The University of Florida Students Profile

for the 2017-18 Academic Year

The University of Florida is a highly ranked and highly sought-after public institution. They are known for their beautiful campus, world renowned faculty, various academic and research programs, and incredible athletic department. Each year the number of students applying to the University of Florida exceeds the last –and as the University continues to grow and expand its educational opportunities, that number will continue to climb. Those opportunities present themselves through programs that embrace accessibility such as UF Online and distance learning.

Through UF’s online learning programs, becoming a Gator is made possible for students that cannot attend classes on campus and it still provides the same quality education and students still earn the same degree. Students must still maintain the same high standards for acceptance as those attending classes in person.

(as of Fall 2017)

• 51,616 registered students enrolled for Fall 2017
  • 51,115 main campus
  • 2,959 UF online
• 34,553 applications received for Fall 2017
  • a nearly 8% increase
• 38% acceptance rate

Test Scores

• 30 average ACT score
• 4.4 average GPA
• 1,349 average SAT scores

Other Stats

• UF ranks 6th for Ph.D. production nationally
• UF ranks 5th for Ph.D. award to Hispanic and Latino students