University Profile

University of Florida

A comprehensive public research university in Gainesville, Florida, offering undergraduate, graduate, professional and online educational opportunities across a broad range of disciplines.

πŸ“ Gainesville, Florida, United States
University Type Public Research University

Comprehensive land-grant research institution.

Established 1853

Gainesville campus opened in 1906.

Academics 300+ Degree Options

Undergraduate and graduate study opportunities.

Online Education UF Online

Online degrees and distance-learning options.

Century Tower at University of Florida
Century Tower One of the recognizable landmarks of the UF campus.

About the University of Florida

The University of Florida is a public research university located in Gainesville, Florida. The university traces its beginnings to 1853, with the Gainesville campus opening in 1906.

UF provides a broad academic environment covering agriculture and life sciences, arts, business, engineering, health, education, law, medicine, pharmacy, journalism, design and numerous other fields.

The main campus covers approximately 2,000 acres and includes more than 1,000 buildings, undergraduate residence halls, libraries, research facilities, recreational spaces and student services.

  • Public research university
  • 16 academic colleges
  • 100+ undergraduate programs
  • 200+ graduate programs
  • 7 libraries
  • 26 undergraduate residence halls
At a glance

University of Florida by the Numbers

Current university-published figures provide a snapshot of UF's size, academics and campus environment.

63,148 Total students
6,195 Faculty
525K+ Living alumni
1,000+ Campus buildings
100+ Undergraduate programs
200+ Graduate programs
7 Libraries
26 Residence halls
Academics

Explore Academic Areas

UF offers more than 300 undergraduate and graduate degree options across sciences, arts, business, engineering, health, education and other disciplines.

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Business

Study business, finance, management, marketing, entrepreneurship and related areas.

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Engineering

Engineering education and research spanning multiple technical and scientific disciplines.

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Computer Science

Computer science education covering computing, software, systems and related research areas.

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Health & Medicine

Academic and professional opportunities in medicine, pharmacy, dentistry, nursing and health sciences.

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05

Agriculture & Life Sciences

Programs addressing agriculture, natural resources, food systems, biological sciences and sustainability.

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Arts & Humanities

Creative, cultural and humanities-based programs spanning arts, design, languages and related fields.

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Academic community

UF Academic Colleges

The university's academic structure includes 16 colleges covering a wide range of disciplines.

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College of Agricultural and Life Sciences Agriculture, life sciences and natural resources
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College of the Arts Art, music, theatre and creative disciplines
B
Warrington College of Business Business, management and entrepreneurship
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College of Dentistry Dental education and patient care
D
College of Design, Construction and Planning Architecture, planning and construction
E
Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering Engineering and technology
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College of Education Education and learning sciences
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College of Health and Human Performance Health, sport and human performance
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College of Journalism and Communications Journalism, media and communications
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Levin College of Law Legal education and research
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Liberal Arts and Sciences Sciences, humanities and social sciences
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College of Medicine Medical education and biomedical research
Campus

Explore the University of Florida

A selection of recognizable UF locations and campus environments.

Flexible Education

UF Online & Distance Learning

The University of Florida provides online and distance learning opportunities for students who want to earn a Florida degree or certificate from outside the traditional classroom environment.

Online Degrees Flexible undergraduate pathways
Certificates Focused academic credentials
Distance Learning Courses and programs beyond campus
Online Student Support Academic resources and services

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University of Florida campus
Admissions

Start Your UF Journey

UF provides admission pathways for undergraduate, transfer, graduate and other students.

Undergraduate Admissions

Prospective undergraduate students can review application requirements, deadlines, academic information and freshman admission resources.

  • Freshman admission
  • Transfer admission
  • International applicants
  • Application information
  • Campus visits and tours
Undergraduate Admissions

Graduate Admissions

Graduate applicants can explore master's, doctoral and professional opportunities through UF's graduate programs.

  • Graduate degrees
  • Doctoral programs
  • Research opportunities
  • Funding and assistantships
  • Graduate application information
Graduate Admissions
Estimated cost

Tuition & Cost of Attendance

Published 2026–27 undergraduate estimates. Actual costs vary by student, housing, course load and other factors.

Expense Florida Resident Non-Florida Resident
Tuition / Fees $6,440 $34,620
Books & Course Materials $1,220 $1,220
Transportation $1,700 $1,700
Living Expenses $14,190 $14,190
Miscellaneous Personal Expenses $2,224 $2,224
Estimated Total Budget $25,830 $54,010

These are UF's published 2026–27 estimated undergraduate costs for incoming freshmen taking 30 credit hours over fall and spring. Costs can vary. Check the official UF financial aid and tuition pages before publishing final fee information.

Student experience

Campus Life at UF

Beyond classrooms, students have access to athletics, organizations, recreation, libraries, cultural spaces and student support services.

Florida Gators stadium

Florida Gators Athletics

NCAA Division I athletics and a major part of student and alumni life.

UF Century Tower

Campus Landmarks

Historic and recognizable buildings and spaces throughout the Gainesville campus.

UF student campus space

Student Community

Student organizations, services, activities, recreation and community spaces.

Research & innovation

A Research-Driven University

UF conducts research across health, agriculture, sustainability, engineering, artificial intelligence, climate, biotechnology and other fields.

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Artificial Intelligence

Computing and AI research spanning academic, scientific and applied fields.

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Health & Medicine

Research connected to medicine, biomedical science, public health and clinical care.

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Environment & Sustainability

Research addressing biodiversity, climate, agriculture and environmental challenges.

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Engineering & Technology

Engineering research covering technology, infrastructure, systems and innovation.

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Biotechnology

Research across biological sciences and biotechnology-related fields.

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Agriculture

Research supporting food systems, agriculture, natural resources and Florida communities.

Explore the University of Florida

Visit UF's official websites for current programs, admission requirements, tuition information and application deadlines.

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