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University of Florida School Description

UF is a major, public, comprehensive, land-grant, research university. The state's oldest, largest and most comprehensive university, Florida is among the nation's most academically diverse public universities. Florida has a long history of established programs in international education, research and service. It is one of only 17 public, land-grant universities that belongs to the Association of American Universities.

UF has a 2,000-acre campus and more than 900 buildings (including 170 with classrooms and laboratories). The northeast corner of campus is listed as a Historic District on the National Register of Historic Places. The UF residence halls have a total capacity of some 7,000 students and the five family housing villages house more than 2,200 married and graduate students.

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University of Florida

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The University of Florida (Florida or UF) is a public land-grant, sea-grant, space-grant major research university located on a campus in Gainesville, Florida, in the United States. The university is one of 62 elected members of the Association of American Universities. The University of Florida was founded in 1853, and has been recognized as a "Public Ivy" UF is currently ranked 49th overall among national universities in the 2009 U.S. News & World Report rankings.

The University of Florida is a flagship university of the State University System of Florida and one of the largest universities in the United States, with 51,413 students as of fall 2008. It is the largest comprehensive university in the state of Florida and has one of the largest budgets in the United States at nearly $4.377 billion per year. UF is home to 17 colleges and more than 150 research centers and institutes. As of the 2007-2008 academic year, UF ranked twelfth among all institutions in the number of new National Merit Scholar students enrolled. Researchers at the University of Florida developed the famous sports drink Gatorade.

The University of Florida offers many graduate programs—including engineering, business, law and medicine—on one contiguous site, and coordinates 123 master's degree programs and 76 doctoral degree programs in 87 schools and departments.

The University of Florida NCAA Division I athletic teams, referred to as the Florida Gators, compete in Southeastern Conference. Alligators named Albert and Alberta are the official mascots. Throughout the school's history, the University of Florida's athletic program has earned 22 total National Championships.

History

The institutional history dates back to 1851, when the Florida Legislature created two seminaries, one west of the Suwannee River, and the other to the east. [[File:Gville UF Century Tower01.jpg|right|300px|thumbnail|Century Tower - A tribute to the students and alumni who perished in both World War I and World War II.]] In 1853, UF's official date of founding, Gilbert Kingsbury was the first man to take advantage of the legislation passed in 1851 and established the East Florida Seminary (EFS) in Ocala, Florida. The East Florida Seminary was the first state-supported institution of higher learning in Florida. James Henry Roper, an educator from North Carolina and a state senator from Alachua County, built a school, the Gainesville Academy, around the same time. In 1866, after EFS had closed due to the American Civil War, Roper offered his land and school to the state of Florida in exchange for the relocation of East Florida Seminary to Gainesville. His offer was accepted and the current site of the University of Florida was built in its place. Epworth Hall, the main building of East Florida Seminary, still stands in downtown Gainesville, but is not on UF's campus today.

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Quick Facts

Chance of Admission:
Location:
Southeast
Setting:
Large Town Setting
Type:
Public
Size:
Very Large (+10,000 Undergrad)
Mascot:
Gators
Nickname:
UF

Students & Campus Life

Undergraduate Enrollment:
34,612
On Campus Housing:
Available
Full Time Students:
99%
Athletic Programs:
Available
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Expenses

Average Tuition:
$ 17,841
Students Receiving Aid:
91%
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Admissions

Application Fee:
$ 30
Selectivity:
Highly Selective
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University of Florida Degree Programs

Associate Degree Programs

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Bachelor’s Degree Programs

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Master’s Degree Programs

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University of Florida Students & Campus Life

General

Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 99%
Part-Time 1%
Men vs. Women
Women 59%
Men 41%
Race/Ethnicity
Caucasian 69%
Hispanic 11%
African-American 8%
Asian 7%
Other 5%

Geography

In State vs. Out-of-State
In-State 87%
Out-of-State 13%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
Florida 87%
Georgia 1%
Texas 0%
Maryland 0%
New York 0%
Percent of Students International: 6%

Housing

On-Campus Housing Available: Yes
Percent of Students Living On-Campus: 16%
Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: No

Athletics

Member of: NAA, NCAA
Sports Include: Football (Southeastern Conference)
Basketball (Southeastern Conference)
Baseball (Southeastern Conference)
Track (Southeastern Conference)

