influence where they chose to go to college. The gender split here was a mixed bag. While many men cared about reproductive health, women were, by 18 percentage points, more likely than men to prefer states with fewer restrictions on reproductive health care. It is impossible to claim causation, but hackneyed culture wars about gender are not happening in a vacuum. They animate men’s and women’s values. The data suggests that it will be hard to recruit men (who are inclined to want more health care restrictions for women) and make female students feel cared for and safe. There may not be a way for a single college to serve both masters.

The Supreme Court affirmative action decision’s role in shaping students’ college choices is harder to parse than the other reactionary changes. People do not have a common understanding of what affirmative action means or how it works. Even so, 45 percent of those surveyed said the ruling would shape their decision of which school to attend or if they went to college at all.

While the idea of woke campuses may get attention and motivate parts of the reactionary Republican base, the report says that those partisan differences are moderate among students. “Most current and prospective students of all political parties who say these issues are important to their enrollment,” the report notes, “prefer more restrictive gun policies, less restrictive reproductive health care laws and fewer regulations” on curriculums.

Put more simply: Republicans must seem like aliens — if not dinosaurs — to the very college students they claim to be saving from hostile college campuses.

Debates about what happens on college campuses are proxies for partisan politics. They are also convenient ruses for clawing back the nominal democratization that higher education underwent during the last half of the 20th century. Those of us who see education as something more noble than a political football should care about the way partisan attacks and sensational headlines will harm real people trying to make sense of their lives.

Students go to college because they want jobs, they want to be educated or they want to be respected by others (or some combination of all three). A college or university implicitly promises them that it has the legitimacy to allow access, foster learning and confer status. The trick is that when universities play into the con game of moral panics about woke campuses, they become the thing we fear.

The loudest story about American colleges is disconnected from what college students care about. Even so, the nation’s diverse, aspirational college students are trying to make college choices that align with their political values. According to this survey, they are remarkably progressive, fair-minded and unafraid of intellectual challenge. If only our politics lived up to their values.

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To put this in context, suppose you are applying to five different schools. If three have $50 application fees and two have $75 application fees, you'll be spending $300 on applications alone. (And that doesn't include the cost of any ACT or SAT scores you might send as well.) That's not small change for most people, so application fees are something you might take into account in your college search process.

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If your dream school has a $75 application fee and you're considering not applying because of the cost, you need to consider the costs versus the long term benefits. Compared to the total cost of attending college, that fee is a drop in the bucket. Over the course of four years, if you plan on attending a private college, you'll end up paying close to $200,000 on average in total cost. Even for public schools the price tag will be close to $100,000. The fee is a very small part of the overall expenses that come along with attending college.

Don't sacrifice the opportunity to attend a school that's a perfect fit for you because of an application fee. You'll most likely end up regretting your decision later. Similarly, you should try not to choose schools that don't fit what you're looking for just because they have lower application fees. If you check out some of the no fee schools that I've listed and find that you really like them, then it's a win-win, but don't let it influence you too much if there are other fee-charging schools that you think you will really love!

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US Air Force Academy

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University of Saint Joseph  

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Florida Gateway College

Florida Institute of Technology

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College of Southern Idaho  

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Illinois Institute of Technology

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Monmouth College

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University of St. Francis

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Calumet College of St. Joseph

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Iowa Wesleyan College

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Unity College

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US Naval Academy

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Emmanuel College

Fisher College

Hampshire College

Lasell College

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MCPHS University

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Avila University

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Ranken Technical College

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Peru State College

Union College

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Sierra Nevada College

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Granite State College

New England College

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Eastern New Mexico University - Main Campus

Navajo Technical University

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Colgate University (free for non-US citizens only)

D'Youville College

Daemen College  

Davis College

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Hilbert College

Hobart & William Smith Colleges

Keuka College

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Medaille College

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Mount Saint Mary College

Nazareth College

Niagara University

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Sage College of Albany

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US Merchant Marine Academy

US Military Academy (West Point)

North Carolina

Barton College

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Johnson & Wales University - Charlotte

University of Mount Olive

Queens University of Charlotte

Warren Wilson College

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University of Jamestown

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College of Wooster

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University of Findlay

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Kenyon College

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University of Mount Union

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Lewis & Clark College

Linfield College-McMinnville Campus

Reed College

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Carlow University  

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Central Pennsylvania College

Chatham University

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Gannon University  

Gwynedd Mercy University  

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Juniata College

King's College  

La Roche College

La Salle University

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Lycoming College

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Moravian College

Neumann University

Point Park University

Robert Morris University

Rosemont College

Saint Francis University

University of Scranton

Susquehanna University

Ursinus College

Washington & Jefferson College  

Wilson College

Rhode Island

Johnson & Wales University - Providence

South Carolina

Allen University

Coker College

Columbia College

Converse College

Limestone College

Presbyterian College

South Dakota

University of Sioux Falls

Freed-Hardeman University

Lane College

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Rhodes College

Sewanee: The University of the South

Tusculum College

Austin College

Baylor University

Hardin-Simmons University

Houston Baptist University

Howard Payne University

LeTourneau University

Saint Edward's University (fee waived for those who apply by Dec. 1)

Southwestern Adventist University

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St. Mary's University

Texas A&M International University

University of St. Thomas - Texas

University of Houston-Victoria

University of Texas-El Paso

University of Texas - Rio Grande Valley

Texas Wesleyan University

Trinity University

Champlain College

Averett University

Bridgewater College

Christendom College  

Emory & Henry College

Hampden-Sydney College  

Hollins University

Liberty University

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Randolph-Macon College

Randolph College

Roanoke College

Sweet Briar College

Olympic College

Pacific Lutheran University

Saint Martin's University

Whitworth University

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Alderson Broaddus University

Bluefield State College

Concord University

Davis & Elkins College

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Wheeling Jesuit University

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Beloit College

Cardinal Stritch University

Carroll University

Lakeland College

Marquette University

Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design

Milwaukee School of Engineering

Mount Mary University

Northland College

St. Norbert College

Wisconsin Lutheran College

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Faculty and students protest Florida law that they say could keep top Chinese talent out of their grad schools

A Florida law is prompting backlash from professors, students and advocates across university campuses in the state who say the measure could keep Chinese grad students out of their schools. 

