Florida Academy is a private for-profit smaller institution in Fort Myers, FL with an urban campus setting, with about 350 undergraduates, typical net price of $15,192 after grants, first-year retention of 74.2%, a graduation rate of about 70.6%, and median earnings of $26,952 six years after enrollment.

Key facts for Florida Academy

Listed tuition
Not reported
Average net price
$15,192
Acceptance rate
Not reported
Total enrollment
350
Graduation rate
70.6%
Median earnings, 6 years after entry
$26,952

Key rankings for Florida Academy

Where Florida Academy ranks among all institutions in the dataset (mixed types) nationwide on selected cost and outcome measures. Rank 1 is best on that measure (lowest cost or debt; highest earnings, retention, or graduation). These are single-measure standings, not Best Universities list placement.

#1,135 of 2,710

Net Price

#1,793 of 2,883

Earnings

#1,307 of 2,407

Retention

#1,224 of 2,747

Graduation

#155 of 2,514

Debt

What stands out at Florida Academy

Florida Academy in Fort Myers, FL is a college.

  • Small city
  • 350 undergraduates
Average net price$15,192
Pell Grant recipient share5.4%
Graduation rate70.6%
Median earnings, 6 years after entry$26,952
First-year retention74.2%

Average net price after aid runs below the national median for similar schools, but six-year earnings also trail that median. Families should weigh aid, majors, and local job markets together.

Best Universities methodology explains how grades and ranked-list placements are calculated.

Student measures: Cost, completion, earnings, retention, and debt.

Institution context: Enrollment, demographics, faculty, setting, and admissions.

At a glance

Cost, outcomes & access at Florida Academy

Two related measures side by side for a quick scan.

Net Price and Earnings

Average net price (after aid)
$15,192
Median earnings 6 years after entry
$26,952

Retention and Graduation

First-year retention
74.2%
Graduation rate
70.6%

Acceptance and Pell Grant Share

Acceptance rate
Not reported
Undergraduate Pell recipient share
5.4%

How Florida Academy compares

Figures are for all institutions in the dataset (mixed types). State, region, and national columns use the middle value (median) for similar schools; retention uses averages for region and nation. Region shown: Southeast (region 5).

This school vs state, regional, and national benchmarks

Net price

This school$15,192
State (FL)$20,287
Region$15,916
National$17,258

Earnings, 6 years

This school$26,952
State (FL)$33,267
Region$32,894
National$35,678

Retention

This school74.2%
State (FL)75.0%
Region69.8%
National72.9%

Graduation

This school70.6%
State (FL)63.6%
Region53.7%
National58.2%

Median debt

This school$6,333
State (FL)$13,000
Region$15,590
National$13,621

Swipe sideways to compare state, region, and national figures.

Measure This school State (FL) Region Nation
Net price$15,192Below national median$20,287$15,916$17,258
Earnings, 6 years$26,952Below national median$33,267$32,894$35,678
Retention74.2%Above national median75.0%69.8%72.9%
Graduation70.6%Above national median63.6%53.7%58.2%
Acceptance rateNot reported73.2%75.5%77.8%
Pell share5.4%Below national median42.6%44.2%39.9%
Median debt$6,333Below national median$13,000$15,590$13,621
3-year cohort default rate0.0%About the same0.0%0.0%0.0%

Recent 3-year cohort default rates are near zero because of the federal student loan payment pause and are not useful for school-to-school comparison.

Campus & institution details for Florida Academy

Campus settingSmall city
Student–faculty ratio10:1

Share of undergraduates in each group. Gender and race or ethnicity are reported separately, so each set totals about 100%.

Women46.9%
Men53.1%
Black or African American23.4%
Hispanic / Latino36.6%
White22.9%
Asian0.9%
Two or more races14.3%
International students0.3%

Confirm program details and current staffing on the college website.

