The University of Florida remains among the country’s top higher education institutions, earning the No. 5 spot on Forbes’ 2026 list of best public universities.

UF also ranked No. 30 overall in the “ America’s Top Colleges ” list, the highest of any Florida school. The rankings weigh factors such as alumni salaries, student debt loads and outcomes for low-income students, with Forbes citing UF’s ability to produce “successful, high-earning and influential graduates from all economic backgrounds, with less student debt.”

“This is proof that the University of Florida is going forward at full speed. Our energy and our drive are stronger than ever, and we are not about to slow down,” said Mori Hosseini , Chair of the UF Board of Trustees. “UF is a gem — a powerhouse of research an

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