University of Florida UF Online

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Updated on October 4, 2023
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Highlights

  • 330,000 alumni worldwide
  • Same programs and faculty online and on-campus
  • Provides credit for military training
  • Nearly 200 online programs
  • Three start dates each year
  • Considers U.S. Armed Forces members as in-state residents for tuition
  • Offers study-abroad opportunities

Overview

The University of Florida (UF), a public, sea-grant, land-grant and space-grant research university founded in 1853, officially launched its distance learning program, UF Online in 2014. The university boasts an enrollment of more than 54,000, including 2,240 online students. A member of the State University System of Florida, UF is among the largest universities in the state by student population. Its Distance Learning programs are designed for those who need an alternative to traditional on-campus courses but expect the same rigorous academic standards and the same prestigious degree. Through synchronous and asynchronous elements, its faculty foster a collaborative environment that transforms potential into real results.

STUDENT TESTIMONIAL
I chose the online degree program through the University of Florida because it is a top-tier program, … and because I am currently in the process of moving to Cedar Rapids, Iowa with my fiance. Among other reasons, I would have to say the biggest reason for selecting an online degree rather than a traditional degree is because of the amount of freedom I am given compared to a regular degree program. I am able to move cross-country, get a full-time or part-time job to help cover costs, work on my own time and schedule, and be able to get married at the end of December, which would traditionally mean I would have to take an in-person exam, which would not work at all.
— Kyle, B., MS in Sport Management, University of Florida

University of Florida Online Degrees

University of Florida Accreditation, Approvals, Tuition & Admissions Info

Accreditation

The University of Florida is regionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

Tuition

Undergraduate tuition per credit hour: $129 in-state / $553 out-of-state
Graduate tuition per credit hour: $129 in-state / $553 out-of-state

Admissions and Transfer Info

The University of Florida Distance Education’s admission requirements vary by program.

Freshman applicants must submit high school/GED transcripts and SAT/ACT test scores. The test score requirement is waived for freshmen applicants who graduated from high school more than five years ago.

Lower division transfer students must submit college and high school transcripts and ACT/SAT test scores. The test score requirement is waived if applicants graduated from high school more than five years ago.

Upper division transfer students must submit college transcripts.

Additionally, international students must submit TOEFL, the Michigan English Language Assessment Battery or the International English Language Testing System scores.

UF accepts dual credit and Advanced Placement credits.

School Profile

  • Accreditation: Regional (Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges)
  • Region: Southeast
  • Retention Rate: 86%
  • Requires SAT or ACT: SAT or ACT
  • Public/Private: Public Nonprofit
  • Acceptance Rate: 68%
  • Cost Per Credit (In-State/Out-of-State): Undergrad: $129/$553
  • Grad: $129/$553
  • Address: 2046 NE Waldo Road, Suite 1100, Gainesville, FL 32609 USA

Other Statistics

  • Student population: 52,000
  • Student-to-faculty ratio: 49 to 1
  • Percentage receiving grant or scholarship aid: 56%
STUDENT TESTIMONIAL
One positive experience since I started my degree program online has been the feeling of accomplishment. To be able to say that I am in college at the University of Florida makes me proud. Another positive aspect is that I feel more creative online. I can still reach out to my peers to collaborate, yet, I do not have the distractions that many on-campus students face today. This allows me to stay focused and driven in my studies.
— Princess, W., BS in Telecommunications: Media and Society , University of Florida

Online Degrees at the University of Florida

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Online Bachelor’s Degree Programs

  • BA in Anthropology
  • BA in Biology
  • BA in Business Administration: Anthropology
  • BA in Business Administration: Business and Economic Geography
  • BA in Business Administration: Educational Studies
  • BA in Business Administration: General Business
  • BA in Business Administration: Geology
  • BA in Business Administration: Mass Communication
  • BA in Business Administration: Sociology
  • BA in Business Administration: Sport Management
  • BA in Criminology
  • BA in Criminology and Law
  • BA in Geography
  • BA in Geology
  • BA in Psychology
  • BA in Sociology
  • BS in Business Administration
  • BS in Communication Sciences and Disorders
  • BS in Computer Science
  • BS in Environmental Management
  • BS in Environmental Management: Agriculture and Natural Resources
  • BS in Fire and Emergency Services
  • BS in Fire and Emergency Services: Emergency Management
  • BS in Fire and Emergency Services: Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Management
  • BS in Fire and Emergency Services: Fire
  • BS in Health Education and Behavior
  • BS in Microbiology and Cell Science
  • BS in Nursing
  • BS in Public Relations
  • BS in Sport Management
  • BS in Telecommunication, Media, and Society

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Online Master’s Degree Programs

