University of Florida Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
University of Florida-Online is a public four-year university in Gainesville, Florida, serving roughly 4,627 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 61.26% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $71,588 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $3,876
- 2024 Average Net Price: $4,815 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 61.26% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 4,627 53.1% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 84.68%
- Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions
- First-Generation Students: 30.8%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 0.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 22.6% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 5.0%
- Average SAT Score: 1338
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 6,940
- Applicants (IPEDS): 1,440
- Room & Board: $12,120 annual estimate
University of Florida-Online: what the data shows
Common questions about University of Florida-Online, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is University of Florida-Online?
University of Florida-Online is located in Gainesville, FL (ZIP 32611).
NCES locale classification: Suburb.
Is University of Florida-Online public or private?
University of Florida-Online is a Public institution.
How much does University of Florida-Online cost?
Published tuition: $3,876 in-state, $16,579 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $4,815.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $1,477 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $2,286 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $5,171 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $8,947 |
| $110,001+ | $12,923 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $15,504.
How hard is it to get into University of Florida-Online?
Admission rate: 61.26%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1338 and midpoint ACT 29.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is University of Florida-Online?
Total enrollment: 4,627 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 6,940 students.
About 53% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at University of Florida-Online?
150%-time completion rate: 84.68%.
First-year retention: 94.8%.
What do graduates of University of Florida-Online earn?
Median earnings: $56,398 six years after entry; $71,588 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $15,000.
21.81% of students receive Pell grants.
What is University of Florida-Online known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Business Administration and Management, General (217 completions)
- Psychology, General (84 completions)
- Computer and Information Sciences, General (78 completions)
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management (73 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (65 completions)
- Public Relations/Image Management (48 completions)
- Education, General (46 completions)
- Criminology (46 completions)
- Fire Science/Fire-fighting (43 completions)
- Advertising (34 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is University of Florida-Online a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 61.26%; completion rate 84.68%; median earnings $71,588 at 10 years; net price $4,815. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$3,876
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at University of Florida-Online was $3,876.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$4,815
2024 Value
In 2024 University of Florida-Online had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $4,815.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$19,260 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$4,815 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$15,504 4-Year In-State Tuition
$66,316 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$12,120 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$810 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$16,806 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$67,224 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for University of Florida-Online.
Financial Aid by Income Level
21.81% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
12.36% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at University of Florida-Online was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for University of Florida-Online in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2014–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | $3,876 | $16,580 | — |
| 2015 | $3,876 | $16,580 | $10,858 |
| 2016 | $3,876 | $16,580 | $10,358 |
| 2017 | $3,876 | $16,580 | $10,858 |
| 2018 | $3,876 | $16,580 | $8,390 |
| 2019 | $3,876 | $16,580 | $7,492 |
| 2020 | $3,876 | $16,579 | $5,577 |
| 2021 | $3,876 | $16,579 | $4,517 |
| 2022 | $3,876 | $16,579 | $6,072 |
| 2023 | $3,876 | $16,579 | $4,702 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
61.26% Acceptance Rate
1,440 Total Applicants
927 Students Admitted
826 First-Time Students Enrolled
89.10% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 1338
ACT Average: 29
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.5 - 3.7
Estimated Median GPA: 3.60
Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
University of Florida-Online reported total enrollment of about 4,627 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 44% male and 56% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (56.5%), Hispanic or Latino (23.5%), and Asian (5.5%). About 21.81% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 30.8% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
53.1% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at University of Florida-Online in 2024 is 4,627 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 6,940 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
94.8%
2024 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.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 56.5%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
56.25% 100% Completion Time
84.68% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 56.25% of students graduating from University of Florida-Online completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Business Administration and Management, General: 53% male / 47% female
- Psychology, General: 15% male / 85% female
- Computer and Information Sciences, General: 76% male / 24% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for University of Florida-Online.
Return on Investment
$15,000 Median Student Debt
$71,588 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
20.95% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
3616.93% Return on Investment
2.1 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for University of Florida-Online.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 25 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Business Administration and Management, General: 217 completions
2. Psychology, General: 84 completions
3. Computer and Information Sciences, General: 78 completions
4. Sport and Fitness Administration/Management: 73 completions
5. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 65 completions
6. Public Relations/Image Management: 48 completions
7. Education, General: 46 completions
8. Criminology: 46 completions
9. Fire Science/Fire-fighting: 43 completions
Most popular programs at University of Florida-Online.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for University of Florida-Online graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for University of Florida-Online from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 5.0%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $5,838
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $3,673
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
University of Florida-Online is a public institution located in Gainesville, FL, classified as Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, Computer and Information Sciences, General. Enrollment is approximately 4,627 students. Student body composition includes White (56.5%), Hispanic or Latino (23.5%), Asian (5.5%). The admission rate is 61.26%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1338. The 150%-time completion rate is 84.68%. Approximately 21.81% of students receive Pell Grants. About 30.8% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions
Location
Gainesville, FL 32611
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
Exceptional Graduation Rate: With a 84.68% graduation rate, University of Florida-Online demonstrates strong student retention and completion. This rate significantly exceeds the national average, indicating effective academic support and student services.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is University of Florida-Online located?
University of Florida-Online is located in Gainesville, FL.
What is University of Florida-Online's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at University of Florida-Online is 61.3% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 1,440 applicants and 927 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does University of Florida-Online cost?
Reported tuition is $3,876 and average net price is $4,815 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $12,120 annually.
What is the student body demographics at University of Florida-Online?
University of Florida-Online reports undergraduate enrollment of about 6,940 students, White (56.5%), Hispanic or Latino (23.5%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend University of Florida-Online?
About 30.8% of students at University of Florida-Online are first-generation college students.
What test scores do students need for University of Florida-Online?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, University of Florida-Online reports midpoint SAT about 1338 and midpoint ACT about 29.
What do graduates of University of Florida-Online earn?
Median earnings are $56,398 six years after entry and $71,588 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at University of Florida-Online?
The 150%-time completion rate is 84.7% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do University of Florida-Online students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $15,000.
Is University of Florida-Online public or private?
University of Florida-Online is a public institution located in Gainesville, FL.
Is University of Florida-Online an HBCU?
No. University of Florida-Online is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is University of Florida-Online a tribal college?
No. University of Florida-Online is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Florida college costs
- Florida colleges by ROI
- Gainesville, Florida city profile
- Southeast regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Florida
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.