Colleges & Universities

Higher education at home in Palatka and within an easy drive.

Putnam County is home to St. Johns River State College in Palatka, with several major universities and colleges within about an hour's drive in Gainesville, St. Augustine, and Daytona Beach.

In Putnam County

Right Here in Palatka

Palatka (main campus)

St. Johns River State College

A public state college offering associate and select bachelor's degrees, dual enrollment, and workforce training — the county's higher-education anchor.

Within ~1 Hour

Nearby Universities & Colleges

Gainesville (~1 hr)

University of Florida

A top-ranked public research university.

Gainesville (~1 hr)

Santa Fe College

Highly regarded public state college.

St. Augustine (~1 hr)

Flagler College

Private college in the historic coastal city.

Daytona Beach (~1 hr)

Daytona State College

Public state college on the coast.

Orange Park & St. Augustine campuses

St. Johns River State College

Additional SJR State campuses to the north and east.

Programs, campuses, and drive times are provided as a general guide and may change. We're happy to talk through commutes from a specific home.

Buying near a campus or commuting to class?

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