University of Florida
Former names
University of the State of Florida
MottoCivium in moribus rei publicae salus (Latin)
Motto in English
The welfare of the state depends upon the morals of its citizens
TypeState university
Flagship
Land-grant university
Sea-grant university
Space-grant university
Established1853
Academic affiliations
  • State University System of Florida
  • Association of American Universities
  • Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities
  • Universities Research Association
  • Southeastern Universities Research Association
Endowment$1.73 billion (2018)
Budget$3.98 billion (2017)
PresidentW. Kent Fuchs
ProvostJoseph Glover
Academic staff
8,231 (2018)
Administrative staff
6,556 (2018)
Students56,079 (Fall 2018)
Undergraduates37,527
Postgraduates15,753
Location
Gainesville
,
Florida
,
U.S.

29°38′54″N 82°20′58″W / 29.64833°N 82.34944°W / 29.64833; -82.34944Coordinates: 29°38′54″N 82°20′58″W / 29.64833°N 82.34944°W / 29.64833; -82.34944
CampusSuburban, 2,000 acres (8.1 km2)
Total: 2,000 acres (8.1 km2)
ColorsOrange and Blue
         
NicknameGators
Sporting affiliations
NCAA Division I FBS – SEC
MascotAlbert and Alberta
Websitewww.ufl.edu