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The University of Florida is one of the largest public universities in the United States.
For the 2021-2022 school year, UF’s enrollment of more than 60,000 students across its campuses and online programs made it the 4th largest public university in the country. But students who enroll at UF aren’t sacrificing quality for size, as the University of Florida is consistently ranked as one of the best universities in the country, with more programs and academic offerings than most institutes of higher education.
For those wondering about what it takes to get accepted into the University of Florida, here’s an overview of admission criteria and the most popular academic programs available to current and incoming students.
The University of Florida is both one of the largest and one of the most competitive large public universities in the country, as it draws applicants from around the world because of the strength of its academic programs. Since UF draws from such a large applicant base, incoming students often find themselves concerned about the odds of admission. The top questions we see from incoming first-year or transfer students are:
Let’s take a deeper dive into these questions for insights into what you can expect as an applicant to the University of Florida.
The University of Florida has an acceptance rate of 30%, making it a highly selective university for incoming first-year and prospective transfer students, especially among larger state schools. Students applying to UF should have a well-rounded application, including a strong grade point average, challenging high school coursework and extracurriculars, and an above-average SAT or ACT score. Nearly 90% of the admitted students to the University of Florida have an SAT score between 1200 and 1600, and almost half have a score between 1300 and 1470, which adds to the selectivity for students looking to apply.
The University of Florida requires incoming transfer students to have at least a 2.0 grade point average and 60 credits of college courses to transfer. Given these transfer requirements, incoming first-year students coming from high school should plan to have a grade point average above 3.0 to have a competitive application.
Since the University of Florida is a very selective school, with only a 30% acceptance rate, applicants with a 3.0 grade point average may not be offered admission. To even the playing field across high school academic programs, the University of Florida may look to standardized test scores. Students with a grade point average of around 3.0 can improve their chance of admission with solid SAT or ACT scores.
The University of Florida offers more than 300 undergraduate and graduate degrees across the 16 academic colleges and centers of learning that make up the university’s offerings.
The 16 colleges at UF are:
The University of Florida is recognized by the U.S. News & World Report as one of the best public universities in the nation, coming in at #5 among Top Public Schools and #29 among all National Universities, public and private. Among its academic programs, the University of Florida ranks among the top 10 nationally in agricultural programs, accounting, marketing, and real estate.
Although not among its highest-ranked programs, engineering programs through the Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering are the most popular majors at the University of Florida. UF’s engineering college offers chemical, biomedical, electrical, structural, mechanical, aerospace, and biological engineering programs, among others.
The other top majors at the University of Florida include:
Graduate programs at the University of Florida rank in the Top 50 nationally in more than two dozen fields. The array of graduate programs at UF makes it an attractive option for students looking to pursue a graduate degree, as the 16 colleges at UF offer programs not always found at most public universities.
The University of Florida’s graduate program in pharmacy ranks the highest nationally at #5 in the US, followed by its programs in veterinary medicine (#9), occupational therapy (#10), and physical therapy (#13).
In addition to competing for admission to the University of Florida, incoming students must compete for a spot in one of the limited on-campus residence halls available to UF students. The university does not have a live-on requirement for first-year students. It does not guarantee on-campus housing to any student – including first-year students – because it cannot accommodate all students who want to live in one of its 27 residence halls. As such, many students have to find off-campus housing, and On20 Apartments is an excellent choice for incoming UF students who want housing close to campus.
On20 Apartments offers one, two, three, and four-bedroom apartments perfect for UF students looking for off-campus housing for themselves and their friends.
On20 Apartments is located on the southwest corner of the UF campus, close to many local hot spots. With a community full of indoor and outdoor amenities, there’s something for every resident at On20 Apartments. Contact our team today about 2023-2024 school year housing options!
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