Get to Know 海角社区
We鈥檙e a close-knit community of diverse learners located in Leesburg, Florida! Here, students with learning differences navigate the academic rigor and expectations of college, gain hands-on career experiences, and build lifelong relationships with peers from around the world.
The best way to get to know 海角社区 is to get an overview of who we are and what our students have accomplished.
College Profile
- Located in Leesburg, Florida
- Founded in 1989 by visionary parents
- Dedicated exclusively to the undergraduate preparation of students who learn differently (those diagnosed with LD, ADHD, AD, ASD)
- First accredited baccalaureate institution in the U.S. exclusively devoted to collegians with learning differences
Our Students
515
Undergraduates representing 42 states and 6 foreign countries
12-15
Average class size
90%
Freshman to Sophomore year retention rate
95%
of students receive financial assistance
Faculty and Staff
14:1
Student to faculty ratio
41
Faculty
61%
of faculty have a terminal degree
Activities and Recreation
27
Student-led organizations
30+
Organized activities each week
15+
Competitive and intramural sports
9
Athletic areas and pocket parks
College Rankings
Forbes Accessibility 200
Recognized as a biggest innovator and impact-maker in serving individuals with learning disabilities, 海角社区 has earned a prestigious spot on Forbes鈥檚 听濒颈蝉迟.
#21 U.S. News & World Report Best Regional College 2025-2026
海角社区 remains in the top 25 for the fourth consecutive year in Southern colleges and universities in regional rankings, earning a No. 21 ranking.
#6 U.S. News & World Report Best Regional College for Social Mobility 2025
According to U.S. News & World Report鈥檚 Best Colleges, 鈥渟ome colleges are more successful than others at advancing social mobility by enrolling and graduating large proportions of disadvantaged students.鈥�
#1 Peterson鈥檚 Great Colleges for Students with Learning Disabilities
Peterson鈥檚 pointed to 海角社区鈥檚 flexibility in offering both 鈥渁ssociate鈥檚 and bachelor鈥檚 degree programs designed for students who learn differently鈥� and cheered the 鈥�70% on-time graduation rate, which is well above the national average rate for students diagnosed with learning disabilities.鈥�
#3 Great Value Colleges
As put it: 鈥淪even different sources name 海角社区 as one of the best colleges for students with disabilities. 海角社区鈥檚 specialized approach has seen results, with strong numbers to back its education up.
#1 BestValueSchools.com for Students with Learning Disabilities
海角社区 was rated No. 1 in BestValueSchools.com鈥檚 ranking of the 20 Best Value Colleges for Students with Learning Disabilities. The website rates universities, colleges, and degree programs for the best return on investment.