School Overview
The University of Florida is a four-year public university, whose main campus is in Gainesville, Florida. The school is a land-grant university situated on an expansive 2,000-plus acre campus. It offers hundreds of undergraduate programs and multiple graduate degrees, including more than 120 master’s degrees and 76 doctoral degree programs.
The university is made up of 87 academic colleges, schools and departments, and is home to over 150 research centers. In terms of student population, it is the second-largest state university and the seventh-largest single-campus university in the U.S.
The University of Florida is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
University of Florida Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (352) 392-3261 |
| Website: | www.ufl.edu/ |
| Type of School: | 4-year, Public |
| Apply Online: | https://admissions.ufl.edu/apply/freshman |
| Address: | Tigert Hall, Gainesville, FL 32611 |
| Setting: | City: Midsize |
| Campus Housing: | Yes |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 52,407 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | 88% |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 17 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | Yes |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 28,097 (54% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Certificates, Associates, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $6,381 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $28,659 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 92% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $10,814 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
University of Florida Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at University of Florida.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, Agriculture Operations and Related Sciences | 4 | 8 | 6 | 6 | |
| Architecture and Related Services | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 | |
| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies | 2 | 3 | 2 | ||
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 5 | 6 | 13 | 13 | |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 2 | 5 | 6 | 1 | |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 2 | 4 | 2 | 1 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 1 | 2 | 2 | ||
| Education | 10 | 5 | 16 | 8 | |
| Engineering | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | |
| Engineering Technologies and Engineering-related Fields | 2 | 2 | 2 | ||
| English Language and Literature/Letters | 1 | 2 | 1 | ||
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | 2 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 3 | 9 | 6 | 4 | |
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 29 | 7 | 13 | 10 | |
| History | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and Related Protective Service | 2 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Legal Professions and Studies | 4 | 1 | |||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 1 | 1 | |||
| Mathematics and Statistics | 2 | 2 | 2 | ||
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 4 | 4 | 3 | 1 | |
| Natural Resources and Conservation | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | |
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 2 | 2 | 2 | ||
| Philosophy and Religious Studies | 1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | |
| Physical Sciences | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | |
| Psychology | 3 | 1 | 3 | 4 | |
| Social Sciences | 6 | 6 | 7 | 6 | |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 6 | 8 | 7 | 2 | |
| Grand total | 108 | 1 | 102 | 126 | 86 |
* Based on programs that produced 2019-2020 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at University of Florida and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $6,381 |
| Out-of-state | $28,659 |
| Books and supplies | $850 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $12,737 |
| Out-of-state | $30,130 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2018-2019
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any student financial aid | 6,192 | 92% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 5,922 | 88% | $10,814 |
| Student loan aid | 1,155 | 17% | $5,783 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid | 29,040 | 82% | $9,528 |
| Federal student loans | 7,888 | 22% | $5,997 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for University of Florida. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled University of Florida students.
Undergraduate Admissions, Fall 2020
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of applicants | 38,069 | 16,222 | 21,847 | Percent admitted | 100% | 35% | 38% |
| Percent admitted who enrolled | 17% | 17% | 18% |
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | |||
| Secondary school rank | |||
| Secondary school record | |||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
| Recommendations | |||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
| Admission test scores | |||
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
University of Florida Enrollment, Fall 2020
| Total Enrollment | 52,407 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate enrollment | 35,405 |
| Graduate enrollment | 17,002 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
University of Florida Accreditation
This institution is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
Specialized institution accreditations:
- Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics
- Dietetics (DIETI) - Dietetic Internship
- Didactic Program in Dietetics
- Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education
- Nurse Midwifery (MIDWF) - Basic certificate and graduate nurse-midwifery education programs for registered nurses
- Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education
- Pharmacy (PHAR) - Professional degree programs
- American Bar Association, Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar
- Law (LAW) - Professional schools
- American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation
- Predoctoral
- Post Doctoral - Advanced dental education programs (advanced education in general dentistry and general practice residency)
- Dental Public Health
- Endodontics
- Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology- (OMP)
- Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology (OMR)
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (OMS)
- Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics
- Pediatric Dentistry
- Periodontics
- Prosthodontics (including maxillofacial prosthetics and combined prosthodontics/maxillofacial prosthetics)
- American Occupational Therapy Association, Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education
- Occupational Therapy (OTM) - Programs leading to a Master's Degree
- Occupational Therapy (OTD) - Programs leading to a Doctoral Degree
- American Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education
- Physical Therapy (PT) - Professional programs for the physical therapist
- American Psychological Association, Commission on Accreditation
- Clinical Psychology (CLPSY) - PhD Doctoral programs
- Counseling Psychology (COPSY) - PhD Doctoral programs
- Professional Psychology (IPSY) - Predoctoral internship programs
- Professional Psychology (IPSY) - Predoctoral internship programs
- School Psychology (SCPSY) - PhD Doctoral programs
- American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology
- Audiology (AUD) - Graduate degree programs
- Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) - Graduate degree programs
- Clinical doctoral program in Audiology
- American Veterinary Medical Association, Council on Education
- Veterinary Medicine (VET) - Programs leading to a D.V.M. or D.M.V. degree
- Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education
- Health Services Administration (HSA) - Graduate programs in health services administration
- Health Services Administration (HSA) - Graduate programs in health services administration
- Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
- Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels
- Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels
- Nursing (CNDNP) - Nursing education programs at the doctorate degree levels
- Commission on English Language Program Accreditation
- English Language
- Council on Education for Public Health
- Public Health (PHG) - Graduate level school of public health
- Liaison Committee on Medical Education
- Medicine (MED) - Programs leading to the M.D. degree
- National Association of Schools of Art and Design, Commission on Accreditation
- Art and Design (ART) - Degree-granting schools and departments and non-degree-granting programs
- National Association of Schools of Dance, Commission on Accreditation
- Dance (DANCE) - Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and non-degree-granting programs
- National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation
- Music (MUS) - Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and/or non-degree-granting programs
- National Association of Schools of Theatre, Commission on Accreditation
- Theatre (THEA) - Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and/or non-degree-granting programs
- National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
- Teacher Education (TED) - Baccalaureate and graduate programs for the preparation of teachers and other professional personnel for elementary and secondary schools
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