{"id":115338,"date":"2023-01-25T13:29:18","date_gmt":"2023-01-25T19:29:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ncsasports.org\/?page_id=115338"},"modified":"2025-06-20T10:38:51","modified_gmt":"2025-06-20T15:38:51","slug":"florida","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.ncsasports.org\/division-1-colleges\/florida","title":{"rendered":"D1 Schools in Florida"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"\">Florida is more than just sun, palm trees, and sandy beaches \u2014 it\u2019s also home to 13 top-tier NCAA D1 schools. You have options when researching the best D1 schools in Florida for your student-athlete.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Whether your student-athlete is looking for a school close to home in Tallahassee, or they\u2019re ready to get out of dodge and experience the sun and fun of Miami, there\u2019s a Florida D1 school that will enable them to play the sport they love.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Our list of D1 colleges in Florida below has all they need to get started with their search.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-toc-block\" id=\"rank-math-toc\"><h2>List of D1 colleges in Florida by sport<\/h2><nav><ul><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#d-1-baseball-colleges-in-florida\">Baseball<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#mens-d-1-basketball-colleges-in-florida\">Men\u2019s Basketball<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#womens-d-1-basketball-colleges-in-florida\">Women\u2019s Basketball<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#d-1-football-colleges-in-florida\">Football<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#mens-d-1-golf-colleges-in-florida\">Men\u2019s Golf<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#womens-d-1-golf-colleges-in-florida\">Women\u2019s Golf<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#mens-d-1-lacrosse-colleges-in-florida\">Men\u2019s Lacrosse<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#womens-d-1-lacrosse-colleges-in-florida\">Women\u2019s Lacrosse<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#mens-d-1-soccer-colleges-in-florida\">Men\u2019s Soccer<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#womens-d-1-soccer-colleges-in-florida\">Women\u2019s Soccer<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#d-1-softball-colleges-in-florida\">Softball<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#mens-d-1-swimming-colleges-in-florida\">Men\u2019s Swimming<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#womens-d-1-swimming-colleges-in-florida\">Women\u2019s Swimming<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#mens-d-1-tennis-colleges-in-florida\">Men\u2019s Tennis<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#womens-d-1-tennis-colleges-in-florida\">Women\u2019s Tennis<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#mens-d-1-track-and-field-colleges-in-florida\">Men\u2019s Track and Field<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#womens-d-1-track-and-field-colleges-in-florida\">Women\u2019s Track and Field<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#womens-d-1-volleyball-colleges-in-florida\">Women\u2019s Volleyball<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"list-of-d-1-colleges-in-florida-by-sport\">List of D1 colleges in Florida by sport<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Whether your student-athlete is a football prodigy or their high school\u2019s best cross-country runner, Florida has some of the best sports colleges in the nation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"d-1-baseball-colleges-in-florida\">D1 baseball colleges in Florida<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">Bethune-Cookman University&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Florida A&amp;M University&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Florida Atlantic University&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Florida Gulf Coast University&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Florida International University&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Florida State University&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Jacksonville University&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Stetson University&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">University of Central Florida&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">University of Florida&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">University of Miami&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">University of North Florida&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\"><a href=\"\/baseball\/division-1-colleges\">View all Division 1 baseball colleges<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"mens-d-1-basketball-colleges-in-florida\">Men\u2019s D1 basketball colleges in Florida<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">Bethune-Cookman University&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Florida A&amp;M University&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Florida Atlantic University&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Florida Gulf Coast University&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Florida International University&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Florida State University&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Jacksonville University&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Stetson University&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">University of Central Florida&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">University of Florida&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">University of Miami&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">University of North Florida&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">University of South Florida&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\"><a href=\"\/mens-basketball\/division-1-colleges\">View all men&#8217;s Division 1 basketball colleges.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"womens-d-1-basketball-colleges-in-florida\">Women\u2019s D1 basketball colleges in Florida<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">Bethune-Cookman University&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Florida A&amp;M University&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Florida Atlantic University&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Florida Gulf Coast University&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Florida International University&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Florida State University&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Jacksonville University&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Stetson University&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">University of Central Florida&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">University of Florida&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">University of Miami&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">University of North Florida&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">University of South Florida&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\"><a href=\"\/womens-basketball\/division-1-colleges\">View all women&#8217;s Division 1 basketball colleges.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"d-1-football-colleges-in-florida\">D1 football colleges in Florida<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">Bethune-Cookman University&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Florida A&amp;M University&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Florida Atlantic University&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Florida International University&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Florida State University&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Stetson University&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">University of Central Florida&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">University of Florida&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">University of Miami&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">University of South Florida&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\"><a href=\"\/football\/division-1-colleges\">View all Division 1 football colleges.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"mens-d-1-golf-colleges-in-florida\">Men\u2019s D1 golf colleges in Florida<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">Bethune-Cookman University &nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Florida A&amp;M University&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Florida Atlantic University&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Florida Gulf Coast University&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Florida State University&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Jacksonville University&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Stetson University&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">University of Central Florida&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">University of Florida&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">University of North Florida&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">University of South Florida&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\"><a href=\"\/mens-golf\/division-1-colleges\">View all men&#8217;s Division 1 golf colleges.