UF
Official name
University of Florida #Gainesville #PublicUniversity #Since1853
University of Florida is a public four-year school in Gainesville, FL, with its campus in a city. It was founded in 1853 [1] . It has about 35,629 undergraduates[9] .
Founding year: Wikidata (community-edited) · Other facts: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard Ebenvia rank Coming soon Our own ranking is on its way. How we rank 173 years of history[1]
1853 Founded 2026 Today Type Public
Setting City
Undergraduates 35,629[9]
From abroad 2.6%[9]
Costs What a year at University of Florida costs in 2025-26, for non-resident students[2] .
$48,700[2] A year, for non-resident students
$4,058 A month, on average
$194,800 Four years, if prices stay the same
≈ ₩65.5M at ₩ per $1 · reference rate, editable
Where the money goes Non-resident $48,700[2] a year
Non-resident
$30,900[2]
$12,615[2]
$1,235[2]
$3,894[2]
$56[2]
Help paying, for students from abroad Need-based aid Not stated on the school’s page[3]
Scholarships Limited[3]
As described by the school. Monthly and four-year figures are our own arithmetic from the yearly total.
Housing and food
Reported by the school to the U.S. Department of Education · per year, all students[9]
Room and board, on campus $12,120[9]
Room and board, off campus (not with family) $12,220[9]
The Scorecard does not say whether first-year housing is guaranteed or how many students live on campus. Check the school’s housing page.
Scorecard averages · reference only
Average cost of attendance $22,523[9]
Tuition, in-state / out-of-state $6,381 / $28,659[9]
These averages include U.S. students and the aid they receive. They are not an international student’s net price.
Getting in, 2026-27 entry
SAT required[6] send it with your application
3.92[5] average high school GPA
October 15[7] Early Decision (binding) deadline
Florida Board of Governors regulation. Scores may be self-reported or sent by the testing agency.
The page says: “all first-year students must submit an ACT, CLT or SAT test”
When to apply From the school’s page · Oct 14, 2026[7] · entry year 2026-27
Early Decision (binding) October 15[7] Decision December 11 Early Action (non-binding) November 1[7] Decision January 22 Regular Decision (non-binding) January 15[7] Decision March 19 These dates are for an entry year that has already passed or is closing. Check the school’s page for the date that applies to you.
Your application checklist From the school’s page · Oct 14, 2026[8]
Four full years of the most recent secondary school transcripts, including current-year courses[8] Original-language transcripts plus a certified English translation if not issued in English[8] Course-by-course credential evaluation with GPA for non-U.S. coursework, from a NACES member[8] ACT, CLT or SAT scores[8] Official transcripts and translations are due upon enrollment[8] Essay Coming soon
Interview Coming soon
Filled marks come from the school. Dashed marks are not filled in yet.
Scores in detail What the school asks for, and where its students land.
English test Coming soon We have not found the English test requirement on the school’s page yet.
SAT and ACT You do not have to send one. If you do, the gold bar shows where the middle half of enrolled students land.
SAT Optional
1320 to 1480[9]
Middle half of enrolled students · approximate, built from section percentiles 400 1600
ACT Optional
29 to 33[9]
Middle half of enrolled students 1 36
High school grades
3.92[5]
Average GPA on a 4.0 scale, from the school’s Common Data Set, 2024-25 0 4.0
Students with a GPA of 3.75 or higher 94%[5]
These figures describe students who enrolled, not everyone who applied.
Extra steps for students from abroad Coming soon Records from outside the U.S., proof of funds for the visa and translations will be listed here.
How many get in 24%[9] Of applicants are admitted (U.S. and international together)
Coming soon Applications a year
Coming soon Admitted from abroad
Living in Gainesville Coming soon We are still gathering this for University of Florida.
For information only. Confirm every figure with the school before you make decisions.