COLLEGE PROFILE
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL
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The University of Florida, founded in 1853, is a public, comprehensive university. The 2,000-acre suburban campus is located in Gainesville, 70 miles from Jacksonville.
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| Web Site | www.ufl.edu/ |
| Institution Type | Public |
| Coeducational | Yes |
| Undergraduate Students | 32,598 |
| Women | 18,033 (55.3%) |
| Men | 14,565 (44.7%) |
| Graduate Students | 16,991 |
ADMISSION
| Entrance Difficulty | Very difficult |
|---|---|
| Overall Admission Rate | 44% of 27,419 applicants were admitted |
| Early Action Offered | No |
| Early Decision Offered | No |
| Regular Admission Deadline | November 1 |
| Factor | Very Important | Important | Considered | Not Considered |
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| Academic GPA | ||||
| Standardized Tests | X | |||
| Essay | X | |||
| Extracurricular Activities | X | |||
| Average GPA | 4.00 |
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| SAT Math | 590-690 range of middle 50% |
| SAT Critical Reading | 580-670 range of middle 50% |
| SAT Writing | 570-670 range of middle 50% |
| ACT Composite | 26-31 range of middle 50% |
MONEY MATTERS
| Cost of Attendance | In-state: $20,843 Out-of-state: $43,120 |
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Tuition and Fees | In-state: $6,143 Out-of-state: $28,420 |
Room and Board | $9,370 |
| Average Percent of Need Met | 82% |
| Average Freshman Award | $13,705 |
| Average Indebtedness of 2011 Graduates | $16,841 |
ACADEMICS
| Academic Calendar System | Semester |
|---|---|
| General Education/ Core Curriculum | Required |
| Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates | 3,472 |
| Regular Class Size | 2-9 students: 16% of classes 10-19 students: 29% of classes 20-29 students: 20% of classes 30-39 students: 10% of classes 40-49 students: 7% of classes 50-59 students: 10% of classes Over 100 students: 8% of classes |
CAMPUS LIFE
| Gainesville Population | 95,447 |
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| Nearest Metropolitan Area | Jacksonville |
| Freshman Housing Guarantee | Freshmen are given priority consideration for housing |
| Students in College Housing | 88% of freshmen, 23% of all students |
| Athletic Conferences | NCAA Division I |
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| Sororities | 14.8% of women participate |
| Fraternities | 14.7% of men participate |
STUDENTS
| Ethnicity of Students from U.S. | 0.3% American Indian/Alaskan Native 8.2% Asian 8.8% Black/African-American 17.6% Hispanic/Latino 2.3% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) 0.4% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander 59.6% White 2.9% Unknown |
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| International Students | 1.2% from 128 countries |
| First-Year Students Returning | 95.0% |
| Students Graduating Within 4 Years | 58.6% |
| Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months | Not reported |
| Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly | Not reported |
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| GPA | SAT | ACT | ||||
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| UW | W | M | CR | W | ||
| Average | 3.57 | 4.12 | 625 | 610 | 612 | 28 |
| Low | 1.54 | 1.54 | 390 | 400 | 370 | 17 |
| High | 4.00 | 5.00 | 800 | 800 | 800 | 36 |
| YOU | ? | ? | ? | ? | ? | ? |
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DID YOU KNOW?
• The scenic northeast corner of the UF campus is listed as an Historic District on the National Register of Historic Places.
• UF campus features two large lakes and several smaller bodies of water.
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