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University of Florida

University of Florida
201 Criser Hall, P.O. Box 114000
Gainesville, FL 32611

Official telephone: (352) 392-3261
Website: www.ufl.edu
Screen last updated on: December 2016

The admissions information below is valid for the 2016 academic year.

ADMISSIONS OFFICE
Admissions officer: Zina Evans,
Vice President for Enrollment Management
Contacting the office: 352 392-1365
352 392-2115 (fax)
webrequests@
admissions.ufl.edu

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN APPLICATION PROCESS & REQUIREMENTS
Is there an application deadline for fall? yes
Final filing date for fall: November 1
Freshmen are accepted for terms other than fall: yes
Application fee: $30, (may be waived if applicant has an SAT Reasoning or ACT fee waiver form)
Can the application fee be waived? yes
Are refunds available on the application fee? no
Is the Common Application form accepted? yes
Supplemental forms required for those using Common Application: yes
Admissions requirements:
English units must include writing; math units must be in algebra I, algebra II, and geometry; foreign language units must be in the same language. Competitive GPA required.
High school graduation is: required, GED is accepted
A general college preparatory program is: required
Campus visit is: recommended
Interview is: required of some
Off-campus interview: not available
Standardized test requirements: SAT I or ACT required, SAT II not used
School's test preference: no preference
SAT II tests that are required or recommended: SAT Subject (biology, chemistry, English literature, foreign languages, math level II, physics, and U.S. history) recommended.
SAT II tests are: required/recommended of applicants submitting SAT I or ACT
Aside from admissions, test scores are used for: placement
Dates test scores should be received: December 31 for SAT I/ACT
High school units required or recommended:
English: 4 required, 4 recommended
Foreign language: 2 required, 2 recommended
Lab: 2 required, 2 recommended
Math: 4 required, 4 recommended
Science: 3 required, 3 recommended
Social studies: 3 required, 3 recommended
Total: 16 required, 16 recommended
Special requirements for admission to specific programs:
  • Portfolio required of art program applicants.
  • Audition required of music program applicants.
  • Audition required of dance program applicants.
  • Audition required of theatre program applicants.
Special programs/policies for applicants not normally admissible: Admissions committee review for applicants not normally admissible.
School has formalized early decision program: no
School has early action program: no
School has concurrent enrollment program for high school: yes

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN SELECTION PROCESS
Academic criteria:
  • secondary school report very important
  • class rank considered
  • recommendations not considered
  • standardized test scores important
  • essay very important
Nonacademic criteria:
  • interview not considered
  • extracurricular activities very important
  • particular talent/ability very important
  • character/personal qualities very important
  • alumni/ae relationship considered
  • geographical residence important
  • state residency considered
  • religious affiliation/commitment not considered
  • minority affiliation not considered
  • volunteer work very important
  • work experience important
Admissions is need blind: yes
Average secondary school GPA: 4.5
Percent of freshmen who submitted GPA: 99%
Percent of freshmen who submitted class rank: 90%
Combined ACT middle 50% range: 27 - 31
Test taken by majority of applicants: SAT I
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted SAT I scores: 81%
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted ACT score: 79%

UNDERGRADUATE NOTIFICATION FOR FALL TERM
Notification of admission: Notification of admission begins February 12 for applicants who meet the November 1 deadline.
Acceptance of admission: must accept by May 1

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN ENROLLMENT
Number of completed applications received: 29,837
Number of applicants offered admission: 14,237 (48%)
Number of applicants offered admission who enrolled: 7,204 (51%)
School has a waiting list policy: no
Percent of freshmen who came from out of state: 8%
Tuition deposit amount: $200, nonrefundable
Room deposit amount: $175, nonrefundable
Admission may be deferred: no

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