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University of Florida

Name: University of Florida Campus Tour
Start: 2026-04-14T14:00:00
Location: University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida 32611

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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.

Established

1853

Motto

Civium in moribus rei publicae salus On seal: "In God We Trust"

Mascot

Albert and Alberta Gator

Type

Public land-grant research university

Conference

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I primarily

Division

Division I

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24%Acceptance

1397SAT Avg

34,102Students

16:1Student:Faculty

92%Grad Rate

$71,588Earnings 10yr

$6,351Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

University of Florida Launches New Data Science Minor

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tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

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Admissions

Acceptance Rate24.0%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1397

Reading & WritingMid: 685

650730

MathMid: 700

650750

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 31

2833

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

24.0%

Trend

SAT Avg

1397

Yield Rate

35.0%

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Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$6,381

Tuition (out-of-state)$28,659

Room & Board$11,500

Books & Supplies$1,050

Total Cost of Attendance$21,719

Average Net Price$6,351

Median Debt at Graduation$15,000

Monthly Payment (10yr)$159

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$2,387

$30–48K$3,437

$48–75K$8,189

$75–110K$13,440

$110K+$15,571

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$6,351

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

8800.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$14,000

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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

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Programs (403)

Student Life

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Student Body

Undergrads

34,102

Gender Split

56% / 44%

Women / Men

First Generation

31%

Pell Grant Recipients

22%

Race & Ethnicity

White 50%

Black 5%

Hispanic 24%

Asian 12%

Two+ 5%

Int'l 2%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate91.5%

Freshman Retention97.1%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$56,398

8 Years$65,342

10 Years$71,588

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women

$60,300

Men

$72,400

Rankings

U.S. News

#30

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Forbes

#25

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Wall Street Journal

#29

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Washington Monthly

#22

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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.
•Buckman Hall, completed in 1906, opened as one of the University of Florida's first buildings following its establishment through the Buckman Act in 1905.
•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.

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Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

108Above Average

Estimated from FL state average + city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 0"Sunny days: 240Rainy days: 85

Nearest Cities

Orlandopop. 310K

96 mi(166 min)

Tampapop. 390K

117 mi(203 min)

Miamipop. 440K

299 mi(518 min)

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Getting There

Nearest Airports

JAX Jacksonville71 mi

MCO Orlando105 mi

TPA Tampa116 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA1079 mi · ~31h 10m drive

New York, NY897 mi · ~25h 55m drive

Hartford, CT996 mi · ~28h 46m drive

Providence, RI1039 mi · ~30h 1m drive

Albany, NY1017 mi · ~29h 23m drive

Syracuse, NY987 mi · ~28h 31m drive

Rochester, NY970 mi · ~28h 1m drive

Buffalo, NY935 mi · ~27h 1m drive

Philadelphia, PA820 mi · ~23h 41m drive

Pittsburgh, PA758 mi · ~21h 54m drive

Harrisburg, PA796 mi · ~23h drive

Newark, NJ894 mi · ~25h 50m drive

Washington, DC708 mi · ~20h 27m drive

Baltimore, MD742 mi · ~21h 26m drive

Atlanta, GA308 mi · ~8h 54m drive

Charlotte, NC395 mi · ~11h 25m drive

Raleigh, NC475 mi · ~13h 43m drive

Miami, FL299 mi · ~8h 38m drive

Orlando, FL96 mi · ~2h 46m drive

Tampa, FL117 mi · ~3h 23m drive

Nashville, TN518 mi · ~14h 58m drive

New Orleans, LA463 mi · ~13h 23m drive

Richmond, VA614 mi · ~17h 44m drive

Chicago, IL895 mi · ~25h 51m drive

Detroit, MI877 mi · ~25h 20m drive

Minneapolis, MN1215 mi · ~35h 6m drive

St. Louis, MO765 mi · ~22h 6m drive

Kansas City, MO954 mi · ~27h 34m drive

Indianapolis, IN732 mi · ~21h 9m drive

Columbus, OH714 mi · ~20h 38m drive

Cleveland, OH820 mi · ~23h 41m drive

Milwaukee, WI975 mi · ~28h 10m drive

Dallas, TX880 mi · ~25h 25m drive

Houston, TX781 mi · ~22h 34m drive

Austin, TX922 mi · ~26h 38m drive

San Antonio, TX970 mi · ~28h 1m drive

Los Angeles, CA2118 mi · ~61h 11m drive

San Francisco, CA2352 mi · ~67h 57m drive

San Diego, CA2060 mi · ~59h 31m drive

Seattle, WA2452 mi · ~70h 50m drive

Portland, OR2432 mi · ~70h 15m drive

Denver, CO1457 mi · ~42h 5m drive

Phoenix, AZ1764 mi · ~50h 58m drive

Salt Lake City, UT1825 mi · ~52h 43m drive

Honolulu, HI4665 mi · ~134h 46m drive

Deep South / Subtropical (warm winters, hot summers)

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Visit Planning

Suggested Itinerary

9:00 AMArrive & park

Visitor parking lot

Free parking with visitor pass

9:30 AMCheck in at Admissions

Admissions Office

10:00 AMInformation session

Welcome Center

45 minutes

11:00 AMCampus tour

Starts at Welcome Center

75 minutes, student-led

12:30 PMLunch

Main Dining Hall

Visitor meal passes available

1:30 PMDepartment visit

Academic buildings

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2:30 PMExplore campus independently

Library, student center, residence halls

Nearby Hotels

Mid-Range

Budget

Airport Transit

Jacksonville (JAX)71 miles

Rental car

107 min$40-60/day

Shuttle/rideshare

142 min$85-142

Orlando (MCO)105 miles

Rental car

158 min$40-60/day

Shuttle/rideshare

210 min$126-210

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SAT Range	Avg Award	Note
1400-1600	$25,000	Academic merit scholarship
1200-1399	$15,000	Dean's scholarship
1000-1199	$8,000	Achievement award