Find Best Astrophysics College for Florida High School Senior

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Choosing a college for undergraduate studies in astrophysics can be challenging, especially for a Florida resident with a 3.0 GPA. Florida State University (FSU) is highlighted as the primary institution in the state for cosmology and astrophysics research. It's essential to consider specific interests within astrophysics, as this can guide the selection of a program. If financial constraints are a concern, applying for fellowships or scholarships could open opportunities at out-of-state colleges with strong astrophysics programs. Additionally, Florida International University (FIU) and Florida Institute of Technology (FIT) are noted for their solid astronomy and physics departments, offering research opportunities and access to telescopes. A suggested academic path includes majoring in physics while also taking courses in math, astronomy, and computer science to broaden knowledge and skills in the field.
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As you can tell by my username I am currently in a high school senior w/ a 3.0 GPA. Looking for colleges to apply to is a problem for me, I live in Florida and my mom won't let me go out of state. What college for my undergraduate should I go to? In astrophysics?
 
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FSU is the cosmology and astrophysics center of Florida. In fact its the only one which has much active research on the topic.

Though I guess I should ask what in astrophysics are you interested in?

Also, if the reason you can't leave florida is becuase of $$, then you should try applying for fellowships or scholarships becuase there are lots of places outside florida which have great astrophysics programs as well.
 
FIU and FIT also have good astronomy and physics departments, with a lot of research professors and access to the SARA telescopes (one on Kitt Peak in AZ and one soon to begin operating in Chile). I suggest picking a physics major, and taking courses in math, astronomy, and computer science as well.
 

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