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University of Central Florida

Also known as: UCF

📍 Orlando, Florida🏛️ Suburban Setting👥 59,146 Undergrads🔗 www.ucf.edu

Overview

University of Central Florida is a very large public research university in Orlando, Florida. It enrolls about 59,146 undergraduate students with an acceptance rate of 40%. Graduates earn a median of $58,308 ten years after entry.

Quick Stats

Acceptance Rate

40%

Selective

SAT Avg

1,269

610–680

Net Price

$10,411

After avg. aid

Grad Rate (6yr)

78%

Retention

92%

First-year, FT

Median Earnings

$58,308

10 yrs after entry

Admissions

Selective

Acceptance Rate

40.1%

SAT Average

1,269

ACT Composite

25–29

Test Policy

Required

SAT Score Range (Middle 50%)

EBRW (Reading & Writing)

200610 – 680 (mid 50%)800

Math

200590 – 670 (mid 50%)800

ACT Score Range (Middle 50%)

Composite

125 – 29 (mid 50%)36

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition

$6,368

Annual + fees

Out-of-State

$22,467

Annual + fees

Cost of Attendance

$23,133

Total annual

Avg. Net Price

$10,411

After aid

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income	Avg. Net Price
$0 – $30,000	$5,816
$30,001 – $48,000	$7,174
$48,001 – $75,000	$10,128
$75,001 – $110,000	$14,902
$110,001 +	$17,681

Financial Aid Snapshot

% with federal loans

22.6%

Academics & Programs

University of Central Florida offers programs across 24 fields. Top by degrees awarded:

Business, Management & Marketing

15.0%

Health Professions

14.3%

Psychology

10.8%

Engineering

7.9%

Visual & Performing Arts

7.4%

Biological & Biomedical Sciences

5.8%

Computer & Information Sciences

5.6%

Interdisciplinary Studies

5.3%

Outcomes

6-Year Grad Rate

78%

On-Time (4yr)

55%

Retention (FT)

92%

% Earning >$25K

79%

10 yrs after entry

Median Earnings After Entry

6 years

$47,137

8 years

$52,921

10 years

$58,308

Graduation Rate by Race

Asian

82.8%

White

79.2%

Diversity

Race & Ethnicity

White

42.7%

Black or African American

8.7%

Asian

7.8%

Hispanic / Latino

31.8%

Two or more races

4.9%

International

2.9%

Gender

Women

53.4%

Men

46.6%

Background

Frequently Asked Questions

Is University of Central Florida hard to get into?

Selective — the acceptance rate is 40%. Admitted students average an SAT of 1269.

How much does University of Central Florida cost?

In-state tuition is $6,368, and out-of-state is $22,467. Average net price after financial aid is $10,411.

What is University of Central Florida known for?

Most popular programs include Business, Management & Marketing, Health Professions, Psychology.

What's the graduation rate at University of Central Florida?

The 6-year graduation rate is 78%, and 92% of first-year, full-time students return for their second year.

Data source: U.S. Department of Education.