Private Colleges,

Public Good

The Independent Colleges and Universities of Florida (ICUF) is a diverse association of 30 private, educational institutions and is the collective voice of Florida’s private non-profit colleges and universities.

Tell our elected officials

Florida Students Need Our Help

Did you know that without EASE vouchers, many students cannot afford tuition? Ask your legislators to protect the EASE voucher, which helps Florida students pay for tuition at independent colleges in Florida

Explore ICUF

Our Colleges

View the 30 ICUF private, not-for-profit, higher education institutions in Florida on a map.

Distance Learning

Explore the hundreds of distance learning programs offered by our institutions on our filterable list.

Partnerships

A list of companies who are a link between the business sector and Florida's independent colleges.

Press Room

The latest news from ICUF including interviews and mentions in the state and national press.

Financial Aid

A resource for students and parents for navigating the complexities of paying for college.

Members Area

Resources for associated employees or partners of ICUF. Includes collateral like PDFs & documents.

ICUF institutions operating at 190 educational sites throughout Florida

158,000

Total enrollment of ICUF institutions, which is one third of all four-year students who attend four-year institutions in Florida

50%

Half of students at ICUF institutions are minority students and half are Florida residents

90%

Of full-time undergraduate students at ICUF institutions receive financial aid.

The Independent College Advantage

The 30-member non-profit institutions of the Independent Colleges and Universities of Florida provide unique and exemplary educational experiences.

ICUF institutions offer undergraduate, graduate, first-time professional, and continuing education programs. The hallmarks of these colleges and universities are access, affordability, accountability, adaptability, and acclaimed programs.

Learn More →

Why Choose a Private College?

Because independent colleges do not receive operational subsidies, they have more flexibility and can flourish as they educate a diverse student population.

Independent colleges and universities are available across the state. While many educational institutions are turning away qualified students via enrollment caps, independent colleges have an exceptional record of openness to all students, including minority, urban, rural and physically challenged students.

FICURMA

The Florida Independent Colleges and Universities Risk Management Association, Inc., FICURMA, is a private educational risk retention pool that offers its members property, casualty, workers’ compensation, fleet auto, educator’s legal and officers & directors, crime, foreign liability, environmental, fiduciary, cyber and foreign travel insurance.

HEFFA

The Higher Educational Facilities Financial Authority of Florida (HEFFA), formed in 2001, and found in Florida Statutes, Chapter 243, Section 53, is a state wide tax exempt bond conduit specifically chartered for non-profit institutions of higher education that are domiciled in Florida and that are accredited by the Southern Association of Schools and Colleges.

ICUBA

Independent College and Universities Benefits Association, (ICUBA), provides high quality, cost-effective health and wellness benefits to our members through collaboration.

Latest News

Limitless learning and opportunities

Independent colleges or universities are accessible and affordable. The 30 ICUF colleges and universities with 160 additional sites around the state award 25% of Florida's bachelor degrees and one-third of all degrees. Their enrollments vary from 400 to 21,000 students. The average class has 19 students.