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"womens-d-1-golf-colleges-in-florida\">Women\u2019s D1 golf colleges in Florida<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">Bethune-Cookman University &nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Florida Atlantic University&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Florida Gulf Coast University&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Florida International University&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Florida State University&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Jacksonville University&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Stetson University&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">University of Central Florida&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">University of Florida&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">University of Miami&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">University of North Florida&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">University of South Florida&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\"><a href=\"\/womens-golf\/division-1-colleges\">View all women&#8217;s Division 1 golf colleges.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"mens-d-1-lacrosse-colleges-in-florida\">Men\u2019s D1 lacrosse colleges in Florida<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">Jacksonville University&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\"><a href=\"\/mens-lacrosse\/division-1-colleges\">View all men&#8217;s Division 1 lacrosse colleges.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"womens-d-1-lacrosse-colleges-in-florida\">Women\u2019s D1 lacrosse colleges in Florida<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">Jacksonville University&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Stetson University&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">University of Florida&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">University of South Florida&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\"><a href=\"\/womens-lacrosse\/division-1-colleges\">View all women&#8217;s Division 1 lacrosse colleges.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"mens-d-1-soccer-colleges-in-florida\">Men\u2019s D1 soccer colleges in Florida<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">Florida Atlantic University&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Florida Gulf Coast University&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Florida International University&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Jacksonville University&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Stetson University&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">University of Central Florida&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">University of North Florida&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">University of South Florida&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\"><a href=\"\/mens-soccer\/division-1-colleges\">View all men&#8217;s Division 1 soccer colleges.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"womens-d-1-soccer-colleges-in-florida\">Women\u2019s D1 soccer colleges in Florida<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">Florida Atlantic University&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Florida Gulf Coast University&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Florida International University&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Florida State University&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Jacksonville University&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Stetson University&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">University of Central Florida&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">University of Florida&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">University of Miami&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">University of North Florida&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">University of South Florida&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\"><a href=\"\/womens-soccer\/division-1-colleges\">View all women&#8217;s Division 1 soccer colleges.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"d-1-softball-colleges-in-florida\">D1 softball colleges in Florida<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">Bethune-Cookman University &nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Florida A&amp;M University&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Florida Atlantic University&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Florida Gulf Coast University&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Florida International University&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Florida State University&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Jacksonville University&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Stetson University&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">University of Central Florida&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">University of Florida&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">University of North Florida&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">University of South Florida&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\"><a href=\"\/softball\/division-1-colleges\">View all Division 1 softball colleges.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"mens-d-1-swimming-colleges-in-florida\">Men\u2019s D1 swimming colleges in Florida<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">Florida Atlantic University&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Florida State University&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">University of Florida&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\"><a href=\"\/mens-swimming\/division-1-colleges\">View all men&#8217;s Division 1 swimming colleges.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"womens-d-1-swimming-colleges-in-florida\">Women\u2019s D1 swimming colleges in Florida<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">Florida Atlantic University&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Florida Gulf Coast University&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Florida International University&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Florida State University&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">University of Florida&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">University of Miami&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">University of North Florida&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\"><a href=\"\/womens-swimming\/division-1-colleges\">View all women&#8217;s Division 1 swimming colleges.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"mens-d-1-tennis-colleges-in-florida\">Men\u2019s D1 tennis colleges in Florida<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">Bethune-Cookman University &nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Florida Atlantic University&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Florida Gulf Coast University&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Florida State University&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Stetson University&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">University of Central Florida&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">University of Florida&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">University of Miami&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">University of North Florida&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">University of South Florida&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\"><a href=\"\/mens-tennis\/division-1-colleges\" data-type=\"URL\">View all men&#8217;s Division 1 tennis colleges.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"womens-d-1-tennis-colleges-in-florida\">Women\u2019s D1 tennis colleges in Florida<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">Bethune-Cookman University &nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Florida A&amp;M University&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Florida Atlantic University&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Florida Gulf Coast University&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Florida International University&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Florida State University&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Stetson University&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">University of Central Florida&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">University of Florida&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">University of Miami&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">University of North Florida&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">University of South Florida&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\"><a href=\"\/womens-tennis\/division-1-colleges\">View all women&#8217;s Division 1 tennis colleges.