University of Florida
Gainesville, FL · Midsize city
Admissions
- Acceptance rate (most recent year)
- 24.2%
- Applicants (fall 2023)
- 65,375
- Admitted (fall 2023)
- 15,707
- Enrolled freshmen (fall 2023)
- 6,762
- Yield (admitted who enroll)
- 43%
- Acceptance rate – women (fall 2023)
- 24%
- Acceptance rate – men (fall 2023)
- 24%
- SAT reading, middle 50%
- 660–730
- SAT math, middle 50%
- 660–750
- ACT composite, middle 50%
- 29–33
- Enrollees who sent SAT / ACT
- 79% / 41%
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey, fall 2023 entering class; test ranges and rate from U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)
What they look at
- High school GPA
- required
- High school class rank
- not considered
- High school record (transcript)
- required
- College-prep program completed
- required
- Recommendations
- not considered
- Demonstration of competencies
- not considered
- SAT/ACT scores
- required
- English proficiency test (TOEFL etc.)
- not considered
- Other test
- required
- Work experience
- not considered
- Personal statement or essay
- required
- Legacy status
- not considered
“Considered” means the college uses it if you submit it, but it isn’t required.
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) for first-time, full-time students who got aid, by family income.
- Full sticker price (per year)
- $22,523
- Tuition & fees – in-state
- $6,381
- Tuition & fees – out-of-state
- $28,659
- Median debt at graduation
- $15,000
- Students with federal loans
- 11%
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)
Outcomes
- Graduate within 6 years
- 91%
- Freshmen who return for year 2
- 98%
- Median earnings, 1 year after graduating
- $48,898
- Median earnings, 10 years after starting
- $71,588
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)
Students & campus
- Undergraduates
- 35,629
- Graduate students
- 19,738
- Student-to-faculty ratio
- 16 : 1
- Women
- 55%
- Students receiving Pell grants
- 22%
- Full-time faculty
- 90%
Undergraduate diversity
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)
Most popular majors
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release) (share of bachelor’s degrees awarded)
Contacts & links
- President
- Dr. Kent Fuchs
- Main phone
- (352) 392-3261
- Address
- Tigert Hall, Gainesville, FL 32611
How to apply (2026–27)
| Plan | Apply by | Decision |
|---|---|---|
| Early Decision (binding) | October 15 | December 11 |
| Early Action | November 1 | January 22 |
| Regular Decision | January 15 | March 19 |
- Apply with
- Common App
- Application fee
- $30 (waivers available)
- SAT/ACT
- Required
- Essays
- UF Supplement short-answer questions; extra essays for Honors and Innovation Academy applicants
Testing: All applicants must submit SAT, ACT and/or CLT; UF superscores
Financial aid policies
- Merit scholarships: About 10% of admitted freshmen get merit awards (Presidential, out-of-state waivers); no separate application
- Machen Florida Opportunity Scholars: full grant aid for first-gen students with family income under $55,000
Early rounds & waitlist (2025-2026)
- Waitlist: offered / accepted / admitted
- 3,196 / 2,737 / 1
Source: the college’s official website and Common Data Set 2025-2026: admissions.ufl.edu, admissions.ufl.edu, admissions.ufl.edu, admissions.ufl.edu. Dates can change, so always confirm on the college’s site.