About Criminology in University of Florida (UFL)
The Department of Sociology and Criminology offers the largest interdisciplinary degree program at UF. Students seeking a degree in criminology will study the complexities of relationships among the legal, social, political, historical, and psychological influences affecting law processes and crime and justice.
Courses focus on explanations for the development of law within society, why people break laws and how society reacts to law-breaking. Interdisciplinary breadth in the study of criminology is essential for those majoring in criminology. Majors may enroll in relevant courses offered outside the department to help satisfy tracking requirements (listed below under Foundation Coursework).
After obtaining a B.A. in criminology, students can seek careers as professionals working within the criminal or juvenile justice systems (i.e., courts, law enforcement, corrections). Many students also attend law school, while others attend graduate school where they may conduct research on criminological issues.
Academic qualification equivalents
- Applicants must have passed high school from the Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC)/Indian School Certificate (ISC)
English language requirements
University of Florida – Highlights
| University Type |
Public |
| Campus Setting |
Suburban |
| Annual Endowment |
1.85 billion USD |
| Student Retention Rate |
97% |
| Work-study program |
Yes |
| Mode of Program |
Full time; Part-time; online |
| Total Enrollment |
56,079 |
| Total Undergraduate Enrollment |
37,527 |
| Total Graduate Enrollment |
15,753 |
| Campus Housing Capacity |
22% |
| Acceptance Rate |
42% |
| The annual cost of Attendance |
28,660 USD – 61,260 USD (Variable with Courses) |
Cost of Attendance at University of Florida
The cost of attendance for the 2021 academic session is presented on the table below:
| Expense |
Cost in USD |
| Undergraduate Tuition / Fees |
28,660
|
| Graduate Tuition/Fees |
30,130 |
| MBA Tuition Fees |
61,260 |
| Room/Utilities (Off Campus) |
9,030 |
| Food |
4,600 |
| Health Insurance (Mandatory) |
2,500 |
| Computer/Cell Phone |
1,170 |
| Books and Supplies |
890 |
| Between Term Expenses |
960 |
| Housing |
5,650 |
| Personal |
530 |
University of Florida (UFL) English Language Requirements for International Students
The University of Florida requires international students to demonstrate English language proficiency by providing scores of any one of the following tests given below to be eligible for admission:
| English proficiency tests |
Minimum Score (UG) |
Minimum Score (PG) |
| IELTS |
6 |
6 |
| TOEFL (IBT) |
80 |
80 |
| MEFLAB |
77 |
77 |
| Verbal GRE |
N/A |
140 |
SAT/ACT Score for International Students
The SAT/ACT for international students is a little higher as compared to that for Domestic students.
| Test type |
Score required |
| ACT |
27-31 |
| SAT |
400 to 1600 with essay |
