The University of Florida (Florida or UF) 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.
Former name | University of the State of Florida
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Motto | Civium in moribus rei publicae salus (Latin)
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Motto in English | The welfare of the state depends upon the morals of its citizens
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Established | 1853
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Endowment | $1.85 billion (2020)
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Budget | $6 billion (2019)
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Academic staff | 8,231 (2018)
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Administrative staff | 6,556 (2018)
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Students | 56,567 (Fall 2019 total)
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Undergraduates | 37,874 (Fall 2019)
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Postgraduates | 15,916 (Fall 2019)
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Campus | Suburban, 2,000 acres (8.1 km)
Total: 2,000 acres (8.1 km) |
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Colors | Orange and Blue
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