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University of Florida

  • LocationGainesville, FL
  • Type and sizePublic · 4-year · 54,814 students
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University of Florida is not a Catholic college. This rating measures Catholic life on campus: campus ministry, priests, Mass and confession, student groups, and nearby parishes.

Catholic Campus Ministry at the University of Florida, known as Catholic Gators, is based at St. Augustine Catholic Church & Student Center at 1738 W. University Avenue in Gainesville, a parish of the Diocese of St. Augustine whose pastor is Rev. Blair Gaynes. The diocese lists Mass twice each weekday and six times each weekend at the church, and describes Bible studies, weekly dinners, student Masses, retreats, campus ministers, and a FOCUS missionary team. Confession and adoration times were not available on readable pages.

Mass, confession, and adoration

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Mass 8

  • Monday–Friday12:00 PMSt. Augustine Catholic Church & Student Center
  • Monday–Friday5:30 PMSt. Augustine Catholic Church & Student Center
  • Saturday5:30 PMSt. Augustine Catholic Church & Student Center · Vigil.
  • Sunday9:00 AMSt. Augustine Catholic Church & Student Center
  • Sunday11:30 AMSt. Augustine Catholic Church & Student Center
  • Sunday1:30 PMSt. Augustine Catholic Church & Student Center · Spanish.
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  • Sunday5:30 PMSt. Augustine Catholic Church & Student Center
  • Sunday7:30 PMSt. Augustine Catholic Church & Student Center

Times come only from official parish, chaplaincy, or school pages, and can change with the season. Last verified Oct. 8, 2026.

Sources for these times (1)
  1. St. Augustine Catholic Church & Student Center - Diocese of St. Augustinedosafl.com/parish/st-augustine-catholic-church-student-center · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “Mass Schedule Monday-Friday: 12:00 p.m., 5:30 p.m.”
    Mass is celebrated Monday through Friday at 12:00 PM and 5:30 PM.
    “Mass Schedule Monday-Friday: 12:00 p.m., 5:30 p.m.”
    Mass is celebrated Monday through Friday at 12:00 PM and 5:30 PM.
    “Saturday: 5:30 p.m. (Vigil) Sunday: 9:00, 11:30 a.m., 1:30 (Spanish), 5:30, 7:30 p.m. Holy Days: 5:30 p.m. (Vigil), 12:00, 5:30, 7:30 p.m.”
    Weekend Masses are Saturday 5:30 PM (vigil) and Sunday 9:00 AM, 11:30 AM, 1:30 PM (Spanish), 5:30 PM, and 7:30 PM; holy day Masses are 5:30 PM (vigil), 12:00, 5:30, and 7:30 PM.
    “Saturday: 5:30 p.m. (Vigil) Sunday: 9:00, 11:30 a.m., 1:30 (Spanish), 5:30, 7:30 p.m. Holy Days: 5:30 p.m. (Vigil), 12:00, 5:30, 7:30 p.m.”
    Weekend Masses are Saturday 5:30 PM (vigil) and Sunday 9:00 AM, 11:30 AM, 1:30 PM (Spanish), 5:30 PM, and 7:30 PM; holy day Masses are 5:30 PM (vigil), 12:00, 5:30, and 7:30 PM.
    “Saturday: 5:30 p.m. (Vigil) Sunday: 9:00, 11:30 a.m., 1:30 (Spanish), 5:30, 7:30 p.m. Holy Days: 5:30 p.m. (Vigil), 12:00, 5:30, 7:30 p.m.”
    Weekend Masses are Saturday 5:30 PM (vigil) and Sunday 9:00 AM, 11:30 AM, 1:30 PM (Spanish), 5:30 PM, and 7:30 PM; holy day Masses are 5:30 PM (vigil), 12:00, 5:30, and 7:30 PM.
    “Saturday: 5:30 p.m. (Vigil) Sunday: 9:00, 11:30 a.m., 1:30 (Spanish), 5:30, 7:30 p.m. Holy Days: 5:30 p.m. (Vigil), 12:00, 5:30, 7:30 p.m.”
    Weekend Masses are Saturday 5:30 PM (vigil) and Sunday 9:00 AM, 11:30 AM, 1:30 PM (Spanish), 5:30 PM, and 7:30 PM; holy day Masses are 5:30 PM (vigil), 12:00, 5:30, and 7:30 PM.
    “Saturday: 5:30 p.m. (Vigil) Sunday: 9:00, 11:30 a.m., 1:30 (Spanish), 5:30, 7:30 p.m. Holy Days: 5:30 p.m. (Vigil), 12:00, 5:30, 7:30 p.m.”
    Weekend Masses are Saturday 5:30 PM (vigil) and Sunday 9:00 AM, 11:30 AM, 1:30 PM (Spanish), 5:30 PM, and 7:30 PM; holy day Masses are 5:30 PM (vigil), 12:00, 5:30, and 7:30 PM.
    “Saturday: 5:30 p.m. (Vigil) Sunday: 9:00, 11:30 a.m., 1:30 (Spanish), 5:30, 7:30 p.m. Holy Days: 5:30 p.m. (Vigil), 12:00, 5:30, 7:30 p.m.”
    Weekend Masses are Saturday 5:30 PM (vigil) and Sunday 9:00 AM, 11:30 AM, 1:30 PM (Spanish), 5:30 PM, and 7:30 PM; holy day Masses are 5:30 PM (vigil), 12:00, 5:30, and 7:30 PM.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of University of Florida, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches0.25 mi0.5 miSaint Augustine Catholic Church & Student Center: 0.4 mi1St. Augustine Catholic Church & Student Center (Catholic Gators): 0.4 miUniversity of Florida (campus)N0.25 mi
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  1. Saint Augustine Catholic Church & Student Center — 0.4 mi · 1738 West University Avenue, Gainesville

