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University of Central Florida

University of Central Florida

Orlando, FL · Suburb · 59,146 students
Website Common App Forbes ranking Scorecard
Oct 15 · Early Action · in 4 days
Checked Oct 2026 · ucf.edu
$10,411
Average net priceYour net price
In-state
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
77%
Graduation rate
70% typical
$58,308
Earnings 10 years on
$63,395 typical
40%
Acceptance rate
73% typical · not scored
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
About

As one of the largest universities in the nation, the University of Central Florida is renowned for its innovative research, expansive modern campus, and deep ties to both the aerospace and entertainment industries. Academic excellence is anchored by the world-class Rosen College of Hospitality Management, the College of Optics and Photonics (CREOL), and top-ranked programs in engineering, computer science, and digital media developed alongside partners like NASA, Lockheed Martin, and Universal Studios. Campus life is vibrant, diverse, and spirited, defined by enthusiastic support for the UCF Knights, sunny Orlando living, and the iconic homecoming "Spirit Splash" tradition where thousands of students jump into the campus reflecting pond.

Wikipedia:The University of Central Florida (UCF) is a public research university with its main campus in unincorporated Orange County, Florida, near Orlando, Florida, United States. It is part of the State University System of Florida. With 70,674 students as of the fall 2025 semester, it has the second-largest on-campus student body of any public university in the United States. UCF is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities – Very high research spending and doctorate production."

Location
Orlando, FL, 32816 · Suburb campus
✈
Nearest airport from college
MCO · Orlando
14 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
In-stateOut-of-state
Tuition & fees$6,368$22,467
Housing & food (on campus)$12,452$12,452
Books & supplies$1,200$1,200
Cost of attendance$23,133$43,832
Average net price$10,411Not published
Out-of-state prices
Tuition & fees$22,467
In-state: $6,368
Housing & food (on campus)$12,452
Books & supplies$1,200
Cost of attendance$43,832
In-state: $23,133
Average net priceNot published
In-state: $10,411
Source: U.S. College Scorecard · published total: www.ucf.edu
Net price by family income · in-state students
$0–30k
$5,816
$30–48k
$7,174
$48–75k
$10,128
$75–110k
$14,902
$110k+
$17,681
Grants from the school
42% of first-years get a grant from the school, averaging $2,553
Source: College Navigator (U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS)
Merit aid
Awarded without financial need. Students with financial need can get merit awards too; they're counted as need-based aid.
Average award$3,534
First-years who got one893
Source: University of Central Florida's Common Data Set — the school's own yearly report of its admissions and aid figures.
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
77%
Within 4 yrs
55%
Back for yr 2
92%
Transferred
9%
Pell students: 76.5% · others: 78.7% 
8 yrs after starting
78% graduated · 12% transferred · 1% still enrolled · 9% left or unknown
Earnings
6 yrs after entry$47,137
10 yrs after entry$58,308
Debt
Median at graduation$18,190
Monthly payment$193
Middle 50% owe$6.3k–$25k
90th percentile$32,475
Green marks a figure above the typical Doctoral University: 70% graduate within 6 yrs.
Admissions
Getting in
Admit rate
40%
Test policy
Required
SAT average
1269
R 610–680 · M 590–670
ACT midpoint
28
Comp 25–29 · E 24–30 · M 23–27
SAT middle 50%: 1200–1350
40080012001600
Admitted students
Admit rate: men 42.6% · women 38.3% 
Yield: 33.5% of admitted students enroll 
Application deadlines · first-year, fall 2027 entry
Early Action
Oct 15 2026
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Essay prompts
How much essays count at University of Central Florida: Important (one of four levels: very important · important · considered · not considered)
Source: University of Central Florida's Common Data Set — the school's own yearly report of its admissions and aid figures.

If University of Central Florida asks for supplemental essays, the prompts are in the Common App.

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Student Body
Gender
Men 47%Women 53%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
28 : 1
Pell grant
32%
First-gen
35%
Family income
$31,400
Independent
26%
Veterans
1%
Age at entry
23.0
Part-time
29%
Where first-years come from
In state (FL)
93.1%
Out of state
6.2%
International
0.5%

Most out-of-state first-years from: NY 55 · GA 40 · IL 37 · PA 35 · NJ 34

Race & ethnicity
White
43%
Hispanic
32%
Black
9%
Asian
8%
Two or more
5%
Non-resident
3%
Unknown
1%
Varsity sports
NCAA Division I-FBS
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Football
    Men's
  • Golf
    Men's · Women's
  • Rowing
    Women's
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Tennis
    Men's · Women's
  • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
    Women's
  • Volleyball
    Women's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs
After 6 yrs
$47,137
After 10 yrs
$58,308
Psychology, General1510
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General854
Biology, General820
Computer and Information Sciences, General812
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General772
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing734
Business/Commerce, General642
Hospitality Administration/Management568
Criminal Justice and Corrections462
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods434
Mechanical Engineering424
Visual and Performing Arts, General423
Political Science and Government378
Finance and Financial Management Services370
English Language and Literature, General338
Health and Medical Administrative Services333
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$202M
Full-time faculty
99%
Faculty salary
$11,575/mo
Teaching spend
$7,831
per student
Federal loans
23%
Classification
Carnegie type
Doctoral University
Research activity
R1 — very high research
$285M research spending · 326 research doctorates a year
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, selective admissions

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