University of Florida (UF)

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
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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

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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