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Admissions Requirements

The University of Florida is tough to get into. To be accepted as a Gator is an accomplishment you can truly be proud of. At the undergraduate level, admissions is handled by the university. Even though you'll spend your first few semesters working on university-required general coursework, come speak with an advisor as soon as you arrive in Gainesville. We can help you make the most of your time here, and plan for your future within the college. UF has a system called Universal Tracking that helps students monitor their progress toward their degree, and we can help make sure you stay on track according to this measure.

General Requirements

UF requires all incoming freshmen to submit an application. The best way to fill out the application is through the Office of Admissions' Web site. You can go back to it and check your status in the weeks you spend waiting for a decision. Also, all students must have copies of their high school transcripts and any applicable test scores sent to UF.

Minimum Requirements

The minimum requirements for admission into UF are typically far below the scores and grades of students actually admitted. Because UF has such a highly qualified pool of applicants to select from, students should anticipate the need for superb grades and test scores. According to the UF Office of Admissions, the minimum requirements for admission are:

• Graduation from a regionally accredited or state-approved secondary school or the equivalent (G.E.D., etc.).
• Fifteen academic units, including 4 years of English, 3 years of math, 3 years of natural sciences (two with laboratories), 3 years of social sciences, and 2 sequential years of a foreign language.
• A cumulative C average in the academic core, as computed by the university, at all institutions attended, high school and college.
• A record of good conduct.
• A total score of at least 950 on the SAT (minimum 440 on either verbal or quantitative), or a composite ACT score of 19 with a minimum of 17 on the English subsection, 19 on the math, and 18 on the reading.

A more detailed summary of admissions requirements is available from the Admissions Office's Web site.