UF Admissions Guide

Everything a prospective undergraduate Gator needs to know.

There's a spirit

Our student energy shakes the ground. No really. It literally shakes the ground.

Students cheer on the Gators during a home game in The Swamp, our stadium that holds more than 80,000 fans.

We say it... and we believe it.

Whether we're rallying together at the end of the third quarter to Tom Petty's "I Won't Back Down" or solving some of the world's biggest problems, as a campus and a family, we'r dedicated to a better tomorrow. In all kinds of weather…

Gators stick together.

We are the Gator Nation

Century Tower (Established in 1853), a campus icon, was built in 1953 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the university. It houses a cast-bell carillon that is played several times per day.

2,929 UF students studying abroad

from 2022-23

57 study abroad countries

2,000+ Acre campus

16 living-learning communities

1,000+ student organizations

450,000+ living alumni

120+ undergraduate majors

100+ undergraduate minors

17:1 student-to-faculty ratio

60,466 total students enrolled

Fall 2023

36,852 undergraduate students

Fall 2023

97% first-year retention rate

66% undergraduates with internships

55% undergraduates with paid internships

2023 Freshman Profile

Middle 50 percent

GPA 4.4-4.6 ACT 30-34 SAT 1350-1490

Your Goals, Our Colleges

Hopes. Aspirations. Business Plans. Big Ideas.

Second Highest Producer of Fulbright U.S. Scholars

Fulbright program, 2023-24

7 Libraries with high-tech study rooms

190+ research centers and institutes

Can you find the UF wall at the Reitz Union? Snap a pic and tag us on social.

@UFADMISSIONS

More academic options = more choices.

That's important because many students change majors. Here, if you change majors, you don't have to change universities. As one of the most comprehensive universities in the world, UF has more than 120 majors and 100 minors to choose from, putting you on the road to success.

16 Colleges

Agricultural & Life Sciences

Arts Warrington College of Business Dentistry Design, Construction, & Planning Education Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering Health & Human Performance Journalism & Communications Law Liberal Arts & Sciences Medicine Nursing Pharmacy Public Health & Health Professions Veterinary Medicine

Building the 1st AI University in the nation

Always Looking Forward

At UF, Artificial Intelligence (AI) touches nearly every program, giving you the skills and experience for the jobs that haven't even been created yet — but they're coming. UF is also home to HiPerGator, one of the fastest supercomputers in all of higher education, which is available for student use. So combine your human intelligence with machine intelligence to be a leader in business innovation.

AI.ufl.edu

200+ AI courses across all majors and several AI undergraduate certificates

Big resources

Yuhao, an Industrial and Systems Engineering student, operates a robotic arm that extracts electronic components for recycling. This project will advance effective human-robot collaboration to reduce remanufacturing costs and improve operator safety.

Get real-world, hands-on experience outside the classroom.

UF AI scholars are financially supported to do research in labs utilizing AI ranging from business, agriculture, social sciences, and more.

AI.ufl.edu/students/AI-scholars

The Center for Undergraduate Research connects you with faculty mentors for real-world, hands-on research through the Undergraduate Research Scholars Program.

cur.aa.ufl.edu

Many Roads, all leading to one Destination

OPTIONS

Admission options as individual as you.

Starting at UF as an on-campus freshman in the summer or fall is not the only way to become a Gator. There are multiple paths to undergraduate admission through the freshman and transfer application process.