University of Florida Expenses (Tuition & Fees)

Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) In-State Out-of-State  
Published Tuition and Fees:
 $ 3,257 $ 17,841  
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads:
 $ 2,211 $ 16,101  
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads:
 $ 1,045 $ 1,740  
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
 $ 3,755 17%  
State and Local Grants:
 $ 3,423 87%  
Institutional Grants:
 $ 3,289 24%  
Student Loans:
 $ 3,495 17%  
Any Aid:
   91%  

University of Florida Admissions

Acceptance Rate: 42% (Highly Selective)
Test Scores  
SAT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting SAT Scores: 75%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Verbal: 560, Math: 580
Top 75th Percentile: Verbal: 670, Math: 690

Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)

Application Fee: $ 30.00
Formal Demonstration of Competencies: Not Required
High School Diploma or Equivalent: Required
High School GPA: Required
High School Rank: Recommended
High School Record: Required
Recommendations: Not Required
TOEFL: Not Required
Test Scores: Required

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Mommy Of 3
Mommy Of 3

Question: University Of Florida in Jacksonville?

I know they are an excellent place to go for medical school, but do they also teach Premed classes as well or do you need to take them somewhere else first?
31 months ago
onegater
onegater

Best Answer

UF only has one campus and that is in Gainesville. You will have to take all your undergraduate classes there. UF has a teaching hospital in Jacksonville for Med students that have been actually been accepted into the Med School. UF is getting tougher to get into though, so you will need excellent credentials. http://www.gainesville.com/article/20070729/LOCAL/707290306
incognito
incognito

Question: I am inquiring about University of South Florida, University of Central Florida, and University of Florida.?

What are your views on these schools, especially the views of those who attend/have attended them. What is the atmosphere like? Is it easy to meet people? Did you live in a dorm? Are you shy/outgoing? Also, does anybody have any knowledge concerning a major in psychology in these schools? How are the psychology programs? What types of careers have people pursued after receiving their degree? Thank you! I'm really looking for insight from people who have had first hand experience at these universities.
31 months ago
onegater
onegater

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I go to UF but don't know much about the Psychology program. I do know that UF is getting harder to get into. http://www.gainesville.com/article/20070729/LOCAL/707290306 UF is a huge school. It is the 4th largest university in the U.S. with over 50,000 students on one campus. Which means that you are treated more like cattle than students. You will have huge classes, more so that at UCF and USF. You also will have to fight over educational resources with 50,000 other students. I kind of wish I went to a smaller school that actually cared about their students instead of just trying to make money off of them. It is easy to meet people but I guess that goes with every university since you will be taking classes with the same people most of the time and you will be doing a lot of studying together. I live off campus because the dorms are crowded and I didn't like sharing a bathroom with 20 other different people. And I couldn't get any studying done in the dorms and the libraries were always crowded. UF likes to take over study rooms and study areas to make more offices for staff.
sidz d
sidz d

Question: I am a transfer student and cant decide between university of Florida and Northeastern University. Please help

I have been accepted to both schools, University of Florida and Northeastern University. I am an accounting major. According to us news rankings University of Florida is ranked higher than Northeastern University. UF is in Gainsville which is a subarb and Northeastern is in Boston. Any Northeastern university students please give recommendations about the business school.
31 months ago
onegater
onegater

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Just don't look at rankings. I go to UF and yes it is highly ranked but it is not that good of a school when it comes to supporting students and giving them educational resources. Most of the money goes to graduates programs and research programs that make the university money. That is why they are so highly ranked. UF is the 4th largest university in the U.S. with well over 50,000 students on one campus. That means you are treated like cattle by the university and you are fighting over resources with 50,000 other students. Almost all of my classes the first two years at UF had over 200 students in them. A few with 300 students or more. UF is also doing a lot of cut backs because of funding issues which means that students will pay the price in the quality of education. Yes, the weather is great down here but are you willing to sacrifice your future and education for some nice weather? Gainesville is a nice little town but you will be hard pressed to find any internships or jobs here that will help you in your major. Boston is great and has a ton of companies that you can internship at or work part time to gain experience in your major. Northeastern is a good solid school. But the cost of living is a lot higher in Boston than Gainesville. I think you would get a better education at Northeastern.
Dafnie N
Dafnie N

Question: college search...?

i want to study business and music - best choice? university of central florida university of florida
34 months ago
kimpenn09
kimpe...

