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University of Florida

Type 4 year, Public
Campus locale City: Midsize
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Large
Common app member Yes
Dormitory capacity 11,373
Student to faculty ratio 17 to 1
Acceptance rate 30%
Students retention rate 97%
On-time graduation rate 91%

Located in Gainesville, Florida, UF is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

University of Florida is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

UF boasts an impressive student retention rate of 97% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 85% and 72%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

30.1%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$6,381

Cost of attendance at University of Florida in 2022 for students from Florida.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Florida's average $3,874
National average $8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$28,659

Cost of attendance at University of Florida in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Florida's average $14,069
National average $18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 91 of freshman students at University of Florida received on average $12,758 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$12,758
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 1,406 22% $6,161 $8,662,682
Other Federal Grant 1,540 24% $6,724 $10,355,460
State Grant/Scholarships 5,388 86% $9,150 $49,301,161
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 2,441 39% $5,593 $13,652,115
Total Grant & Scholarships 5,746 91% $12,758 $73,308,736

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of University of Florida students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of University of Florida students is 90.9%. Female students graduated at a rate of 92.4%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 88.7%.

90.9%

  • asian 91.4% 540 students
  • African American 84.6% 357 students
  • white 91.1% 3,517 students
  • unknown 88.7% 110 students
  • hawaiian 96.5% 55 students
  • hispanic 91.8% 1,308 students
  • International Students 86.6% 71 students
  • Mixed Race 93.1% 269 students

Sport Conferences

  • Football Southeastern Conference
  • Baseball Southeastern Conference
  • Basketball Southeastern Conference
  • Track and Cross Country Southeastern Conference

Athletic Associations

  • NCAA
    National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

University of Florida provides the following additional services to its students
  • On-campus day care for students' children
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

University of Florida offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes
  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification
  • ROTC - Army
  • ROTC - Navy
  • ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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