Getting in
For Fall 2025, 90,523 first-year students applied to UF, 18,403 were admitted and 7,619 enrolled: an acceptance rate of 20.3%.
Source: UF Common Data Set 2025-2026 (opens in a new tab), section C1. Read Oct 1, 2026.
By residency, first-year applicants, Fall 2025
| Applicants | Applied | Admitted | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| In-state | 42,172 | 9,387 | 22.3% |
| Out-of-state | 39,420 | 8,086 | 20.5% |
| International | 8,931 | 930 | 10.4% |
Source: UF Common Data Set 2025-2026 (opens in a new tab), section C1, residency table. Read Oct 1, 2026.
By school or major. UF does not admit by major, and its Common Data Set reports one first-year acceptance rate for the whole university.
Source: UF Admissions, Early Decision (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Early plans. UF offers binding Early Decision and non-binding Early Action for fall 2027. The Common Data Set leaves the Fall 2025 early decision counts blank, so it gives no early acceptance rate.
Source: UF Common Data Set 2025-2026 (opens in a new tab), sections C21 and C22. Read Oct 1, 2026.
Programs with extra requirements
For students applying in fall 2026, entering fall 2027
UF does not admit by major. A few choices add a step to your Common App:
- Honors Program. Say you are interested on the Common App and answer the additional Honors essay question. Early Decision applicants may apply too.
Source: UF Admissions, Freshman How to Apply (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
- Innovation Academy. A degree pathway built around entrepreneurship, ethics and leadership that runs on a spring and summer schedule. To apply, indicate interest, write an additional essay and select a major within the academy, all in the Common App.
Source: UF Admissions, Freshman How to Apply (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
- College of the Arts. Some majors require an audition. Early Decision stays binding even if you are not admitted to that major, because UF does not admit by major.
Source: UF Admissions, Early Decision (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Source: UF Admissions, Freshman How to Apply (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Majors
139 majors across 12 schools. Every bachelor's degree major in UF's official Undergraduate Catalog, grouped by the college or school that offers it, with the degree it leads to. UF Online versions, minors, certificates and graduate programs are left out.
College of Agricultural and Life Sciences22
- Agricultural Education and Communication (Bachelor of Science)
- Agricultural Operations Management (Bachelor of Science)
- Animal Sciences (Bachelor of Science)
- Biology (Bachelor of Science)
- Botany (Bachelor of Science)
- Dietetics (Bachelor of Science)
- Entomology and Nematology (Bachelor of Science)
- Environmental Science (Bachelor of Arts)
- Environmental Science (Bachelor of Science)
- Family, Youth and Community Sciences (Bachelor of Science)
- Food Science (Bachelor of Science)
- Food and Resource Economics (Bachelor of Science)
- Forest Resources and Conservation (Bachelor of Science in Forest Resources and Conservation)
- Geomatics (Bachelor of Science in Geomatics)
- Interdisciplinary Studies (Environmental Management in Agriculture and Natural Resources) (Bachelor of Science)
- Marine Sciences (Bachelor of Science)
- Microbiology and Cell Science (Bachelor of Science)
- Natural Resource Conservation (Bachelor of Science in Forest Resources and Conservation)
- Nutritional Sciences (Bachelor of Science)
- Plant Science (Bachelor of Science)
- Soil, Water, and Ecosystem Sciences (Bachelor of Science)
- Wildlife Ecology and Conservation (Bachelor of Science)
Source: UF Undergraduate Catalog 2026-2027, Programs (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
College of Design, Construction and Planning6
- Architecture (Bachelor of Design)
- Construction Management (Bachelor of Science in Construction Management)
- Interior Design (Bachelor of Design)
- Landscape Architecture (4-Year Professional Program) (Bachelor of Landscape Architecture)
- Sustainability and the Built Environment (Bachelor of Science in Sustainability and the Built Environment)
- Urban Sciences and Planning (Bachelor of Urban Sciences and Planning)
Source: UF Undergraduate Catalog 2026-2027, Programs (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
College of Education3
- Early Childhood Education (Age 3 - Grade 3) (Bachelor of Arts in Education)
- Education Sciences (Bachelor of Arts)
- Elementary Education (Grades K-6) (Bachelor of Arts in Education)
Source: UF Undergraduate Catalog 2026-2027, Programs (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
College of Health and Human Performance4
- Applied Physiology and Kinesiology (Bachelor of Science in Applied Physiology and Kinesiology)
- Health Education and Behavior (Bachelor of Science in Health Education)
- Sport Management (Bachelor of Science in Sport Management)
- Tourism, Hospitality and Event Management (Bachelor of Science in Tourism, Hospitality and Event Management)
Source: UF Undergraduate Catalog 2026-2027, Programs (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
College of Journalism and Communications4
- Advertising (Bachelor of Science in Advertising)
