University of Florida SAT & ACT Scores
Yes, the University of Florida requires a test: every first-year applicant for fall 2027 must send SAT, ACT or Classic Learning Test (CLT) scores. Enrolled first-years in the fall 2025 entering class had a middle 50% SAT range of 1330–1490, with a median of 1410, and a middle 50% ACT range of 29–33. UF admitted 20.3% of 90,523 first-year applicants.
Where does your score land?
Compared with University of Florida's enrolled first-years, fall 2025 entering class.
Is University of Florida test-optional?
The rule for students applying now, for fall 2027 entry.
The University of Florida requires SAT, ACT or Classic Learning Test (CLT) scores from all first-year applicants, and it superscores each test.
Superscoring. University of Florida superscores the SAT and the ACT.
Checked October 29, 2026 on University of Florida's admissions site . Policies can change each cycle.
Policy timeline
- Fall 2027 applicantsRequired
UF accepts the SAT, the ACT or the CLT and superscores, taking your highest score in each section across test dates. After the ACT made Science optional, UF began building ACT composites and superscores from English, Reading and Math only, so you don't need a Science score. UF does not require or encourage the ACT essay. You can self-report scores through your application status page, but official scores must reach UF by its spring enrollment deadline or you can't enroll.
University of Florida SAT scores
The middle 50% of enrolled first-years scored 1330–1490, and the median was 1410.
SAT score distribution
Enrolled first-years, fall 2025 entering class| SAT | 25th | Median | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1330 | 1410 | 1490 |
| Reading & Writing | 670 | 700 | 740 |
| Math | 660 | 710 | 750 |
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted scores, fall 2025 entering class. Source: 2025–26 Common Data Set. 78% of enrolled first-years sent an SAT score.
What your SAT means here
In the fall 2025 entering class, the middle 50% of enrolled first-years who reported the SAT scored 1330–1490. The 25th percentile was 1330, the median was 1410 and the 75th percentile was 1490. Section ranges were 670–740 in Reading and Writing and 660–750 in Math.
78% of enrolled first-years submitted SAT scores. Because every applicant must test, this range covers most of the class rather than a self-selected group, which makes it a fair picture of where UF students actually score.
UF superscores the SAT, so your best Reading and Writing and best Math from different dates are added together. A superscore at 1410 or higher places you in the upper half of enrolled students. If you are below 1330, another attempt may be worth it, since only your best section scores count.
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University of Florida ACT scores
The middle 50% of enrolled first-years scored 29–33 on the ACT, with a median of 32.
ACT score distribution
Enrolled first-years, fall 2025 entering class| ACT | 25th | Median | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 29 | 32 | 33 |
| English | 28 | — | 35 |
| Math | 27 | — | 32 |
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted scores, fall 2025 entering class. Source: 2025–26 Common Data Set. 39% of enrolled first-years sent an ACT score.
What your ACT means here
Among enrolled first-years who sent the ACT, the middle 50% composite was 29–33, with a median of 32. The English range was 28–35 and the Math range was 27–32. 39% of enrolled students submitted ACT scores, and some students sent both tests.
UF now calculates ACT composites and superscores from English, Reading and Math, leaving Science out. A composite at or above 32 puts you in the upper half of enrolled ACT takers, and one at or above 33 puts you in the top quarter.
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University of Florida acceptance rate
Competitive: 20.3% of first-year applicants were admitted (fall 2025 entering class).
Each dot is 1 in 100 applicants.
- First-year applicants90,523
- Admitted18,403
- Acceptance rate20.3%
- Testing for fall 2027Required
Early application plans: Binding single-choice Early Decision, non-binding non-restrictive Early Action, and Regular Decision.
Fall 2025 entering class. Source: University of Florida 2025–26 Common Data Set.
For fall 2027, UF offers three rounds: binding Early Decision, non-binding Early Action and Regular Decision. Early Decision is single-choice, so you can't apply Early Decision anywhere else, and the agreement stays binding even if you are not admitted to an arts major that needs an audition.
What to aim for
A strong target for UF is an SAT superscore at or above 1490 or an ACT at or above 33. Since a score is required, there is no choice about sending it, so the practical question is whether one more test date could move you closer to that mark. UF also publishes an admitted-student profile each year; it describes admitted rather than enrolled students, so its ranges differ from the Common Data Set figures shown here.
Scores are only one part of UF's comprehensive review. UF recalculates a core, weighted GPA, gives extra weight to AP, IB, AICE and dual-enrollment courses, and also looks at curriculum strength, activities, the essay and personal background. UF says no single factor decides an application, so a strong score works best alongside a demanding course load.
How University of Florida compares
Schools with a similar acceptance rate.
| School | Admit rate | Median SAT | SAT middle 50% | ACT middle 50% | Testing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Virginia | 17% | — | — | 32–35 | Test-optional |
| University of Miami | 17.6% | 1400 | 1350–1450 | 30–33 | Required |
| University of Florida | 20.3% | 1410 | 1330–1490 | 29–33 | Required |
| Wake Forest University | 20.8% | 1450 | 1420–1490 | 32–34 | Test-optional |
| University of Texas at Austin | 22.2% | — | — | 27–33 | Required |
| Florida State University | 23.8% | 1360 | 1300–1410 | 29–32 | Required |
Frequently asked questions
Is University of Florida test-optional?
For students applying for fall 2027 entry: The University of Florida requires SAT, ACT or Classic Learning Test (CLT) scores from all first-year applicants, and it superscores each test. University of Florida superscores the SAT and the ACT.
What is the average SAT score at University of Florida?
The median SAT score of enrolled first-years was 1410 (fall 2025 entering class). The middle 50% scored 1330–1490, so a quarter scored 1490 or higher.
What SAT score do you need for University of Florida?
A score at or above 1490 puts you in the top quarter of University of Florida's enrolled first-years, and 1330–1490 is the middle 50% (fall 2025 entering class).
What ACT score do you need for University of Florida?
University of Florida's enrolled first-years had a middle-50% ACT composite of 29–33, with a median of 32 (fall 2025 entering class). A 33 or above puts you in the top quarter.
What is University of Florida's acceptance rate?
University of Florida admitted 20.3% of first-year applicants for the fall 2025 entering class (18,403 of 90,523), which makes it competitive.
How many University of Florida students submit test scores?
In the fall 2025 entering class, 78% of enrolled first-years submitted an SAT score and 39% submitted an ACT score. Some students send both.
What are your chances at University of Florida?
Scores are one part. Add your GPA, courses, activities and recommendations for a free reach, target or likely estimate.