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Your chances of getting into University of Florida

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted 

23.3%
Admission Difficulty for University of Florida
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Admission Standards Exceptional 
Applicant Competition Very High 

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Florida is 23.3%.  Its admission rate is the 4th lowest in Florida and the 82nd lowest the nation.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Florida and can you get accepted?

Florida is a very highly competitive school to get into. You have a low chance of acceptance even if you meet the admission criteria. It's important that you meet their GPA requirements to get through the first round of consideration. Last year, only 15,054 out of the 64,473 who applied were admitted.

University of Florida typically accepts and attracts "A-" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.9. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top ten percent of their high school class or better. 44% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Can you get into Florida?

23% are accepted, can you get in? Use the admission calculator to see if you have the grades and test scores needed to get in. See your admission chances based on your extracurriculars, intended major, background, and more.

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Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to University of Florida you should:

  • Have a high school GPA of 3.9 or better
  • Earn A- grades in high school
  • Score 1400 on the SAT
  • Score 30 on the ACT
  • Graduate in the top 10% of your high school class

Florida GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 

3.9

Typical High School Grades 

A-

What GPA do you need to get into University of Florida?

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into Florida are to have around a 3.9 high school GPA. You are required to have exceptionally good grades and you should be graduating near the top of your class.

Meeting these GPA requirements alone is not enough for you to gain admission as Florida is a very selective school.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at Florida is 3.9 on the 4.0 scale. 45% of students who get in have perfect 4.0 GPA's in high school. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn A- letter grades and regularly score around 90-92 percent on tests and assignments in high school.  The school ranks #4 in Florida for highest average GPA.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.9 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

The table below outlines the number of admitted freshmen by GPA range as well as how competitive your GPA will be as compared with other applicants.

High School GPA's for admitted University of Florida students
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness 
4.0 45.0% Good
3.75 to 3.99 44.0% Avg -
3.50 to 3.74 10.0% Reach
3.25 to 3.49 1.0% Low
3.00 to 3.24 0% Low
2.50 to 2.99 0% Low
2.00 to 2.49 0% Low
1.00 to 1.99 0% Low
less than 1.00 0% Low

 What do these chances mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

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Florida SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 

1300-1490

Applicants Submitting SAT 

81%
SAT Scores for University of Florida
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 650
Math 25th Percentile 650
Composite 25th Percentile 1300
SAT Scores for University of Florida
SAT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 730
Math 75th Percentile 760
Composite 75th Percentile 1490
Average SAT Score 1400

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for you to be admitted to University of Florida?

Average Score & Range

The average SAT score at Florida is 1400 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 1300-1490. Students who get into University of Florida score in the top 12 percent of all SAT test takers..  Florida ranks #1 in the state of Florida and #96 in the nation for highest average SAT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

You should target scoring 1400 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. Florida regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 1300 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 1300, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 1200, but scores this low are outside the normal range. A competitive SAT score is very important as 81 percent of applicants submit SAT scores to the school.

View other colleges which accept students in the 1400 SAT score range.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

The table below outlines your predicted admission chances based on SAT score alone. If you are an average applicant with a score of 1395, you have around a 23% chance of being admitted. A 1490 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 36% chance of getting in.

University of Florida admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1490 and Above Good >36%
1395 to 1490 Avg + 23%-36%
1300 to 1395 Avg - 14%-23%
1205 to 1300 Reach 8%-14%
Less than 1205 Low <8%
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Florida ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 

28-33 

Applicants Submitting ACT 

41%
ACT Scores for University of Florida
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 27
Math 25th Percentile 26
Composite 25th Percentile 28
ACT Scores for University of Florida
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 35
Math 75th Percentile 32
Composite 75th Percentile 33
Average ACT Score 30

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for students to get into Florida?

Score Range

The average ACT score for admitted students to Florida is 30, while the middle 50% of students (25th to 75th percentile) score between a 28 and 33.  The school ranks #2 in Florida and #120 in the U.S. for highest average ACT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

For the best chance of admission, you should have an ACT of 30. This will place you in solid competition against other applicants. At a minimum, you should aim for a 28 and score in the score in the top 12 percent nationally. The lowest ACT score likely to be admitted is a 26.

41 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to University of Florida.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Here are your predicted chances of getting into Florida for different ACT score ranges. A typical applicant with a 30 score has around 23% chance of getting in. Your odds increase to about 39% with a 33 ACT score.

University of Florida admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
33 and Above Good >39%
30 to 33 Avg + 23%-39%
28 to 30 Avg - 15%-23%
26 to 28 Reach 10%-15%
Less than 26 Low <10%
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High School Class Rank

83% of University of Florida freshman are in the top ten percent of their high school graduating class. For your application to be competitive, you need to graduate at the top of your class.

High School Class Rank for admitted University of Florida students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 83%
Top 25% of class 98%
Top 50% of class 100%
Data Source, Peterson's Data

Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.

University of Florida admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 36,225 28,248 64,473
Accepted 8,696 6,358 15,054
Acceptance Rate 24% 23% 23%
Enrolled 3,882 2,730 6,612
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 45% 43% 44%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Fall 2024 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Mar 1, 2025

Days left to Apply

138

Applicants have 138 days left until the Fall 2024 term applications are due on Mar 1, 2025.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to University of Florida is $30.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to University of Florida and what student information is used for admission decisions?

University of Florida Application Requirements
Test Scores Required to be considered for admission
High School GPA Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program Required to be considered for admission
Recommendations Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at University of Florida
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences No

Admission Requirements Summary

Because Florida is very highly competitive, you have a low likelihood of acceptance. It is important that you earn at least a 3.9 GPA to have a good shot at getting in. Additionally, you need to score a 1400 on the SAT and optimally 1490 to place yourself in a strong position. For ACT scores, you need a 30 to have a competitive chance of getting in.

Other Colleges to Apply To 

Students applying to University of Florida often consider these colleges

Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=134130 IPEDS survey data for University of Florida.

Last updated February 24, 2024

FAQs

Does University of Florida prefer SAT or ACT?

81% of students submit their SAT scores to Florida. 41% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.

What is my chance of getting into University of Florida?

23% of those who apply are granted admission to Florida. Admission competition is very high and the college has exceptional admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.

What SAT score is required for University of Florida?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 1300 and 1490. The average SAT score is 1395. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.

What ACT score is required for University of Florida?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 28 and 33. The average ACT score is 30. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.