Within 3 miles, as mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. The map may be incomplete. Confirm with the parish or diocese.

Catholic life scorecard

Each line is one thing we looked for. A check means yes, a half means partly, a dash means no. “Not enough information” means official sources did not say.

ACatholic life on campus: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Catholic life on campus

96 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic campus ministry serving this campus (Catholic center, campus ministry, or chaplaincy)Yes (The Diocese of St. Augustine lists Catholic Campus Ministry at the University of Florida (Catholic Gators) on its campus ministry page, with St. Augustine Church & Student Center as its address.)
    Sources (2)
    1. University of Florida - Diocese of St. Augustinedosafl.com/ministries/campus-ministry/university-of-florida-2 · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Catholic Campus Ministry at the University of Florida, known as Catholic Gators, serves hundreds of students by providing a strong Catholic community for college students who are seeking faith, formation, and fellowship. Catholic Gators engages students by offering bible studies, weekly dinners, student Masses, retreats, and various ministries for students to get involved in.”
      The Diocese of St. Augustine describes Catholic Campus Ministry at the University of Florida (Catholic Gators), which offers Bible studies, weekly dinners, student Masses, and retreats.
      “St. Augustine Church & Student Center 1738 W. University Avenue P.O. Box 13888 Gainesville, FL 32604 (352) 372-3533”
      The diocese gives St. Augustine Church & Student Center, 1738 W. University Avenue, Gainesville, phone 372-3533, as the contact for the UF campus ministry.
    2. Campus Ministry - Diocese of St. Augustinedosafl.com/ministries/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Catholic Campus Ministry provides a Catholic presence at colleges and universities in the diocese by offering counseling, spiritual direction, retreats, social justice awareness, liturgical activities and sacramental preparation for university students. Click the title of the school you would like more information on below: University of Florida”
      The University of Florida is listed first among the campuses served by the diocese's Catholic Campus Ministry.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Dedicated Catholic center or chapel on or next to campusYes (St. Augustine Catholic Church & Student Center, a parish church with a student center at 1738 W. University Avenue, is the address the diocese gives for the UF campus ministry. Distance to campus is computed from the address.)
    Sources (2)
    1. University of Florida - Diocese of St. Augustinedosafl.com/ministries/campus-ministry/university-of-florida-2 · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “St. Augustine Church & Student Center 1738 W. University Avenue P.O. Box 13888 Gainesville, FL 32604 (352) 372-3533”
      The diocese gives St. Augustine Church & Student Center, 1738 W. University Avenue, Gainesville, phone 372-3533, as the contact for the UF campus ministry.
    2. St. Augustine Catholic Church & Student Center - Diocese of St. Augustinedosafl.com/parish/st-augustine-catholic-church-student-center · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “St. Augustine Catholic Church & Student Center Parish Information Address 1738 W. University Avenue Gainesville, FL 32603”
      St. Augustine Catholic Church & Student Center is a parish of the diocese at 1738 W. University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32603.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Priest chaplain assigned to campus ministryFull-time priest chaplain (The diocese lists Rev. Blair Gaynes as pastor of St. Augustine Catholic Church & Student Center, the parish that houses Catholic Gators. Treated like other student-center parishes whose pastor serves students day to day.)
    Sources (1)
    1. St. Augustine Catholic Church & Student Center - Diocese of St. Augustinedosafl.com/parish/st-augustine-catholic-church-student-center · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Pastor Rev. Blair Gaynes”
      Rev. Blair Gaynes is pastor of St. Augustine Catholic Church & Student Center; the page lists the parish phone 372-3533.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Weekday Mass at the campus ministryEvery weekday (5 or more weekdays) (Monday-Friday at 12:00 PM and 5:30 PM at St. Augustine Church (diocese parish page).)
