UNIVERSITY · CDS 2024-2025
University of Florida (UF)
Gainesville, FL 36,573 undergrad Updated 2026-04-22
Top PublicBright Futures
Accept
24.2%
Yield
42.2%
Test
Required
Academic Profile · CDS C9 / C11
The numbers a parent will ask about first.
SAT Total (mid 50%, computed)
1320–1480
SAT EBRW (mid 50%)
660–730
SAT Math (mid 50%)
660–750
ACT Composite (mid 50%)
29–33
GPA
Not reported
GPA NOTEAverage GPA 3.92; 94% of enrolled students had a GPA of 3.75 or higher.
METHODTotal SAT range is computed by summing the reported EBRW and Math mid-50% ranges from the school’s CDS (Section C9). Use as an approximation — a student’s actual total places them within, not at, the summed endpoints.
Decision Plans · CDS C1 / C21
When and how the school reads applicants.
| Plan | Deadline | Accept rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plan details not yet recorded. | |||
Cost & Aid · CDS H Series
What it costs and what families actually pay.
Tuition
$28,658
Total COA
$48,700
Avg need-based aid
$11,236
Avg merit award
$5,494
Net price after avg need aid
$37,464
Florida meets 0.99% of demonstrated need on average.
Named merit programs
National Merit Scholarship
Florida Merit Scholarship
Presidential Scholarship
Presidential Gold Scholarship
Sunshine Scholarship
Lombardi Scholarship
Stamps Scholarship
AP Impact Calculator
What the student's APs are actually worth here.
Florida's AP Policy
A maximum of 45 credits may be granted by combining AICE, AP, CLEP, DLPT, DSST, IB, or UEXCEL credit. Students completing approved AP examinations with scores of three or higher will earn UF credit.
Min score
3
Credit cap
45 credits
Mode
Credit + placement
Per-score grid
Exam-level
Add the student's APs
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What They Value · CDS C7
Every CDS factor, weighted exactly as the admissions office files it.
- Rigor of secondary school recordVery Important
- Class rankConsidered
- Academic GPAVery Important
- Standardized test scoresConsidered
- Application EssayVery Important
- Recommendation(s)Very Important
Mission & Narrative
What this school says it is — in their own words.
The University of Florida is a comprehensive learning institution built on a land-grant foundation...dedicated to excellence in education and research and shaping a better future for Florida, the nation, and the world.
Distilled Themes
Excellence in education and researchShaping a better futurePublic service and leadershipEconomic and cultural benefit
The Coach's Read
What 'what they value' actually means at the table.
- 01UF is looking for students who are not just academically excellent, but also deeply engaged in their communities and have a clear sense of purpose.
- 02They value students who have challenged themselves with a rigorous curriculum and have demonstrated leadership and initiative in their extracurricular activities.
- 03A compelling essay that showcases a student's unique voice and personal qualities is crucial for standing out in a highly competitive applicant pool.
Application Targets
What a strong application here should signal.
- 01Demonstrate a strong academic record with a challenging course load and high GPA.
- 02Highlight meaningful extracurricular involvement and leadership roles.
- 03Craft a powerful and personal application essay that reveals your character and aspirations.
Quiet Disqualifiers
Things that hurt applicants here, even when they look fine on paper.
- A lack of academic rigor in high school coursework, even with a high GPA
- Generic or uninspired essays that fail to convey a unique personality or perspective
- A demonstrated lack of interest in the University of Florida or its programs
Signature Programs
Where this school is genuinely best-in-class.
Engineering; Business (Warrington College of Business); Journalism and Communications; Agricultural and Life Sciences; Computer Science; Pre-Med/Health Professions
Application calendar
Every date the family needs to know.
Deadlines & Decision Dates · 2025-2026
Family deadline matrix
Plan
Deadline
Decision release
Early Action
Non-binding
Materials deadline is November 8.
Nov 1, 2025
→ Jan 23, 2026
Regular Decision
Non-binding
Materials deadline is January 22.
Jan 15, 2026
→ Mar 13, 2026
Early Decision I
Not offered
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Early Decision II
Not offered
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Restrictive Early Action
Not offered
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Rolling Admission
Not offered
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CDS C7 · Level of applicant's interest
Does effort toward this school move the needle?
Demonstrated Interest·CDS C7 (2023-2024)
Not trackedWeight: Not Considered
The University of Florida does not track demonstrated interest; official policy states it is not considered in the application review process.
Save the energy
Focus on academics and essays; no need to demonstrate interest through visits or other activities.
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