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Overview
The University of Florida was formed in 1905 in the city of Gainesville by a consolidation of the state-funded East Florida Seminary and the Florida Agricultural College. The University today is one of the largest in the nation, with a 2,000-acre campus and more than 900 buildings. Florida offers both undergraduate and graduate degrees via distance learning. Of particular interest is their Working Professional Doctor of Pharmacy program.
Points of Distinction
Areas of Study
The University's Online program offers a Working Professional Doctor of Pharmacy degree. This program is comprised of nine semesters of study utilizing a combination of group interaction, multimedia lecture presentations, Internet based communication, and competency based evaluations. The format allows students to maximize their time and energies spent in attaining their Doctor of Pharmacy degree without disrupting their lifestyle.
Admissions
The University of Florida's Distance Learning pages on the school's website contains specific information regarding admission criteria. The University can be contacted online for an admission form.
Faculty
The University has more than 4,000 distinguished faculty members with outstanding reputations for teaching, research and service. Instructors have attracted hundreds of millions in research and training grants.
Student Body
Annual enrollment at the University is approximately 50,000 students. About 70% of this total are undergraduates.
Student Life
Courses are delivered both synchronously (on a set schedule similar to on-campus courses) or asynchronously (on an open, flexible schedule). They are provided through some type of technology (videotape, videoconferencing, Web/WebCT, streaming video) and students have the flexibility of accessing them on their own time. Interaction with the instructor most often occurs via phone, email, or chat rooms.
The school has a greater breadth of degree programs (majors) than most colleges of its size. University Of Florida is known for its programs in engineering and agricultural science and management.
Admission at the school is selective, not open to all who apply. Getting into University Of Florida is challenging; it only admitted 41% of those who applied in 2007-2008. Three quarters of students in 2007-2008 had SAT verbal scores of at least 570. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 590 and 700.
University Of Florida has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at the school is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
In 2007-2008, University Of Florida had 51,725 students enrolled (49,912 full-time equivalent).
The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Southeastern Conference.
University Of Florida is a relative bargain, with lower tuition and fees than most schools offering similar degrees.
More complete details are provided below.
University Of Florida
355 Tigert Hall
Gainesville, FL 32611-3115
General Phone: (352) 392-3261
http://www.ufl.edu/
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 2,645 | political science, liberal arts and sciences, English, history, economics, anthropology, interdisciplinary studies, sociology, ... |
| Business and Management | 2,167 | business management, finance, marketing, accounting, management science |
| Engineering | 1,523 | electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, civil engineering, systems engineering, materials engineering, aerospace engineering, chemical engineering, bioengineering, ... |
| Medicine | 876 | pharmacy, medicine, veterinary medicine, dentistry, public health, veterinary sciences, dental clinical sciences |
| Media | 754 | advertising, public relations, journalism, radio and television, mass communication |
| Therapy and Counseling | 696 | psychology, community health services, physical therapy, mental health counseling, marriage and family therapy, school psychology, counseling psychology, educational psychology |
| Science | 694 | bacteriology, chemistry, physics, zoology, biological and biomedical sciences, geology, ecology, entomology, ... |
| Education and Teaching | 694 | elementary school teaching, special ed, agricultural teaching, curriculum and instruction, English teaching, social science teaching, educational administration, school counseling, ... |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 621 | parks and recreation management, exercise science, sports and fitness management, occupational therapy, athletic trainer, vocational counseling, rehabilitation |
| Law | 578 | law, tax law, international trade law |
| Medical Support and Technology | 493 | health service and sciences, audiology, audiology and speech pathology, physician assistant |
| Agricultural Science and Management | 478 | food science, agricultural economics, food processing |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 314 | registered nursing, nursing science |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 240 | computer engineering, computer and info science |
| Medical Administration | 209 | community health, pharmacy courses, health care administration |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 201 | criminology, fire-fighting |
| Architecture and Planning | 197 | architecture, urban planning, landscape architecture |
| Engineering Technician | 173 | construction engineering tech, surveying tech, engineering technician |
| Family and Social Work | 168 | family and community services |
| Animal Science and Care | 162 | animal science |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 141 | forestry, environmental science, wildlife management, fisheries sciences |
| Mathematics | 136 | mathematics, statistics |
| Fine Arts | 119 | fine arts, art history and criticism |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 75 | drama, dance |
| Religion and Philosophy | 70 | philosophy, religion, Jewish studies |
| Landscaping and Horticulture | 64 | soil science, horticultural science, agronomy, ornamental horticulture, plant sciences, various plant science courses |
| Design | 52 | interior design, graphic design |
| Music | 49 | music |
| Real Estate and Construction Management | 28 | real estate |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 20 | multimedia |
Number of programs and degrees for University Of Florida in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 8,737 | 93 |
| Master's degree | 3,337 | 114 |
| First-professional degree | 1,250 | 5 |
| Doctor's degree | 857 | 77 |
| Associate's degree | 393 | 1 |
| Post-master's certificate | 63 | 10 |
In 2007-2008, University Of Florida had a total enrollment of 51,725 students (49,912 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 41% |
| Women | 59% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 66% |
| Graduate | 25% |
| First Professional | 8% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 62% |
| Black | 8% |
| Hispanic | 11% |
| Asian | 7% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 3% |
| (Foreign Students) | 7% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 22% |
| 20-21 | 29% |
| 22-24 | 23% |
| 25-29 | 13% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 3% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Florida | 89% |
| (International Students) | 6% |
| Georgia | 1% |
| New York | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 95 % |
| Part-Time | 86 % |
University Of Florida offers campus housing for 7,357 of its 49,912 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Gainesville, Florida for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Florida Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 26,326 | 10,916 | 41% | 6,384 | 58% |
| Men | 11,550 | 4,436 | 38% | 2,606 | 59% |
