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University of Florida
University of Florida turned away roughly 76% of its 65,375 applicants in the Fall 2023 cycle — selective enough that the middle-50% ranges below deserve a careful read.
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University of Florida sits in Gainesville proper — a public campus woven into the city rather than walled off from it. It carries a land-grant charter — the 1862 mandate that ties it to agricultural and practical education. The university runs its own medical system, which colors both its budget and its biggest programs.
Its highest-earning path is Computer Engineering, where graduates median $128,140 four years out. Faculty pay averages $162,972 a year here — a rough proxy for what the school spends on the teaching itself. With 35,629 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 97.7% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 1300 and 1480 — above the FL middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on University of Florida's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
University of Florida requires SAT or ACT scores from all applicants — the middle 50% ranges below describe University of Florida's full admitted class, not a self-selected subset.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 650 | 690 | 730 |
| SAT Math | 650 | 700 | 750 |
| ACT Composite | 28 | 31 | 33 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
In the Fall 2023 cycle, University of Florida received 65,375 applications and admitted 15,707 (24%), with 6,762 enrolling.
How University of Florida compares
| University of Florida | Florida median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 24.2% | 64.8% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $6,381 | $19,975 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $71,588 | $48,082 | $53,781 |
Ten years after enrolling, the median University of Florida student earns $71,588 — 49% above the Florida median of $48,082 for college-goers.
Cost, size & completion
As a public university, University of Florida prices by residency: $6,381 in-state versus $28,659 out-of-state — a $22,278 gap that makes state lines part of the decision.
35,629 undergraduates make University of Florida a large campus: broad course catalogs and big intro lectures come as a package.
91.1% of University of Florida students finish a bachelor's within six years — 36.3 points above the national 54.9% — and the single best predictor that the $6,381 price above buys a degree, not just enrollment.
Top majors by earnings at University of Florida
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Computer Engineering | $128,140 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | $126,268 |
| Systems Engineering | $122,299 |
| Chemical Engineering | $109,607 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | $109,220 |
| Construction Engineering Technology/Technician | $109,139 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | $107,543 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $106,153 |
| Statistics | $98,409 |
| Fire Protection | $97,839 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $97,113 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $94,941 |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering | $94,375 |
| Mathematics | $93,022 |
| Marketing | $92,626 |
| Biological/Biosystems Engineering | $89,799 |
| Economics | $89,075 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | $88,078 |
| Materials Engineering | $87,779 |
| Civil Engineering | $86,453 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $82,615 |
| Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering | $80,635 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $79,839 |
| Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians | $78,933 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | $74,152 |
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences | $73,679 |
| Agricultural Business and Management | $70,862 |
| Political Science and Government | $70,434 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | $69,943 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | $69,600 |
| Physics | $68,682 |
| Public Health | $68,605 |
| Architecture | $67,399 |
| Geography and Cartography | $67,276 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $65,765 |
| Design and Applied Arts | $65,656 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $65,370 |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management | $64,497 |
| Microbiological Sciences and Immunology | $64,285 |
| Food Science and Technology | $64,078 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $62,683 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | $62,227 |
| Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services | $62,145 |
| Music | $61,446 |
| Sustainability Studies | $61,281 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $60,497 |
| International/Globalization Studies | $59,432 |
| Journalism | $58,150 |
| Criminology | $57,953 |
| Psychology, General | $57,053 |
| Chemistry | $56,179 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $55,284 |
| History | $54,448 |
| Biology, General | $53,645 |
| Plant Sciences | $53,270 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $53,079 |
| Philosophy | $52,656 |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | $51,791 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | $51,497 |
| Sociology | $51,039 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | $50,633 |
| English Language and Literature, General | $49,046 |
| Forestry | $48,755 |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services | $48,198 |
| Animal Sciences | $47,724 |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | $47,546 |
| Anthropology | $47,348 |
| Dance | $42,624 |
| Zoology/Animal Biology | $41,961 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $41,707 |
| Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management | $40,434 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $39,332 |
Median earnings for these 72 University of Florida programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $71,588 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 21 additional University of Florida programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for University of Florida?
Among the admitted class, the middle 50% scored 1300–1480 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 24.2% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is University of Florida's acceptance rate?
24% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 15,707 admitted from 65,375 applicants.
How much does University of Florida cost?
In-state tuition is $6,381; out-of-state students pay $28,659. Fees, housing and aid move the real total in both directions.
What do University of Florida graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $71,588 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Florida
- Florida State University — 24.2% admitted
- Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University — 20.6% admitted
- University of Miami — 18.9% admitted
- Florida Southern College — 64.4% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.