Can you get into University of Florida?
Gainesville, FL · Public · 35,629 students Here is the class that got in, and where your numbers land inside it.
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The admitted class · 2024
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 University of Florida actually reads
Colleges publish which parts of an application they weigh. It is the most useful thing they say about admissions and almost nobody reads it, because knowing that an essay is very important here and class rank is not considered changes where the work should go.
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 you need for University of Florida
Admitted students average around a 3.92 (unweighted, 4.0 scale). A single average hides how compressed the top of an admitted class is, so here is the whole distribution:
- 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 alongside course rigor, so a slightly lower GPA in harder courses can read stronger than the number suggests.
Deadlines · 2026 cycle
When to apply
- Early ActionNovember 1, 2026
- Regular DecisionJanuary 15, 2027
University of Florida fills part of its class in the early round, where admit rates typically run higher. Early Decision is binding, so it only fits a clear first choice.
Real cost · 2024 data
What families actually pay
The sticker price is $22,523, but almost nobody pays it. Average net price at University of Florida by family 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 per year for aided first-time students. Your number depends on your family’s finances.
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Common questions
University of Florida admissions, answered
What is 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 the application has to carry more weight.
What GPA do you need for University of Florida?
Admitted students average around a 3.92 GPA (unweighted, 4.0 scale), and 84% ranked in the top 10% of their high school class. Colleges read GPA alongside course rigor, so a slightly lower GPA in harder courses 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 reports that it weighs grades, course rigor, extracurriculars, talent or ability, test scores most heavily, in its Common Data Set. Anything it lists as not considered is worth knowing too, because effort spent there does not count here.
How much does University of Florida actually cost?
Sticker price is $22,523, but the average family pays $6,541 after aid. Families earning under $30k pay about $1,982 per year on average.
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