The measure, State Bill 846, restricts the state’s public universities from hiring graduate students for positions such as researchers and lab assistants, from “countries of concern,” including China, the largest contributor of international students in the state. 

While the measure went into effect last July, schools typically issue offer letters in the spring, prompting the recent protests. 

While Gov. Ron DeSantis’ has said that the legislation is part of an attempt to counter China’s “malign influence” in the state, critics say it’ll do more harm than good. From taking legal action to participating in rallies this week, students, faculty and others are calling for the measure to be reversed, arguing that the law could pose a threat to the state’s academics and impede scientific advancements and freedoms. 

“It’s discriminatory,” Chenglong Li, a professor at the University of Florida College of Pharmacy, told NBC News. “Individuals, they cannot decide where they are born. They’re only thinking of their educational opportunities. 

“I think this kind of approach actually harms national security. A lot of people are actually STEM talents. They actively come here to do research and contribute to this country,” he added.

The state Education Department declined to comment. And representatives for DeSantis did not respond to  a request for comment. But the governor announced the bill last May as part of his efforts to “combat corporate espionage and higher education subterfuge carried out by the CCP and its agents.” In addition to this education measure, he also signed a controversial law that, in part, banned some Chinese citizens from owning homes or land in the state. The land law, also implemented last July, was blocked by a U.S. appeals court in February. 

Zichen Wang, a research fellow at the Center for China and Globalization, a nongovernmental think tank in Beijing, called the university-related measure “unconstitutional,” comparing it to the Chinese Exclusion Act, which instituted a 10-year moratorium on Chinese labor immigration to the United States.

“It harms Florida as it stigmatizes individuals from China who would otherwise make significant contributions to the Sunshine State,” he said in an email. 

Under SB 846, state universities and colleges are prohibited from accepting grants or partnering with those “domiciled,” in China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, Cuba, Venezuela or Syria. The term “domicile,” criticized by many as being vague and confusing, is defined as a “physical presence in a foreign country of concern with an intent to return thereto.”  The law does not apply to student enrollment, so those who are self-funded would not be impacted. 

Exceptions to these restrictions, however, can be made with the approval from the state university Board of Governors, a 17-member organization that oversees the management of Florida’s public university institutions. And individuals in these cases need to be deemed “valuable” to students and the school, and declared not a threat “to the safety or security of the United States or its residents.” 

Two students, Zhipeng Yin and Zhen Guo, and a professor, Zhengfei Guan, filed a lawsuit  Monday, arguing that the measure codifies discrimination against those of Asian descent. The students, both of whom are from China and attend Florida International University, had been working as graduate assistants in labs for their supervising professors when they were terminated from their jobs because of the measure, according to the lawsuit. And the professor, an agricultural economist who teaches at the University of Florida, had been trying to hire a postdoctoral candidate from China. But because of a four-month delay related to SB 846, the candidate decided to go elsewhere. 

“Gov. DeSantis has argued that this law is necessary to protect Florida from the Chinese Communist Party and its activities,” said a press release on the lawsuit, backed in part by the American Civil Liberties Union of Florida. “But this misguided rationale unfairly equates Chinese students with the actions of their government, and there is no evidence of national security harm resulting from international students from China studying in Florida.”

Neither the University of Florida nor Florida International University responded to requests for comment. The state university Board of Governors declined to comment, saying it’s pending litigation. 

Other scholars and students attended a rally at the University of Florida hosted by more than two dozen organizations, including ACLU Florida, and led by the nonprofit Asian American Scholar Forum, to protest against the measure. Many said they hoped the law would be reversed eventually but are demanding transparency from the board of governors on their approval process in the meantime. 

Li, who was among those at the rally, said that many faculty members began dealing with the fallout from the law in December when assessing applications. His own department has been dealing with some of the similar struggles with hiring two Chinese applicants, as those named in the lawsuit. And the acceptance letters to the two students have yet to be sent out. He added that In his department, Chinese applicants, as well as those from Iran, make up roughly one-third of all applicants. 

“If this law persists, you can imagine, year after year, graduate talents from China or some ‘countries of concern’ will dry out,” Li said. 

Ming Fang, an associate teaching professor at FIU’s English department, who also attended the rally, said that similar frustrations plagued her university. 

“There appears to be some confusion among the faculty members about the specific procedure and criteria to follow,” she said. “For instance, the regulation excludes hiring individuals ‘domiciled’ in countries of concern but how do we define and interpret domicile? … How about applicants who are currently living in another country but originated from the countries of concern?”

Fang said that already, the faculty has been generally advised against considering candidates from those countries of concern because of the murkiness in the approval process. Additionally, Fang said that faculty members want to be mindful of applicants’ timelines.  

“It’s not just for fear of the legislation,” she said. “We don’t know how long the process will take and it’s not doing applicants a benefit. What if they have other choices that might be better for them?”

Ultimately, the legislation puts the faculty in a difficult position, placing the burden of national security in their hands, Li said. 

“These people who come here to study — it’s their personal choice. There’s nothing political here,” Li said.  “National security issues should be dealt with professionally by federal agencies.” 

Kimmy Yam is a reporter for NBC Asian America.