UF
University of Florida · Gainesville, Florida · Public
UF admitted 20% of 90,523 applicants (Common Data Set 2025-2026). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 1330–1490 in the middle half. Test scores are required. 91% of students graduate within six years.
Your chances at UF
Enter a score to see whether UF is a reach, target or likely school for you.
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A rough read from the admit rate and test scores only. Grades, courses, essays and activities matter as much or more.
Early decision and early action
UF offers early decision but didn’t report how many early applicants it admitted.
UF offers early action but didn’t report its early admit rate.
3,196 students were offered a spot on the waitlist, 2,737 took it, and 1 were admitted from it.
What admissions weighs
How UF rates each part of an application, from its Common Data Set.
Very important
- Course rigor
- GPA
- Activities
- Talent or ability
Important
- Test scores
- Essay
- Character
- Volunteering
- Work experience
Considered
- First generation
- Where you live
- State residency
Not considered
- Class rank
- Recommendations
- Interview
- Legacy
- Religion
- Showing interest
High school GPA
First-year students averaged a 3.90 GPA. 85% of those who reported a class rank were in the top 10% of their class.
Some colleges report weighted GPAs, so compare loosely.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $22,601 in-state and $44,879 out-of-state a year. After grants, students paid $11,521 on average (in-state).
Average price after grants, by family income, for in-state students:
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