~ Wear your university’s colors on Friday, August 30, 2024 ~
Tallahassee, FL (August 27, 2024) – National College Colors Day is Friday, August 30, 2024. The State University System of Florida encourages students, alumni, and fans to honor the 12 institutions within the System and celebrate Florida’s ranking as the top state for higher education in the country by wearing their university’s colors.
“National College Colors Day presents an opportunity for students, alumni and fans to show their school spirit, and it also provides a chance to highlight the accomplishments of the State University System of Florida and its 12 institutions,” said Chancellor Ray Rodrigues. “Florida remains number one for higher education because our System graduates students on time, provides high-quality higher education at an affordable cost, and ensures students receive a solid return on their investment by preparing them for employment or advanced degrees after graduation. Thanks to Governor DeSantis’ leadership and the support of the Florida Legislature, our System will continue to serve as a national model for higher education.”
“National College Colors Day is the perfect time to celebrate the faculty and leadership at our universities who remain committed to ensuring our students achieve success,” said Brian Lamb, Chair of the Florida Board of Governors. “Thanks to their hard work and continued determination, Florida remains the top state for higher education in the nation.”
U.S. News & World Report has ranked Florida #1 for higher education since the inception of their rankings in 2017. The State University System of Florida continues to raise the bar for higher education.
- The System has the lowest in-state four-year tuition rates in the nation with the average cost of a bachelor’s degree less than $3,000.
- Florida has kept tuition and fees flat at all public universities since the 2014-15 school year.
- 77% of the System’s resident undergraduate students achieve their bachelor’s degree without a student loan.
- The System set a record-high four-year graduation rate of 62% for first-time-in-college students.
- 74% of the System’s bachelor graduates were enrolled or employed one year after graduation and the median salary for graduates increased to $50,000.
Proceeds from licensed merchandise support each university. To purchase merchandise for universities within the State University System of Florida, visit:
- Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University
- Florida Atlantic University
- Florida Gulf Coast University
- Florida International University
- Florida Polytechnic University
- Florida State University
- New College of Florida
- University of Central Florida
- University of Florida
- University of North Florida
- University of South Florida
- University of West Florida
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About the State University System of Florida and the Board of Governors
The State University System of Florida is a constitutional body led by the 17-member Board of Governors. The System has 12 universities and more than 430,000 students, making it the second-largest public university system in the nation. Florida has held the top spot in U.S. News & World Report for higher education since the inception of the rankings in 2017. Responsibilities include defining the distinctive mission of each institution and managing the System’s coordination and operation. The Board appoints a Chancellor who serves as the System’s chief executive. For more information, visit flbog.edu or follow us on Facebook and Twitter.