University of Florida
Founded 1853
President Ben Sasse (President)
Fees USD 6,381
Acceptance Rate Selective (20–50%)
Campus Setting Suburban
The University of Florida (UF) is the flagship institution of the Florida university system, founded in 1853 in Gainesville. A member of the prestigious Association of American Universities (AAU), UF is consistently ranked among the top 10 public universities in the United States with over $1 billion in annual research funding. The university enrolls approximately 56,000 students across 16 colleges and has produced 3 Nobel Laureates, 9 Pulitzer Prize winners, and the inventors of Gatorade.
Colleges and Schools
- Warrington College of Business — Top-20 undergraduate business nationally
- Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering — Top-25 public engineering school
- College of Medicine — Top-30 medical school, UF Health system
- Levin College of Law — Top-25 public interest and environmental law
- College of Agriculture and Life Sciences — Top-10 agriculture school
- College of Journalism and Communications — Top-ranked journalism school
How to Apply
- Application: Common App
- Test Scores: Required; middle 50% SAT 1340–1500
- Acceptance Rate: ~30%
- In-State Tuition: ~$6,381
Key Deadlines
- Regular Decision: November 1