Can you get into University of Florida?
Gainesville, FL · Public · 35,629 students Here’s the class that got in. See where your numbers land in it.
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The admitted class · 2024
Here’s what it took to get in.
Acceptance rate
24.2%
SAT middle 50%
1320–1480
median 1385
ACT middle 50%
29–33
median 31
Admitted GPA
~3.92
unweighted, 4.0 scale
Top 10% of class
84%
of admitted students
Testing
Required
81% submitted an SAT
Graduation rate
91%
within six years
Common App
Accepted
Reported by the college
What does University of Florida actually read?
Colleges publish which parts of an application they weigh. It’s the most useful thing they say about admissions. Almost nobody reads it. Say the essay counts a lot here and class rank doesn’t count at all. That tells you where to put your work.
Very important
The parts of an application this school weighs most heavily.
- Grades
- Course rigor
- Extracurriculars
- Talent or ability
Important
Weighed, though below the factors above.
- Test scores
- Essay
- Character and personal qualities
- Volunteer work
- Work experience
Considered
Looked at, but not decisive on its own.
- First-generation status
- State residency
- Where you live
Not considered
Reported as playing no part in the decision.
- Class rank
- Recommendations
- Interview
- Demonstrated interest
- Legacy
- Religious affiliation
From University of Florida’s Common Data Set, 2024, section C7, where colleges report how heavily they weigh each part of an application.
Admitted GPA · 2024
What GPA do you need for University of Florida?
Admitted students average around a 3.92 (unweighted, 4.0 scale). One average hides how tight the top of an admitted class is. Here’s the whole spread:
- 3.75 and above94%
- 3.50 to 3.746%
- 3.25 to 3.490%
- 3.00 to 3.240%
- 2.50 to 2.990%
- 2.00 to 2.490%
- Below 2.000%
Share of admitted students in each band, from University of Florida’s Common Data Set. Colleges read GPA next to course rigor. A slightly lower GPA in harder classes can read stronger than the number suggests.
Deadlines · 2026 cycle
When should you apply?
- Early ActionNovember 1, 2026
- Regular DecisionJanuary 15, 2027
University of Florida fills part of its class in the early round. Admit rates there typically run higher. Early Decision is binding. It only fits a clear first choice.
Real cost · 2024 data
What do families actually pay?
The sticker price is $22,523. Almost nobody pays it. Here’s what families pay at University of Florida by income, after grants and scholarships:
- Under $30k$1,982
- $30k–$48k$2,768
- $48k–$75k$7,151
- $75k–$110k$12,905
- Over $110k$16,723
U.S. Department of Education data: average net price a year for first-time students who got aid. Your own number depends on your family’s finances.
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Common questions
What do students ask about University of Florida?
What’s University of Florida’s acceptance rate?
University of Florida admits 24.2% of applicants (latest reported cycle: 2024).
What SAT score do you need for University of Florida?
The middle 50% of admitted students score between 1320 and 1480. A score above 1480 clears the 75th percentile. Below 1320, the rest of your application has to do more of the work.
What GPA do you need for University of Florida?
Admitted students average around a 3.92 GPA (unweighted, 4.0 scale). 84% of them ranked in the top 10% of their class. Colleges read GPA next to course rigor. A slightly lower GPA in harder classes can read stronger.
Is University of Florida test-optional?
No. University of Florida requires SAT or ACT scores from first-year applicants for the 2026 cycle.
What does University of Florida look for in an application?
University of Florida says it weighs grades, course rigor, extracurriculars, talent or ability, test scores most heavily, in its Common Data Set. What it lists as not considered is worth knowing too. Work you put there doesn’t count here.
How much does University of Florida actually cost?
The sticker price is $22,523. The average family pays $6,541 after aid. Families earning under $30k pay about $1,982 a year on average.
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