  • EdS in Special Education
  • EdS in Special Education: Autism Focus
  • EdS in Special Education: Disabilities in Society
  • EdS in Special Education: Dyslexia
  • EdS in Special Education: Early Childhood Studies
  • EdS in Special Education: Education and Health Care Transition
  • MA in Art Education
  • MA in Arts in Medicine
  • MA in Latin
  • MA in Mass Communication
  • MA in Mass Communication: Audience Analytics
  • MA in Mass Communication: Digital Strategy
  • MA in Mass Communication: Global Strategic Communications
  • MA in Mass Communication: Political Communication
  • MA in Mass Communication: Public Interest Communication
  • MA in Mass Communication: Public Relations and Communication Management
  • MA in Mass Communication: Social Media
  • MA in Mass Communication: Web Design and Online Communication
  • MA in Music Education
  • MA in Program Evaluation in Educational Environments
  • MBA in Business Administration
  • MD in Gerontology
  • MEd in Curriculum and Instruction
  • MEd in Curriculum and Instruction: Education Technology
  • MEd in Curriculum and Instruction: Educational Technology
  • MEd in Curriculum and Instruction: Teacher Leadership for School Improvement
  • MEd in Educational Leadership
  • MEd in Reading Education
  • MEd in Special Education
  • MEd in Special Education: Autism Focus
  • MEd in Special Education: Teach Well
  • MEd in Special Education: Teach Well: Disabilities in Society
  • MEd in Special Education: Teach Well: Dyslexia
  • MEd in Special Education: Teach Well: Early Childhood Studies
  • MEd in Student Personnel in Higher Education
  • MS in Aerospace Engineering
  • MS in Aerospace Engineering: Dynamics, Systems and Controls
  • MS in Aerospace Engineering: Solid Mechanics and Design
  • MS in Aerospace Engineering: Thermal Fluids Transport
  • MS in Agricultural Education and Communication
  • MS in Agronomy or Soil and Water Science
  • MS in Agronomy or Soil and Water Science: Agroecology
  • MS in Biostatistics
  • MS in Civil Engineering
  • MS in Computer Engineering
  • MS in Computer Engineering: Bioinformatics
  • MS in Electrical and Computer Engineering
  • MS in Electrical and Computer Engineering: Communications
  • MS in Electrical and Computer Engineering: Semiconductor Device Technology
  • MS in Entomology and Nematology
  • MS in Entomology and Nematology: Entomology
  • MS in Entomology and Nematology: Landscape Pest Management
  • MS in Entomology and Nematology: Medical Entomology
  • MS in Entomology and Nematology: Urban Pest Management
  • MS in Environmental Engineering Sciences
  • MS in Environmental Engineering Sciences: Systems Ecology and Ecological Engineering
  • MS in Environmental Engineering Sciences: Water Resources Planning and Management
  • MS in Environmental Engineering Sciences: Water, Wastewater, and Stormwater Engineering
  • MS in Family, Youth, and Community Science
  • MS in Fire and Emergency Sciences
  • MS in Fisheries and Aquatic Science
  • MS in Forest Resources and Conservation
  • MS in Forest Resources and Conservation: Ecological Restoration
  • MS in Forest Resources and Conservation: Geomatics
  • MS in Forest Resources and Conservation: Natural Resource Policy and Administration
  • MS in Industrial and Systems Engineering
  • MS in Industrial and Systems Engineering: Communications Systems Engineering
  • MS in Industrial and Systems Engineering: Environmental Systems Engineering
  • MS in Industrial and Systems Engineering: Information Systems Engineering
  • MS in Industrial and Systems Engineering: Logistics and Transportation Systems
  • Engineering
  • MS in Industrial and Systems Engineering: Manufacturing Systems Engineering
  • MS in International Construction Management
  • MS in Latin
  • MS in Material Science and Engineering: Electronic Materials
  • MS in Material Science and Engineering: Metals
  • MS in Material Science and Engineering: Polymers
  • MS in Material Science and Engineering: Structural Materials
  • MS in Materials Science and Engineering
  • MS in Mechanical Engineering
  • MS in Mechanical Engineering: Dynamics, Systems and Controls
  • MS in Mechanical Engineering: Solid Mechanics and Design
  • MS in Mechanical Engineering: Thermal Fluids Transport
  • MS in Microbiology and Cell Science
  • MS in Microbiology and Cell Science: Medical Biology and Biochemistry
  • MS in Pharmaceutical Sciences
  • MS in Pharmaceutical Sciences: Applied Pharmacoeconomics
  • MS in Pharmaceutical Sciences: Forensic DNA and Serology
  • MS in Pharmaceutical Sciences: Forensic Drug Chemistry
  • MS in Pharmaceutical Sciences: Forensic Science
  • MS in Pharmaceutical Sciences: Institutional Pharmacy Leadership
  • MS in Pharmaceutical Sciences: Managed Care Pharmacy Systems
  • MS in Pharmaceutical Sciences: Medication Therapy Management
  • MS in Pharmaceutical Sciences: Patient Safety in Medication Use
  • MS in Pharmaceutical Sciences: Pharmaceutical Chemistry
  • MS in Pharmaceutical Sciences: Pharmaceutical Regulation
  • MS in Pharmacy
  • MS in Pharmacy: Clinical Pharmacy
  • MS in Pharmacy: Clinical Toxicology
  • MS in Public Health
  • MS in Public Health: Public Health Practice
  • MS in Soil and Water Science
  • MS in Soil and Water Science: Environmental Science
  • MS in Sport Management
  • MS in Sustainable Design
  • MS in Urban and Regional Planning
  • MS in Veterinary Forensic Sciences
  • MS in Veterinary Medical Sciences
  • MS in Veterinary Medical Sciences: Forensic Toxicology
  • MS in Veterinary Medical Sciences: Shelter Medicine

