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University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida · Public · 35,629 undergrads

UF admits 20% of applicants (fall 2025, Common Data Set 2025-26), requires the SAT or ACT for fall 2027, and regular decision is due Jan 15, 2027.

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Can I get into UF?

20% of applicants get in

Grades and essays carry this one; most strong applicants still hear no. The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent scores had 1330–1490 on the SAT.

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Likely: even the low end of our estimate is 60% or more, and the college admits at least 25% of applicants. Target: our estimate is 30% or more. Reach: our estimate is under 30%, or the college admits under 15%. Long shot: our estimate is under 12%, or the college admits under 12%. Estimates use the college's admit rate and score range plus your grades and scores. They are not a promise.

90,523 applied, 18,403 admitted, fall 2025 (Common Data Set).

What does UF cost?

$5,969 a year in-state

Out of state: about $30,474 a year

What in-state students who got federal aid paid on average after grants, 2024-25. The in-state sticker price, with housing and food, is $23,197.

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Average paid after grants by family income
under $30,000$1,968
$30,000–$48,000$1,809
$48,000–$75,000$5,221
$75,000–$110,000$10,235
over $110,000$16,609

Out-of-state tuition is $30,886 a year, against $6,381 in state. The out-of-state figure adds that $24,505 to the in-state average. Out-of-state students usually get less aid, so many pay more.

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Net price 2024-25, College Scorecard.

When is UF due?

66 days left

Closed
Early decisionBinding
Was due Oct 15, 2026
Closed
Early action
Was due Nov 1, 2026
66days
Regular decision
Due Friday, Jan 15, 2027

Checked on admissions.ufl.edu Nov 5, 2026. See the source

What it's like

35,629
undergrads. Huge, so you'll find your people and fight for small classes.
City
Campus setting in Gainesville, FL.
98%
of first-years come back for year two.
75%
finish in four years. 92% within six.
$78.5k
median pay 10 years after starting.
$13.5k
median federal debt at graduation.

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Questions people ask

Is University of Florida test-optional for fall 2027?
No. UF requires the SAT or ACT for students entering in fall 2027. Checked on admissions.ufl.edu on Nov 2, 2026.
What is University of Florida's acceptance rate?
20% for fall 2025: 18,403 of 90,523 applicants were admitted (Common Data Set).
What SAT score do you need for University of Florida?
The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 1330 to 1490 (Common Data Set, fall 2025). A quarter scored higher and a quarter lower, so a score in that range is typical, not a cutoff.
How much does University of Florida cost for a family earning $60,000?
In-state families earning $48,000–$75,000 paid an average of $5,221 a year after grants in 2024-25 (students who got federal aid). The sticker price is $23,197.
How much does University of Florida cost for out-of-state students?
Out-of-state tuition at UF is $30,886 a year, against $6,381 for in-state students in 2025-26. In-state students who got federal aid paid $5,969 on average after grants in 2024-25. Adding the $24,505 tuition gap gives about $30,474 a year from out of state. Out-of-state students usually get less aid, so many pay more.
When is the University of Florida application deadline for fall 2027?
Early decision closed Oct 15, 2026. Early action closed Nov 1, 2026. Regular decision is due Jan 15, 2027. Checked on admissions.ufl.edu on Nov 5, 2026.