University of Florida: Rankings, Courses & Admissions

Address of University of Florida

The address of the University of Florida in Gainesville, FL 32611. The main campus of the University of Florida is bounded by University Avenue on the north and Archer Road on the south; 13th Street to the east and 34th Street to the west

Public/Private Status

The University of Florida is one of the acclaimed public institutions in the region in tandem with the University of South Florida and Florida State University. The university has been designed as a preeminent university, as per the Florida Senate Bill, a law that was introduced in 2013. 

QS World University Rankings and Other Rankings

The University of Florida ranking is 173 in the world, as per the QS World University rankings. 

Top Offered Courses by University of Florida

Some of the popular courses at the University of Florida include zoology, entomology, agriculture, dairy and animal science, mycology, biodiversity conservation, journalism, psychology, engineering, marketing, business, biological and biomedical sciences, and more. The University of Florida fees for undergraduate and graduate students (yearly) stand at $48,438 and $49,908, respectively. 

Required Exams for University of Florida

Several examinations are necessary for securing University of Florida admissions as far as international applicants are concerned. They include: 

• ACT/SAT.
• TOEFL iBT and Home Edition (minimum 80). 
• Verbal GRE (minimum 140). 
• TOEFL PBT (minimum 550). 
• IELTS Academic (minimum 6.0). 

University of Florida Requirements for Admissions

First-year students: 

• Graduation from any state-approved secondary school, regionally accredited institution, or any equivalent. 
• 16 academic units (4 years of English with extensive writing,3 years of natural sciences,4 years of mathematics, and 3 years of social sciences along with 2 years of a foreign language). 
• Cumulative GPA as per requirements. 
• Minimum GPA of 2.0 for each institution for those opting for dual-enrolment courses. 
• Good conduct record. 
• ACT/SAT scores. 
• IELTS/TOEFL/Duolingo English Test scores. 

Graduate Applicants: 

• Verbal GRE scores wherever required. 
• TOEFL/IELTS/Duolingo English Test scores. 
• Bachelor’s degree with minimum GPA or marks as needed. 

Available Scholarships for University of Florida

• Scholarships by the Admissions Office- A limited number are sanctioned with the review procedure looking at scores in standardized examinations, overall marks, extracurricular activities, personal essays, leadership, and community service records. Students with similar activities, scores, and test results may have different scholarships due to the limited number available. As per reports, roughly 10% of freshmen received these scholarships from the institution in 2021. 
• Presidential Scholarships- The Office of Admissions offers a limited number of merit-based Presidential scholarships. The Presidential Scholarship offers $5,000 per year for over 4 years, the Presidential Gold Scholarship provides $8,000 per year for over 4 years and the Presidential Platinum Scholarship provides $10,000 per year for over 4 years)
• Out of State Waivers- A limited count of merit-based waivers of tuition fees is given to out-of-state applicants. There is an Alumni scholarship worth up to $8,000 each year for more than 4 years. There is the Sunshine scholarship worth up to $16,000 per year for more than 4 years and the Gator Nation Scholarship offering up to $20,000 each year for a total period of more than four years. 
• Admission Honors Scholarship- Students securing admission into the University Research Scholars Program will have a residential tuition waiver of $2,000 in total. 
• Southern Scholarship- This offers housing for meritorious students who require financial support for studying in college. The applicants should be residents of Florida who will share cooperative living duties with other students in a chosen house. 
• Bright Futures Scholarship- This is scholarship is given by the Florida Department of Education. 
• National Merit Finalists/Benacquisto Scholarship- An annual scholarship of $500 is given to the finalists who prefer the University of Florida as their first choice. 
• Lombardi and Stamps Scholarship- This is given to top-rank students and demonstrates a penchant for community service, leadership, good moral character, and extracurricular activities. 
• Machen Florida Opportunity Scholars- This program offers financial support to low-income and first-generation graduating students at the undergraduate level. There is an extensive financial support program available for eligible learners. Those with annual family income below $40,000 and assets below $25,000 can apply under this scholarship program.
• United World Scholarships- These scholarships are given for up to a total of 8 semesters and draw academically bright students who should have graduated from a United World College while getting admitted into the University of Florida Honors Program. 

About Placements at University of Florida

The University of Florida has an excellent placement record with average salaries of graduates surpassing $39,523-104,865 per year depending on the job position and industry in question. A majority of students graduating from the institution find employment in leading industries and sectors in their chosen fields. At the same time, many choose to pursue further academic and research opportunities. 

Disclaimer: All course fees and salaries are approximate amounts subject to change depending on various conditions.

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