Academic Pathways

PATHWAY TO CAMPUS ENROLLMENT (PaCE)

PaCE offers a blended learning model starting with our top-ranked UF Online program. After completing a total of 60 credit hours and all prerequisite courses, you can complete your undergraduate degree on campus. PaCE students can move to Gainesville while taking online courses and opt in to campus fees to participate in campus activities. There is no separate application for PaCE and only those who select one of the PaCE majors will be considered for the program.

admissions.ufl.edu/pace

INNOVATION ACADEMY (IA)

Employers are always looking for creative people who embrace the unknown. UF's Innovation Academy (IA) prepares students to thrive in a culture of innovation. This distinctive program embeds an innovation minor into more than 28 majors, leading to a convergence of creative ideas centered around entrepreneurship, ethics and leadership. The IA spring-summer schedule gives students the fall semester to pursue internships, study abroad, research and other opportunities. You can apply to IA as part of your freshman application.

innovationacademy.ufl.edu

TRANSFER

Thousands of students transfer to UF each year, most after completing an Associate of Arts (AA) Degree. As a junior-level student who has earned an AA degree or completed at least 60 credits of coursework, you can transfer to UF to complete your degree. Each college and major have varying prerequisite course requirements and GPA expectations for admission.

admissions.ufl.edu/apply/transfer

The PaCE program gave Cooper time to make important connections and get involved on campus. He served as the UF student body president and is now in graduate school.

Learn with Honors

Personal attention, large resources and a network to lean on.

We can't wait for you to bring your bright mind to UF and to join the UF Honors Program, offering smaller classes taught by leading faculty members. Honors also offers research, study abroad, service learning and internships. You'll study and live with high-achieving classmates who will be part of your supportive community as you bring your wisdom to the world.

honors.ufl.edu

84 Honors Courses

Fall 2024

3,200 Students in the UF Honors Program

A new home for premier UF scholars.

UF has broken ground on a fully integrated academic, residential and recreational complex as a home for Honors students. The new Honors Village will combine living, advising, dining, coursework, recreation and more in the living/learning community.

Watch real gators spill the gator tea

Want more tea?

Check out the UF Admissions' YouTube channel @UFAdmissions for more Gator Tea content and other helpful videos.

Katie, a biology major, spills the Gator Tea on her AI certificate, her research with the Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, and some stellar advice. Plus a-maize-ing corn puns.

Lakshay credits the Innovation Academy for starting his UF experience and shares how he found a community in several places on campus.

Monish shares his experience meeting new people and finding leadership experiences through Student Government. Not to mention he serves Gator Tea on election season and that big 5.

Payton, a nursing student with a passion for medical care, delivers ALL the Gator Tea: advice on the weather in Gainesville, the joys of dorm life, and breaking out of your shell.

It All Begins Here. We want to get to know YOU.

You are more than a number and more than your test score. We aren't just looking for students to attend classes — we are looking for future Gators who will enrich our community of learners, leaders and thinkers. Your background, extracurricular activities and academic achievement all play a role in our review. Getting to know you is the best part of our job!

October

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Opens

Nov 1

Early Action Application Deadline

Nov 15

Early Action Materials Submission Deadline

Jan 15

Regular Decision Application Deadline

Jan 24

Early Action Decision Notification

Dates & Deadlines

Jan 31

Regular Decision Materials Submission Deadline

March

Financial aid offers available at One.UF

March 14

Regular Decision Decision Notification

May 1

$200 tuition deposit deadline to confirm UF enrollment

July 15

Admitted students deadline to send UF their final transcript(s)

Questions on Admissions?

Admissions officers are here to help you along the way at 352-392-1365 or admissions.ufl.edu/contacts.

Questions on Financial Aid?

Request additional information via the OneStop at onestop.ufl.edu or 352-392-2244.

Our Commitment to You.

At UF, we're dedicated to providing an affordable, world-class education for all students.

APPLY FOR FINANCIAL AID

Although you must be offered admission to UF before you are considered for financial aid, you should apply for aid as soon as possible after submitting your admission application.

Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at fafsa.gov starting October 1, 2024. To receive the best financial aid offer, students should complete the FAFSA as early as possible.
Check your UF application status. By March 2025, admitted freshmen who have filed the 2025-26 FAFSA will receive an official aid offer online at one.uf.edu. One or more of the four types of aid (grants, scholarships, part-time employment, loans) are usually offered to eligible students to make up their financial aid offer.

