IQClub admissions brief
University of Florida

SAT policy at UF: the short answer

Yes, for most first-year applicants. UF requires every first-year applicant to submit SAT, ACT or CLT scores.

Reviewed against official sources on September 2, 2026.

Middle 50%
1340–1480UF composite
Reported median
1410Enrolled SAT submitters
Published data
OfficialLatest published reporting cycle
Minimum
None publishedThe reported range is not a cutoff

Yes — UF requires testing

UF requires every first-year applicant to submit SAT, ACT or CLT scores. The official policy linked on this page is the source of truth for applicant type, entry term, deadlines, and any exception.

Read the numbers correctly

UF SAT score range

The latest official institutional score source linked below reports a 1340–1480 middle-50% SAT composite range, with a midpoint of 1410, among enrolled score submitters.

UFEnrolled first-year students who submitted SAT scores
134025th percentile 1410median 148075th percentile

Cohort dates and reporting definitions can differ by institution; open the official source for its precise reporting year. This describes enrolled score submitters, not an admission cutoff.

Put your result in context

Where does your SAT score sit?

Because testing is required, use the published 1340–1480 range for context and submit the strongest valid score you can produce.

Enter a total SAT score

Use a score from 400 to 1600, in 10-point steps.

Within the range

1410 is the published midpoint

This score sits near the middle of UF’s published SAT range for enrolled score submitters. It is context, not an admissions prediction.

Read the 1410 score guide
Before you send scores

Four details that shape the decision

No published SAT cutoff
UF does not publish the 1340–1480 middle-50% range as a minimum or guarantee. It describes enrolled students who submitted scores, not an automatic admission threshold.
SAT superscoring is supported
UF considers highest SAT section results across eligible test dates. Follow the official reporting instructions when listing multiple sittings.
Check self-report and verification rules
UF’s SAT code is 5812. Use the official policy for whether scores may be self-reported at application time and when an official testing-agency report is required.
Entry-term policy matters
Under Florida Board of Governors admission rules. Testing rules can change by cycle, so confirm the entry term shown on the official page before submitting.
IQClub planning layer

From an admissions number to a Math plan

A college range tells you where past score submitters landed. It does not tell you which Math skills will move your own score.

  1. 1

    Separate the benchmark from the goal

    Place your composite against the published 1340–1480 range, then inspect the Math subscore separately. A total inside the range can still hide a Math weakness that is worth fixing before test day.

  2. 2

    Make the submission decision in context

    Because UF expects or requires testing for the stated cycle, the first goal is a valid report by the deadline. Use the published figures as planning context, not as a promised admission threshold.

  3. 3

    Turn the gap into a Math study list

    Run an IQClub SAT Math diagnostic, rank missed skills by frequency, and retest after focused practice. Use a score target tied to UF and your program rather than chasing points without a decision rule.

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Fast answers

UF SAT FAQ

Does UF require the SAT?
UF requires every first-year applicant to submit SAT, ACT or CLT scores. Always match the policy to your applicant type and intended entry term.
What SAT score do you need for UF?
UF does not publish one score that guarantees admission. Its published middle-50% SAT range is 1340–1480 among enrolled students who submitted scores.
What is the average SAT score at UF?
The official score context used here has a midpoint of 1410. This page calls it a midpoint or median-style benchmark rather than claiming that every institutional source reports a mathematical average.
Does UF superscore the SAT?
UF considers highest SAT section results across eligible test dates. Follow the official reporting instructions when listing multiple sittings.
Can I self-report SAT scores to UF?
Use UF’s current testing page for the application-stage reporting rule and official-score verification deadline. The SAT reporting code listed by the institution is 5812.
Should I submit a 1410 SAT score to UF?
A 1410 is near the midpoint of the published 1340–1480 range. Since testing is required, treat the range as context and submit your strongest valid result.
Audit trail

Official sources used for this brief

Admissions rules move. Recheck the university pages before submitting an application.

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