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University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida

Nestled in the vibrant city of Gainesville, Florida, the University of Florida (UF) is a leading public research university with a storied history dating back to 1853. Offering a diverse array of undergraduate and graduate programs in fields such as engineering, business, arts and sciences, education, and law, UF is committed to academic excellence and innovative research that addresses the most pressing challenges of our time. With a student body of over 56,000 individuals from all corners of the world, UF is a community of trailblazers, changemakers, and leaders who are united by a passion for discovery and a commitment to making a difference in the world. Experience the energy and excitement of UF’s campus and discover what makes it one of the top public universities in the country.

Get to know University of Florida

34,931
Degree-Seeking Undergraduates
Enrolled female students
57%
 
Enrolled male students
43%
 
Gender Ratio
Full-time students
90%
 
Part-time students
10%
 
Full-time to Part-time Ratio
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Retention rate
Full-time faculty
89%
 
Adjuncts
11%
 
Faculty Ratio
17:1
Student/teacher ratio
$4,477
In-state tuition cost
$25,694
Out-of-state tuition cost
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6-year graduation rate
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Acceptance rate
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Out-of-state students

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Engaged Students

ENROLLMENT BY ETHNICITY
Non-U.S. Citizen: 2%
Hispanic/Latinx: 23%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic: 6%
White, non-Hispanic: 52%
Native/Indigenous American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic: 0%
Asian, non-Hispanic: 10%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic: 0%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic: 4%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown: 3%

Great Teaching

Vibrant Communities

Successful Outcomes

Admission & Aid

Admission

TEST SCORES
Required

FRESHMAN PROFILE
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
25th Percentile: 650 | 75th Percentile: 720
SAT Math
25th Percentile: 640 | 75th Percentile: 740
ACT Composite
25th Percentile: 29 | 75th Percentile: 33
ACT Math
25th Percentile: 26 | 75th Percentile: 31
ACT English
25th Percentile: 28 | 75th Percentile: 35

Tuition & Cost

Tuition (in-state): $4,477
Tuition (out-of-state): $25,694
Fees: $1,904
Room: $5,990
Board: $4,600

Contact University of Florida

Contact Admissions

admissions.ufl.edu
(352) 392-1365

Campus Location

University of Florida
Gainesville, FL 32611

(352) 392-3261

Visit UF Online

ufl.edu

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