Your chances of getting into University of Florida
Admission Rate & Difficulty
Acceptance Rate
The acceptance rate at Florida is 30%. Its admission rate is the 2nd lowest in Florida and the 91st lowest the nation.
Admission Selectivity
How hard is it to get into Florida and can you get accepted?
Florida is a highly competitive school to get into with a lesser chance of acceptance for qualifying applicants. Last year, 15,431 out of the 51,207 who applied were admitted.
The school has extremely high admission requirements for SAT and ACT scores, generally admitting students who score in the top 10 percent (SAT 1300/1470 ACT 29/33). 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.
Check if you have the grades and scores to get into Florida and calculate your admission chance.
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 1390 on the SAT
- Score 31 on the ACT
- Graduate in the top 10% of your high school class
Testing Requirements
You are required to submit admission test scores with your application. University of Florida is not a test optional school. Note: Please consult the school directly to confirm the most up to date testing requirements.
Florida SAT Scores
SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score
| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 25th | 650 |
| SAT Math 25th | 650 |
| SAT Composite 25th | 1300 |
| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 75th | 720 |
| SAT Math 75th | 750 |
| SAT Composite 75th | 1470 |
| Average SAT Score | 1390
|
SAT Scores you need to get in
What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to University of Florida?
Students who get into University of Florida score in the top 12 percent of all SAT test takers.. The SAT composite score range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 1300-1470 and the average score is 1390. Florida ranks #1 in the state of Florida and #88 in the nation for highest average SAT composite score. You should target scoring 1390 or above to be competitive with most other applicants. Florida regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 1300 on a 1600 scale, below which admission should be considered a reach. We estimate some students may be accepted with SAT's as low as 1210. A competitive SAT score is very important as 79 percent of applicants submit SAT scores to the school.
View other colleges which accept students in the 1390 SAT score range.
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting classChance 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 1385, you have around a 30% chance of being admitted. A 1385 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 45% chance of getting in.
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Florida ACT Scores
ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score
| ACT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 25th | 28 |
| ACT Math 25th | 26 |
| ACT Composite 25th | 29 |
| ACT Test | 75th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 75th | 35 |
| ACT Math 75th | 31 |
| ACT Composite 75th | 33 |
| Average ACT Score | 31
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ACT Scores needed to get accepted
What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into Florida?
Florida regularly accepts students who score 29 and above on the ACT. These students typically score in the top 9 percent nationally. The ACT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 29-33. We estimate the school accepting a minimum ACT composite score around 27 in some instances. Prospective students submitting an ACT composite of 31 or higher should be in the upper half of applicants - and students with a 33 and above have very competitive chances. The school ranks #1 in Florida and #80 in the U.S. for highest average ACT composite score. 46 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to University of Florida.
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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting classEstimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score
Florida GPA
GPA Requirements & Average GPA
What GPA do you need to get into University of Florida?
You are required to have exceptionally good grades to get into Florida. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at University of Florida was 3.9 on the 4.0 scale. This indicates that primarily A- average high school students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #4 in Florida for highest average GPA. Even with a competitive GPA, admission to Florida will be challenging as the school denies more applicants than it admits.
See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.9 GPA range.
GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022
High School Class Rank
83% of University of Florida freshman were in the top ten percent of their high school graduating class.
| High School Class Rank | Freshmen Within Range |
|---|---|
| Top 10% of class | 83% |
| Top 25% of class | 98% |
| Top 50% of class | 100% |
Applying
Admission Statistics
| Women | Men | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applied | 29,484 | 21,723 | 51,207 |
| Accepted | 9,069 | 6,362 | 15,431 |
| Acceptance Rate | 31% | 29% | 30% |
| Enrolled | 3,916 | 2,871 | 6,787 |
| Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) | 43% | 45% | 44% |
Fall 2023 Application Deadline
Applications Due
Days left to Apply
The application deadline for Fall 2023 has passed. Applications were due on Nov 1, 2022.
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?
| Test Scores | Required |
| High School GPA | Required |
| High School Class Rank | Neither required nor recommended |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Required |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
| Demonstration of Competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
Credits Accepted
| AP Credit | Yes |
| Dual Credit | Yes |
| Credit for Life Experiences | No |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=134130 IPEDS survey data for University of Florida.
FAQs
Does University of Florida prefer SAT or ACT?
79% of students submit their SAT scores to Florida. 46% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.
What is my chance of getting into University of Florida?
30% of those who apply are granted admission to Florida. Admission competition is 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 1470. 79% of students submit SAT scores when applying. 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 29 and 33. 46% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.