Established in 1853, the University of Florida is a public research institution with 17 colleges and schools spread over several campuses, with its main campus located in Gainesville, Florida.

In 2021, with 55,951 students enrolled in more than 300 programs, the university awarded 10,623 bachelor’s and 5,919 master’s, doctoral and other professional degrees.

The University of Florida acceptance rate in 2021 was 31%, while the athletics graduation success rate stands at 94% success rate as of 2022.

The University of Florida is home to the Gators football team, which plays its home games at the Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, Florida.