Acceptance Rate
24%
Avg. SAT
1480
75th percentile
“Florida's massive flagship where gator football roars blend with powerhouse engineering, agriculture, and business programs in humid Gainesville.”
Gainesville, FL
Location
Midsize City
Campus Setting
University of Florida traces its roots to 1853, when it began as a small seminary before evolving into a land-grant agricultural college and finally the state's flagship public university in 1905. You'll thrive here if you're ambitious, socially outgoing, and energized by big-school energy—think tailgates with 90,000 fans and study groups in humid quads lined with live oaks. The campus personality pulses with Gator pride, a mix of competitive drive and laid-back Southern warmth, though the sheer scale means you'll navigate crowds and occasional bureaucracy. Gainesville wraps around it like a college town cocoon: midsize at about 140,000 people, bike-friendly streets, affordable rents compared to coastal Florida spots, and a steady hum of live music venues and farm-to-table eateries. Tradeoffs include relentless humidity that sticks to your skin year-round and a sprawling layout that requires buses or long walks between classes.
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Academics
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Research Spending
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Degree Levels Offered
In classrooms, expect a mix of massive intro lectures for core subjects—hundreds strong in air-conditioned halls—and smaller upper-level seminars where professors push real-world projects. Engineering stands out with hands-on labs tinkering on rockets or sustainable energy, while the Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences leads in crop genetics and veterinary medicine amid Florida's citrus heartland. Business students dive into case competitions at Warrington College, and the honors program carves out research gigs with faculty tackling hurricanes or AI. At a 16:1 student-faculty ratio, access feels decent but competitive majors like computer science fill up fast, leaving some to pivot. Research opportunities abound for undergrads at this R1 powerhouse, from sequencing gator genomes to climate modeling.
Student Body
Total Enrollment
36,573 undergrad • 19,738 grad
Undergraduate
Graduate
International
White
48%
Black / African American
5%
Hispanic / Latino
21%
Asian
10%
Other / Multi-racial
16%
Campus Life
Campus Setting
Gainesville, FL
Varsity Athletics
NCAA Athletics
A typical week swings from Monday grind in study carrels to Friday Swamp stomps at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, where the student section shakes the stands during SEC games. Traditions like Gator Growl, the nation's biggest student-run pep rally, kick off homecoming with concerts and skydivers, while Greek life draws a third of undergrads into parties and philanthropy. Residential life starts freshmen in high-rise dorms clustered by major, easing the transition in this 38,000-strong undergrad sea, though upperclassmen often scatter to off-campus apartments amid housing crunches. The social scene thrives on free outdoor concerts, intramural sports, and over 1,000 clubs, from quidditch to hackathons, but the party reputation means balancing hangovers with that 90% graduation push. Gainesville's vibe keeps things lively off-campus with dive bars, natural springs for tubing, and a farmer's market every Saturday, though summer heat waves chase everyone indoors.
Housing
On-Campus Housing
Housing Capacity
Meal Plan Available
Average Room & Board
Athletics
Athletic Association
Southeastern Conference
ROTC & Veteran Support
Army
Yes
Navy
Yes
Air Force
Yes
Veteran’s Programs Available
Yellow Ribbon Program (Post-9/11 GI Bill)
Yes
Credit for military training
Yes
Dedicated point of contact for veteran support services
Yes
Recognized student veteran organization
Yes
Member of DoD Voluntary Educational Partnership MOU
Yes
Cost & Aid
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Room & Board
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Financial Aid
Students Receiving Aid
Receiving Pell Grants
Average Grant
Average Federal Loan
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Outcomes & Earnings
Retention Rate
98%
4 Years Graduation Rate
74%
6 Years Graduation Rate
90%
Median 10-Year Earnings
$71,588
98% of first-time, full-time students complete their freshman year at University of Florida and return in the fall. 74% of first-time, full-time students graduate in 4 years, and 90% graduate within 6 years.
Graduation Rate
4-year grads
74%
4-5 years
16%
6-8 years
1%
Non-grad
9%
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Key Statistics
Type
Public
Tuition
$4,477
Acceptance
24%
Undergrads
36,573
4-Year Grad Rate
74%
Endowment
$2.3B
Gainesville, FL 32611
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