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University of Florida College of Medicine

University of Florida College of Medicine

Gainesville, FL / School Detail
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APPLICATION FEE
$30
Tuition In State
$37,000
Tuition Out of State
$49,000
Average GPA
3.85
AVERAGE MCAT
516

School Overview

Degrees
MD
Ownership
Public Non-Profit
Program Length
4 years
Total Enrollment
119
Founding Year
1956
Accreditation Year
1958
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SDN Insights

Cost of Attendance: $319,728
Estimate repayment

Estimated loan burden for UF-COM using 4 years of in-state tuition, $1,500 annual fees, $3,000 monthly living expenses, government-derived local cost-of-living adjustment, $1,000 loan fees, and an 8.5% interest assumption.

Cost of Living: Near national average cost of living

Gainesville, FL is close to the national average for cost of living. In the debt estimate, the government-derived local cost adjustment keeps the $3,000 monthly allowance at about $2,910 per month. Treat this as a city-level budgeting estimate, not the school's official cost of attendance.

Environment: Urban

While not ideal for walking, the area around UF-COM stands out for its excellent biking environment. Students can easily navigate the neighborhood and reach local destinations by bike, making it a surprisingly flexible place to live without a car.

Interview Feedback

Overall, applicants ranked the school in the top 19% of interviews, indicating it is highly regarded. They found the interview very impressive with a low stress level and felt they did well.

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Secondary Essays for UF-COM

1. Motivation and Fit
Students at UFCOM regularly write about and discuss encounters with patients that shape their professional identity. Choose one of the provided reflections and describe how the writer grew from the...
2. Motivation and Fit
If you think there is any additional information that would help the admissions committee in its review of your application, please use the space below.
3. Other
If you are not a legal resident of Florida according to your AMCAS application, write a statement describing your association with the State of Florida.
4. Career Goals and Future Aspirations
Reflect upon your life experiences, values and/or personal background. How do these help frame how you envision your future contributions as a physician?
5. Academic and Research Experiences
If you have been away from full-time academics for more than two years, please explain.
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About the School

The University of Florida College of Medicine, largest of six colleges at the University of Florida Health Science Center, opened in 1956 with a mission to increase Florida's supply of physicians, provide access to the most advanced healthcare services available and foster discovery in science and medical care. Since graduating its first 40 medical students in 1960, as of 2002 the college has graduated approximately 4,000 physicians.

Curriculum

The College of Medicine's curriculum is competency-based. Prior to graduation, a student must demonstrate competence in six areas of training to satisfy all education requirements. Student performances in courses and clerkships are formatively assessed and summatively evaluated by level of mastery demonstrated in assigned competencies. Competency is the currency of the education program.

Facilities

The 750 bed Shands Hospital at the University of Florida has more than 25,000 in-patient admissions and 35,000 outpatient visits recorded annually. The Veteran's Affairs Medical Center, located across the street from Shands Hospital, serves military veterans in the north central Florida and South Georgia area. The 475 bed VA Hospital provides additional clinical and research resources. The UF Health Science Center at Jacksonville includes several hospitals as well as full time UF College of Medicine faculty thereby enriching the educational experience. The College of Medicine has affiliations with several community sites, including Shands at Alachua General Hospital in Gainesville, rural clinics and both primary care and specialty practices. Additional affiliations exist with the Sacred Heart Hospital in Pensacola and the Orlando Regional Medical Center in Orlando. These facilities provide ample opportunity for hospital-based bedside and ambulatory teaching.

Last Updated: Oct 01, 2025