University of Florida
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL 32611
The University of Florida is a public university in FL, founded in 1853 and offers Associate’s and Bachelor’s degrees for undergraduates and Master’s and Doctoral degrees for graduate students. The undergraduate enrollment is 34,931, and the graduate enrollment is 18,441. The University of Florida is a highly selective school, receiving 48,193 applications and accepting 31.1% of applicants. University of Florida’s athletics teams competes at the club, intramural, and varsity level. Additionally, the University of Florida employs 2,902 full-time instructional staff (91% of whom hold doctorate degrees) and has a 17:1 student to faculty ratio.
Empowerly Score®
70
University Score
- School Performance
- Extracurriculars
- Standardized Tests
- Essays
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Applicants applying to the University of Florida will apply through the Common Application or Coalition Application. Applicants will be required to write one personal statement based on a set of prompts within the application and will be required to answer questions specific to the university.
Deadlines For Submitting Applications
Regular Application Deadline
November 1st
ATTENDANCE FACTORS
- Extracurricular Activities - Very Important
- Character/Personal Qualities - Very Important
- Application Essay - Very Important
- Rigor of Secondary School Record - Very Important
- Academic GPA - Very Important
Average Acceptance Rate
31.10%
Empowerly Acceptance Rate
100.00%
STUDENT LIFE
Ranked as No 3 in Forbes’ “Top Best Value Colleges” 2016 and with many other impressive positions, the University of Florida is an institution that offers one of the best educations in the country. Gainesville, where UF is located, is one of the safest places to live in the state. Sitting on 2,000 acres of peaceful suburban land, the atmosphere offers students the amenities of the urban area without all the hustle and bustle that comes with it.
The university campus comprises over 900 buildings as a research institution, including Florida’s first LEED platinum-certified building. Several ongoing projects on campus as well are designed to tackle some of the problems within and outside of the state. Apart from academic and research-based programs, students also can partake in several student-body clubs and organizations, including the Active Minds at Florida (a mental awareness organization), Accent A Capella, the 3D Printing Club, and over 1,000 other clubs to participate in.
Housing
- 22% of students live on campus
- No special consideration for housing for freshmen
The University of Florida residential system provides housing for students who want to stay on or off-campus. 22% of students live in on-campus university houses, while most students (78% in fact) live off-campus in university-affiliated, privately owned, or rented apartments.
On-campus students are housed in three types of residence halls: the traditional style hall, suite-style, and apartment-style. These halls benefit from being close to lecture halls and libraries, nightly security patrol, escort services, a health center, psychological counselors, and a 24/7 response team. There are also services and resources provided to students who wish to live to ensure that they get the best offers.
Life as a Student
Most UF students prefer to stay on campus than head home on a typical weekend. According to the Princeton Review, it is ranked number 16 on the list of party schools in the country, which means that every other weekend there is an event to attend. With academic activities, clubs and organizations to sign up for, and social gatherings every other weekend to ease the week’s stress, it is safe to say that UF students are rarely bored or unhappy with their academic and social experiences at the Institution.
TOP MAJORS
Biology
Psychology
Political Science and Government
Business
Mechanical Engineering
Finance
SERVICES
Health and Safety
- 24-hour trained security on campus
- Student security patrol
- Late night ride/safe escort service available
- Crime and rape prevention programs
Student Services
- Health Center
- Legal Advice
- Psychological Counseling
- Women's Center
Athletics
Varsity
Varsity
Baseball
Bowling
Basketball
Cheerleading
Football
Golf
Racquetball
Soccer
Swimming and Diving
Tennis
Track and Field
Table Tennis
Ultimate Frisbee
Volleyball
Cross-Country Running
Bowling
Basketball
Cheerleading
Gymnastics
Lacrosse
Racquetball
Soccer
Softball
Swimming and Diving
Tennis
Track and Field
Table Tennis
Ultimate Frisbee
Volleyball
Cross-Country Running
Club
Club
Archery
Badminton
Baseball
Crew
Equestrian Sports
Fencing
Field Hockey
Golf
Ice Hockey
Lacrosse
Rock Climbing
Rugby
Sailing
Weight Lifting
Water Polo
Wrestling
Cross-Country Running
Archery
Badminton
Cheerleading
Crew
Equestrian Sports
Fencing
Field Hockey
Golf
Gymnastics
Lacrosse
Rock Climbing
Rugby
Sailing
Weight Lifting
Water Polo
Wrestling
Cross-Country Running
Intramural
Intramural
Bowling
Basketball
Football
Racquetball
Sand Volleyball
Soccer
Softball
Swimming and Diving
Tennis
Track and Field
Table Tennis
Ultimate Frisbee
Volleyball
Bowling
Basketball
Football
Racquetball
Sand Volleyball
Soccer
Softball
Swimming and Diving
Tennis
Track and Field
Table Tennis
Ultimate Frisbee
Volleyball
FINANCIAL AID INFORMATION
The University of Florida provides a few scholarships to help assist students with paying for college costs.
*All costs below are estimates and may differ based on your circumstances. All costs shown are for students APPLYING IN-STATE.
- Tuition/Fees (Resident) - $6,380
- Books and Supplies - $810
- Computer/Cell Phone - $1,240
- Housing - $6,350
- Food - $4,600
- Transportation - $1,120
- Clothing/Personal - $1,310
- Total Estimated Cost of Attendance (Resident) - $21,810
HISTORY
Founded in 1853, the University of Florida is the oldest and largest university in Florida. The Institution first started as a school, The Gainesville Academy, in 1858. In 1866, James Henry Roper—founder of the academy—gave his land and school to the State of Florida to exchange for the Seminary’s relocation from East Florida to Gainesville. The University began from the consolidation of several different institutions, including the East Florida Seminary, Florida Agricultural College, the South Florida Military College, and St. Petersburg Normal and Industrial School. The four institutions made up the University of the State of Florida, which was later simplified to the “University of Florida” in 1909.
Presently, the University of Florida is ranked #2 among Best Universities in Florida, #2 in the US for the number of Bachelor’s degrees awarded to African-Americans and Hispanics, #30 among the top National Universities, and #107 in Best Global Universities. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 35,491 and a graduate enrollment of 16,727, with a relatively selective admissions rate of 38.8%. Students who apply to the university are thoroughly screened for excellence and participation in their extracurricular activities, personal qualities, application essay, secondary school record, abilities, volunteer work, and academic GPA.
The University of Florida’s history is filled with Nobel laureates, Turning awards, and medals. The Florida Gators’ athletics team competes on intramural and varsity levels and is well known for ranking second among all NCAA schools. Many of its team players even compete in the Olympics to win gold medals. Notable alumni who attended the University include Fred Gage, a researcher of Alzheimer’s disease and the inventor of the first automatic blood pressure monitor Seymour London. Additional notable alumni include Jonathan Earle, Thomas Kilduff, Tim Tebow, Cam Newton, Allison Miller, Bill Nelson, and Dara Torres. The University of Florida’s official motto in Latin is, “Civium in moribus rei publicae salus,” which can be translated to, “The welfare of the state depends upon the morals of its citizens.”