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The University of Florida accepted 19.81% of applicants for the Class of 2030. This marks a sharp decline from the 38.8% acceptance rate seen for the Class of 2022. Getting admitted is significantly more difficult as applications have surged to 95,986.
UF Acceptance Rate: Class of 2030
UF admitted 19,012 of 95,986 applicants to the Class of 2030, an acceptance rate of 19.81%.[1] These are the figures the university announced for the cycle; the Common Data Set for this class publishes later in the year.
The total admitted pool includes 14,497 Early Action admits and 4,515 Regular Decision admits. The university noted a projected First-Time-In-College (FTIC) class size of 7,500, but official final enrollment figures are not yet finalized.
UF Acceptance Rate by Year
Across the 6 cycles with official figures, the acceptance rate has fallen from 38.8% (Class of 2022) to 24.2% (Class of 2028).[2]
| Class | Applied | Admitted | Acceptance rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028 | 73,557 | 17,804 | 24.2% |
| 2027 | 65,375 | 15,707 | 24.0% |
| 2026 | 64,473 | 15,054 | 23.3% |
| 2024 | 48,193 | 15,002 | 31.1% |
| 2023 | 38,069 | 13,925 | 36.6% |
| 2022 | 38,905 | 15,077 | 38.8% |
Admitted Student Test Scores (Class of 2028)
The middle 50% of enrolled students scored:[2]
- SAT (combined mid-50%): 1320–1480 (EBRW 660–730, Math 660–750)
- ACT composite (mid-50%): 29–33
The combined SAT range is the sum of the two section ranges, not a true composite percentile.
UF Yield Rate
Of the 17,804 students admitted to the Class of 2028, 7,513 enrolled, a yield rate of 42.2%.[2] Yield is what the university is really managing when it sets an admit rate, so it moves the acceptance rate more than application volume does.
| Class | Admitted | Enrolled | Yield |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028 | 17,804 | 7,513 | 42.2% |
| 2027 | 15,707 | 6,762 | 43.1% |
| 2026 | 15,054 | 6,612 | 43.9% |
| 2024 | 15,002 | 6,333 | 42.2% |
| 2023 | 13,925 | 6,554 | 47.1% |
| 2022 | 15,077 | 6,801 | 45.1% |
What This Means for Your Application
- Expect fierce competition: Applications have grown rapidly from 38,905 for the Class of 2022 to 95,986 for the Class of 2030.
- Submit strong test scores: Aim for an ACT composite between 29 and 33 or a combined SAT between 1320 and 1480.
- Acknowledge limited spots: Even with rising applicant interest the school only admitted 19,012 students for the Class of 2030.
- Track enrollment likelihood: The yield rate settled at 42.2% for the Class of 2028.
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