University of Florida

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2022 Undergraduate Tuition

$4,477

2022 Average Net Price

$11,740

After Financial Aid

2019 Default Rate

0.908%

on Student Loans

2022 Acceptance Rate

23.3%

64,473 Applicants

2022 Enrolled Students

55,211

79.6% Full-Time

2022 Graduation Rate

90%

6,064 Graduates

About

University of Florida is a higher education institution located in Alachua County, FL. In 2022, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at University of Florida were General Business Administration & Management (973 degrees awarded), Other Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, & Administration (237 degrees), and Medical Microbiology & Bacteriology (191 degrees).

In 2022, 18,084 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of Florida. 57.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 42.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (9,431 degrees), 2.48 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (3,799 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at University of Florida is $4,477, which is $−25,673 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($30,150).

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Costs

In 2022, the median undergraduate tuition at University of Florida is $4,477, which is $−25,673 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($30,150).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $11,740.

In 2022, 89% of undergraduate students attending University of Florida received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 12% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$4,477

2022 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2022, the cost of tuition at University of Florida was $4,477. The cost of tuition at University of Florida is $−25,673 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($30,150).

This chart compares the tuition costs of University of Florida (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$11,740

2022 Value

19.7%

1 Year Growth

In 2022 University of Florida had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $11,740. Between 2021 and 2022, the average net price of University of Florida grew by 19.7%.

This chart compares the average net price of University of Florida (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$10,400

Room and Board

$810

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at University of Florida was of $10,400 in 2022. The cost of room and board decreased by 1.79% between 2021 and 2022.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $810. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 8.99% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at University of Florida (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

89%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

12%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

89% of undergraduate students at University of Florida received financial aid through grants or loans in 2022. This represents a growth of 5.95% with respect to 2021, when 84% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at University of Florida (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

0.908%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at University of Florida was 0.908%, which represents 60 out of the 6611 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

University of Florida received 64,473 undergraduate applications in 2022, which represents a 25.9% annual growth. Out of those 64,473 applicants, 15,054 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 23.3% acceptance rate.

There were 55,211 students enrolled at University of Florida in 2022. 81% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

University of Florida has an overall enrollment yield of 43.9%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

23.3%

Acceptance Rate in 2022

15,054

Accepted Out of 64,473

In 2022, the undergraduate acceptance rate of University of Florida was 23.3% (15,054 admissions from 64,473 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2021, which was 30.1%. Between 2021 and 2022, the number of applicants grew by 25.9%, while admissions declined by −2.44%..

This chart compares the acceptance rate of University of Florida (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

81%

Submission Percentage (2022)

5,358

Scores Submitted (2022)

81% of enrolled first-time students at University of Florida in 2022 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

University of Florida had a total enrollment of 55,211 students in 2022. The full-time enrollment at University of Florida is 43,969 students and the part-time enrollment is 11,242. This means that 79.6% of students enrolled at University of Florida are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at University of Florida, both undergraduate and graduate, is 49.1% White, 20.7% Hispanic or Latino, 9.22% Asian, 5.58% Black or African American, 4.12% Two or More Races, 0.0833% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0453% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at University of Florida in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (28.8%), followed by White Male (21.8%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (13.7%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (23.8%), followed by White Male (17%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (8.22%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

79.6%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of Florida in 2022, both undergraduate and graduate, is 55,211 students. The full-time enrollment at University of Florida is 43,969 and the part-time enrollment is 11,242. This means that 79.6% of students enrolled at University of Florida are enrolled full-time compared with 77.4% at similar Doctoral Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at University of Florida (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

97%

2022 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at University of Florida was 97%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (84%), University of Florida had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at University of Florida (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2022)

White
27,118 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
11,404 enrolled students
Asian
5,093 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at University of Florida is 49.1% White, 20.7% Hispanic or Latino, 9.22% Asian, 5.58% Black or African American, 4.12% Two or More Races, 0.0833% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0453% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Doctoral Universities is 47.5% White, 15.5% Hispanic or Latino, and 9.58% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 1,223 students (2.22%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2022, 2,848 more women than men received degrees from University of Florida. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at University of Florida is white (9,431 degrees awarded). There were 2.48 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (3799 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at University of Florida is General Business Administration & Management (973 degrees awarded), followed by Other Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, & Administration (237 degrees) and Medical Microbiology & Bacteriology (191 degrees).

