University of Florida
Gainesville, FL
One of the largest and most selective public universities in the Southeast, in Gainesville, known for strong engineering, business, and journalism programs and a big-time SEC athletics culture (the Gators, "The Swamp") that anchors campus social life, backed by one of the largest Greek communities in the country.
23%
Acceptance rate
1300–1470
SAT range
28–33
ACT range
34,000
Undergrads
$6,381/yr
In-state tuition
$28,658/yr
Out-of-state tuition
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