University of Florida acceptance rate, scores and deadlines
Source: Common Data Set 2025–26 · deadlines from Florida's admissions site.
Acceptance rate
Florida acceptance rate by year
18,403 of 90,523 applicants admitted for Fall 2025, against 24.2% for Fall 2024.
Show the numbers
| Entering class | Applied | Admitted | Rate | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2025 | 90,523 | 18,403 | 20.3% | Common Data Set |
| Fall 2024 | 73,557 | 17,804 | 24.2% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2023 | 65,375 | 15,707 | 24.0% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2022 | 64,473 | 15,054 | 23.4% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2021 | 51,207 | 15,431 | 30.1% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2020 | 48,193 | 15,002 | 31.1% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2019 | 40,139 | 13,925 | 34.7% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2018 | 38,905 | 15,077 | 38.8% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2017 | 32,747 | 13,758 | 42.0% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2016 | 30,118 | 13,836 | 45.9% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2015 | 29,220 | 13,892 | 47.5% | IPEDS |
2026–27 applications
Florida deadlines for 2026–27
Apply with Common App. Checked October 24, 2026 on Florida's admissions site. Dates can change; confirm them there before you submit.
- Early decision Apply by Decisions December 11
- Early action Apply by Decisions January 22
- Regular decision Apply by Decisions March 19
Early rounds
Early decision and early action at Florida
Florida offers early decision and early action for 2026–27. It does not publish separate early admit rates in its Common Data Set.
Scores and GPA
Test scores and GPA at Florida
Scores are for enrolled students who sent them, not for everyone admitted.
- 4.058.0%
- 3.75–3.9938.0%
- 3.50–3.744.0%
What counts
What Florida weighs
From section C7 of Florida's Common Data Set 2025–26.
Very important
- Course rigor
- GPA
- Activities
- Talent or ability
Important
- Test scores
- Essays
- Character
- Volunteer work
- Work experience
Considered
- First-generation status
- Where you live
- State residency
Not considered
- Class rank
- Recommendations
- Interview
- Alumni relation
- Religious affiliation
- Demonstrated interest
Waitlist
Florida waitlist
3,196 students were offered a place on the waitlist for Fall 2025, 2,737 accepted it, and 1 were admitted from it (0.0% of those who stayed on).
Cost
What Florida costs
From the College Scorecard. For your own estimate, use Florida's net price calculator.
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Colleges with a similar acceptance rate
Close to Florida's 20.3%, from the same official data.
FAQ
Questions about Florida admissions
What is Florida's acceptance rate?
Florida admitted 18,403 of 90,523 first-year applicants for Fall 2025, an acceptance rate of 20.3%. That is down from 24.2% for Fall 2024. Source: Common Data Set 2025–26.
Is Florida test-optional for 2026–27?
No. Florida requires the SAT or ACT from first-year applicants for 2026–27.
When are Florida's application deadlines for 2026–27?
Early decision: October 15, 2026; Early action: November 1, 2026; Regular decision: January 15, 2027. Check Florida's admissions site before you apply, as dates can change.
What SAT score do you need for Florida?
There is no cutoff. The middle 50% of enrolled first-years scored 1330–1490 on the SAT (Fall 2025), and 78% of them sent a score. A score at or above 1490 is in the top quarter of enrolled students.
Where the numbers come from
Sources
- University of Florida Common Data Set 2025–26
- College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education), IPEDS admissions 2015–2024
- Florida first-year admissions, checked October 24, 2026
Odds are estimates from public data, shown as a range. An estimate, not a guarantee.
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