HELPING YOU OBTAIN A DEGREE, WITHOUT BREAKING THE BANK.

NET PRICE CALCULATOR

Get an early estimate of financial aid, including federal, state and UF grants:

npc.collegeboard.org/app/ufl

More information on financial aid:

sfa.ufl.edu

YOUR SUCCESS IS OUR SUCCESS.

SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Merit Scholarships

Most of the financial aid at UF is awarded based on financial need; however, UF awards a limited number of merit-based scholarships. No separate application is needed beyond the application for admission. The scholarship review process is holistic, and there is no automatic awarding of UF scholarships based on test scores or GPA. Students who are selected for a merit-based scholarship will be notified shortly after receiving their admissions decision in February.

Machen Florida Opportunity Scholarship (MFOS)

This distinguished scholarship for first-generation, low-income students meets full financial need for eligible Florida residents. sfa.ufl.edu/mfos

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program

sfa.ufl.edu/types-of-aid/bright-futures

Scholarship Information & Search

sfa.ufl.edu/types-of-aid/scholarships

Need-Based Grants

Grants include the Federal Pell Grant, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant, Florida Student Assistance Grant, UF Excellence Grant, UF Undergraduate Grant, UF Welcome Grant, and the UF Orange and Blue Grant.

UF WAS NAMED A 5-STAR COLLEGE ON THE "BEST COLLEGES IN AMERICA" LIST — THE ONLY FLORIDA INSTITUTION TO BE INCLUDED.

Money Magazine, 2023

UF HAS THE LOWEST TUITION COST FOR IN-STATE AND OUT-OF-STATE RESIDENTS AMONG ANY SCHOOL RANKED IN THE TOP 50 NATIONAL UNIVERSITIES BY U.S. NEWS AND WORLD REPORT.

U.S. News and World Report, Best National Universities, 2023

2024-25 UNDERGRADUATE COST OF ATTENDANCE ESTIMATES* (FALL & SPRING SEMESTERS)

FRESHMAN STUDENT

In-State $6,380
Out-Of-State $28,658

In & Out-Of-State $12,120

In & Out-Of-State $1,260

In & Out-Of-State $1,660

In & Out-Of-State $2,054

In & Out-Of-State $56

In-State $23,530
Out-Of-State $45,808

PaCE & UF Online STUDENT

In-State $3,876
Out-Of-State $16,580

In & Out-Of-State $12,120

In & Out-Of-State $1,260

In & Out-Of-State $130

In & Out-Of-State $2,054

In & Out-Of-State $56

In-State $19,496
Out-Of-State $32,200

Direct Cost: Paid directly to UF

Indirect Cost: Paid by student to others

Can be Direct or Indirect Cost

*These costs reflect estimated 2024-25 undergraduate expenses for the fall and spring terms. Your costs may vary. The 2025-26 estimated cost of attendance will be posted at sfa.ufl.edu/cost when available. To learn more about standard costs at the University of Florida and how those costs are calculated, visit the Cost of Attendance page on the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarship's website at sfa.ufl.edu/cost.

**Living expenses include housing, utilities, and food.

***Miscellaneous personal expenses include laundry, toiletries, cell phone, and minor miscellaneous expenses.

Career Ready

The best internship, career and alumni connections you need.

Our students and graduates are highly sought after by employers and grad schools because of the reputation of UF's curriculum. Our on-campus Career Connections Center (C3) posts more than 1,250 jobs to Gator Careerlink every month and offers a consultation program with successful Gator alumni who can provide one-on-one advice.

Top Fortune 100 companies Recruiting at UF

Amazon

Apple

AT&T

Berkshire Hathaway

Cardinal Health

Citigroup

Google

Home Depot

Lockhead Martin

Northwestern Mutual

Microsoft

Procter & Gamble

Verizon Communications

Walgreens

Walmart

Walt Disney

Our C3 has certified career and recruitment coaches dedicated to helping UF students find employment.

