Stats and Facts for Prospective Students
UF is a major public research university, one of the five largest universities in the nation. The state's oldest, largest and most comprehensive university, the University of Florida is among the nation's most academically diverse.
UF has a long history of established programs in international education, research and service. The university is a community of outstanding faculty, talented students and committed staff who learn and work in a stimulating and diverse intellectual environment.
- Founded in 1853
- Became the University of Florida in 1905
- UF's alumni base is nearly 300,000 strong
- Dr. J. Bernard Machen is president
| Total Number of Students | 52,271 |
| Undergraduate Students | 36,386 |
| Graduate/Professional Students | 15,885 |
| Minority Enrollment (African American, Hispanic American, Asian American and Native American) | 14,354 |
| International Students | 6,300 |
| Ratio of Men to Women | 47/53 |
| Undergrad Degree Programs - Majors | More than 100 |
| Graduate Degree Programs | 262 |
| Student Organizations | More than 700 |
| Number of Varsity Sports Teams | 18 (8 men/ 10 women) |
| Number of Consecutive Years Ranked Among Nation's 10 Best Athletic Programs, 1984-2005 | 22 (only UF and UCLA) |
What a combination -- UF is considered one of the best education values in the country, and Gainesville continues to be ranked as one of the best places to live in the nation.
The Bottom Line: It's Great to be a Florida Gator!