University of Florida acceptance rate
University of Florida admitted 20.3% of first-year applicants for fall 2025. Of 90,523 students who applied, 18,403 got in.
- 90,523applied
- 18,403admitted
- 7,619enrolled
- 41%of admitted students enrolled (yield)
Fall 2025 entering class. Source: University of Florida, Common Data Set 2025–26, section C1. Checked October 30, 2026.
How this compares with the federal figure
The Department of Education's College Scorecard still shows fall 2024, the latest year federal data covers. The college's own report is a year newer.
| Entering class | Acceptance rate | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Fall 2025 | 20.3% | Common Data Set 2025–26 |
| Fall 2024 | 24.2% | College Scorecard (IPEDS 2024–25) |
Admission got harder by 3.9 percentage points in one year.
Acceptance rate by residency
University of Florida reports applicants and admits separately for Florida residents, out-of-state students and international students.
| Florida residents | 22.3% | |
|---|---|---|
| Out-of-state | 20.5% | |
| International | 10.4% |
Computed from the residency breakdown in section C1 of the Common Data Set 2025–26.
Early decision and early action
University of Florida offers binding early decision for students applying to start in fall 2027. It also offers non-binding early action, with applications due November 1 and decisions by January 23.
| Plan | Apply by | Decision by |
|---|---|---|
| Early Decision | October 15, 2026 | December 11, 2026 |
| Regular decision | January 15 | Not stated |
SAT and ACT scores
The SAT or ACT is required for students applying to start in fall 2027. In fall 2025, 78% of enrolled first-years submitted SAT scores and 39% submitted ACT scores, so these ranges describe only those students.
The middle 50% of enrolled students who submitted the SAT scored between 1330 and 1490.
25th, 50th and 75th percentiles of enrolled first-years, fall 2025. Source: Common Data Set 2025–26, section C9. The green bar is the middle 50% and the dark tick is the median.
High school GPA
The average high school GPA of enrolled first-years was 3.90. 96% had a 3.75 or higher.
| 4.0 | 58.0% | |
|---|---|---|
| 3.75-3.99 | 38.0% | |
| 3.50-3.74 | 4.0% | |
| 3.25-3.49 | <1% | |
| 3.00-3.24 | <1% | |
| Below 3.00 | <1% |
Share of enrolled first-years in each GPA range, fall 2025. Source: Common Data Set 2025–26, sections C11–C12.
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3,196 applicants were offered a place on the waitlist, 2,737 accepted it and 1 were admitted from it (0% of those who stayed on the list).
Source: Common Data Set 2025–26, section C2.
Application fee and cost
Application fee: $30.
Tuition and fees for 2025–26 are $6,381 for Florida residents and $30,886 for out-of-state students; the average net price after grants was $5,969 in 2024–25. See UF's full cost and net price by family income.
Common questions
What is the UF acceptance rate?
20.3% for students entering in fall 2025. The college admitted 18,403 of 90,523 first-year applicants, according to its Common Data Set 2025–26. The federal figure for fall 2024 was 24.2%.
Is UF test-optional?
No. University of Florida requires the SAT or ACT for students applying to start in fall 2027. In fall 2025, 78% of enrolled first-years submitted SAT scores and 39% submitted ACT scores.
What GPA do you need for UF?
There is no published minimum. The average high school GPA of enrolled first-years in fall 2025 was 3.90, and 96% had a GPA of 3.75 or higher.
Sources
- University of Florida, Common Data Set 2025–26, checked October 30, 2026.
- U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, release of October 15, 2026.
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