    Sources (1)
    1. St. Augustine Catholic Church & Student Center - Diocese of St. Augustinedosafl.com/parish/st-augustine-catholic-church-student-center · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Mass Schedule Monday-Friday: 12:00 p.m., 5:30 p.m.”
      Mass is celebrated Monday through Friday at 12:00 PM and 5:30 PM.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Sunday Mass at the campus ministry or a campus chapelTwo or more weekend Masses (Saturday 5:30 PM vigil. Sunday 9:00 AM, 11:30 AM, 1:30 PM (Spanish), 5:30 PM, and 7:30 PM.)
    Sources (1)
    1. St. Augustine Catholic Church & Student Center - Diocese of St. Augustinedosafl.com/parish/st-augustine-catholic-church-student-center · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Saturday: 5:30 p.m. (Vigil) Sunday: 9:00, 11:30 a.m., 1:30 (Spanish), 5:30, 7:30 p.m. Holy Days: 5:30 p.m. (Vigil), 12:00, 5:30, 7:30 p.m.”
      Weekend Masses are Saturday 5:30 PM (vigil) and Sunday 9:00 AM, 11:30 AM, 1:30 PM (Spanish), 5:30 PM, and 7:30 PM; holy day Masses are 5:30 PM (vigil), 12:00, 5:30, and 7:30 PM.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Scheduled confession at the campus ministryNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic student groups and missionary outreach (e.g., FOCUS, Saint Paul's Outreach, Knights of Columbus, Bible studies)Two or more (A FOCUS missionary team (focus.org lists the University of Florida with six named missionaries) and Catholic Gators Bible studies, both described on the diocese's UF campus ministry page.)
    Sources (2)
    1. University of Florida - Diocese of St. Augustinedosafl.com/ministries/campus-ministry/university-of-florida-2 · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Catholic Campus Ministry at the University of Florida, known as Catholic Gators, serves hundreds of students by providing a strong Catholic community for college students who are seeking faith, formation, and fellowship. Catholic Gators engages students by offering bible studies, weekly dinners, student Masses, retreats, and various ministries for students to get involved in.”
      The Diocese of St. Augustine describes Catholic Campus Ministry at the University of Florida (Catholic Gators), which offers Bible studies, weekly dinners, student Masses, and retreats.
      “Catholic Gators has a staff consisting of several campus ministers and a team of FOCUS missionaries who work to guide students on their faith journey.”
      Catholic Gators has several campus ministers and a team of FOCUS missionaries.
    2. University of Florida - FOCUSfocus.org/campus/university-of-florida · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Dane Deevers Armstrong Andrew Armstrong Myers Brianna Myers Raben Logan Raben Monson Miah Monson Aceves Gabrielle Aceves”
      FOCUS's University of Florida (Gainesville) campus page lists six missionaries: Dane Deevers, Andrew Armstrong, Brianna Myers, Logan Raben, Miah Monson, and Gabrielle Aceves.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Formation programs (retreats, OCIA/RCIA, service, small groups)Two or more kinds (The diocese lists Bible studies and retreats for Catholic Gators, along with weekly dinners and student Masses.)
    Sources (1)
    1. University of Florida - Diocese of St. Augustinedosafl.com/ministries/campus-ministry/university-of-florida-2 · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Catholic Campus Ministry at the University of Florida, known as Catholic Gators, serves hundreds of students by providing a strong Catholic community for college students who are seeking faith, formation, and fellowship. Catholic Gators engages students by offering bible studies, weekly dinners, student Masses, retreats, and various ministries for students to get involved in.”
      The Diocese of St. Augustine describes Catholic Campus Ministry at the University of Florida (Catholic Gators), which offers Bible studies, weekly dinners, student Masses, and retreats.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic church within walking distance (computed from OpenStreetMap)Within 1 mile of campusComputed from OpenStreetMap church locations.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Published weekly schedule of Mass, confession, and adoration12 to 19 times a week (16 weekly times documented: 16 Mass, 0 confession, 0 adoration.)Computed from the verified Mass, confession, and adoration times listed on this page (each day a time is offered counts once).