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"mens-d-1-track-and-field-colleges-in-florida\">Men\u2019s D1 track and field colleges in Florida<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">Bethune-Cookman University &nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Florida A&amp;M University&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Florida Gulf Coast University&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Florida State University&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Jacksonville University&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Stetson University&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">University of Central Florida&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">University of Florida&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">University of Miami&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">University of North Florida&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">University of South Florida&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\"><a href=\"\/mens-track-and-field\/division-1-colleges\">View all men&#8217;s Division 1 track and field colleges.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"womens-d-1-track-and-field-colleges-in-florida\">Women\u2019s D1 track and field colleges in Florida<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">Bethune-Cookman University &nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Florida A&amp;M University&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Florida Atlantic University&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Florida Gulf Coast University&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Florida International University&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Florida State University&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Jacksonville University&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Stetson University&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">University of Central Florida&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">University of Florida&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">University of Miami&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">University of North Florida&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">University of South Florida&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\"><a href=\"\/womens-track-and-field\/division-1-colleges\">View all women&#8217;s Division 1 track and field colleges.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"womens-d-1-volleyball-colleges-in-florida\">Women\u2019s D1 volleyball colleges in Florida<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">Bethune-Cookman University &nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Florida A&amp;M University&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Florida Atlantic University&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Florida Gulf Coast University&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Florida International University&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Florida State University&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Jacksonville University&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Stetson University&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">University of Central Florida&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">University of Florida&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">University of Miami (Florida)&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">University of North Florida&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">University of South Florida&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\"><a href=\"\/womens-volleyball\/division-1-colleges\">View all women&#8217;s Division 1 volleyball colleges.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"why-choose-a-d-1-college-in-florida\">Why choose a D1 college in Florida<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">The sunny weather and beautiful beaches aren\u2019t the only reason your child might want to choose a D1 college in Florida.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Strong Athletics<\/strong>: D1 schools in Florida have top-notch athletic programs like the Florida State football team, which was ESPN\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.espn.com\/college-football\/rankings\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">highest-ranked<\/a> college football team in Florida in 2022. This means student-athletes and sports enthusiasts have several opportunities to watch and possibly even compete in their favorite sports.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"2\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Great Weather<\/strong>: Florida is well-known for its warm climate. While temperatures fluctuate slightly depending on where you are in the sunshine state, average lows tend to fall into the 50s while highs peak in the mid-80s all year long.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"3\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Diverse Campuses<\/strong>: D1 schools in Florida have diverse student bodies, so you\u2019re student-athlete will get to meet and learn from people from all different backgrounds.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"4\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Quality Education<\/strong>: There are plenty of top-notch educational programs at D1 schools in Florida. For example, the University of Miami has top-tier science, engineering, and music programs that offer student-athletes excellent educational opportunities.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"5\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Fun Things to Do<\/strong>: Florida is home to many fun attractions like Disney World, Universal Orlando Studios, Cocoa Beach, and the Everglades National Park, so your student-athlete will always have something fun to do on the weekends.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"d-1-college-sports-recruiting-in-florida\">D1 college sports recruiting in Florida<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">NCSA is the trusted source for recruiting education and guidance for student-athletes interested in D1 schools in Florida. Families can count on us to help their children receive the best possible advice and solutions to improve their chances of being recruited by one or more of the Florida D1 colleges.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Check out our recruitment guide to learn more about\u202f<a href=\"\/recruiting\/how-to-get-recruited\">how to get recruited for college sports<\/a>\u202fand <a href=\"\/recruiting\/managing-recruiting-process\">managing the recruitment process<\/a>.\u202f&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"fa-qs\">FAQs<\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block accordion\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1674674615491\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h2 class=\"rank-math-question \">How many Division 1 colleges are in Florida?<\/h2>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Florida is home to 13 D1 colleges, but not all offer the same sports programs. Many colleges specialize in one specific sport, such as Florida State University for men\u2019s swimming or the University of Florida\u2019s women\u2019s golf team. Each college\u2019s website should list which sports they support and how your child can contact a coach or school representative.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1750432982979\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h2 class=\"rank-math-question \">What is the biggest college in Florida?<\/h2>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>The biggest D1 college in Florida is the University of Central Florida (UCF), as it features more than 68,000 enrolled students. UCF is also one of the largest colleges in the nation. Known for its athletics and unique academic offerings, UCF features <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/about-ucf\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">240 degree programs<\/a> and was named the best graduate game design program in the world, according to the Princeton Review.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Florida is more than just sun, palm trees, and sandy beaches \u2014 it\u2019s also home to 13 top-tier NCAA D1 schools. 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