State University System of Florida

What State University System of Florida does

The State University System of Florida (SUS) is a constitutional public university system established under Article IX, Section 7 of the Florida Constitution and governed by a 17-member Board of Governors. Headquartered in Tallahassee (325 West Gaines Street), the system comprises 12 constituent universities — including the University of Florida, Florida State University, University of South Florida, University of Central Florida, Florida International University, Florida Atlantic University, Florida A&M University, Florida Gulf Coast University, University of North Florida, University of West Florida, Florida Polytechnic University, and New College of Florida — making it the second-largest public university system in the U.S. with 430,000+ students enrolled statewide. Leadership sits with Chancellor Raymond Rodrigues (appointed 2022), supported by Vice Chancellors for Finance & Administration, Academic & Student Affairs, and Strategic Initiatives, a Chief Information Officer, a Chief Data Officer, a General Counsel, and an Inspector General. Operations are constitutionally funded through state appropriations and performance-based allocations, with the Board having approved $645 million in Performance-Based Funding for 2026.

The system's technology backbone is centralized in the Office of Data & Analytics, which standardizes data across all 12 institutions and powers the publicly accessible MyFloridaFuture tool (real-time degree pathways, post-graduation earnings at 1/3/5/10 years, employment outcomes, and loan debt), the Florida ScoreBoard (performance metrics including graduation rates, affordability, and research expenditures), and broader data dashboards covering degrees awarded, enrollment, fee waivers, and faculty data. Supporting inter-institutional infrastructure includes an IRB Reciprocity Agreement (executed January 2016), the SREB Academic Common Market across 15 states at the graduate level, and FloridaShines for online course discovery. Annual research expenditures total $3.12 billion (7.16% YoY growth), with 383 utility patents awarded and 72,055 bachelor's degrees conferred.

Revenue mechanics are hybrid and state-anchored: recurring tuition and fees (lowest nationally for public 4-year institutions for three consecutive years per the College Board), a metric-driven Performance-Based Funding allocation from the Florida Legislature, Market Rate Tuition for approved graduate and online programs, and constitutionally established PECO capital outlay funding. Customer concentration is diffuse: 430,000+ students across multiple personas (undergraduate, graduate, international, military/veteran, students with disabilities, families, employers, and the Florida Legislature itself via Capitol Days advocacy). The system markets via an integrated channel mix — official social presence (Instagram, X, Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn), the MyFloridaFuture and Florida ScoreBoard platforms, an annual high school counselor tour (50th edition in 2025), Capitol Days advocacy events, public policy forums, and the Florida Career Consortium for employer engagement.

Name

State University System of Florida

Legal name

State University System of Florida

Website

https://flbog.edu

Company type

Public

Founded year

1965

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

The State University System of Florida is a constitutionally established public university system of 12 institutions serving 430,000+ students with the nation's lowest public 4-year tuition, governed by a Board of Governors and funded through state appropriations, performance-based funding, and tuition across academic, research, and workforce development programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Research Universities with Multi-Campus Systems (EDAHAAAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Higher Education SIS & Campus Management Systems (EDAFAEAB), Funding, Finance & Grants Reporting (Allocations, Claims, Reconciliation) (EDADAIAG), Academic Catalog, Curriculum & Policy Administration (EDALAAAL)

Keywords

• Public higher education
• State university system
• Undergraduate degree programs
• Graduate professional education
• Public research universities

Headquarters

HQ city

Tallahassee

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices12 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: The system generates revenue through undergraduate and graduate tuition and fees. Florida has had the lowest tuition in the nation for public 4-year institutions for three consecutive years. The average cost to students after financial aid is $270 for a bachelor's degree.
2. Performance-Based Funding: State funding allocated based on institutional performance metrics including graduation rates, affordability, and student outcomes. The Board approved $645 million in Performance-Based Funding allocations for 2026.
3. Market Rate Tuition Programs: Graduate-level online or continuing education programs approved for market tuition rates, allowing universities to set pricing above standard tuition for specific professional programs.
4. Fixed Capital Outlay (PECO): State funding for university academic facilities through Florida's Public Education Capital Outlay program, constitutionally established to address education needs on a K-20 basis.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

The State University System of Florida operates 12 public universities serving more than 430,000 students, delivering undergraduate and graduate degree programs across Florida. The system sells tuition-based educational services (bachelor's, master's, doctoral, and professional degrees) and supplements these with online learning, research programs, and interstate tuition access. The Board of Governors coordinates system-wide policy, performance-based funding, academic programs, and analytics platforms including MyFloridaFuture and the Florida ScoreBoard.

