
UF's Gainesville campus is served by the University of Florida Police Department, and the university uses UF Alert to communicate emergencies. UF also publishes emergency procedures, reporting options, and an annual security report under federal campus-safety rules.
Online students should distinguish campus procedures from safety where they live and study. Someone visiting Gainesville can review UF's current emergency contacts and alert-signup instructions; someone studying elsewhere should also know their local emergency resources. Sexual misconduct can be reported through UF's designated reporting and support channels, which explain available university processes and assistance. An annual security report describes incidents within defined reporting locations and periods; it is not a complete measure of anyone's personal safety.
Data last updated on November 2, 2026
Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026
Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.