<p>The</a> Independent Florida Alligator: News - UF applications surpass last year's 28,000 record</p>
<p>With the expected 10 600 acceptances, the admit rate should be a record low this year.</p>
<p>The UF spokesman "attributed the increase in applicants to the state of the economy. Many prospective students who would have looked out of state decided to stay in Florida"</p>