Frequently asked questions about Florida Academy

Common questions about Florida Academy, answered with Best Universities cost and outcome figures. For how we rank schools, use the methodology link in the header; for deadlines and aid, rely on the college’s official site.

Where is Florida Academy located?

Florida Academy is located in Fort Myers, FL. If the college has more than one campus, confirm addresses and program locations on the school's official site or with the admissions office.

What kind of school is Florida Academy?

Florida Academy is a college. Best Universities groups similar schools this way so you can compare them fairly. Confirm program level (undergraduate vs graduate) on the college's site.

How much does it cost to attend Florida Academy (tuition and net price)?

Average net price (typical annual cost after grant and scholarship aid for full-time, first-time undergraduates) is about $15,192. Your actual net price depends on income, residency, and aid.

What is Florida Academy's acceptance rate?

An overall acceptance rate is not shown for Florida Academy. That is common for open-admission colleges, specialized institutions, or when figures are suppressed. Contact admissions for program-specific requirements.

How large is Florida Academy's undergraduate student body?

Undergraduate enrollment is about 350. Enrollment changes over time and may span multiple campuses depending on how the school reports.

What are completion and earnings outcomes for Florida Academy?

Median earnings six years after entry at Florida Academy are roughly $26,952. Outcomes vary widely by major, occupation, and region. About 70.6% of students graduate on time or soon after. Individual trajectories differ from these population-level measures.

How does Best Universities rank Florida Academy?

Among similar schools nationwide, Florida Academy stands as follows on selected measures: Average net price (#1,135 of 2,710); Median earnings, 6 years after entry (#1,793 of 2,883); First-year retention (#1,307 of 2,407); Graduation rate (#1,224 of 2,747); Median loan debt (#155 of 2,514). Those are single-measure ranks, not a single overall list place. See the methodology page for how Best Universities builds ranked lists.

Where should I go for admissions and official information about Florida Academy?

For application deadlines, requirements, campus visits, and program lists, use Florida Academy’s official website. Best Universities publishes cost and outcome figures for comparison; it does not replace the institution’s admissions or financial aid office.

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A fuller table of the figures Best Universities uses for this school. Useful if you are double-checking a number.

All figures for Florida Academy
FieldValue
InstitutionFlorida Academy
Official websitehttps://florida-academy.edu/
City, stateFort Myers, FL
School typeCollege
Undergraduate enrollment350
Listed tuition (in-state)Not reported
Listed tuition (out-of-state)Not reported
Listed tuition (generic)Not reported
Total cost of attendanceNot reported
Room and board (on campus)Not reported
Average net price$15,192
Median earnings, 6 years after entry$26,952
Median earnings, 8 years after entry$24,258
Median earnings, 10 years after entryNot reported
Median loan debt$6,333
3-year cohort default rate0.0%
First-year retention74.2%
Graduation rate (4-year programs)Not reported
Graduation rate (shorter programs)70.6%
Acceptance rateNot reported
SAT averageNot reported
ACT averageNot reported
Pell Grant share5.4%
Share with federal loans7.0%
Part-time enrollment share51.7%
Campus settingSmall city
Student–faculty ratio10
Avg monthly faculty salaryNot reported
Full-time faculty shareNot reported
Online onlyNo
HBCUNo
SAT midpoint, MathNot reported
SAT midpoint, Reading & WritingNot reported
Share of undergraduates, women46.9%
Share of undergraduates, men53.1%
Share of undergraduates, Black23.4%
Share of undergraduates, Hispanic36.6%
Share of undergraduates, White22.9%
Share of undergraduates, Asian0.9%
Share of undergraduates, two or more races14.3%
Share of undergraduates, international0.3%
Net price, family income $0–30kNot reported
Net price, family income $30–48kNot reported
Net price, family income $48–75kNot reported
Net price, family income $75–110kNot reported
Net price, family income $110k+Not reported

Sources for Florida Academy

Figures from the same school data Best Universities uses for rankings. Shortlist with them, then verify on the college’s official site.