Best Answer

UF has a nationally ranked (though not top-20) business program. UCF draws less national attention, but choose the school that is best for you (although, if you plan on leaving Florida, UF has more name cache). The schools have different concentrations (for exaple, UCF has a sports management major), and different feels. Pick the one that fits you. Not sure about music, but both offer extensive programs. Good luck.
Landon L
Landon L

Question: University of Florida Admission?

Hi, I am from South Windsor, CT I am seriously interested in attending the University of Florida in Gainsville, FL. I have a 3.55 (out of 4) unweighted GPA, and i will have 5 AP classes and the rest honors classes after finishing my high school career. I am on the varsity lacrosse team, I play lead tenor saxophone in my school's audition only jazz band, I've been in the marching band for two years, model un, academic bowl club, and have been working at mcdonalds since january (because that's when i turned 16). I took the SAT on May 5th. Based on my practice exams, I have averaged... 720 math 600 critical reading 680 writing Do I have a chance?
34 months ago
HELLO, R U BORED?
HELLO...

Best Answer

This question is a hard one to answer,people here can say yeah you have a chance but that's all it is, even with good grades you can and sometimes will be turned away. UF is very selective and you have thousands of students floridians and outer towners competing for acceptance. you should just keep your grades good and continue with extracurricular activities, to catch the admission boards eye, also look into other schools as a backup in case you're not accepted. my friend was not accepted the first time, but later on was. So if you're denied the first time just come back and try again another year,unless you find another school you like.
parrishkyle07
parrish...

Question: What are some good college/universities?

I live in Ohio and id like to attend a college either in North Carolina, Georgia, or Florida! What is a good college/university out of these states? And what should I go to college for? Oh and I was also wanting to know about online/home colleges!
35 months ago
gvillecreative
gvill...

Best Answer

I agree-- you should do some research and decide based on what it means to be a "good college" to you. UF is my alma matter, and is considered #1 in the Southeast by many people. After all, UF is: #1 in Football #1 in Basketball #1 in national merit scholars (of those you asked about) Because of the award winning sports program, UF is well known throughout the country-- but there's more to it than that. Did you know that UF placed #13 out of ALL of the public schools in the Nation, in a 2006 study? (http://www.ufl.edu/facts/) You truly receive a top notch degree when you attend UF. It's a great school in a great town. It's located in Gainesville, Florida . Nearly half the population of Gainesville either attends or works at UF, but there is also a stellar community college called Santa Fe (http://www.sfcc.edu/) in Gainesville, too. The weather is beautiful, the city is small enough to navigate but big enough to keep you busy, and there's generally low crime. Also, it's a really good deal compared to other Universities (you get a great degree for relatively low cost per credit hour). There's an active greek community, with different organizations for every personality type. UF offers several internship programs, which will help you get class credit while working on your resume, and they have award winning colleges in everything from science to theater. For students looking to study Medicine, it's a particularly good choice, with Shands as the UF teaching hospital--- among the best in the nation. Also, I found the students to be laid back enough in their studies that I didn't feel pressure to compete--- which is unusual in such a stellar university. However, UF isn't for everyone. First, it's very hard to get into. Secondly, it is more expensive than a community college. Third, the cost of living here in Gainesville is higher than in many other small SE cities. Also, it's a very large school, which is a huge step for many kids who went to small high schools and are used to less challenging courses and more "hand holding" from staff, counselors and teachers. Other cons of UF: there's only enough on-campus housing for 7500 total students (though there are over 50,000 students at UF). For those who live off campus as undergrads, there is no place to park on campus, and the bus system is very slow and problematic. Plan on at least a 1 hour commute per day, if you live in an off-campus apartment that isn't walking distance to classes. Also, the majority of the UF students don't work, so if you don't come from a privaleged background, you might have trouble fitting in and relating. If you can't get in by applying directly to UF, consider applying to Santa Fe instead. Santa Fe is a community college, so it's easier to get into. It's also MUCH cheaper than UF per credit hour. You can get your AA there and then apply as a transfer student to UF. Santa Fe is a feeder college to UF. Several of my family members went this route-- it's less expensive and easier to get into UF than applying straight out of college. Plus, it can serve as a nice stepping stone between high school and the large University. If you do choose UF, here are my pointers: - Apply to both UF and Santa Fe, just in case you don't get in directly. - Though you might have heard about early decision, don't plan on using it. They stopped the program this year. - If you want to live on campus, apply for both UF and the housing as early as possible (ie: June of your Junior year) because housing assignments are given based on your priority date from your app. - Tour as soon as possible. - Start in Summer B instead of Fall; this will allow you to learn the city and the campus before it's overcrowded and hot - If you live off campus, live walking distance to your CLASSES (near University Ave and 13th St) - Get involved as early as possible in extra-curricular activities which have something to do with your major. There's everything from journalism clubs (where you can work at the local newspaper) to Frats/Sororities. Join! Join early! - Don't get the gator dining program. Everyone agrees its a waste of money and that the flex plan is the only way to go. Helpful websites: - UF site: http://www.ufl.edu/ - Santa Fe CC site: http://www.sfcc.edu/ - Gainesville Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gainesville,_Florida - Gainesville Sun: http://www.Gainesville.com - On campus housing: http://www.housing.ufl.edu - Off campus housing that is walking distance to UF: http://www.TrimarkProperties.com - Student Newspaper: http://www.Alligator.org Good luck!
igoraries
igoraries

