University of Florida
Gainesville, Florida 32611
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Highly selective — strong graduate outcomes
University of Florida is a public institution in Gainesville with particular strength in engineering and business. With an average SAT of 1397, the school attracts a competitive applicant pool.
A large campus of 34.1K undergraduates with a 16:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
92% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $71,588 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $6,351.
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History & Fun Facts
- •History Main article: History of the University of Florida The East Florida Seminary, re-established in Gainesville in 1866, was the direct predecessor to the University of Florida.
- •The seminary was Florida's first state-supported institution of higher learning and operated until 1861 with the outbreak of the American Civil War.
- •In 1866, the East Florida Seminary reopened in Gainesville on the grounds of the Gainesville Academy, a small private college that had closed during the war.
- •The second precursor to the University of Florida was Florida Agricultural College (FAC), the state's first land-grant college under the Morrill Act, established in Lake City in 1884.
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Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1397
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
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Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
88.0%
Median Debt at Grad
$14,000
Programs (403)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
97%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
258
Peer Average
240
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
24/7 campus police department, blue-light phone network, emergency mass notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from FL state average + city premium