Grades come from the documented indicators under the published rubric. “Not enough information” does not mean the school lacks it.

Strengths

  • Mass is celebrated twice every weekday (12:00 PM and 5:30 PM) and six times each weekend at St. Augustine Catholic Church & Student Center, including a Sunday Spanish Mass.
    Sources (1)
    1. St. Augustine Catholic Church & Student Center - Diocese of St. Augustinedosafl.com/parish/st-augustine-catholic-church-student-center · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Mass Schedule Monday-Friday: 12:00 p.m., 5:30 p.m.”
      Mass is celebrated Monday through Friday at 12:00 PM and 5:30 PM.
      “Saturday: 5:30 p.m. (Vigil) Sunday: 9:00, 11:30 a.m., 1:30 (Spanish), 5:30, 7:30 p.m. Holy Days: 5:30 p.m. (Vigil), 12:00, 5:30, 7:30 p.m.”
      Weekend Masses are Saturday 5:30 PM (vigil) and Sunday 9:00 AM, 11:30 AM, 1:30 PM (Spanish), 5:30 PM, and 7:30 PM; holy day Masses are 5:30 PM (vigil), 12:00, 5:30, and 7:30 PM.
  • The campus ministry is housed in a parish church and student center with its own pastor.
    Sources (2)
    1. University of Florida - Diocese of St. Augustinedosafl.com/ministries/campus-ministry/university-of-florida-2 · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “St. Augustine Church & Student Center 1738 W. University Avenue P.O. Box 13888 Gainesville, FL 32604 (352) 372-3533”
      The diocese gives St. Augustine Church & Student Center, 1738 W. University Avenue, Gainesville, phone 372-3533, as the contact for the UF campus ministry.
    2. St. Augustine Catholic Church & Student Center - Diocese of St. Augustinedosafl.com/parish/st-augustine-catholic-church-student-center · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “St. Augustine Catholic Church & Student Center Parish Information Address 1738 W. University Avenue Gainesville, FL 32603”
      St. Augustine Catholic Church & Student Center is a parish of the diocese at 1738 W. University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32603.
      “Pastor Rev. Blair Gaynes”
      Rev. Blair Gaynes is pastor of St. Augustine Catholic Church & Student Center; the page lists the parish phone 372-3533.
  • The diocese describes several campus ministers and a FOCUS missionary team; focus.org lists six missionaries at UF.
    Sources (2)
    1. University of Florida - Diocese of St. Augustinedosafl.com/ministries/campus-ministry/university-of-florida-2 · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Catholic Gators has a staff consisting of several campus ministers and a team of FOCUS missionaries who work to guide students on their faith journey.”
      Catholic Gators has several campus ministers and a team of FOCUS missionaries.
    2. University of Florida - FOCUSfocus.org/campus/university-of-florida · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Dane Deevers Armstrong Andrew Armstrong Myers Brianna Myers Raben Logan Raben Monson Miah Monson Aceves Gabrielle Aceves”
      FOCUS's University of Florida (Gainesville) campus page lists six missionaries: Dane Deevers, Andrew Armstrong, Brianna Myers, Logan Raben, Miah Monson, and Gabrielle Aceves.
  • Catholic Gators offers Bible studies, weekly dinners, student Masses, and retreats.
    Sources (1)
    1. University of Florida - Diocese of St. Augustinedosafl.com/ministries/campus-ministry/university-of-florida-2 · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Catholic Campus Ministry at the University of Florida, known as Catholic Gators, serves hundreds of students by providing a strong Catholic community for college students who are seeking faith, formation, and fellowship. Catholic Gators engages students by offering bible studies, weekly dinners, student Masses, retreats, and various ministries for students to get involved in.”
      The Diocese of St. Augustine describes Catholic Campus Ministry at the University of Florida (Catholic Gators), which offers Bible studies, weekly dinners, student Masses, and retreats.

