University of Florida
School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More
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This school is more affordable than other public schools.
Affordability is calculated by subtracting average financial aid from total tuition and fees.
Learn more about how we determine school awards$4,477
Avg in-state tuition
$25,694
Avg out-of-state tuition
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About University of Florida
The University of Florida is a large public university located on an urban campus in Gainesville, Florida. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 35,405, and admissions are very selective, with an acceptance rate of 37%. The university offers 102 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 88%, and a student-faculty ratio of 17:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $4,477, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $25,694.
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Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate Insight
This school has a competitive acceptance rate.
This school is a little more selective about its students. Competitive acceptance schools welcome 15-50% of all applicants.
This school has a competitive acceptance rate.
This school is a little more selective about its students. Competitive acceptance schools welcome 15-50% of all applicants.
37% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.
Retention Rate Insight
Students remain enrolled in this school at a higher rate than other schools.
This typically means students are happy with their school selection and wish to continue their education there.
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Students remain enrolled in this school at a higher rate than other schools.
This typically means students are happy with their school selection and wish to continue their education there.
Learn more about how we determine school awards97% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.
Graduation Rate Insight
Students graduate from this school at a higher rate than other schools.
This is typically an indication of a school's quality and means most students finish their degree in a timely manner.
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Students graduate from this school at a higher rate than other schools.
This is typically an indication of a school's quality and means most students finish their degree in a timely manner.
Learn more about how we determine school awards88% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
Test scores Required
High school rank Not required or recommended
High school GPA Required
Completion of college prep program Considered (not required)
High school transcript Required
Letter of recommendation Not required or recommended
Open admission No
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Not required or recommended
SAT & ACT
Students who attend this school typically have higher standardized test scores than students at other schools.
While test scores can be an important aspect of college applications, schools determine admission based on several factors, and these test scores are only a suggested range.
Learn more about how we determine school awardsACT 25th-75th Percentile 28-33
SAT 25th-75th Percentile 1310-1470
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
This school has a student body of more than 15,000 students.
Learn more about how we determine school awards52k
Students enrolled
46%
Online student enrollment
17:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
51%
Hispanic
20%
Non-U.S. Citizen
9%
Asian
8%
Black
6%
Unknown
3%
Two or more races
3%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Female student population
56%
Socio-economic diversity
24% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
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Online Programs
Offers Online Programs
Yes
Online Programs
68
Total Online Enrollment
24,310
Percent of Programs Online
84% On-campus
16% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
Certificates Not offered
Associate Not offered
Bachelor's 19% online
Graduate Certificate Not offered
Master's 33% online
Doctorate 7% online
Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
| Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | $4,477 | $25,694 |
| Graduate | $10,770 | $27,335 |
Cost of Undergraduate Attendance
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2020–2021 academic year.
| Costs to Consider | Price |
|---|---|
| Books and supplies | $850 |
| On-campus room and board | $10,220 |
| On-campus other expenses | $3,760 |
| Off-campus (not with family) room and board | $10,220 |
| Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | $3,760 |
| Off-campus (with family) other expenses | $3,760 |
Total Undergraduate Cost
| Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| On-campus | $19,307 | $40,524 |
| Off-campus without family | $19,307 | $40,524 |
| Off-campus with family | $9,087 | $30,304 |
Financial Breakdown
On average, students at this school receive more financial aid than students at other schools.
Learn more about how we determine school awardsStudents Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
24%
State Grant Aid
83%
Institution Grant Aid
37%
Pell Grant
24%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$16k
Average student debt after graduation
$48k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
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