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Colleges / University of Florida

University of Florida

Gainesville, FL 4-Year Public
Acceptance Rate30%
Acceptance Rate30%

About UF

University of Florida prides itself for student engagement and service-learning initiatives. As a top-ranked university, UF is renowned for their cutting-edge facilities and strong research programs. The campus is known to be energetic and spirited with a diverse student population. 

University of Florida offers over 300 degree programs from within their 16 colleges and they are known for their highly ranked online programs that allow students to earn their UF degree fully online.

Some of the most popular topics of study at University of Florida include the health sciences, psychology, biological sciences, engineering, and business administration. Students of all majors are encouraged to engage with their community through service-learning, volunteer programs, community partnerships, and fundraising. 

University of Florida athletic teams compete in NCAA Division I as a member of the Southeastern Conference. UF Gators are ranked among the top college sports teams in the country and have won several national and conference championships. Football is a strong part of the campus culture at the University of Florida and students are very enthusiastic in their support. 

Did You Know? 

University of Florida is home to a bat colony in roosting spaces known as the Bat Houses. The Bat Houses contain one of the largest colonies of bats in North America and the bats help control the mosquito presence on campus. 

The CC Community on University of Florida

"The energy and camaraderie surrounding the many sporting events is pretty awesome. With all the clubs and other organizations offered, finding your tribe isn’t hard. However, you have to put yourself out there."

"The coursework is rigorous and the size of the school forces the student to become self-sufficient."

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University of Florida is a public, state college in the suburb of Gainesville, Florida. UF was founded in 1853. The college currently enrolls around 55,782 students a year, including 34,882 undergrads.

UF Acceptance Rate

It is very difficult to get into UF. Around 30% of applicants get into UF each year. In 2022, 15,431 out of 51,207 total applicants were accepted.

University of Florida Admissions Facts At-A-Glance
Overall Acceptance Rate 30%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate EA not offered
Average GPA 3.9
Test Optional May require tests
Applicants Submitting SAT scores 79%

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Tour University of Florida

University of Florida is locatedin the town of Gainesville, Florida, near the city of Jacksonville.

If you want to see UF for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 75 to Gainesville, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Gainesville Regional.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what University of Florida and Gainesville are like without leaving home.

College Info

201 Criser Hall Gainesville, FL 32611

Campus Setting: Suburban

UF Application Deadline

First-Year Applications are Due

Mar 1

Transfer Applications are Due

Not available

The deadline for Fall first-year applications to UF is Mar 1.

Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs

University of Florida is a member of the Coalition for College.

More than an application, the Coalition provides free tools and resources to help students through the college admissions process, beginning as early as 9th grade.

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UF ACT Scores

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ACT Range

29 - 33

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

ACT Score

Estimated Chance

33 and Above

Good

29 to 33

Avg

29 and Less

Low

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UF SAT Scores

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Composite SAT Range

1320 - 1450

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Math SAT Range

650 - 750

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Reading SAT Range

650 - 720

UF Tuition & Fees

Tuition & Fees

$20,045

In State

$42,322

Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$6,381
$28,658
Fees
$1,904
$1,904
Housing
$10,950
$10,950
Books
$810
$810

Student Life

Wondering what life at UF is like? There are approximately 55,782 students enrolled at UF, including 34,882 undergraduate students and 20,900 graduate students. 90% percent of students attend school full-time, 90% percent are from FL and 10% percent of students are from other states.

90%

Full Time

10%

Part Time

90%

In State

10%

Out-of-State

Data Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved

Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

55,782

Campus Setting

Suburban

Acceptance Rate

30%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$8,285

Out-of-State

$30,562

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

Mar 1
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