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University of Florida

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Sticker Price vs What You Actually Pay

22% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating UF enrolls a meaningful share of lower-income students.

Full Cost Breakdown

Room & Board	$11,500
Total Cost of Attendance	$22,523

What You'll Actually Pay (Net Price by Income)

After financial aid, the real cost depends on your family's income. These are average net prices for students receiving aid.

Family Income	Annual Net Price	4-Year Total
$0-30k	$1,982	$7,928
$30-48k	$2,768	$11,072
$48-75k	$7,151	$28,604
$75-110k	$12,905	$51,620
$110k+	$16,723	$66,892

Financial Aid & Student Debt at University of Florida

22.0%

Pell Grant Recipients

$15,000

Median Debt at Graduation

Is University of Florida Worth the Cost? (ROI Analysis)

$71,588

Median Earnings (10yr)

$15,000

Median Debt

4.8x

Earnings-to-Debt Ratio

A ratio above 2x generally means the investment pays off. University of Florida — 4.8x ratio is excellent — graduates earn well relative to their debt burden.

University of Florida True Cost by Family Income

22% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating UF enrolls a meaningful share of lower-income students.

Family Income	Annual Net Price	4-Year Total
$0-30k	$1,982	$7,928
$30-48k	$2,768	$11,072
$48-75k	$7,151	$28,604
$75-110k	$12,905	$51,620
$110k+	$16,723	$66,892

Cost Breakdown

Room & Board	$11,500
Total Cost of Attendance	$22,523

Financial Aid & Student Debt

22.0%

Pell Grant Recipients

Students from low-income families

$15,000

Median Debt at Graduation

Federal loans only

$56,398

Median Earnings (6yr)

6 years after enrollment

University of Florida Tuition & Cost FAQs

How much does University of Florida actually cost per year?

University of Florida's sticker price (cost of attendance) is $22,523/yr — that includes tuition, room and board, and fees. After financial aid, the average family pays just $8,306/yr, a 63% discount off sticker price.

Does University of Florida offer good financial aid?

22% of University of Florida students receive Pell Grants (federal need-based aid). Most US colleges including University of Florida also award institutional grants on top of federal aid — apply via FAFSA, plus the CSS Profile if University of Florida requires it.

What income bracket pays the least at University of Florida?

Families earning under $30,000/yr typically pay around $1,982/yr at University of Florida after financial aid, while families earning over $110,000/yr pay closer to $16,723/yr. The full breakdown by income bracket is in the True Cost table above.

Is University of Florida worth the cost?

University of Florida graduates earn a median of $71,588 10 years post-graduation. Against a 4-year sticker cost of about $90,092 (less for most families with aid), grads typically recoup the investment within several years of work.