What's the Estimated Cost of Attendance at the University of Florida?

Hey everyone! I'm a junior, and UF is one of the colleges I'm really interested in. Can anyone give me an idea of the total cost of attending University of Florida, including tuition, housing, meal plans, textbooks, and transportation? Also, can the cost be significantly reduced through scholarships and grants, or should I prepare for the sticker price? I'd love to hear from current students and applicants who've looked into this. Thanks in advance!

The estimated Cost of Attendance (COA) for the University of Florida can indeed vary, especially depending on whether you're an in-state or out-of-state student.

For an in-state student living on campus, the COA for the 2024-2025 academic year is around $23,000. This includes $6,000 for tuition, $12,000 for housing, $4,000 for meal plans, and around $1,000 for books and supplies.

For an out-of-state student, the tuition significantly increases, bringing the COA to around $45,000. This figure includes $30,000 for tuition, with the other expenses remaining the same as above.

Now, when it comes to financial aid, the University of Florida does offer scholarships and grants, and around 85% of first-year students receive some form of financial assistance. You should definitely apply for as many scholarships and grants as possible, both university-based and external ones, to help reduce your costs. The school does meet an average of 90% of demonstrated need for admitted students. The average aid package for a first-year student is about $13,700.

However, keep in mind that net price calculators are useful tools to get an idea of how much you might have to pay after potential financial aid and scholarships. The University of Florida has a net price calculator on their financial aid website that you may find helpful in estimating your own COA.

Hope this helps to provide a general picture of the expenses you can expect!