University of Florida

Gainesville, FL · Public · 4-year · Niche: A+

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Sources and reporting periods

Reporting periods: Admission counts and rate: IPEDS Admissions component, fall 2023 entering class. Graduation rate: IPEDS Graduation Rates component, six-year cohort. Score, cost, aid and earnings fields: historical imports without a retained reporting year. Source-check dates on policy notes do not date the statistical fields.

Federal sources: NCES IPEDS and College Scorecard. Covered cohorts differ; a net-price average is not an individual aid offer. Definitions, coverage and limitations.

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Testing policy

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

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University of Florida reported a 24.0% acceptance rate for the fall 2023 entering class. University of Florida is a public 4-year institution in Gainesville, FL, with an SAT reference of 1400 and an ACT reference of 31. The historical average net price is $6,541 per year after financial aid, and it is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education). Reporting years vary by field; historical averages describe past cohorts. Review data limitations.

Admissions Statistics

Acceptance Rate

24.0%

65,375 applicants

SAT reference

1400

Combined score

ACT reference

31

Composite score

Avg Net Price

$6,541

After financial aid

SAT & ACT Scores at University of Florida

Historical score references from imported federal records for enrolled first-year score submitters. The SAT total references are a sum of section values, not observed total-score percentiles. The reference midpoint column is not a verified median, and none of these values is an admission cutoff. Reporting years are unavailable for these fields.

Test25th percentileReference midpoint75th percentile
SAT (total, 400–1600)130014001480
ACT (composite, 1–36)283133

Student Outcomes

Graduation Rate

91.3%

Six-year rate, IPEDS cohort

Retention Rate

97.7%

Median Earnings (10yr)

$71,588

Student Body

35,629

Net Price by Family Income

Historical averages for the source's covered student cohorts at University of Florida, not personal aid offers. Residency and eligibility matter; reporting years are unavailable for these imported fields.

Family IncomeAvg Net Price/Year
$0 – $30,000$1,982
$30,001 – $48,000$2,768
$48,001 – $75,000$7,151
$75,001 – $110,000$12,905
$110,000+$16,723

Top Majors at University of Florida

MajorDegrees Awarded
Business, Management & Marketing1,284
Engineering1,157
Biological & Biomedical Sciences1,056
Social Sciences935
Health Professions687
Communication & Journalism599
Psychology578
Computer & Information Sciences469
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies338
Visual & Performing Arts313

Financial Aid at University of Florida

About University of Florida

Official website: https://www.ufl.edu/

Admissions: https://www.admissions.ufl.edu/

Frequently Asked Questions About University of Florida

What is the acceptance rate at University of Florida?

University of Florida reported a 24% acceptance rate to IPEDS for the fall 2023 entering class. the reported applicant count is about 65,375. It describes a past campus applicant pool, not an individual admission probability or admission to a particular major.

How hard is it to get into University of Florida?

The historical 24% acceptance rate suggests University of Florida was competitive. Selectivity can differ by year, major, residency and applicant type. Admit Coach's reach, target and safety labels are heuristic research aids, not validated personal probabilities or admission guarantees.

What SAT or ACT scores do you need for University of Florida?

The imported historical records for University of Florida include an SAT reference value of 1400 and an ACT reference value of 31. Reference values may be derived from reported score ranges; they are not verified medians or required cutoffs. Federal score ranges describe enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Verify current testing requirements on the college's official admissions page.

How much does it cost to attend University of Florida?

The stored historical average net price at University of Florida is $6,541 per year after grants and scholarships for the source's covered cohort. the stored share receiving aid is about 92%; the stored average grant or scholarship is $10,724 per year. Reporting years and populations may differ. This is not your aid offer; public-college averages may cover in-state students. Use the official net-price calculator with your household details.

What is the graduation rate at University of Florida?

The six-year graduation rate reported to IPEDS for University of Florida is 91%. its stored first-year retention rate is 98%; stored median earnings 10 years after enrollment are $71,588. These measures describe past source cohorts, not the current student body, and do not predict an individual student's outcomes.

Is University of Florida test-optional?

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

When is the application deadline for University of Florida?

University of Florida's recorded application deadlines, shown on this cycle's calendar, are Early Decision on October 15, 2026, Early Action on November 1, 2026, Regular Decision on January 15, 2027. Aid deadlines: FAFSA June 30. These were recorded from the college's website, mostly during the previous application cycle, and dates can change; confirm on University of Florida's official admissions page. Admit Coach's Deadline Radar counts down to each date and adds them to your calendar.

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