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University of Florida

University of Florida is a large, public institution located in Gainesville, fl. Founded in 1853, University of Florida offers undergraduate degrees in 403 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Public
athletics Division 1
undergraduates 33,673 undergraduates
cost $6,381
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Admissions

Will I get into University of Florida? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 23.4%
SAT score average 1397
ACT score average 30
Average high school GPA 3.94
Application fee $30
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! University of Florida is known for one of its top majors: Business Administration, Management and Operations. Their student-faculty ratio is 16:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
16 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Business and Management
Social Sciences and Psychology
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Public Policy and Administration
Engineering and Technology
Computer Science and Information Technology
Law and Legal Studies

Popular majors

Business Administration, Management and Operations
Psychology, General
Biology, General
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication
Mechanical Engineering
Political Science and Government
Computer and Information Sciences, General

Tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $6,381
Additional expenses
Room & board $10,950
Books & supplies $810
Other expenses $3,670
Cost of attendance* $21,811
Financial aid package $15,330
Estimated cost $6,481 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $28,659
Additional expenses
Room & board $10,950
Books & supplies $810
Other expenses $3,670
Cost of attendance* $44,089
Financial aid package $15,330
Estimated cost $28,759 See my potential costs

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Student population

Who’s going to be there? University of Florida has a total undergraduate enrollment of 33,673, with gender binary students split 44% male and 56% female.

Total enrollment

54,814

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
32%
African American %
3%
Hispanic American %
15%
Asian %
8%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
3%
Unknown %
39%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At University of Florida, students love their Asian American Student Union. Student athletes compete in Division 1 sports.

Campus info

map Tigert Hall, Gainesville, FL 32611
phone 352-392-3261
address https://www.ufl.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Asian american student union

Black student association

Hispanic student association

Inter-residence hall association

Dance marathon

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Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 1
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about University of Florida to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is University of Florida?

University of Florida is located in Gainesville, fl.

What is the acceptance rate at University of Florida? 

The acceptance rate for University of Florida is 23%.

What’s the average GPA for University of Florida?

The average high school GPA for University of Florida students was 3.94.

How much does it cost for 4 years at University of Florida?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at University of Florida including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $87,244.

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