GAINESVILLE 05/09/2025 – The University of Florida is ranked No. 3 in the top large schools’ category among Peace Corps’ 2025 Top Volunteer-Producing Colleges and Universities list*. There are currently 34 volunteers from the University of Florida serving in 21 countries around the world, including Cambodia, Dominican Republic, Fiji, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Indonesia, Kenya, Kosovo, Mexico, Morocco, Nepal, North Macedonia, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Senegal, Thailand, Uganda, and Vanuatu.
“We are incredibly proud to see the University of Florida ranked No. 3 among the nation’s top large schools for Peace Corps volunteer production,” said Marta L. Wayne, Dean of the UF International Center. “This recognition highlights our students’ deep commitment to global service and cross-cultural engagement. With more than 1,390 Gators having served since 1961, UF’s long-standing partnership with the Peace Corps reflects our core mission to prepare globally minded leaders who are ready to make a difference around the world.”
Below are the top-ranked schools in each category and the number of alumni currently serving as Peace Corps volunteers.
2025 Top Large Colleges and Universities - Total Volunteers
1. University of Wisconsin-Madison - 46
2. University of Colorado Boulder - 39
3. University of Florida - 34
4. University of Maryland, College Park - 28
4. University of Virginia - 28
4. Virginia Tech - 28
*Rankings are calculated based on fiscal year 2024 data as of September 30, 2024, as self-reported by Peace Corps volunteers.
“Colleges and universities from across the nation are providing us their talented alumni to serve in countries around the globe,” said Peace Corps Chief Executive Officer Allison Greene. “These top-ranked schools understand the transformative power of public service and human connection. The Peace Corps builds invaluable intercultural communication skills, a broadened worldview, and adaptive leadership qualities needed in the American workforce today.”
Peace Corps UF Campus Recruiter
Kudos to our departing Peace Corps Recruiter, Danielle Arnwine, for her hard work to get UF back into the Top Producers category! Dani joined the UFIC team in January 2023 as the UF Campus Peace Corps Recruiter. She joined the Peace Corps as a Secondary English teacher serving in Malawi from 2018-2019. As Florida’s campus recruiter, she worked to promote Peace Corps through events and activities while serving as a resource for students throughout their application process.
About the Peace Corps: The Peace Corps equips volunteers with valuable leadership, management, and language skills that make them assets to the U.S. workforce and strengthen America’s economic competitiveness at home and abroad. Since 1961, more than 240,000 Americans have served in 144 countries worldwide. The next application deadline is July 1, 2025. Interested individuals are encouraged to apply online. Visit peacecorps.gov to learn more about Peace Corps volunteer service in 60 countries.