University of Florida
Gainesville, Florida · Founded 1853
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About
A public land-grant research university and a senior member of the State University System of Florida. UF spans a wide range of fields from agriculture and engineering to medicine and law on a single large campus.
History
The university traces its origins to 1853 and has operated continuously on its Gainesville campus since 1906.
What stands out
- Comprehensive campus with medical, law and agricultural schools together
- Large research enterprise and extension network across Florida
- Strong Division I athletics culture
- Compact single campus in a college town
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Campus life
A traditional residential college town experience in Gainesville, with a large Greek system, major football culture, and Florida springs and nature close by.