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College Profile · Fall 2027 Entry
University of Florida Admissions: Acceptance Rate, Cost, Financial Aid and Deadlines
Gainesville, FL · 37,283 undergraduates. Everything families need to apply to University of Florida for fall 2027, verified against the school’s own Common Data Set, cost of attendance and admissions pages, with ConnectPrep’s strategic read.
By Jeremy Fine, Founder of ConnectPrep
Updated October 11, 2026 · Data verified against official sources
✓ Every figure cited
Quick answer
University of Florida admitted 20.3% of 90,523 first-year applicants in the 2025-2026 Common Data Set.[1] The middle 50% SAT range for enrolled first-years is 1330 to 1490.[1] The 2026-27 cost of attendance is $25,830 for in-state students and $54,010 out of state.[2] First-year students who received need-based aid got an average grant of $17,713.[1] For fall 2027 entry, deadlines are Early Decision I Oct 15, Early Action Nov 1, Regular Decision Jan 15.[3]
20.3%
Overall admit rate[1]
1330 to 1490
Middle 50% SAT[1]
$54,010
Out-of-state cost, 2026-27[2]
$17,713
Average need-based grant[1]
$2.7B
Endowment, FY2025[4]
92.0%
Six-year graduation rate[1]
University of Florida at a Glance
- Location
- Gainesville, FL
- Type
- Public
- Student to faculty ratio
- 17:1[1]
- Endowment
- $2.7 billion (FY2025)[4]
- SAT/ACT, fall 2027
- Required (SAT, ACT, or CLT; superscored)[3]
- Application
- Common App[3]
- First-year retention
- 97.0%[1]
The ConnectPrep Take on University of Florida
The ConnectPrep take
Florida rewards a strong transcript backed by a real test score. The SAT, ACT, or CLT is required, and UF superscores, so with a middle 50% SAT of 1330 to 1490 we suggest a retake below 1410 and a target of 1490. UF admitted 20.3% of 90,523 applicants, and this cycle it adds binding Early Decision on Oct 15 to nonbinding Early Action on Nov 1, so there is no early admit history to compare yet. The waitlist is nearly closed: 3,196 students were offered a spot and 1 was admitted. The biggest mistake is waiting for Regular Decision on Jan 15. Students who miss Nov 1 lose priority consideration for Presidential and Florida merit scholarships, and Lombardi and Stamps require applying to Honors by Early Action.
What to do this fall
- Apply by Nov 1 at the latest; that priority deadline drives merit scholarship consideration.
- Write the Honors essay before submitting, since it cannot be completed after the UF application goes in.
- Use superscoring: a fall SAT, ACT, or CLT retake can move your student toward 1490.
- Choosing ED on Oct 15 means sending materials by Oct 22 and confirming enrollment by Jan 8 if admitted.
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University of Florida Admissions Statistics
| Applicant pool |
Applied |
Admitted |
Admit rate |
| All first-year applicants[1] |
90,523 |
18,403 |
20.3% |
- Yield, the share of admitted students who enrolled, was 41.4%.[1]
- 3,196 students were offered a waitlist spot, 2,737 accepted one, and 1 were admitted from it.[1]
Testing and academic profile
| Academic profile of enrolled first-years |
Middle 50% or share |
| SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing[1] |
670 to 740 |
| SAT Math[1] |
660 to 750 |
| SAT composite[1] |
1330 to 1490 |
| ACT composite[1] |
29 to 33 |
| Enrolled students who submitted the SAT[1] |
78% |
| Enrolled students who submitted the ACT[1] |
39% |
| Average high school GPA[1] |
3.9 |
| Ranked in top 10% of high school class[1] |
85% |
ConnectPrep score target
Aim for 1490 on the SAT, the 75th percentile here, or 33 on the ACT. A higher score is always better, and the test can be retaken. Not there yet? Take a free practice test and we will build the plan to close the gap.
What University of Florida looks for
In its own words: UF describes itself as 'committed to challenging convention and ourselves' with impact 'measured in people helped and lives improved'.[5]
University of Florida Application Deadlines 2026-2027
| Round |
Deadline |
Decision |
| Early Decision I |
Oct 15 |
Dec 11 |
| Early Action |
Nov 1 |
Jan 22 |
| Regular Decision |
Jan 15 |
Mar 19 |
Insider deadlines families miss
These scholarship, honors, program, interview and aid deadlines come from University of Florida’s own pages. Anything tagged Before RD is due before the Regular Decision deadline.
| Program or rule |
Deadline |
What to know |
Presidential and Florida Merit Scholarships
Before RD |
Nov 1 (priority) |
No separate application; admitted students who apply by the Nov 1 freshman priority deadline are considered, with notification by mid-March. Awards are not automatic based on GPA or scores.[6] |
Lombardi and Stamps Scholarships
Before RD |
Nov 1 (EA required) |
Students must apply to UF Honors by the Early Action deadline to be considered; Regular Decision applicants are not eligible.[7] |
| UF Honors Program essay |
Nov 1 (EA) or Jan 15 (RD) |
The Honors essay is part of the UF application and cannot be completed after submitting the UF application.[7] |
See how University of Florida compares with other colleges in the South deadlines database or the full 2026-2027 college application deadlines hub.