Question: What do you know about University of Florida, College of Engineering?

Please give me some info about UF, especially about its strength in Computer Science. PS. How bad there in Florida in summer?
35 months ago
Tampanian
Tampa...

Best Answer

i got accepted into UF and turned it down after going on there tours ... its really not the kind of school where people can excel!! ur pretty much blended into the crowd and u dont get individual training. as for the college of engineering, which major are u talking about cuz it varies. as for the florida weather, i've been here 11 years and lemme tell ya ... in the summer, there are days when u can walk out of ur house and feel as tho u cant breath because its so hot!!! mosquitos, humidity, and sun like u wouldnt believe .. unless ur on the beach, it sucks!!! and then there's the rain that starts at 2 PM every single day and doesnt stop until its dark out ... so basically u can go to the beach in the morning, otherwise u'll get stuck in the jungle-like rains... and dont even get me started on hurricane season!!! i really wanna leave florida!!!
May C
May C

Question: For an English Master's program, is Purdue University better, or University of Florida?

My sister's been offered to do a Master's in English by both Purdue University and University of Florida? Which one is better, has a better reputation, better prospects for doing a PhD?
35 months ago
A B
A B

Best Answer

Purdue. The University of Florida is having a lot of problems right now with their College of Liberal Arts and Sciences which includes their English department. http://www.alligator.org/pt2/070201professors.php
joe
joe

Question: Where should i go to law school?

I definitely want to practice law in Miami and i have been accepted in University of Florida and The college of William and Mary in Virginia. Florida is ranked 41 and W&M is ranked 27. Would it be a better choice to attend school in florida since that is where i want to work or should i go to the higher ranked school that is located in another state?
36 months ago
Linkin
Linkin

Best Answer

I'd go to Florida. Yes, normally, the better ranked university is the better choice. However, both are first tier. W&M isn't one of the very top law schools that have national reps that make it easy for their grads to get jobs everywhere. It's quite good, but it should be easier to find a job at Univ of Florida b/c recruiters and employers will be more familiar with that school and are much more likely to recruit there than at W&M.
yadira
yadira

Question: University of Florida?

How is Living on campus at the University of Florida? How are the dorms rooms? The people (in general)? The security? Is it quiet or loud? I’m very curious to know =)
38 months ago
Heather
Heather

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i work for the police department at UF. it is a football university, so there is a lot of fans. game days are crazy. if you want peace and quiet, try living off campus. depending on the area you live, you either have quiet, or your closet plays music from your neighbor. the students are pretty much the same as everwhere else. Gainesville is a college town, so there are tons of stuff to do if you're a student. i think our security is good. there are lots of ways to travel safely around campus. if you need to know more, you can always email me, or go on the college website. www.ufl.edu

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