Admission Statistics
Acceptance Rate
19.8%
GPA Range
4.5 – 4.7
weighted scale
SAT Range
1380 – 1510
Superscoring ✓
ACT Range
31 – 34
Superscoring ✓
91,896 applicants · 18,169 admitted · 7,500 enrolled
Accepts CLTBright Futures ✓Honors Program
Important Deadlines
Early Action
November 1, 2025
Notification: Late January (approx. Jan 24)
Commitment Deadline
May 1, 2026
UF tem apenas Early Action, não tem Regular Decision separado
Costs
In-State Tuition
$6,380
per year
Out-of-State Tuition
$30,900
per year
Room & Board
$12,000
per year
Application Fee: $30Total CoA (in-state): $24,180
Application Details
Platforms
Common AppCoalition App
Letters of Recommendation
Not Required
Demonstrated Interest
Not tracked
High School Course Requirements
4
English
4
Math
3
Science
3
Social Studies
2
Foreign Language
Essays
1 required essay3 optional essays
Required250 words
“Please provide more details on your most meaningful commitment outside of the classroom while in high school and explain why it was meaningful. This could be related to an extracurricular activity, work, volunteering, an academic activity, family responsibility, or any other non-classroom activity.”
Strategic Tips
- Choose your most meaningful activity, not the most prestigious
- Focus on a specific moment that illustrates growth
- Don't repeat what's already in your activities list
- Show how you function as a team member and demonstrate leadership
Optional250 words
“Do you have any employment or family obligations that limit your participation in extracurricular activities? If so, please describe.”
When to use: If you work to help family, care for siblings, or have responsibilities limiting extracurriculars
Optional250 words
“Have you participated in or been assisted in your college preparation and search by programs outside of the classroom, such as Educational Talent Search, Take Stock in Children, Upward Bound, Boys and Girls Club, etc.?”
When to use: If you participated in college prep programs
Optional250 words
“Is there any additional information or extenuating circumstances the Admissions Committee should know when reviewing your application?”
When to use: To explain academic gaps, special circumstances, or info not covered elsewhere
Honors Program Essay — 400 words
“In today's rapidly evolving world, artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping how we learn, work, and interact with one another. Reflecting on this, how do you plan to navigate this evolving landscape during your college experience through your academic study, learning opportunities, and extracurricular activities? How do you hope the Honors Program will impact the way you learn and interact with others?”
Innovation Academy Essay — 150-300 words
“Discuss why you are interested in becoming a UF Innovation Academy student and how it will influence your professional career path.”
What This University Values
Academic RigorLong Term CommitmentAuthentic LeadershipCommunity ContributionIntellectual Curiosity