At a glance
Average net price
$6,541
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
91.1%
Admission rate
24%
Undergrad size
35,629
In-state tuition
$6,381
Out-of-state tuition
$28,659
Cost of attendance
$22,523
Median earnings (10y)
$71,588
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,403
- ACT midpoint
- 31
- Retention
- 97.7%
- Locale
- City
Programs breakdown
26 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by stem (36%), humanities & arts (19%), social sciences (19%).
- STEM36%
- Health7%
- Business13%
- Humanities & arts19%
- Social sciences19%
- Trades & services6%
- Engineering14.0%~4,992 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Business12.5%~4,454 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Biological sciences10.3%~3,677 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Social sciences10.3%~3,652 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~2,444 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Communication6.0%~2,131 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Psychology5.6%~2,006 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Computer science4.6%~1,628 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~1,229 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~1,226 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Agriculture3.0%~1,080 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~1,015 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~816 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~741 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Mathematics1.9%~695 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Education1.8%~648 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~499 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- English1.4%~485 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Architecture1.2%~417 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- History1.1%~395 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Engineering tech1.1%~388 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Liberal arts1.0%~367 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~217 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~171 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~150 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~110 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master's | 1,952 | $86,540 | — |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 1,234 | $23,033 | $16,897 |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 1,225 | $19,456 | $16,536 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 1,008 | $46,557 | $16,811 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 762 | $76,677 | $16,000 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication. | Bachelor's | 750 | $40,235 | $17,439 |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 734 | $28,878 | $16,068 |
| Economics. | Bachelor's | 612 | $45,380 | $15,851 |
| Mechanical Engineering. | Bachelor's | 577 | $67,197 | $18,131 |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Master's | 548 | $49,414 | — |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration. | Master's | 538 | $62,050 | — |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration. | First professional | 512 | $94,054 | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Master's | 497 | — | — |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Bachelor's | 488 | $59,482 | $17,954 |
| Microbiological Sciences and Immunology. | Master's | 481 | $43,995 | — |
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences. | Bachelor's | 474 | $18,077 | $16,888 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor's | 463 | $60,614 | $19,934 |
| Public Health. | Bachelor's | 461 | $26,242 | $17,580 |
| Law. | First professional | 440 | $59,605 | — |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 430 | $16,785 | $15,686 |
| Microbiological Sciences and Immunology. | Bachelor's | 427 | $23,761 | $16,446 |
| Marketing. | Bachelor's | 427 | $46,403 | $15,574 |
| Computer Systems Analysis. | Master's | 396 | $72,862 | — |
| Criminology. | Bachelor's | 393 | $29,868 | $19,500 |
| Chemistry. | Bachelor's | 333 | $18,586 | $14,824 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Master's | 329 | $48,729 | — |
| Public Health. | Master's | 325 | $46,342 | — |
| Journalism. | Bachelor's | 321 | $36,136 | $17,054 |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration. | Graduate certificate | 318 | $48,907 | — |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | 315 | $22,915 | $16,950 |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other. | Master's | 301 | — | — |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication. | Bachelor's | 297 | $30,778 | $17,916 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering. | Master's | 292 | $84,353 | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Master's | 290 | $45,356 | — |
| Sociology. | Bachelor's | 289 | $26,610 | $18,929 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. | Bachelor's | 281 | $60,076 | $18,625 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 279 | — | $18,003 |
| Animal Sciences. | Bachelor's | 276 | $25,888 | $16,475 |
| Anthropology. | Bachelor's | 272 | $21,265 | $14,639 |
| Medicine. | First professional | 271 | $55,575 | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About University of Florida
University of Florida is a very large institution located in Gainesville, Florida, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 35,629 undergraduate students in a city setting. The most popular fields of study include Engineering, Business, Biological sciences.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at University of Florida — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $6,541 per year, which is very affordable compared to other U.S. institutions. Sticker tuition runs $6,381 for in-state students and $28,659 for out-of-state students before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $22,523 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 91.1%, a strong completion outcome. 97.7% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $71,588 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
University of Florida confers degrees and certificates across 26 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Engineering, Business, Biological sciences. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by stem (36% of credentials), humanities & arts (19% of credentials), social sciences (19% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
University of Florida accepts 24% of applicants, making it selective. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,403. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 31.
Location & campus
Set in Gainesville, Florida (city), University of Florida draws students from across Florida and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about University of Florida
Q.How much does University of Florida cost?
The average net price at University of Florida is $6,541 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $22,523.
Q.What is the graduation rate at University of Florida?
University of Florida has a 6-year graduation rate of 91.1% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into University of Florida?
University of Florida admits 24% of applicants, which is considered selective.
Q.How much do University of Florida graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median University of Florida graduate earns $71,588 per year.
Q.What is tuition at University of Florida?
Published tuition is $6,381 in-state and $28,659 out-of-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is University of Florida located?
University of Florida is located in Gainesville, Florida (ZIP 32611).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with University of Florida at their official website.