Concerns

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The Catholic center

St. Augustine Catholic Church & Student Center (Catholic Gators)

  • Address: 1738 W. University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32603
  • Distance from campus: 0.4 mi (straight line from the campus point in federal IPEDS data)
  • Facilities: church, student center

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Source: dosafl.com, verified Oct. 8, 2026, dosafl.com, verified Oct. 8, 2026, dosafl.com, verified Oct. 8, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

5 groups and regular activities · 4 on campus, 1 off campus

Retreats 1

  • Catholic Gators retreatsOff campus
    Retreats offered by Catholic Gators; dates and locations were not available on readable pages.
    dosafl.com

Clubs and groups 2

  • FOCUS missionary teamOn campus
    FOCUS missionaries serving with Catholic Gators; focus.org lists six missionaries at the University of Florida.
    dosafl.com, focus.org, focus.org
  • Catholic Gators Bible studiesOn campus
    Bible studies offered by Catholic Gators, the Catholic campus ministry at UF.
    dosafl.com

Liturgy and prayer 1

  • Student MassesOn campus
    Student Masses offered by Catholic Gators; specific student Mass times were not available on readable pages.
    dosafl.com

Social life 1

  • Weekly dinnersOn campus
    Weekly
    Weekly dinners for students offered by Catholic Gators.
    dosafl.com

Everything listed is published by the school, its campus ministry, or the parish. Ask the campus minister what’s happening this semester.

