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University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida
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Admit Rate
24%* (source: College Scorecard · 2024)Highly Selective
Cost of Attendance
$22,523
$44,801 out-of-state
Test Policy
SAT/ACT required‡ (source: University of Florida admissions · 2026-27 · accessed Sep 29, 2026)

Data sourced from CDS, for the record as a whole — figures marked with a star are sourced separately, as noted at the bottom of the page. Testing policy and deadlines checked against the college's own pages on Oct 18, 2026.

Preparation

Helpful high school preparation
4 years English4 years math3 years lab science3 years social science2 years same foreign language

This is helpful preparation, not a formal admission requirement.

Admissions

How admission works here

Where you apply
The Common App. Common App requirements grid
Test scores
SAT or ACT scores are required. University of Florida admissions
Essays
The Common App personal essay is required. Common App requirements grid
Application fee
$30. The Common App fee waiver is accepted. Common App requirements grid
Deadlines
Early Decision (binding) October 15, Early Action November 1, Regular Decision January 15. University of Florida admissions
Overall
24%* (source: College Scorecard · 2024)
In-State
24%* (source: College Scorecard · 2024)
Out-of-State
23%* (source: College Scorecard · 2024)

Overall is College Scorecard's verified figure and won't necessarily sit between the separately-reported In-State/Out-of-State rates shown here, which are what My Fit uses to classify your chances.

Mid-50% SAT
1330-1470
SAT/ACT required
Top 10 majors
  1. 1Biology
  2. 2Psychology
  3. 3Business Administration
  4. 4Computer and Information Sciences
  5. 5Political Science
  6. 6Economics
  7. 7Mechanical Engineering
  8. 8Nursing
  9. 9Finance
  10. 10Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology

Ordered by how many students graduated in each, 2023-24. Source: U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS Completions survey). Names are the federal categories, so University of Florida may call a major something slightly different.

Applying

Application Deadlines† (source: University of Florida admissions · 2026-27)
Early Decision
October 15 · Binding
Early Action
November 1 · Non-binding
Regular Decision
January 15 · Non-binding

Applying through the Common App

Application fee
$30
Common App fee waiver
Accepted
Common App personal essay
Required

Source: Common App requirements grid, updated 2026-09-18. Anything not listed here wasn't stated in the grid, which is not the same as not required.

Essay details are being verified

College-specific prompts can change each application cycle. Check the school's official application page for the latest requirements.

View official application requirements

Music & Sports Tracks

Sports

NCAA Division I (FBS)
Varsity sports (12)
BaseballBasketballFootballGolfGymnasticsLacrosseSoccerSoftballSwimming and divingTennisTrack and field and cross countryVolleyball
U.S. Department of Education, Equity in Athletics data (2024-25)
How music and sports fit into an application

Academics

Flagship Programs

Warrington College of BusinessHerbert Wertheim College of EngineeringCollege of Pharmacy

Career & Major Pathways

Primary Disciplines
BusinessEngineeringBiological SciencesHealth ProfessionsJournalism/Communications
Interdisciplinary Pathways
UF Quest interdisciplinary coreAI across the curriculum initiativeSustainability Studies

Cost

In-state cost of attendance
$22,523* (source: College Scorecard · 2024)
Out-of-state cost of attendance
$44,801* (source: College Scorecard · 2024)

This is the full yearly cost before any financial aid. What your family would actually pay is in the Financial Aid section. Cost figures are approximate, so confirm current numbers on the college's website.

Tuition only (part of the cost above)
In-state $6,381* (source: College Scorecard · 2024)Out-of-state $28,659* (source: College Scorecard · 2024)

Financial Aid

What families actually paid, by household income

Average for students who received federal aid. Your own figure depends on your family's finances and the aid this school offers you.

Under $30,000
$1,982
$30,001 – $48,000
$2,768
$48,001 – $75,000
$7,151
$75,001 – $110,000
$12,905
Over $110,000
$16,723

College Scorecard (latest.cost.net_price.public.by_income_level.*), 2024

Estimate what your family would pay

Every school is required to publish a net price calculator. It asks about your family's finances and returns an estimate for you specifically, which is worth more than any average on this page. Your school counselor and the college's financial aid office can also help.

Scholarships and merit aid

UF's Common Data Set confirms institutional scholarship or grant aid is not offered to nonresident undergraduates, so out-of-state admits should not expect UF-funded merit money and must budget for the full non-resident cost of attendance.

Campus

Campus Fit

Location
Gainesville, Florida· Small City
Undergraduates
36,573
Setting
Small City
In a fraternity or sorority
21.6% of students
Living on campus
25.1% of students

*College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education) · 2024

†University of Florida admissions · 2026-27

‡University of Florida admissions · 2026-27 · accessed Sep 29, 2026

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