Gators Go the Distance

Straight to the Olympics

Since 1972, more than 200 UF athletes have competed in the Olympics. Gators have won a total of 146 Olympic medals with 70 gold, 39 silver, and 37 bronze.

“Mr. Two-Bits”

The pregame “Two Bits” cheer is a UF tradition started in 1949 by George Edmondson who wore a pale yellow button-down with an orange and blue striped tie. To this day, honorary guests are selected to keep the history alive.

Natalie Hinds

Olympian, Swimming

2020 bronze medal

UF College of Journalism and Communications

Caeleb Dressel

Olympian, Swimming

2016 two gold medals

2020 five gold medals

2024 qualified

UF College of Agricultural and Life Sciences

Fans cheer on the Gators during a home game in The Swamp, our stadium that holds more than 88,500 people.

We Are the Gator Nation

#1 Public University - Wall Street Journal, 2024
Not to brag.
Established in 1853
38,347 Undergraduate Students - Fall 2023
2,000+ Acre Campus
Not just numbers. Results.
17:1 Student-to-Faculty Ratio
Better discussions. More resources. Greater feedback.
66% Undergrads Have at Least One Internship
Gators have experience and job-readiness to enter the workforce even before graduation.
91% Six-Year Graduation Rate
From your first day to graduation and beyond, we support you at every step.
79% UF Students Graduate Debt-Free
Less debt means more money for your future.

Century Tower

Century Tower, 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.

2024 Freshman Profile

Middle 50%

GPA: 4.5-4.7

ACT: 30-34

SAT: 1360-1500

Opportunities to Go Farther

Hamilton Center: an educational experience devoted to research on Western Civilization with classes by world-renowned faculty.

hamilton.center.ufl.edu

UF AI Scholars: engage in financially supported research that utilizes Artificial Intelligence (AI). UF HiPerGator is one of the fastest supercomputers in higher education and available for student use.

ai.ufl.edu/students/ai-scholars

Undergraduate Research Scholars Program: connect and work one-on-one with UF faculty for real-world, hands-on research.

cur.aa.ufl.edu

Meet Melvin

An International, Honors, and Biomedical Engineering student who's held three research positions across the nation.

youtube.com/watch?v=KUf2DiiXeFA

Honors: big resources and personalized support.

The UF Honors Program supports you at all stages, offering smaller classes and signature experiences. You'll study with high-achieving classmates who will be part of your supportive community—where your aspirations become reality.

honors.ufl.edu

Honors Village housing!

With four new residence halls, Honors Village combines living, advising, coursework, and recreation in the Honors Residential College Living Learning Community (LLC).

$1.25 Billion Spent in 2023 for UF Faculty Conducted Research

Meet Julianne

An Honors, Aerospace Engineering student involved in research, who has had three internships with NASA and a SpaceX fellowship

youtu.be/g7Oozg-xWKA

We want to know you.

You are more than a number and more than your test score—we are looking for future Gators who will enrich our community of learners and leaders. 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!

Application Deadlines & Options 2024-25

Early Action

Application Deadline:: November 1
Materials Deadline:: November 15
Decision Notification:: January 24

Regular Decision

Application Deadline:: January 15
Materials Deadline:: January 31
Decision Notification:: March 14

Confirm Enrollment and Pay Deposit:

May 1

Paths to Admission

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.

Ready to take the first step?

Apply today

commonapp.org/explore/university-florida

Highest Ranking
Lowest Cost

UF has the lowest tuition cost for in-state and out-of-state students among any school ranked in the Top 50 national universities. - 2024 U.S. News and World Report Best National Universities

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. Complete the 2025-26 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at fafsa.gov as soon as it opens, around October of 2024, to receive the best financial aid offer.

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.

Financial Assistance

To find more information on financial aid, visit us at sfa.ufl.edu or schedule a virtual appointment via the OneStop at onestop.ufl.edu or call 352-392-2244.