#9 Best Alumni Network

Princeton Review 2023

2,075+ Companies recruiting at UF

HELPING STUDENTS KICK-START CAREERS.

It's never too early to start planning for your career. The Career Connections Center (C3) works with first-year students to help strengthen their career aspirations. They provide a CHOMP assessment, an online quiz that helps students identify their interests and fields that might suit them. The C3 had 11,108 new users for CHOMP in the 2022-23 academic year.

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI) IS THE FUTURE.

Home to one of the world's most powerful supercomputers, UF is on a mission to provide AI support for our students. UF's C3 partners with companies to identify how they are using AI and offers AI career pathway coaches, who provide guidance on AI career opportunities.

With the guidance of a prestigious-awards advisor in the UF Honors Program, Aimee applied and was awarded the Rhodes Scholarship at the University of Oxford, one of the oldest and most competitive international scholar award programs. Scan the QR code to see how Aimee is using her education at Oxford.

Live where Gators Live.

An experience that's worth leaving home for.

LEARN WHERE YOU LIVE

UF's Living Learning Communities feature 16 unique communities of students who share academic and personal interests.

housing.ufl.edu/llc

ON CAMPUS

Living on campus means you're surrounded by all UF has to offer and on the path to creating connections that will last a lifetime. Housing and Residence Life offers 30 housing options for students with a variety of living styles.

housing.ufl.edu

OFF-CAMPUS

The office of Off Campus Life provides resources and services for students living off campus.

offcampus.ufl.edu

Student Life

Work Hard. Rest Easy. It's called student life.

TAKE A BREAK AT THE LAKE

Eight miles south of campus is UF's Lake Wauburg, which offers water sports, a climbing wall, a disc golf course, sports fields, mountain biking trails, a swimming area and more.

With 1,000+ student organizations, you'll find your people at UF.

From pre-professional clubs and service organizations to dance troupes and the Falling Gators skydiving club, there are many ways to pursue your passions outside of class. There's always something going on at UF to fill your social calendar. Work off some steam at the 140,000- sq.-ft., state-of-the-art Southwest Recreation Center or pop up a hammock and relax under the large oaks in the Plaza of the Americas. We work hard so we can rest easy.

STUDENTINVOLVEMENT.UFL.EDU

3,000+ INTRAMURALS AND SPORTS CLUBS

1,000+ STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS

60+ GREEK ORGANIZATIONS

National Pan-hellenic Council

Multicultural Greek Council

Interfraternity Council

Panhellenic Council

Alabama

Georgia

Atlantic Ocean

Gulf of Mexico

Pensacola 5-hr drive

Tallahassee 3-hr drive

Jacksonville 1.5-hr drive

St. Augustine 1.5-hr drive

Gainesville, Florida

Daytona Beach 2-hr drive

Orlando 2-hr drive

Tampa 2-hr drive

Miami5-hr drive

Welcome to Gainesville.

With a median age of 26, Gainesville is the quintessential college town — alive with energy. Gainesville's charming downtown is full of trendy stores, delicious restaurants and a vibrant nightlife. Enjoy the great outdoors with several nearby hiking trails and nature preserves.

#1 BEST PLACES TO LIVE IN FLORIDA USA Today, 2024

DESIGNATED AS AN OFFICIAL BEE CITY USA Bee City USA, 2023

Your Day in the Sun

2,800 hours annually to be exact

Florida Has

825 MILES OF ACCESSIBLE BEACHES TO VISIT

MORE THAN 15 THEME PARKS AND ATTRACTIONS

MORE THAN 700 FRESHWATER SPRINGS

Visit the Swamp

ADMISSIONS.UFL.EDU/VISIT

Pick the tour that is best for you. You can take an in-person campus tour led by a UF student guide or visit us virtually by downloading our self-guided tour through the GatorWay app.

Campus Tour

Gainesville, Florida

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Self-Guided Tour

Virtual / Mobile App

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Photo Gallery

Virtual / Website

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@UFADMISSIONS

Take a picture of your best Gator chomp and tag us with #ChompAtTheSwamp on social media for a chance to be featured.

