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University of Florida-Online

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Gainesville, Florida

About University of Florida-Online

University of Florida-Online is a public institution offering bachelor's degrees based in Gainesville, Florida. It enrolls 4,627 students (a mid-sized student body), according to IPEDS 2023-24 data. Below you'll find verified data on admissions, cost, student outcomes, programs offered, and what graduates typically earn, all pulled from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS.

Official website: ufonline.ufl.edu

Acceptance: 61.3%
Graduation: 83.4%
Net Price: $4,815
Median Earnings (10yr): $71,588
Enrollment: 4,627
Student : Faculty: 51:1

Accreditor Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Academic Calendar Semester

How It Measures Up

US College Data scores each college on four pillars (outcomes, value, affordability, and selectivity) on a 0–100 scale, ranked within its peer group (4-Year Selective). Scores are calculated from verified College Scorecard and IPEDS data, not opinion or paid placement. Where data is missing, that pillar isn't scored.

Excellent

90/100

UCD Score · 4-Year Selective

Outcomes 93

Value 99

Affordability 61

Selectivity 78

Admissions & Acceptance Rate

With an acceptance rate of 61.3%, University of Florida-Online is moderately selective.

Acceptance Rate

61.3%

Moderate

SAT Range (25th–75th)

1250 – 1410

Reading + Math combined

ACT Range (25th–75th)

27 – 31

Cumulative composite

Test Policy Required SAT or ACT scores must be submitted with the application.

5-Year Admission Trend

Acceptance rate over the last five admission cycles. The trend tells you whether University of Florida-Online is getting harder, easier, or staying about the same.

Getting more selective ↓ 10.2 pts since 2019

Cost & Financial Aid

The real cost of attending University of Florida-Online isn't the sticker price. It's the net price,which is what most students actually pay after grants and scholarships. According to College Scorecard 2023-24 data, the average net price is $4,815 per year. That's well below the typical net price for public colleges nationally.

Average Net Price

$4,815

Per year, after typical aid

Receive Pell Grants

22%

Need-based federal aid

Receive Federal Loans

12%

Borrowing to attend

Full Cost Breakdown

Published cost of attendance, the sticker price before grants and scholarships. Most students underestimate room & board and other expenses.

Tuition & Fees (in-state): $3,876
Tuition & Fees (out-of-state): $16,579
Room & Board (off-campus): $12,120
Books & Supplies: $810
Other Expenses (off-campus): $2,680
Total Cost of Attendance: $17,843

Application fee: $30 (one-time, due at submission)

Net Price by Family Income

Aid is need-based, so net price varies by family income. Here's what each bracket typically pays after grants and scholarships.

Under $30,000

$1,477
$30,001 – $48,000

$2,286
$48,001 – $75,000

$5,171
$75,001 – $110,000

$8,947
Over $110,000

$12,923

Debt at Graduation

Cumulative federal-loan debt across the full borrowing distribution. The 10th and 90th percentiles bracket the typical range; the median sits in the middle.

$3,624

10% percentile

$7,213

25% percentile

$15,000

Median percentile

$24,134

75% percentile

$30,500

90% percentile

Median Debt by Student Type

Median federal-loan debt at graduation broken down by demographic. Each slice's size is proportional to the dollar amount that group typically borrows.

GroupDebtvs Median

Pell recipients $13,750 ↓ $1,250

No Pell $14,480 ↓ $520

Dependent students $14,000 ↓ $1,000

Independent students $14,375 ↓ $625

Female students $14,000 ↓ $1,000

Male students $14,000 ↓ $1,000

Worth knowing: Students who don't finish leave with a median debt of $9,000, less than completers ($15,000), but still a meaningful obligation without a degree in hand.

Graduation Rate & Retention

83% of full-time students who enrolled at University of Florida-Online graduate within six years, and 94% return for their second year, per IPEDS 2023-24 completion data.

6-Year Graduation Rate

83%

Of students who graduate within six years

First-Year Retention

94%

Returning for their second year

What this means: Strong completion signals. Most students who start, finish.

After Graduation: Earnings & Outcomes

According to College Scorecard 2023-24 data, students who entered University of Florida-Online earn a median of $71,588 ten years after first enrolling. That's above the national median for U.S. colleges.

Median Earnings (10 yrs)

$71,588

Earning > $25K

87%

10 yrs after entry

Earnings Growth After Graduation

Median annual earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after students first enrolled.

Earnings by Demographic

Mean annual earnings 10 years after entry, segmented by demographic. Reveals gaps the headline median can't show.

By Gender

Female graduates

$60,300

Median earnings for female grads ten years after first enrolling here.

Male graduates

$72,400

Median earnings for male grads ten years after first enrolling here.

By Family Income at Entry

Family income (lowest third)

$63,400

Earnings of grads from the bottom-third of family incomes at entry.

Family income (middle third)

$65,200

Earnings of grads from the middle-third of family incomes at entry.

Family income (highest third)

$68,500

Earnings of grads from the top-third of family incomes at entry.

The gender gap: Male graduates earn $12,100, about 17% more than female graduates ten years out. The gap reflects industry mix, role choice, and structural pay differences that exist across most US colleges.

Loan Repayment Progression

Share of completer-cohort borrowers paying down at least $1 of principal at the 1-, 3-, 5-, and 7-year mark. Climbing rates show graduates settling into careers and managing debt; flat or declining rates are a warning.

Climbing: graduates increasingly paying down debt ↑ 11.0 pts across 6 years

What this signals: Strong. 80% of graduates are actively reducing their debt seven years out.

Who Studies Here

University of Florida-Online is home to 4,627 students, a mid-sized community. Some distinctive traits: 31% are first-generation college students, 47% study part-time.

