University of Florida
About
As Florida’s flagship public research university, the University of Florida is nationally recognized for its exceptional academic value, high-impact research, and intense school spirit. The university excels across a wide range of disciplines, boasting particularly prestigious programs in engineering, business, agricultural and life sciences, and journalism. Student life is energized by a passionate "Gator Nation" culture, where undergraduates balance rigorous coursework with SEC athletics, dynamic student organizations, and deeply rooted traditions. Distinctive as a land-, sea-, and space-grant institution, UF offers students unparalleled hands-on research opportunities and access to an influential, lifelong global alumni network.
Wikipedia:The University of Florida is a public land-grant research university in Gainesville, Florida, United States. It is a senior member of the State University System of Florida. The university traces its origins to 1853 and has operated continuously on its Gainesville campus since September 1906.
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University of Florida accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.
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