{"id":1697,"date":"2018-09-22T11:19:19","date_gmt":"2018-09-22T15:19:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www-chs.stjohns.k12.fl.us\/guidance\/?page_id=1697"},"modified":"2026-09-08T15:52:58","modified_gmt":"2026-09-08T19:52:58","slug":"private-colleges-and-universities-of-florida","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www-chs.stjohns.k12.fl.us\/guidance\/private-colleges-and-universities-of-florida\/","title":{"rendered":"Private Colleges and Universities of Florida"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff\">Private Colleges &amp; Universities of Florida<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>Private Colleges &amp; Universities of Florida (PCUF)<\/h2>\n<h3>Overview<\/h3>\n<p>The <strong>Private Colleges &amp; Universities of Florida (PCUF)<\/strong> is a consortium of 20 of the state\u2019s most competitive and prestigious private institutions. Together, these colleges and universities collaborate to strengthen recruitment, admissions practices, and student support services across Florida\u2019s independent higher\u2011education sector.<\/p>\n<h3>Purpose<\/h3>\n<p>PCUF\u2019s mission is to promote cooperation among member institutions in areas such as admissions, outreach, and student services. By sharing resources and best practices, PCUF helps colleges provide clear pathways and meaningful opportunities for prospective students exploring private higher education in Florida.<\/p>\n<h3>What PCUF Institutions Offer<\/h3>\n<p>PCUF colleges and universities collectively provide a wide range of academic programs, scholarship opportunities, and campus experiences. Students can explore diverse majors, benefit from personalized learning environments, and engage in extracurricular activities that support academic, social, and career development.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>For more information visit\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pcuf.net\/\">the PCUF website.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/static1.squarespace.com\/static\/627bfda8fdfd97412199bc89\/t\/6a4f2fa89d136c39b6cacf6a\/1783574440358\/2026+PCUF+Stats.pdf\">2026 PCUF Stats<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Private Colleges &amp; Universities of Florida Private Colleges &amp; Universities of Florida (PCUF) Overview The Private Colleges &amp; Universities of Florida (PCUF) is a consortium of 20 of the state\u2019s most competitive and prestigious private institutions. 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