Campus Vibe
Highly selective — strong graduate outcomes
University of Florida is a public institution in Gainesville with particular strength in engineering and business. With an average SAT of 1397, the school attracts a competitive applicant pool.
A large campus of 34.1K undergraduates with a 16:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
92% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $71,588 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $6,351.
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News & Alerts
University of Florida Launches New Data Science Minor
Starting Fall 2026, students can pursue an interdisciplinary data science minor combining CS, statistics, and domain courses.
Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27
The board of trustees approved a 3.2% tuition increase for the upcoming academic year, in line with peer institutions.
Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1397
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
88.1%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$14,000
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
258
Peer Average
240
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
24/7 campus police department, blue-light phone network, emergency mass notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Programs (403)
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
97%
- •97% first-year retention rate
- •Active student organizations
- •Engaged campus community
Mental Health Services
Counselor Ratio
1:350
24/7 Crisis Line
Yes
Free Sessions
12 per year
Avg Wait
5 days
Walk-in hours available weekdays
Disability Services
ADA-compliant campus with ongoing accessibility improvements
Dining
Rating
★★★★☆
Score
4/5
Meal Plan
$6,200/yr
Multiple dining halls with farm-to-table options
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
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Varsity Sports
History & Fun Facts
- •History Main article: History of the University of Florida The East Florida Seminary, re-established in Gainesville in 1866, was the direct predecessor to the University of Florida.
- •The seminary was Florida's first state-supported institution of higher learning and operated until 1861 with the outbreak of the American Civil War.
- •In 1866, the East Florida Seminary reopened in Gainesville on the grounds of the Gainesville Academy, a small private college that had closed during the war.
- •The second precursor to the University of Florida was Florida Agricultural College (FAC), the state's first land-grant college under the Morrill Act, established in Lake City in 1884.
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Housing and food costs are higher than national average
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