Online Doctorate Degree Programs

  • AuD in Audiology
  • DNP in Nursing Practice
  • EdD in Curriculum, Teaching, and Teacher Instruction
  • EdD in Educational Leadership
  • EdD in Educational Technology
  • EdD in Higher Education Administration
  • Pharm.D in Pharmacy

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Online Undergraduate Certificate Programs

  • Instructional Design
  • K-12 Teaching with Technology
  • Reading Endorsement
  • U-FUTuRES Science
  • Secondary Teaching Preparation
  • Emergency Medical Services Management
  • Environmental Horticulture Management
  • Fire and Emergency Services Management
  • Geomatics
  • Landscape Pest Management
  • Medical Entomology
  • Nuclear Radiation and Reactor Analysis
  • Nuclear Thermal Systems Analysis
  • Pest Control Technology
  • Urban Pest Management

Online Graduate Certificate Programs

  • Addiction and Recovery
  • Advanced Manufacturing
  • Aging and Geriatric Practice
  • Applied Pharmacoeconomics
  • Aquaculture & Fish Health
  • Aquatic Animal Health
  • Arts in Medicine
  • Arts in Public Health
  • Biodegradation and Bioremediation
  • Biomedical Neuroscience
  • Clinical Toxicology
  • Construction Project Management
  • Control Systems
  • Disabilities in Society
  • Ecological Restoration
  • Education and Health Care Transition
  • Emergency Services/Disaster Management
  • Energy
  • Energy: Energy Management
  • Energy: Gas Turbines
  • Energy: Solar Energy
  • Energy: Wind Turbines
  • Engineering Entrepreneurship
  • Forensic Death Investigation
  • Forensic DNA and Serology
  • Forensic Drug Chemistry
  • Forensic Toxicology
  • Forensic Vocational Rehabilitation
  • Geographic Information Systems
  • Geospatial Analysis
  • Geriatric Care Management
  • Global Agroecology
  • Global Strategic Communication
  • Health Outcomes and Policy
  • Instructional Design (Ed Tech)
  • K-12 Teaching with Technology (Ed Tech)
  • Landscape Pest Management
  • Managing Distance Education Environments (Ed Tech)
  • Materials Characterization
  • Media Sales
  • Medical Anatomy and Physiology
  • Medical Entomology
  • Medical Human Anatomy
  • Medical Physics
  • Medical Physiology
  • Medical Physiology: Cardiovascular/Renal Physiology
  • Natural Resource Policy and Administration
  • Nonprofit Leadership
  • Online Teaching and Learning
  • Patient Safety in Medication Use
  • Personal & Family Financial Planning
  • Pharmaceutical Chemistry
  • Pharmaceutical Regulation
  • Psychiatric Epidemiology
  • Public Health
  • Quantitative Fisheries Science
  • Science or Mathematics Teaching
  • Scientific Computing
  • Shelter Medicine
  • Social Media Professional
  • Soil Ecosystems Services
  • Sustainable Agroecosystems
  • Sustainable Construction
  • Sustainable Engineering
  • Sustainable Land Resource and Nutrient Management
  • Systems Engineering
  • Teaching and Learning in Agricultural and Life Sciences
  • Urban Pest Management
  • Value & Web Conversion
  • Veterinary Forensic Science
  • Web Design & Online Communication
  • Wetland and Water Resource Management
  • Wildlife Forensic Sciences and Conservation
  • Online Teaching and Learning
  • Education Curriculum and Instruction: Teacher Leadership for School Improvement
  • Education Curriculum and Instruction: Teaching, Learning and Facilitating Educational Change with Technology
  • Teacher Leadership

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