University of Florida Cost and Financial Aid
| Cost and aid |
Figure |
| Cost of attendance, in-state (2026-2027)[2] |
$25,830 |
| Cost of attendance, out-of-state (2026-2027)[2] |
$54,010 |
| First-years awarded need-based aid[1] |
34.0% |
| Average need-based scholarship or grant[1] |
$17,713 |
| Average total financial aid package[1] |
$21,768 |
| Average share of need met[1] |
98.0% |
| Merit (non-need) awards to first-years[1] |
633 students, average $4,033 |
Florida resident, on/off campus budget (tuition/fees $6,440; living expenses $14,190; books $1,220; transportation $1,700; personal $2,224; incl. $56 loan fees). Non-resident total $54,010 with tuition/fees $34,620. Tuition figures are projections for incoming freshmen.[2]
What families actually pay: net price by income
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus the average grants and scholarships for first-year in-state students receiving aid, by family income. It comes from federal data, which runs a year or two behind the school’s current cost figures.[8]
| Family income |
Average net price per year |
| $0 to $30,000 |
$1,982 |
| $30,001 to $48,000 |
$2,768 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 |
$7,151 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 |
$12,905 |
| Over $110,000 |
$16,723 |
| All aided students |
$6,541 |
Academics and Majors at University of Florida
Most popular fields by share of bachelor’s degrees awarded[1]
- Business/marketing14%
- Engineering12%
- Biological/life sciences11%
- Social sciences10%
- Health professions7%
Signature programs
Innovation Academy
Four-year spring/summer pathway that embeds an innovation minor into 25+ majors, leaving fall free for internships, research or study abroad.[9]
UF Honors Program
Applicants indicate interest on the Common App and answer an additional essay; Honors Village combines living, advising, coursework and recreation.[9]
Choosing a major and getting in
Innovation Academy requires selecting an IA major and an extra essay.[9]
Special admission paths
- Early Decision (binding).
- Early Action (non-binding).
- Innovation Academy (spring/summer).
- Honors Program (indicate interest + additional essay).
- Summer B or Fall start (term requested does not affect consideration).
University of Florida Retention and Graduation Rates
| Outcome |
Figure |
| First-year students who returned for sophomore year[1] |
97.0% |
| Graduated within four years[1] |
77.4% |
| Graduated within six years[1] |
92.0% |
| Median earnings 10 years after starting college[8] |
$71,588 |
| Median federal loan debt of graduates[8] |
$15,000 |
| Undergraduates receiving Pell Grants[8] |
22% |
Make University of Florida a realistic goal
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University of Florida FAQs
What is the University of Florida acceptance rate?
University of Florida admitted 20.3% of first-year applicants (18,403 of 90,523), according to its 2025-2026 Common Data Set.
When are the University of Florida application deadlines for 2026-27?
For students entering in fall 2027: Early Decision I Oct 15; Early Action Nov 1; Regular Decision Jan 15. 2 scholarship, honors or program deadlines come before Regular Decision; see the insider deadlines table on this page.
How much does University of Florida cost?
The 2026-2027 cost of attendance is $25,830 for in-state students and $54,010 for out-of-state students. First-year students who received need-based aid got an average grant of $17,713.
What SAT score do you need for University of Florida?
The middle 50% of enrolled first-years scored 1330 to 1490 on the SAT and 29 to 33 on the ACT. ConnectPrep advises aiming for 1490, the 75th percentile. Testing policy for fall 2027 entry: Required (SAT, ACT, or CLT; superscored).
Does UF require the SAT or ACT?
Yes. All applicants must submit scores from the SAT, ACT, or CLT, and UF superscores using the highest subsection scores, not including Science. The middle 50% of enrolled students scored 1330 to 1490 on the SAT and 29 to 33 on the ACT. Official test scores are due May 1, and we encourage a retake toward the 75th percentile.
Does UF have early decision?
Yes, starting this cycle. UF now offers binding Early Decision on Oct 15, with decisions Dec 11, alongside nonbinding Early Action on Nov 1 and Regular Decision on Jan 15. ED admits must confirm by Jan 8. Applying by Nov 1 also keeps your student in priority consideration for Presidential and Florida merit scholarships.
About the author
Jeremy Fine
Jeremy Fine founded ConnectPrep in 2013 and brings more than 20 years of experience in education, spanning test preparation, college advising and academic program management. He holds a BA from Washington University in St. Louis and an MPA from the University of Pittsburgh.
ConnectPrep is based in Westport, Connecticut, and works with students from kindergarten through graduate school, in person and online. Meet the team.
This profile is an independent ConnectPrep resource and is not affiliated with or endorsed by University of Florida. Figures come from the sources listed above as published when checked in October 2026; the Common Data Set year is noted where used. Policies and costs change, so confirm with the school before applying.