- Journalism (Bachelor of Science in Journalism)
- Media Production, Management, and Technology (Bachelor of Science in Media Production, Management, and Technology)
- Public Relations (Bachelor of Science in Public Relations)
Source: UF Undergraduate Catalog 2026-2027, Programs (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences57
- African American Studies (Bachelor of Arts)
- African Languages (Bachelor of Arts)
- Anthropology (Bachelor of Arts)
- Anthropology (Bachelor of Science)
- Arabic (Bachelor of Arts)
- Astronomy and Astrophysics (Bachelor of Arts in Astronomy)
- Astronomy and Astrophysics (Bachelor of Science in Astrophysics)
- Biology (Bachelor of Arts)
- Biology (Bachelor of Science)
- Botany (Bachelor of Science)
- Chemistry (Biochemistry) (Bachelor of Science)
- Chinese (Bachelor of Arts)
- Classical Studies (Bachelor of Arts)
- Computer Science (Bachelor of Science)
- Criminology (Bachelor of Arts)
- Data Science (Bachelor of Science)
- Dual Languages (Bachelor of Arts)
- Economics (Bachelor of Arts)
- English (Bachelor of Arts)
- Foreign Languages and Literatures (Bachelor of Arts)
- French and Francophone Studies (Bachelor of Arts)
- Geography (Bachelor of Arts)
- Geography (Bachelor of Science)
- Geology (Bachelor of Arts)
- Geology (Bachelor of Science)
- German (Bachelor of Arts)
- Hebrew (Bachelor of Arts)
- Hispanic and Latin American Languages, Literatures and Linguistics (Bachelor of Arts)
- History (Bachelor of Arts)
- Interdisciplinary Studies (Bachelor of Arts)
- Interdisciplinary Studies (Bachelor of Science)
- International Studies (Bachelor of Arts)
- Italian (Bachelor of Arts)
- Japanese (Bachelor of Arts)
- Jewish Studies (Bachelor of Arts)
- Linguistics (Bachelor of Arts)
- Marine Sciences (Bachelor of Science)
- Mathematics (Bachelor of Arts)
- Mathematics (Bachelor of Science)
- Meteorology (Bachelor of Science)
- Microbiology and Cell Science (Bachelor of Science)
- Philosophy (Bachelor of Arts)
- Physics (Bachelor of Arts)
- Physics (Bachelor of Science)
- Political Science (Bachelor of Arts)
- Portuguese (Bachelor of Arts)
- Psychology (Bachelor of Science)
- Religion (Bachelor of Arts)
- Russian (Bachelor of Arts)
- Sociology (Bachelor of Arts)
- Spanish (Bachelor of Arts)
- Spanish and Portuguese (Bachelor of Arts)
- Statistics (Bachelor of Arts)
- Statistics (Bachelor of Science)
- Sustainability Studies (Bachelor of Arts)
- Women's Studies (Bachelor of Arts)
- Zoology (Bachelor of Science)
Source: UF Undergraduate Catalog 2026-2027, Programs (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
College of Nursing1
- Nursing (Bachelor of Science)
Source: UF Undergraduate Catalog 2026-2027, Programs (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
College of Public Health and Health Professions3
- Communication Sciences and Disorders (Bachelor of Health Science)
- Health Science (Bachelor of Health Science)
- Public Health (Bachelor of Public Health)
Source: UF Undergraduate Catalog 2026-2027, Programs (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
College of the Arts14
- Art (Bachelor of Arts)
- Art (Bachelor of Fine Arts)
- Art History (Bachelor of Arts in History of Art)
- Dance (Bachelor of Arts)
- Dance (Bachelor of Fine Arts)
- Digital Arts and Sciences (Bachelor of Arts in Digital Arts and Sciences)
- Graphic Design (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design)
- Music (Bachelor of Arts)
- Music (Bachelor of Music)
- Music Business and Entrepreneurship (Bachelor of Science)
- Music Education (Bachelor of Music in Music Education)
- Theatre (Bachelor of Arts)
- Theatre Performance (Bachelor of Fine Arts)
- Theatre Production (Bachelor of Fine Arts)
Source: UF Undergraduate Catalog 2026-2027, Programs (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Hamilton School for Classical and Civic Education4
- American Government, History, Literature, and Law (Bachelor of Arts)
- Great Books and Ideas (Bachelor of Arts)
- Philosophy, Politics, Economics, and Law (Bachelor of Arts)
- War, Statecraft and Strategy (Bachelor of Arts)
Source: UF Undergraduate Catalog 2026-2027, Programs (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering15
- Aerospace Engineering (Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering)
- Biological Engineering (Bachelor of Science in Biological Engineering)
- Biomedical Engineering (Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering)
- Chemical Engineering (Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering)
- Civil Engineering (Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering)
- Computer Engineering (Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering)
- Computer Science (Bachelor of Science in Computer Science)
- Digital Arts and Sciences (Bachelor of Science in Digital Arts and Sciences)
- Electrical Engineering (Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering)
- Environmental Engineering (Bachelor of Science in Environmental Engineering)
- Industrial and Systems Engineering (Bachelor of Science in Industrial and Systems Engineering)
- Industrialized Construction Engineering (Bachelor of Science in Industrialized Construction Engineering)
- Materials Science and Engineering (Bachelor of Science in Materials Science and Engineering)
- Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering)
- Nuclear Engineering (Bachelor of Science in Nuclear Engineering)
Source: UF Undergraduate Catalog 2026-2027, Programs (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Warrington College of Business6
- Accounting (Bachelor of Science in Accounting)
- Business Administration (General Studies) (Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration)
- Finance (Bachelor of Science in Business Administration)
- Information Systems (Bachelor of Science in Business Administration)
- Management (Bachelor of Science in Business Administration)
- Marketing (Bachelor of Science in Business Administration)
Source: UF Undergraduate Catalog 2026-2027, Programs (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Deadlines for Fall 2027
For students applying in fall 2026, entering fall 2027
| Plan | Apply by | Decision | Binding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early Decision | October 15 | December 11 | Yes |
| Early Action | November 1 | January 22 | No |
| Regular Decision | January 15 | March 19 | No |
Materials (your STARS or transcript, and your test scores, entered by you or sent officially) are due one week after each deadline: October 22, November 8 and January 22. Early Decision admits confirm by January 8; Early Action and Regular Decision admits by May 1. Official test scores are due May 1 and official transcripts July 1. You apply only through the Common App, and may ask to start in Summer B or fall.
Source: UF Admissions, Freshman Dates & Deadlines (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Early Decision is binding: the Common App asks the student, a parent and the high school counselor to sign an agreement. UF uses single-choice Early Decision, so you cannot apply Early Decision anywhere else. If admitted, you confirm by the deadline and withdraw your other applications. A deferred applicant is released from the agreement and reviewed in Regular Decision.
Source: UF Admissions, Early Decision (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Testing
For students applying in fall 2026, entering fall 2027
All applicants must submit SAT, ACT or Classic Learning Test (CLT) scores, and UF has no test preference. It superscores within each test, combining your highest section scores across dates; the ACT superscore counts English, Reading and Math only, not Science. You may enter your own scores in the Gator Portal, with official scores due May 1.
Source: UF Admissions, Requirements for Freshman Applicants (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
The Common Data Set also marks the SAT or ACT as required to be considered for admission for fall 2027 applicants, and notes that UF also accepts the CLT.
Source: UF Common Data Set 2025-2026 (opens in a new tab), section C8. Read Oct 1, 2026.
Applying next year?
For students applying in fall 2027, entering fall 2028
Not announced yet. When we checked UF's admission pages on October 1, 2026, we found no announced changes for fall 2028 entry. The deadlines and rules above are for fall 2027 entry.
Source: UF Admissions, Freshman Dates & Deadlines (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Cost, and what families paid after aid
The published cost of a year at UF, 2026-2027:
| Item | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition and fees | $6,440 | $34,620 |
| Books, course materials, supplies and equipment | $1,220 | $1,220 |
| Transportation | $1,700 | $1,700 |
| Living expenses | $14,190 | $14,190 |
| Personal expenses | $2,224 | $2,224 |
| Federal student loan fees | $56 | $56 |
| Total | $25,830 | $54,010 |
Projected for first-time freshmen taking a full fall and spring load (30 hours).
Source: UF Student Financial Affairs, 2026-27 Undergraduate Cost of Attendance (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 11, 2026.
Average net price per year, by family income, 2023-24:
| Family income | Paid after grants |
|---|---|
| $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 incomes | $6,541 |
What first-year, full-time, in-state students who received federal aid paid after grants and scholarships, by family income, in 2023-24, the latest year the Department of Education publishes. Your own price comes from UF's aid offer.
Source: College Scorecard, U.S. Department of Education (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Similar schools
Chosen for how close each is to University of Florida on acceptance rate, public or private, location and majors offered.
Florida State UniversityTallahassee, FL · Public23.8% admitted$11,297 average net price
University of North Carolina at Chapel HillChapel Hill, NC · Public16.7% admitted$11,655 average net price
The University of Texas at AustinAustin, TX · Public22.2% admitted$19,857 average net price
University of VirginiaCharlottesville, VA · Public15.6% admitted$21,565 average net price
University of MiamiCoral Gables, FL · Private17.6% admitted$37,244 average net price
Admitted: each school's latest first-year acceptance rate, so the year can differ from school to school; each school's page names its year and source. Average net price: what federal aid recipients paid per year after grants, 2023-24, and the in-state figure for a public university.