| Women | 14,776 | 6,480 | 44% | 3,778 | 58% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 570 | 680 |
| SAT Math | 590 | 700 |
| ACT Composite | 25 | 30 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 69% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 31% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 3,778 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 20,623 |
| Room and board | $ 7,150 |
| Room charge | $ 4,630 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,520 |
| Books and supplies | $ 960 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,360 |
Financial Aid:
University Of Florida participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 153500)
University Of Florida has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 1,407 | 492 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 473 | 286 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 942 | 719 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 233 | $139,036 | 58 | $131,290 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 111 | $99,939 | 55 | $95,493 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 84 | $81,985 | 67 | $82,831 |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 35 | $76,229 | 37 | $68,341 |
| No academic rank | calendar year | 105 | $64,714 | 96 | $54,755 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 568 | $105,349 | 313 | $83,711 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 399 | $121,901 | 95 | $107,552 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 267 | $79,893 | 138 | $71,145 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 199 | $68,434 | 104 | $65,382 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 64 | $55,350 | 77 | $48,980 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 30 | $43,236 | 60 | $43,746 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 959 | $92,208 | 474 | $70,108 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Southeastern Conference |
| Basketball | Southeastern Conference |
| Baseball | Southeastern Conference |
| Track | Southeastern Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 236 | 183 | 419 |
| Football | 89 | 0 | 89 |
| Track | 36 | 25 | 61 |
| Baseball | 44 | 0 | 44 |
| Basketball | 10 | 13 | 23 |
| All Other Sports | 57 | 145 | 202 |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agricultural Economics
Agricultural and Food Products Processing
Food Science
ANIMAL SCIENCE AND CARE
Animal Sciences, General
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
Architecture (BArch, BA/BS, MArch, MA/MS, PhD)
City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning
Landscape Architecture (BS, BSLA, BLA, MSLA, MLA, PhD)
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Finance, General
Management Science, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Engineering, General
Computer and Information Sciences, General
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management
Forestry, General
Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management
DESIGN
Graphic Design
Interior Design
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Dance, General
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Agricultural Teacher Education
Art Teacher Education
College Student Counseling and Personnel Services
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Curriculum and Instruction
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Educational Statistics and Research Methods
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Reading Teacher Education
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Social Science Teacher Education
Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
ENGINEERING
Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering
Agricultural/Biological Engineering and Bioengineering
Biomedical/Medical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering, General
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
Materials Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Nuclear Engineering
Ocean Engineering
Systems Engineering
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
Surveying Technology/Surveying
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Family and Community Services
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Agronomy and Crop Science
Horticultural Science
Ornamental Horticulture
Plant Sciences, General
Plant Sciences, Other
Soil Science and Agronomy, General
LAW
International Business, Trade, and Tax Law (LLM, JSD/SJD)
Law (LLB, JD)
Tax Law/Taxation (LLM, JSD/SJD)
LIBERAL ARTS
Anthropology
Asian Studies/Civilization
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General
Creative Writing
East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
Geography
German Language and Literature
History, General
International Relations and Affairs
Latin American Studies
Latin Language and Literature
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Linguistics
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Museology/Museum Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Portuguese Language and Literature
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other
Russian Language and Literature
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Women's Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
Statistics, General
MEDIA
Advertising
Journalism
Mass Communication/Media Studies
Public Relations/Image Management
Radio and Television
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Community Health and Preventive Medicine
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration, Other
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Audiology/Audiologist and Hearing Sciences
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
Physician Assistant
MEDICINE
Dental Clinical Sciences, General (MS, PhD)
Dentistry (DDS, DMD)
Medicine (MD)
Pharmacy (PharmD [USA], PharmD or BS/BPharm [Canada])
Public Health, General (MPH, DPH)
Veterinary Medicine (DVM)
Veterinary Sciences/Veterinary Clinical Sci, Gen (Cert,MS,PhD)
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing Science (MS, PhD)
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Occupational Therapy/Therapist
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, Other
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling/Counselor
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Intermedia/Multimedia
REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Real Estate
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Jewish/Judaic Studies
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Astronomy
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Botany/Plant Biology
Chemistry, General
Ecology
Entomology
Geology/Earth Science, General
Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology
Molecular Biology
Physics, General
Plant Molecular Biology
Plant Pathology/Phytopathology
Zoology/Animal Biology
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminology
Fire Science/Fire-fighting
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling
Counseling Psychology
Educational Psychology
Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling
Mental Health Counseling/Counselor
Physical Therapy/Therapist
Psychology, General
School Psychology
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets University Of Florida Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 2% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 12% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in medicine (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in agricultural science and management (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, navy, air force) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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