Total Enrolled

4,627

Part-Time

47%

First-Generation

31%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Undergraduate student body composition reported to the US Department of Education.

GroupShareStudents

White 56.5% 2,614

Hispanic 23.5% 1,088

Asian 5.6% 257

Other 5.5% 253

Black 4.3% 198

International 1.2% 56

Student Life & Campus Culture

Where students live, learn, and connect at University of Florida-Online. The campus setting, housing profile, and signals that shape day-to-day life here.

Setting

Midsize City Gainesville, Florida

Housing

Commuter campus Online-only, no physical campus

Adult Learners

32% of students are 25 or older

Athletics

NCAA athletic-conference member

Academic Calendar

Semester scheduling structure

Designation

Online-only institution

Designation

Branch campus

What You Can Study

University of Florida-Online offers a varied set of programs: 24 distinct programs across 14 majors. Below are its strongest majors, each with flagship programs and typical earnings. Open a major to explore it in depth, or browse the full program catalog.

1 Program

Business

Business Administration $68K ($48K–$94K)

3 Programs

Health

Nursing $89K ($68K–$114K)
Public Health $59K ($42K–$79K)
Communication Disorders Sciences and $59K ($45K–$73K)

3 Programs

Communication

Public Relations $64K ($46K–$84K)
Radio, Television & Digital Media $50K ($34K–$70K)
Journalism $56K ($41K–$74K)

2 Programs

Recreation & Fitness

Kinesiology $55K ($39K–$73K)
Parks $50K ($38K–$64K)

1 Program

Computer Science

Information Systems $92K ($64K–$128K)

2 Programs

Biology

Microbiology $63K ($44K–$83K)
Biology $57K ($39K–$79K)

View all majors View all programs

Faculty & Resources

The student-to-faculty ratio at University of Florida-Online is 51:1, high (larger classes are common).

Student : Faculty

51:1

Students per instructional faculty member

Instruction / Student

$3,959

Annual instructional spending per enrolled student

Avg Faculty Salary

$56,378

9-month equivalent across all ranks

Faculty by Rank

16 instructional faculty across 3 ranks. The rank mix shows how many senior faculty are teaching versus contingent or junior staff, with average salary equated to a 9-month contract.

Rank	Faculty Count	Share	Avg Salary
Associate Professors	1	6%	$101,630
Lecturers	9	56%	$51,033
No Rank	6	38%	$56,854

Pros & Cons of University of Florida-Online

A quick at-a-glance summary of how University of Florida-Online tends to stack up for prospective students,weighing its data, size, setting, and cost profile together.

PROS

Very affordable net price after aid
Strong six-year graduation rate
Strong first-year retention
Above-average post-graduation earnings

CONS

Larger class sizes than typical
Predominantly serves middle- and upper-income families
No graduate programs offered at this institution

Best for: Based on the data, University of Florida-Online is a fit for families focused on keeping net cost low; working adults or students needing part-time study options; students prioritizing post-graduation earnings.

Frequently Asked Questions about University of Florida-Online

Quick answers to the questions most students and parents ask. Every answer below is calculated from verified government data about University of Florida-Online.

Is University of Florida-Online hard to get into?

Admissions at University of Florida-Online are moderately competitive. The acceptance rate is 61.3%, so most applicants who meet the academic minimums are admitted.

What is the acceptance rate at University of Florida-Online?

University of Florida-Online has an acceptance rate of 61.3%, according to College Scorecard 2023-24 admissions data.

What SAT score do you need for University of Florida-Online?

The middle 50% of admitted students at University of Florida-Online scored between 1250 and 1410 on the SAT (Reading + Math combined). Scores at the higher end of that range improve admissions odds materially. Per IPEDS 2023-24 data.

What ACT score do you need for University of Florida-Online?

The middle 50% of admitted students at University of Florida-Online scored between 27 and 31 on the ACT composite. Scores in the upper half of that range strengthen an application. Source: IPEDS 2023-24.

How much does University of Florida-Online cost?

The average net price after aid at University of Florida-Online is $4,815 per year, this is what students typically pay after grants and scholarships are applied. Net price data: College Scorecard 2023-24.

Is University of Florida-Online worth it?

Strong return on investment. Graduates earn a median of $71,588 ten years after entering, against an average net price of $4,815 per year. That's roughly 14.9x earnings-to-cost. Source: College Scorecard 2023-24.

What is University of Florida-Online known for?

University of Florida-Online is best known for its programs in Business Administration, Nursing, Public Relations. These are the most popular fields by completed degrees, per IPEDS 2023-24 completion data.

What do University of Florida-Online graduates earn?

Median earnings 10 years after entering University of Florida-Online are $71,588, based on College Scorecard 2023-24 federal earnings data for Title IV recipients.

Is University of Florida-Online accredited?

Yes. University of Florida-Online is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

How many students attend University of Florida-Online?

University of Florida-Online enrolls 4,627 students, per IPEDS 2023-24 fall enrollment data.

What is the graduation rate at University of Florida-Online?

University of Florida-Online graduates 83% of full-time students within six years, per IPEDS 2023-24 completion data.

Is University of Florida-Online a public or private college?

University of Florida-Online is a Public institution.

Where is University of Florida-Online located?

University of Florida-Online is located in Gainesville, Florida.

What programs does University of Florida-Online offer?

University of Florida-Online offers 24 distinct programs. The most popular include Business Administration, Nursing, Public Relations.

What is the student-to-faculty ratio at University of Florida-Online?

The student-to-faculty ratio at University of Florida-Online is 51:1, per IPEDS 2023-24 data.