Scholarships

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

Need-Based Grants

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

Meet Tracy

Tracy with the Student Financial Aid and Scholarships Office discusses UF support for students.

youtu.be/FcDtTEg250g

2024-25 Undergraduate Cost of Attendance*

FL Resident

Tuition and Fees	$6,380
Books & Supplies	$1,260
Transportation	$1,660
Living Expenses	$12,120
Miscellaneous	$2,054
Fed. Student Loan Fees	$56
Estimated Total	$23,530

Non-FL Resident

Tuition and Fees	$28,658
Books & Supplies	$1,260
Transportation	$1,660
Living Expenses	$12,120
Miscellaneous	$2,054
Fed. Student Loan Fees	$56
Estimated Total	$45,808

*These figures are projected estimates for 2024-25 incoming freshman based on 30 credit hours total for the fall and spring semesters. Your costs may vary.

Career Ready

UF was named a “New Ivy” for producing outstanding graduates. - Forbes, 2024

The best internship, career, and alumni connections you need.

Ranked No. 2 in the United States, our on-campus Career Connections Center (C3) supports student outcomes with resume prep, an alumni consultation program for one-on-one advice, and coordination of an on-campus job fair with 900+ employers.

career.ufl.edu

Helping students kick-start careers.

The 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.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is the future.

UF’s C3 partners with companies to identify how they are using AI and offers career pathway coaches for guidance on AI job opportunities.

Get Authentic, Hands-on Experience... Inside the Classroom

Recent UF grad, Michael, and other students share how UF helped them prepare for internships, involvement, and interview readiness.

youtube.com/watch?v=w56Ky8J3ZgA

$10,000

The average reported starting salary for UF graduates is about $10K above the national average.

#9 Best Alumni Network

- Princeton Review, 2023

Top Fortune 100 Companies Recruiting at UF

Amazon
Apple
AT&T
Berkshire Hathaway
Cardinal Health
Citigroup
Google
Home Depot
Lockheed Martin
Northwestern Mutual
Microsoft
Procter & Gamble
Verizon Communications
Walgreens
Walmart
Walt Disney

Welcome to Gainesville, Florida

With a median age of 26, Gainesville is the quintessential college town—alive with energy.

Downtown is full of trendy stores, delicious restaurants, and a vibrant nightlife.

Enjoy the great outdoors with several hiking trails and nature preserves.

#2 Best Places to Live in Florida - USA Today, 2024

Designated as an Official Bee City USA - Bee City USA, 2023

Driving Distances

Pensacola: 5-hr drive
Tallahassee: 3-hr drive
Jacksonville: 1.5-hr drive
St. Augustine: 1.5-hr drive
Daytona Beach: 2-hr drive
Orlando: 2-hr drive
Tampa: 2-hr drive
Miami: 5-hr drive

Florida Has

800+ Miles of Visitable Beaches
15+ Theme Parks and Attractions
700+ Freshwater Springs

Santa Fe River

Downtown Gainesville

224 Days of Sunshine

Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park

Make Yourself at Home

1,000+ student organizations. 1,000+ places to find yourself.

There's always something going on at UF to fill your social calendar.

Work off some steam at the 147,000- 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.

studentinvolvement.ufl.edu

Relax and Play at UF's Recreational Lake Wauburg

Great Gator Welcome Movie Night Reitz Union Amphitheatre

Student Life

RecSports Backpack & Explore Iceland

MLK Day of Service

Graham Hall

An experience that's worth leaving home for.

On Campus:

Walking distance to class? Yes, please! Check out the 27 residence halls available for students with a variety of living styles.

housing.ufl.edu

UF Living Learning Communities

housing.ufl.edu/llc

Off Campus

offcampus.ufl.edu

Pro Tip

Right after completing your application for UF admission, apply for on-campus housing. It's only $25!

27 Residence Halls

Colleges & Undergraduate Majors

catalog.ufl.edu

120+ Majors

100+ Minors

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, Water, and Ecosystems 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*

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, Literatures, and Linguistics

History*†

International Studies

Italian

Japanese

Jewish Studies

Linguistics*

Marine Sciences

Mathematics*†

Meteorology

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 2024. Majors are subject to change. Refer to catalog.ufl.edu for more information.

Visit the Swamp

admissions.ufl.edu/visit

Take an in-person campus tour, led by a UF student tour guide, or visit virtually by downloading our self-guided tour through the GatorWay app.

In-Person and Virtual Tours

See our tour options

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