Catholic campus ministry

Sources (4)
  1. University of Florida - Diocese of St. Augustinedosafl.com/ministries/campus-ministry/university-of-florida-2 · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “Catholic Campus Ministry at the University of Florida, known as Catholic Gators, serves hundreds of students by providing a strong Catholic community for college students who are seeking faith, formation, and fellowship. Catholic Gators engages students by offering bible studies, weekly dinners, student Masses, retreats, and various ministries for students to get involved in.”
    The Diocese of St. Augustine describes Catholic Campus Ministry at the University of Florida (Catholic Gators), which offers Bible studies, weekly dinners, student Masses, and retreats.
    “St. Augustine Church & Student Center 1738 W. University Avenue P.O. Box 13888 Gainesville, FL 32604 (352) 372-3533”
    The diocese gives St. Augustine Church & Student Center, 1738 W. University Avenue, Gainesville, phone 372-3533, as the contact for the UF campus ministry.
    “Catholic Gators has a staff consisting of several campus ministers and a team of FOCUS missionaries who work to guide students on their faith journey.”
    Catholic Gators has several campus ministers and a team of FOCUS missionaries.
    “Catholic Campus Ministry at the University of Florida, known as Catholic Gators, serves hundreds of students by providing a strong Catholic community for college students who are seeking faith, formation, and fellowship. Catholic Gators engages students by offering bible studies, weekly dinners, student Masses, retreats, and various ministries for students to get involved in.”
    The Diocese of St. Augustine describes Catholic Campus Ministry at the University of Florida (Catholic Gators), which offers Bible studies, weekly dinners, student Masses, and retreats.
    “St. Augustine Church & Student Center 1738 W. University Avenue P.O. Box 13888 Gainesville, FL 32604 (352) 372-3533”
    The diocese gives St. Augustine Church & Student Center, 1738 W. University Avenue, Gainesville, phone 372-3533, as the contact for the UF campus ministry.
  2. St. Augustine Catholic Church & Student Center - Diocese of St. Augustinedosafl.com/parish/st-augustine-catholic-church-student-center · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “St. Augustine Catholic Church & Student Center Parish Information Address 1738 W. University Avenue Gainesville, FL 32603”
    St. Augustine Catholic Church & Student Center is a parish of the diocese at 1738 W. University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32603.
    “St. Augustine Catholic Church & Student Center Parish Information Address 1738 W. University Avenue Gainesville, FL 32603”
    St. Augustine Catholic Church & Student Center is a parish of the diocese at 1738 W. University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32603.
  3. University of Florida - FOCUSfocus.org/campus/university-of-florida · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “Dane Deevers Armstrong Andrew Armstrong Myers Brianna Myers Raben Logan Raben Monson Miah Monson Aceves Gabrielle Aceves”
    FOCUS's University of Florida (Gainesville) campus page lists six missionaries: Dane Deevers, Andrew Armstrong, Brianna Myers, Logan Raben, Miah Monson, and Gabrielle Aceves.
  4. Campuses - FOCUSfocus.org/about/campuses · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “Florida State University Florida International University University of Tampa University of Miami University of Florida Florida Atlantic University”
    FOCUS lists the University of Florida among the Florida campuses where it serves.

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Academic Excellence

AAcademic Excellence: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
92 of 100
From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

  • Graduation rate 35% of scoreThis measure counts for 35% of the Academic Excellence score.91%
  • First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.98%
  • Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.SAT 1,403 · ACT 31
  • Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.16 to 1
  • Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$23,406

Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed.

Source: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026))

Cost and value

Federal data, shown separately. Cost, debt, and earnings are never part of any grade.

Undergraduate students
Fall enrollment (IPEDS)
34,924
Total students54,814
Average net price (per year)
After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid
$6,541
Cost of attendance (per year)$22,523
Median federal debt at graduation$15,000
Graduation rate
First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time
91%
First-year retention98%
Median earnings 10 years after entry$71,588
Admission rate24%
Students receiving Pell grants22%
Admission test scores (middle 50% of admitted students who submitted scores)
Average SAT1403
SAT reading & writing660–730
SAT math660–750
ACT composite29–33
Test policyRequired

Value index: 92 / 100 (how it’s computed)

Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.

Local Church

Diocese of St. Augustine

The Most Reverend Erik T. Pohlmeier, Bishop of St. Augustine

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Source: dosafl.com, dosafl.com, verified Oct. 7, 2026.

Diocese determined from the county, using the diocese’s county list (Wikipedia). Confirm with the diocese.

About this school’s data

  • IPEDS unit ID 134130
  • Carnegie classification: Doctoral university (very high research)
  • Accreditation: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges d.b.a. Commission on Colleges and Universities (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
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Questions families ask

Is University of Florida a Catholic college?
No. University of Florida is not a Catholic college. Catholic School Compass rates the Catholic life on its campus instead. Catholic students are served by Catholic Gators (Catholic Campus Ministry at the University of Florida).
What is University of Florida’s Catholic Life Score?
95 out of 100 (grade A). It measures Catholic life on campus: campus ministry, priests, Mass and confession, student groups, and nearby parishes, together with academics.
Where is Mass celebrated at University of Florida?
Mass is listed at St. Augustine Catholic Church & Student Center. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.
Is University of Florida Compass Recommended?
Yes. University of Florida meets the Compass Recommended standard for Catholic life on campus.

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