- Acceptance rate: 24% for fall 2024
- Average high school GPA: 3.9, as reported by the college for 2025–26
- SAT, middle 50%: 660–730 reading and writing, 660–750 math
- ACT, middle 50%: 29–33 composite
- Average net price: $11,521 a year (2022–23)
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Type your GPA to compare it with what University of Florida reported: an average GPA of 3.9 (2025–26), an acceptance rate of 24% for fall 2024 and an ACT middle 50% of 29–33.
Weighted GPAs above 4.0 can't be compared directly. Many colleges recalculate on their own scale, so use your unweighted GPA here.
A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. University of Florida reviews each application.
University of Florida average GPA
University of Florida reported an average high school GPA of 3.9 for its first-year students who submitted one (95% did), in its 2025–26 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether it's weighted or unweighted.
An average, not a cutoffColleges calculate GPA in different ways, so this figure can't be compared directly with your own GPA.
University of Florida acceptance rate
University of Florida admitted 17,804 of 73,557 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 24%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
University of Florida is a public 4-year university in Gainesville, Florida, with 36,573 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered University of Florida in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 660 | 700 | 730 |
| SAT Math | 660 | 700 | 750 |
| ACT Composite | 29 | 31 | 33 |
| ACT English | 28 | 32 | 35 |
| ACT Math | 26 | 29 | 32 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1403 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What University of Florida looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Required |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Required |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Required |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Required |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Not considered |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
AP credit
University of Florida awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It doesn't award credit for life experience.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $11,521 a year at University of Florida in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
How selective is UF?
Highly selective: fewer than 1 in 4 applicants got in. University of Florida admitted 24% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
How important is GPA for getting into UF?
A lot: University of Florida requires high school GPA, high school record, college preparatory program, essay or personal statement, test scores and other tests. It doesn't consider high school class rank, recommendations, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Is there a minimum GPA for UF?
University of Florida doesn't set a minimum GPA we could verify. Its first-year students averaged 3.9, as reported by the college in its 2025–26 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether that average is weighted or unweighted.
What is UF's acceptance rate?
University of Florida's acceptance rate was 24% for fall 2024: it admitted 17,804 of 73,557 first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Can a 3.5 GPA get you into UF?
GPA alone can't tell you here. University of Florida admitted 24% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.5 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
What SAT and ACT scores do UF students have?
The middle 50% of University of Florida's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 660–730 in reading and writing and 660–750 in math; ACT composite 29–33, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
Is UF test optional?
Check University of Florida's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. University of Florida required SAT or ACT scores from first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 80% sent SAT scores and 40% sent ACT scores.
How much does UF cost after financial aid?
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $11,521 a year at University of Florida in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Does UF consider legacy status?
No. University of Florida doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does UF give credit for AP exams?
Yes. University of Florida awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Before you apply, check UF's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: University of FloridaU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- University of Florida Common Data Set 2025–26University of Florida: average high school GPA of first-year students.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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