University of Florida Acceptance Rate
Gainesville, Florida · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 65,375
- Admitted
- 15,707
- Yield
- 43.1%
- Test policy
- Test scores required
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, University of Florida's acceptance rate has fallen from 45.6% in 2014–15 to 24% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 28,662 to 65,375 (+128%) over that period.
Its 24% rate makes University of Florida more selective than about 94% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 44 tracked Florida schools, it is more selective than about 93%.
University of Florida requires SAT/ACT scores for admission. Of admitted students, 43.1% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 28,662 | 13,072 | 45.6% | 6,512 |
| 2015–16 | 29,220 | 13,892 | 47.5% | 6,887 |
| 2016–17 | 30,118 | 13,836 | 45.9% | 6,842 |
| 2017–18 | 32,747 | 13,758 | 42% | 6,428 |
| 2018–19 | 38,905 | 15,077 | 38.8% | 6,801 |
| 2019–20 | 38,069 | 13,925 | 36.6% | 6,554 |
| 2020–21 | 48,193 | 15,002 | 31.1% | 6,333 |
| 2021–22 | 51,207 | 15,431 | 30.1% | 6,787 |
| 2022–23 | 64,473 | 15,054 | 23.3% | 6,612 |
| 2023–24 | 65,375 | 15,707 | 24% | 6,762 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 36,591 | 8,818 | 24.1% |
| Men | 28,784 | 6,889 | 23.9% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test scores required.
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 650–730 | 79% |
| SAT Math | 650–750 | |
| ACT Composite | 28–33 | 41% |
How University of Florida compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is University of Florida's acceptance rate?
University of Florida's acceptance rate is 24% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (15,707 admitted of 65,375 applicants).
Is University of Florida test optional?
University of Florida requires SAT or ACT scores for admission.
How many people apply to University of Florida?
University of Florida received 65,375 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 15,707.
What SAT score do you need for University of Florida?
Admitted students at University of Florida typically scored 650–730 on SAT Reading/Writing and 650–750 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is University of Florida getting harder to get into?
University of Florida has become harder to get into: its acceptance rate went from 45.6% in 2014–15 to 24% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://www.ufl.edu/.