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University of Florida

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Florida

United States

Overview

The University of Florida is one of America's leading public research universities. It is one of only a few U.S. universities to be designated a land, sea, and space grant institution and one of only a few to integrate all 16 colleges on a single campus. Founded in 1853, it enrolls over 53,000 students from every state and around the world, and has around 6,000 full-time faculty. UF offers nearly 100 undergraduate degree programs and is among public universities with the highest graduation rates while offering one of the lowest tuition rates. UF was the first university in the world to acquire the NVIDIA DGX A 100 - the world's most advanced Artificial intelligence supercomputer, and is well into its major AI initiative, having hired faculty focused on AI and incorporating a widespread AI curriculum across many majors, UF is committed to educating the next generation of leaders in emerging technologies.
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Location

PO Box 114000, Gainesville, Florida, 32611

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Total Cost

$25,694

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Median Salary

$57,598

Ranking

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#29

US World and News Report

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#151

The World University Rankings

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#215

QS World University Rankings

Admissions

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Application Deadline

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Acceptance rate

24.2%

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Yield Rate

42.2%

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SAT range

1330-1470

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ACT range

29-33

Cost and Scholarships

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Total Cost

$25,694

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In State Cost

$4,477

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Out of State Cost

$25,694

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In State Tuition Fees

$4,477

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Room And Board

$12,615

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Living Cost

$17,800

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Average Total Aid Awarded

$14,201

Funding Options

Scholarship

Merit Scholarship

Need-Based Aid

50.44% of students receive financial aid. Average award: $14,201.

Scholarships

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Presidential Scholarship (USD 5,000) - Awarded per year (total $20,000 over 4 years). Considered for all admitted students who apply by the November 1 freshman admission priority deadline.; Presidential Gold Scholarship (USD 8,000) - Awarded per year (total $32,000 over 4 years). Considered for all admitted students who apply by the November 1 freshman admission priority deadline.; Presidential Platinum Scholarship (USD 10,000) - Awarded per year (total $40,000 over 4 years). Considered for all admitted students who apply by the November 1 freshman admission priority deadline.; Alumni Scholarship (USD 8,000) - Out-of-State Tuition Waiver, up to $8,000 per year (total up to $32,000 over 4 years). Considered for all admitted students who apply by the November 1 freshman admission priority deadline.; Sunshine Scholarship (USD 16,000) - Out-of-State Tuition Waiver, up to $16,000 per year (total up to $64,000 over 4 years). Considered for all admitted students who apply by the November 1 freshman admission priority deadline.; Gator Nation Scholarship (USD 20,000) - Out-of-State Tuition Waiver, $20,000 per year (total $80,000 over 4 years). Considered for all admitted students who apply by the November 1 freshman admission priority deadline.; Alumni Tuition Scholarship (USD 10,000) - Out-of-State Tuition Waiver, up to $10,000 per year (total up to $40,000 over 4 years). Considered for all admitted students who apply by the November 1 freshman admission priority deadline.; UF Distinguished Scholar Tuition Scholarship (USD 8,000) - Out-of-State Tuition Waiver, up to $8,000 per year (total up to $32,000 over 4 years). Considered for all admitted students who apply by the November 1 freshman admission priority deadline.; Florida Merit Scholarship (USD 1,000) - In-State Merit Scholarship, $1,000 per year (total $4,000 over 4 years). Considered for all admitted students who apply by the November 1 freshman admission priority deadline.; Florida Merit Scholarship (USD 2,000) - In-State Merit Scholarship, $2,000 per year (total $8,000 over 4 years). Considered for all admitted students who apply by the November 1 freshman admission priority deadline.; National Merit Scholarship (USD 500) - Awarded annually to National Merit Finalists who indicate UF as their first-choice institution by May 31.; Machen Florida Opportunity Scholars (MFOS) - Full grant and scholarship financial aid package for first-generation, low-income undergraduate students. Eligibility requires an annual family income of less than $55,000 and assets less than $35,000.; Federal Pell Grant (USD 4,068) - Awards range from $740 to $7,395 (academic year 2025-26) based on financial need. Requires FAFSA completion.; Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants (FSEOG) (USD 1,050) - Awards generally range from $100 to $2,000 per year for undergraduates with exceptional financial need. Requires FAFSA completion.; Florida Student Assistance Grants (USD 1,405) - Awards range from $200 to $2,610 per academic year for eligible Florida residents enrolled at least six credit hours in a degree-seeking program. Requires FAFSA completion.; UF Undergraduate Grant - Targeted to students with a Student Aid Index (SAI) of $7,500 or less, available for up to 4 years. Requires FAFSA completion.; UF Welcome Grant (USD 750) - A one-time award, typically $500-$1,000, for incoming first-time in college students with an SAI of $7,500 or less. Requires FAFSA completion.; UF Orange & Blue Grant - Awarded to transfer students with an SAI of $7,500 or less, limited to two years of undergraduate funding. Requires FAFSA completion.; Completion Grant (USD 1,350) - Designed to assist undergraduate students experiencing difficulty funding educational expenses, with awards ranging from $200 to $2,500. Requires FAFSA completion.; UF Excellence Grant - A four-year grant for first-time in college, high-achieving students who are Pell-eligible. Requires FAFSA completion.
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    Financial Aid

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    Federal Pell Grant

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    Alumni Scholarship

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    National Merit Scholarship

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    Presidential Scholarship

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    International Student Scholarships

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    Average Aid Package

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    General Financial Aid Package

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    General Grants or Scholarships

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    Grants or Scholarships (General)

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    University Grants or Scholarships

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    Financial Aid (General)

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    Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants (FSEOG)

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    International Student Merit-Based Scholarships

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    Merit-Based Gift

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    Presidential Gold Scholarship

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    Presidential Platinum Scholarship

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    Sunshine Scholarship

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    Gator Nation Scholarship

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    Alumni Tuition Scholarship

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    UF Distinguished Scholar Tuition Scholarship

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    Florida Merit Scholarship

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    Machen Florida Opportunity Scholars (MFOS)

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    Florida Student Assistance Grants

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    UF Undergraduate Grant

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    UF Welcome Grant

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    UF Orange & Blue Grant

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    Completion Grant

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    UF Excellence Grant

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    Federal Grants (e.g., Pell Grants)

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    State or Local Government Grants or Scholarships

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    Florida Prepaid College Plan

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    Merit Scholarships for Non-Florida Residents

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    Federal Grants (Pell Grants)

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    Need-Based Gift

Application Requirements

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What Really Matters When Applying

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Academics

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Student Faculty Ratio

16:1

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Graduation Rate

91%

Most Popular Majors (8)

Computer Science

BFA Graphic Design

Computer Engineering

Horticultural Science

Digital Arts and Sciences

Bachelor of Science in Botany

Bachelor of Science in Industrial Systems Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration–Economics

Students

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Full-Time Enrollment

33187

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Admission Policy

GPA: Require; Rank: Not Used; Prep Courses: Not Used; Recommendations: Not Used

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International Students

2.58%

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Rentention Rate

97%

Placements

See where your degree can take you—career paths and alumni outcomes.
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Median Earnings After Graduation

$57,598

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Graduation Rate

91%

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Job Placement

72%

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