Product overview

The State University System of Florida is a public university system comprising 12 institutions with over 430,000 students. Its product portfolio centers on administrative and analytics platforms rather than a unified SaaS product. Key offerings include MyFloridaFuture (a student-facing college and career planning tool with real-time earnings and outcomes data), the Florida ScoreBoard (a performance metrics dashboard tracking graduation rates and affordability rankings), and Data Dashboards (providing analytics on degrees, enrollment, and institutional metrics). Supporting systems include the Academic Common Market for interstate tuition agreements, Textbook Affordability Reporting for compliance, the Intellectual Freedom Survey for annual campus assessment, IRB Reciprocity for research compliance, and the Office of Data & Analytics for system-wide data collection and reporting. The IT & Security division provides cybersecurity coordination and application development across the system.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MyFloridaFuture: One-stop shop for college and career planning, providing real-time data on degree pathways, expected earnings, graduate employment outcomes, and student loan debt.

Products and services

• MyFloridaFuture

Quantifiable outcome

• 66.0% four-year graduation rate (2020-24)
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Southern Regional Education Board (SREB)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSREB is a consortium of 15 states that sponsors the Academic Common Market, allowing Florida residents to pursue graduate programs at in-state tuition rates in other participating states when programs are not available in Florida. The partnership expands access to specialized academic programs across the regional network.
• Florida Commerce (Florida Department of Commerce)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState agency providing business resources and incentives to Florida employers. Connects businesses with the State University System talent pipeline and workforce development resources.
• Florida Career ConsortiumcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork of Florida career centers at state universities providing career fairs, continuing education, and employment services to benefit employers and connect graduates with job opportunities.
• Governor's REACH OfficecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on Programs of Strategic Emphasis methodology development, incorporating workforce data and stakeholder feedback including staff from State University System institutions, the Governor's REACH Office, the Florida Legislature, the Florida Department of Education, the Florida Department of Commerce, the Florida Chamber of Commerce, the Florida Council of 100, and CareerSource Florida.
• Florida Department of EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on academic programs, accreditation, common prerequisites, articulation agreements, and student financial aid including Bright Futures scholarship program.
• Purple Star Campus ProgramcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner10 of 12 SUS institutions have received Purple Star Campus designation established by Florida Legislature in 2023, recognizing institutions providing benefits to military students including priority course registration, designated military liaison, and student-led transition programs.

Scale indicators15 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• California State University: 23-campus public university system, the largest by enrollment in the U.S. Comparable as a large multi-campus state system with broad undergraduate focus and a chancellor-led board.
• University of California System: Governing body for 10 University of California campuses, the largest U.S. public university system by enrollment and research. Most directly comparable multi-campus state research system to the SUSF.
• City University of New York (CUNY): 25-campus public university system governed by a Board of Trustees in New York City. Comparable large urban public university system with diverse institution mix.
• University of Wisconsin System: 13-campus public university system governed by a Board of Regents. Comparable mid-sized state multi-campus system with a centralized board governance model.
• University of North Carolina System: Governing body for 17 public universities in North Carolina including UNC-Chapel Hill and NC State. Comparable state constitutional governing structure for multiple public universities.
• State University of New York (SUNY): 64-campus public university system governed by a Board of Trustees, second-largest by enrollment. Directly comparable as a large state-governed multi-campus higher education system.
• University of Texas System: Governing body for 13 public universities and health institutions in Texas. Comparable multi-campus state system with significant research output and a centralized governing board.
• University System of Georgia: Governing body for 26 public colleges and universities in Georgia including University of Georgia and Georgia Tech. Comparable southeastern multi-campus state system.
• Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education: Governing body for 10 state-owned universities in Pennsylvania. Comparable state-wide public university governing board with consolidated administrative functions.
• University of Michigan System: Three-campus public university system in Michigan. Comparable state-governed multi-campus system with strong research orientation.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/FLBOG
• YouTubeyoutube.com/FLBoardofGovernors
• Facebookfacebook.com/FLBOG
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/state-university-system-of-florida---board-of-governors
• Instagraminstagram.com/sus_florida

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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