Applying to college is already a stressful milestone for most, especially when your dream college is also everyone’s dream school.
A new list from education data site Niche ranked the hardest colleges to get into in each state, with Florida’s schools placing towards the bottom of the top 100.

“Statistics obtained from the U.S. Department of Education represent the most recent data available, as self-reported by the colleges,” the study says. “Niche also collects data directly from schools via our school data update form.”
Here’s a look at the Florida schools that are the toughest to get into, according to Niche’s list.
What is the hardest Florida college to get into?
According to Niche, the hardest Florida school to get into is the University of Miami. Placing 65th out of the top 100 schools, the South Florida university has a 19% acceptance rate.
What are the hardest schools to get into in Florida? See top 10
Here are the top 10 hardest schools to get into in Florida and where they placed on the overall list:
What is the hardest college to get into in America?
According to the report, Minerva University in San Francisco is the hardest college to get into in the nation, with an acceptance rate of 4%.
See the top 10 hardest schools to get into:
This article originally appeared on Sarasota Herald-Tribune: What are the hardest schools to get into in Florida? 6 place within top 100
Reporting by Samantha Neely, USA TODAY NETWORK – Florida / Sarasota Herald-Tribune
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