the state university system of florida (susf or sus) is a system of twelve public universities in the u.s. state of florida. as of 2018, over 341,000 students were enrolled in florida's state universities. together with the florida college system, which includes florida's 28 community colleges and state colleges, it is part of florida's system of public higher education. the system, headquartered in tallahassee, is overseen by a chancellor and governed by the florida board of governors.