UF Description
Ranked consistently among the nation’s top public universities, the University of Florida (UF) offers undergraduate and graduate academics across a wide range of disciplines. The university is organized into 15 different colleges, which combine to provide more than 100 majors and about 200 graduate degree programs.
Research is a key component in UF’s academics. The university has about 150 research centers and institutes, and receives nearly $620 million per year in research awards. These extensive research opportunities make UF a great destination for graduate study.
The university also has a strong alumni base. There are more than 330,000 Gators around the world, including all 50 American states and about 135 countries.
NCAA athletics are central in UF student life. The Gators are particularly successful in football, where they’ve won three national championships and produced as many Heisman winners. The Florida men’s basketball team has also emerged as a powerhouse in recent years, winning back-to-back championships in 2006 and 2007.
All of UF’s application materials are available on its website. To apply, simply create an account and follow the step-by-step process. Admissions requirements vary depending on the type of applicant and the program you’re applying to.
Quick Facts about University of Florida
Location
Southeast
Setting
Large Town Setting
Type
Public
Size
Very Large (+10,000 Undergrad)
Mascot
Gators
Nickname
UF
Website
On-Campus Housing Available
Yes
Selectivity
Highly Selective
In-State Tuition
$5,700
Out-of-State Tuition
$27,936
Retention Rate
90%
Enrollment
47,835
Year Established
1853
UF Students
- Full-Time Undergrad Students
- 34,654
- Freshman Class
- 6,381
- Total Students (Undergrads & Graduate Students)
- 47,835
Undergraduate vs. Graduate
- Undergraduate
- 72%
- Graduate
- 28%
Full-Time vs. Part-Time Students
- Full-Time
- 100%
- Part-Time
- 0%
Students Coming From In-State vs. Out-of-State
- In-State
- 88%
- Out-of-State
- 12%
Gender of Students
- Women
- 60%
- Men
- 40%
Ethnic Diversity
- African-American
- 9%
- Asian
- 8%
- Caucasian
- 64%
- Latino
- 13%
- Other
- 6%
Students State Origin
- Florida
- 88%
- Other
- 12%
International Students
- International
- 7%
- Domestic
- 93%
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