The University of Florida is a public, comprehensive, land-grant, research institution founded in 1853. Through its 16 colleges, UF offers more than 100 majors for students to choose from. Popular majors include Engineering, Business and Social Sciences. UF offers an African American Studies Program as a minor. University Scholars program allows students to work closely with faculty on selected projects exposing them to the world of academic research. More than 900 registered groups and organizations allow students to develop their skills in leadership and pursue their passions. Black Students Union and Black Political Science Association are among the few groups geared toward African-American students. If you want to go Greek, UF has all nine NPHC sororities and fraternities. Faculty and staff at the University of Florida are dedicated to the academic excellence of their students. With its three-point purpose of teaching, research and scholarship, and service, UF creates a diverse environment in order to foster the multicultural skills and perspectives that empower its students to contribute to the world.
Location: Gainesville, FL
Type of Institution: Four-year, land-grant, research college
Tuition and Fees (per semester)
• In-State: $2,850
• Out-of-State: $13,967
Size: 26,000+ students
Percentage of African-American Students: 9%
Percentage of Men: 45%
Percentage of Women: 55%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
Degrees Offered: Bachelor’s, Master’s, Specialist, Doctorate
Colleges/Schools: Agricultural and Life Sciences; Business Administration; Dentistry; Design, Construction and Planning; Education; Engineering; Fine Arts; Health and Human Performance; Journalism and Communication; Law; Liberal Arts and Sciences; Medicine; Nursing; Pharmacy; Public Health; Veterinary Medicine
Housing: Residence halls, apartment-style
Groups/Organizations:
• Greek: Alpha Kappa Alpha, Delta Sigma Theta, Zeta Phi Beta, Sigma Gamma Rho, Alpha Phi Alpha, Kappa Alpha Psi, Omega Psi Phi, Phi Beta Sigma, Iota Phi Beta
• Others: African Student Union, Black Graduate Student Organization, Black Law Student Association, Black Political Science Association, Black Student Union, Bowling Club, Caribbean Students Association, Club Creole, NPHC
Famous Black Alumni: Emmitt Smith
City Life: Museums, art galleries, auto raceway, fishing, snorkeling, diving, kayaking, festivals, shopping and dining
Website: www.ufl.edu/
Facebook: www.facebook.com/uflorida
Twitter: http://twitter.com/uflorida/
NPHC: www.theufnphc.org/
