University of Florida
Gainesville, FL · Public
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University of Florida admitted 24.2% of applicants university-wide (17,804 of 73,557).
| Cohort | Admit rate | Admitted | Applicants |
|---|---|---|---|
| University-wide | 24.2% | 17,804 | 73,557 |
| In-state | 23.8% | 9,294 | 39,022 |
| Out-of-state | 23.3% | 6,834 | 29,376 |
| International applicants | 32.5% | 1,676 | 5,159 |
| Men | 25.2% | 8,260 | 32,729 |
| Women | 23.4% | 9,542 | 40,826 |
Also offers Restrictive Early Action (closes Nov 1) — the Common Data Set doesn't publish EA admit counts.
Of 17,804 admitted students, 7,513 enrolled (42.2% yield).
University of Florida Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C1–C2 · 2024 — Published cohort admit rates — context, not an applicant-specific probability.
Test scores and GPA of admitted students
- SAT (mid-50%)
- 1330–1470
- ACT (mid-50%)
- 29–33
- GPA (mid-50%, 4.0 scale)
- 3.75–4.00
Testing policy: Required
University of Florida Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C9–C12 · 2024 — Published admit stats reflect the entire incoming class unless explicitly labeled international-only.
Cost and financial aid
Published cost of attendance: $47,519/yr.
| Out-of-state tuition | $27,815 |
| Fees, housing, food, books & other | $19,704 |
| Sticker cost of attendance | $47,519/yr |
Average net price by family income (US, federal aid data)
| Under $30k | $1,982 |
| $30k–48k | $2,768 |
| $48k–75k | $7,151 |
| $75k–110k | $12,905 |
| Over $110k | $16,723 |
US applicants
Need- and merit-based aid available.
- UF Distinguished Scholar Award — Up to $20,000 per year (Merit)
- UF Gator Nation Scholarship — Up to $10,000 per year (Merit)
- President's Gold Scholarship — $8,000 per year (Merit)
- President's Silver Scholarship — $5,000 per year (Merit)
- Blandina C. Esler Scholarship — Varies (Need Based)
- Florida National Merit Scholarship — Full cost of attendance (Full Ride)
- Machen Florida Opportunity Scholars — Full cost of attendance (Full Ride)
- UF Academic Scholarship — Varies (Automatic)
International applicants
No need-based aid reported for internationals.
- UF Distinguished Scholar Award — Up to $20,000 per year (Merit)
- UF Gator Nation Scholarship — Up to $10,000 per year (Merit)
- President's Gold Scholarship — $8,000 per year (Merit)
- President's Silver Scholarship — $5,000 per year (Merit)
- UF International Scholars Award — $5,000 per year (International Aid)
- UF International Achievement Award — $3,000 per year (International Aid)
- UF International Distinction Award — $1,000 one-time (International Aid)
- UFIC International Student Scholarship — $500 - $1,000 (International Aid)
- UF Academic Scholarship — Varies (Automatic)
University of Florida Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections G–H · 2024
Application requirements
US applicants
- Common Application
- UF Supplement
- Personal Essay
- Self-Reported Transcript and Academic Record System (STARS)
- Standardized Test Scores (SAT, ACT, or CLT)
- Final Official High School Transcript
- Honors Program Additional Essay (optional)
- Innovation Academy Additional Essay (optional)
- Application fee
International applicants
- Common Application
- UF Supplement
- Personal Essay
- Self-Reported Transcript and Academic Record System (STARS)
- Standardized Test Scores (SAT, ACT, or CLT)
- Final Official High School Transcript
- Honors Program Additional Essay (optional)
- Innovation Academy Additional Essay (optional)
- Application fee
- English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL)
- GPA credential conversion
- Predicted Class XII marksheet
- Financial documentation (I-20)
University of Florida · Application requirements (official admissions pages) · 2025
Essay prompts
The Common App personal essay is required (one of 7 shared prompts), plus 2 college-specific supplements:
- Describe a circumstance, obstacle, or conflict in your life, and the skills and resources you used to resolve it. Did it change your perspective?500 words · Required
- The University of Florida is more than a place to learn. It is a community where students are welcomed and inspired. Share how you see yourself contributing to this community.500 words · Required
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Prompts from the Common App member feed · verified Jul 3, 2026
Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings
- $71,588
- Median earnings · 10 years after entry
- Graduation rate
- 91.1%
- Within 150% of normal time
- First-year retention
- 98%
- Return for year two · CDS Section B
- Median debt
- $15,000
- At graduation
University of Florida · U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (2023 release) · 2023 — Earnings and debt figures are federal data for aid-receiving graduates — cohort outcomes, not a guarantee for any individual student.
Published rankings
- U.S. News National: #30
- WSJ: #72
- Forbes: #30
- Niche: #30
- QS: #212
Deadlines
- 2026-11-01Early Action — Non-binding early round
- 2027-03-01Regular Decision — Standard deadline
University of Florida Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C21–C22 · 2024
Academics and campus
Largest degree fields: Business & marketing (14%), Engineering (12%), Biological & life sciences (11%).
Student–faculty ratio: 16:1 · 50% of class sections have under 20 students.
University of Florida Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections E, F, I · 2024 — Published institutional figures for the reporting year — descriptive of the current student body, not a prediction about your experience.