University of Florida

University of Florida

#38β€’Public β€’ College Town
61,771
Total Students
43,197
Undergrads
14,983
Graduates
24%
Acceptance
πŸ“ Gainesville, FL
πŸŽ“ Est. 1853
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πŸ“ŠAdmissions
24%
Acceptance Rate
3.7-4
Middle 50% GPA Range of Admitted Students
1350-1490
Composite Score
Middle 50% SAT Range of Admitted Students
30-34
Composite Score
Middle 50% ACT Range of Admitted Students

Acceptance Rate Trend

201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252%14%26%38%50%47.5%45.9%42.0%38.8%36.6%31.1%30.0%23.4%24.0%24.0%24.0%

SAT Score Range Trend

(middle 50% of admitted students)

Year25th Percentile75th Percentile
201712401400
201812801440
201913101470
202012901460
202113001470
202213201490
202313201470
202413201470

Application Timeline

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Early Application Deadline
November 1 (Early Action)
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Decision Released
Late January
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Regular Decision Deadline
January 15
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Decision Released
Mid March

Application Methods

βœ“Common Application
βœ“Coalition Application
βœ“Early Action
βœ“Regular Decision
βš–οΈFit Profile

πŸ‘ Great Fit If You Are:

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Smart budgeters

if you want elite outcomes without elite price tags, UF is your powerhouse.

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Pre-med and health hopefuls

if you're aiming for med, dental, or public health grad school, this is a launchpad.

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Southeast connectors

if you want to grow in Florida but reach nationally, Gator Nation has your back.

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Doers and builders

if you're hands-on, entrepreneurial, and want research + internships, UF gives access early.

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Big-school lovers

if you thrive in spirited campuses with resources in every direction, this place is thriving.

🚨 Not Ideal For:

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Small-class purists

UF is huge; personalized attention takes initiative.

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Cold-climate fans

Gainesville is warm year-round and humid, with minimal seasonal change.

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Hyper-theoretical scholars

most tracks are career-ready, applied, and professional; deep abstraction exists but isn’t core.

4

Ivy-seekers

UF is elite in impact, not in brand snobbery.

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City-culture chasers

Gainesville is lively, but not a major urban center like Miami or NYC.

πŸ“Campus Location
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β˜€οΈ Weather & Climate

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spring

70-85Β°F (21-29Β°C)

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summer

80-95Β°F (27-35Β°C)

Hot and humid

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fall

65-85Β°F (18-29Β°C)

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winter

45-70Β°F (7-21Β°C)

Mild

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Subtropical climate with hot summers

β˜€οΈAverage 233 sunny days per year

πŸ‘©β€πŸŽ“πŸ‘¨β€πŸŽ“ Demographics

6%
International Students

Gender Ratio

Female
56%
Male
44%

Ethnic Distribution

White
51%
Hispanic
19%
Other
11%
Asian
7%
International
6%
African
6%

πŸ“š Popular Majors

Engineering
Biology
Business
Psychology
Computer Science
πŸ’°Annual Tuition
In-State$6,381
Out-of-State$28,658
🍽️Dining & Nearby Areas

Campus Area Dining

Midtown
Downtown Gainesville
Butler Plaza

Nearby Areas

Midtown
Adjacent to campus

Vibrant area with many restaurants and shops.

Price Range: $$
Downtown Gainesville
0.5 miles

Cultural center with a variety of dining options.

Price Range: $
πŸ’ΈCareer Outcomes
$79,800
Median Earnings
93%
Employment Rate
$65,300
Starting Salary
A+
Career Grade

Top Employers

UF Health
Microsoft
Lockheed Martin
NASA
Goldman Sachs

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