Former names: East Florida Seminary (1853–1861; 1866–1905) · Florida Agricultural College (1884–1903) · University of Florida at Lake City (1903–1905) · St. Petersburg Normal and Industrial School (1893–1905) · South Florida Military and Educational College (1894–1905) · University of the State of Florida (1905–1909)

Motto: Civium in moribus rei publicae salus (Latin) · On seal: "In God We Trust"

Motto in English: "The welfare of the state depends upon the morals of its citizens"

Type: Public land-grant research university

Established: January 6, 1853

Parent institution: State University System of Florida

Accreditation: SACS