In 2022, the most specialized majors across all degree types at University of Florida, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Engineering (2,151 degrees awarded), Biology (1,823 degrees), and Physical Sciences (362 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Other managers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Florida are Other managers (650,639 people), Software developers (535,574 people), Physicians (509,511 people), Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (397,247 people), and Miscellaneous engineers, including nuclear engineers (377,856 people).

The most specialized majors at University of Florida in 2022 are Engineering (2,151 degrees awarded), Biology (1,823 degrees), Physical Sciences (362 degrees), Social Sciences (1,417 degrees), and Language & Linguistics (220 degrees) (as of 2022).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Podiatrists

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Florida are Podiatrists, Surgeons, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, Physicians, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at University of Florida are Engineering (2,151 degrees awarded), Biology (1,823 degrees), Physical Sciences (362 degrees), Social Sciences (1,417 degrees), and Language & Linguistics (220 degrees) (as of 2022).

Common Industries by Major

Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Florida are Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (771,149 people), Computer Systems Design (693,831 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (684,377 people), Elementary & secondary schools (576,974 people), and Architectural, engineering & related services (520,013 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by University of Florida.

Most Common (2022)

General Psychology
599 degrees awarded
General Biological Sciences
595 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
452 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common bachelors degree concentration at University of Florida was General Psychology with 599 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at University of Florida according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

7,618

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2022

10,466

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2022

In 2022, 7,618 degrees were awarded to men at University of Florida, which is 0.728 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (10,466).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at University of Florida by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2022, 794 degrees were awarded to men at University of Florida in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.17 times more than the 677 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2022, 677 degrees were awarded to men at University of Florida in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.853 times less than the 794 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

67%

100% Completion Time

89%

150% Completion Time

In 2022, 67% of students graduating from University of Florida completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 89% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 90% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Doctoral Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

American Indian or Alaska Native Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2022 at University of Florida is Male and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% graduation rate). Across all Doctoral Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (73.2%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 1.91% of graduates (116 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2022)

White
9,431 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
3,799 degrees awarded
Asian
1,353 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of Florida is white (9,431 degrees awarded). There were 2.48 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (3799 degrees).

2.91% of degree recipients (527 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2022)

White Female
5,446 degrees awarded
White Male
3,985 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
2,248 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of Florida is white female (5,446 degrees awarded). There were 1.37 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (3985 degrees).

Operations

University of Florida has an endowment valued at nearly $2.27B, as of the end of the 2022 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of −NaNM (−3.95%) compared to the 1.13% average return (4.2M on 373M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2022, University of Florida had a total salary expenditure of 3.54B. University of Florida employs 872 Professors, 681 Assistant professors and 532 Associate professors. Most academics at University of Florida are Male Professor (636), Male Assistant professor (344), and Female Assistant professor (337).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Florida are: Computer, Engineering, and Science, with 1,721 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 1,278 employees, and Management with 985 employees.

Endowment

$2.27B

2022 Endowment

4.35%

decline from 2021

University of Florida has an endowment valued at about $2.27B, as of the end of the 2022 fiscal year. The endowment of University of Florida declined 4.35% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $1.9B higher than than the median endowment of Doctoral Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at University of Florida (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Doctoral Universities: Highest Research Activity Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$572M - Federal
$48.6M - State
$7.73M - Local

As of 2022, University of Florida received $572M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $48.6M from state grants and contracts, and $7.73M from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$1.99B

2022 Salaries

9.38%

growth from 2021

In 2022, University of Florida paid a median of $1.99B in salaries, which represents 56.2% of their overall expenditure ($3.54B) and a 9.38% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Doctoral Universities is 246M (41.5% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$339M

Instructional Salaries

2,674

Number of Employees

In 2022, University of Florida paid a total of $339M to 2,674 employees working as instructors, which represents 17.1% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $73.7M (30%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

872 Employees

Computer, Engineering, and Science

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

1,721 Employees

In 2022, the most common positions for instructional staff at University of Florida were Professor with 872 employees, Assistant professor with 681 employees, and Associate professor with 532 employees.

In 2022, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Florida were Computer, Engineering, and Science with 1,721 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 1,278 employees, and Management with 985 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2022)

Male Professor
Male Assistant professor
Female Assistant professor

In 2022, the most common demographic for instructional staff at University of Florida was Male Professor with 636 employees, Male Assistant professor with 344 employees, and Female Assistant professor with 337 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at University of Florida.

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