Academic Index Last updated: June 23, 2026

9 Best Universities in Florida for Optometry

Focusing specifically on Optometry, our data science engine identified the 9 most influential universities in Florida. Our methodology evaluated 934.1K subject-specific papers and 29.12M citations to find the strongest faculties. This targeted approach bypasses general university reputation, directly revealing the strongest programs.

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1

Coral Gables

University of Miami

For Optometry

#3 in United States #3 in North America

19% Acceptance

2,986 Enrollment

1400 Avg SAT

1925 Founded

2

Gainesville, FL

University of Florida

For Optometry

#37 in United States #40 in North America

24% Acceptance

36,573 Enrollment

1400 Avg SAT

1853 Founded

3

Temple Terrace

Florida College

For Optometry

#72 in United States #84 in North America

70% Acceptance

3,246 Enrollment

1075 Avg SAT

1946 Founded

4

Tampa

University of South Florida

For Optometry

#80 in United States #93 in North America

43% Acceptance

29,640 Enrollment

1225 Avg SAT

1956 Founded

5

Miami, FL

Florida International University

For Optometry

#118 in United States #134 in North America

55% Acceptance

6,768 Enrollment

1165 Avg SAT

1965 Founded

6

Tallahassee

Florida State University

For Optometry

#148 in United States #165 in North America

24% Acceptance

6,768 Enrollment

1340 Avg SAT

1851 Founded

7

Orlando

University of Central Florida

For Optometry

#189 in United States #210 in North America

40% Acceptance

59,552 Enrollment

1275 Avg SAT

1963 Founded

8

Fort Lauderdale

Nova Southeastern University

For Optometry

#63 in United States #73 in North America

73% Acceptance

14,301 Enrollment

1165 Avg SAT

1964 Founded

9

Boca Raton

Florida Atlantic University

For Optometry

#193 in United States #215 in North America

66% Acceptance

6,768 Enrollment

1120 Avg SAT

1961 Founded