Undergraduate Majors

CATALOG.UFL.EDU

COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURAL AND LIFE SCIENCES

cals.ufl.edu

Agricultural Education and Communication*†

Agricultural Operations Management*

Animal Sciences*

Biology†

Botany*

Dietetics*

Entomology and Nematology*†

Environmental Management in Agriculture and Natural Resources* (Interdisciplinary Studies)

Environmental Science*

Family, Youth and Community Sciences*

Food and Resource Economics*

Food Science*

Forest Resources and Conservation*

Geomatics

Horticultural Science*

Marine Sciences

Microbiology and Cell Science*

Natural Resource Conservation*

Nutritional Sciences*

Plant Science*

Soil and Water Sciences*

Wildlife Ecology and Conservation*

COLLEGE OF THE ARTS

arts.ufl.edu

Art*

Art History*

Dance*

Digital Arts and Sciences

Graphic Design*

Music*

Music Education*

Theatre, General*

Theatre Performance

Theatre Production

WARRINGTON COLLEGE OF BUSINESS

Fisher School of Accounting

warrington.ufl.edu/about/fisher

Accounting†

Heavener School of Business

warrington.ufl.edu/about/heavener

Business Administration, General Studies*†

Finance†

Information Systems†

Management†

Marketing†

COLLEGE OF DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION AND PLANNING

dcp.ufl.edu

Architecture

Interior Design

Landscape Architecture

Sustainability and the Built Environment*†

M.E. Rinker, Sr. School of Construction Management

dcp.ufl.edu/rinker

Construction Management

COLLEGE OF EDUCATION

education.ufl.edu

Education, Elementary

Education Sciences*†

HERBERT WERTHEIM COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING

eng.ufl.edu

Aerospace Engineering

Biological Engineering

Biomedical Engineering

Chemical Engineering

Civil Engineering

Computer Engineering

Computer Science†

Digital Arts and Sciences†

Electrical Engineering

Engineering (Exploring Engineering Studies)

Environmental Engineering

Industrial and Systems Engineering

Materials Science and Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Nuclear Engineering

COLLEGE OF HEALTH AND HUMAN PERFORMANCE

hhp.ufl.edu

Applied Physiology and Kinesiology

Health Education and Behavior*

Sport Management*

Tourism, Hospitality and Event Management*

COLLEGE OF JOURNALISM AND COMMUNICATIONS

jou.ufl.edu

Advertising*†

Journalism*†

Media Production, Management and Technology*†

Public Relations*†

COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES

clas.ufl.edu

African-American Studies*†

African Languages

Anthropology*†

Arabic

Astronomy and Astrophysics

Biology†

Botany

Chemistry†

Chinese

Classical Studies

Computer Science*

Criminology

Data Science

Dual Languages

Economics

English*†

Foreign Languages and Literatures

French and Francophone Studies

Geography*†

Geology*

German

Hebrew

Hispanic and Latin American Languages, Literature & Linguistics

History*†

International Studies

Italian

Japanese

Jewish Studies

Linguistics*

Marine Sciences

Mathematics*†

Microbiology and Cell Science

Philosophy*

Physics

Political Science†

Portuguese

Psychology†

Religion*

Russian

Sociology*†

Spanish*

Spanish and Portuguese

Statistics*

Sustainability Studies*

Women's Studies*

Zoology

COLLEGE OF NURSING

nursing.ufl.edu

Nursing

COLLEGE OF PHARMACY

pharmacy.ufl.edu

Pharmacy (Pre-professional)

COLLEGE OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND HEALTH PROFESSIONS

phhp.ufl.edu

Communication Sciences and Disorders

Health Science

Public Health

*PaCE Majors

†Innovation Academy Majors

PaCE and Innovation Academy majors as of July 2023. Majors are subject to change.

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