University of Florida

The University of Florida is a major, public, comprehensive, land-grant, research university. The state’s preeminent and most comprehensive university, UF is among the nation’s most academically diverse public universities. UF has a long history of established programs in international education, research and service. It is one of only 17 public, land-grant universities that belongs to the Association of American Universities. UF also is one of only six universities in the country with colleges of law, medicine, agriculture, engineering and veterinary medicine on one central campus.

The University of Florida is a comprehensive learning institution built on a land grant foundation. We are The Gator Nation, a diverse community dedicated to excellence in education and research and shaping a better future for Florida, the nation and the world. Our mission is to enable our students to lead and influence the next generation and beyond for economic, cultural and societal benefit. Our mission is to enable our students to lead and influence the next generation and beyond for economic, cultural and societal benefit.

Foundation year: 1853
Short name: Florida / UF
Type: Public
Students: 46560
Faculty: 2650
Faculty/Students Ratio: 18:1
Region: North America
Location: Gainesville, FL