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Gainesville, FL
24%
Acceptance Rate
35,629
Undergraduates
$29k
Out-of-state tuition
91%
6-yr grad rate
$72k
Median Earnings (10 yrs)
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Data as of September 2026
Can I Get In?
24%
Very Selective
Acceptance Rate (2024-25)
Tests RequiredSAT Range (2023-24)1320–1480
ACT Range (2023-24)29–33
Avg Admitted GPA (CDS)3.25
$30 application fee
35,629 degree-seeking undergraduates (2024-25)
Public · City: Midsize
Early Decision: Oct 15, 2026
Early Action: Nov 1, 2026
Regular Decision: Jan 15, 2027
Can I Afford It?
Out-of-state tuition (2024-25)
$28,659
Average Net Price (2023-24)
$6,541
This college's average after grants, all family incomes. Not your price.
$15,000Median Debt
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry$71,588/yr
Debt-to-earnings ratio21%
Why Go Here?
$72k
Median Earnings
10 yrs after entry
16:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
35.6k
Undergraduates
Large
Public · City: Midsize
How Does It Stack Up?
#3
Deal Score in FL
of 258 rated colleges
Deal Score94
Excellent value
31% First-Gen Students
22% Pell Grant Recipients
14Days
Next Application Deadline
Early Action: Nov 1, 2026
From the school’s admissions page, checked Sep 23, 2026. The year is projected for this cycle; confirm it with the school. Source
At a Glance
University of Florida is a public college in Gainesville, FL. It enrolls 35,629 degree-seeking undergraduates (2024-25).
Deal Score
94
/ 100
Excellent value
Based on cost, earnings, & outcomes
Academics & Admissions
Student-Faculty Ratio
16:1
SAT Middle 50% / Avg GPA
1320–1480
SAT (2023-24)
3.25
GPA (CDS)
Tests Required
Application Deadline
Regular Decision: Jan 15, 2027
Early Decision: Oct 15, 2026
via Coalition Application, Common Application
Cost & Financial Aid
Out-of-state tuition (2024-25)$28,659
Avg net price, % of cost of attendance (2023-24)29%
Room & Board (2024-25)$12,120
Median Debt at Graduation$15,000
Highest-Earning Programs
Computer and Information Sciences, General$91k/yr
Computer Engineering$88k/yr
Chemical Engineering$87k/yr
Fire Protection$87k/yr
Systems Engineering$86k/yr
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering$85k/yr
How to Apply
Early DecisionOct 15, 2026
Early ActionNov 1, 2026
Regular DecisionJan 15, 2027
From the school’s admissions page; years projected for fall 2027 entry. Source
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The Vibe
8
Rigor
7
Career
9
Value
City: Midsize
Setting
Out of 10. Rigor from the SAT middle-50% midpoint (400 = 0, 1600 = 10); Career from median earnings 10 years after entry ($10k per point); Value is the Deal Score ÷ 10. Setting is the federal locale.
College Decoded Grades
A
Academics
A+
Value
A
Outcomes
A
Diversity
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How much do families pay at University of Florida?
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| $0 to $30,000 | $1,982 |
| $30,001 to $48,000 | $2,768 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $7,151 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $12,905 |
| Over $110,000 | $16,723 |
Average net price after grants, from the federal College Scorecard. See the full Cost tab
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