Overview
Featuring the largest single-campus enrollment in the United States, the University of Central Florida is a public university in Orlando. UCF is home to 13 colleges granting degrees in over 200 academic majors. Additionally, UCF is a space-grant university that leads the NASA Florida Space Grant Consortium and contributes research to the Kennedy Space Center. For a break from the rigors of college life, UCF is a short drive from Orlando theme parks and attractions such as Walt Disney World and Universal Studios Florida.
Acceptance Rate:
40%
Average Net Price:
$11,108
Campus Setting:
Suburb or town
Average GPA
4.0
Average ACT Composite
28
Average SAT Composite
1264
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $6,368 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $22,467 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $12,452 |
| Books and Supplies | $1200 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]
Aid & Grants
0
100
65%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
33%
Average Aid Per Year
$9,585
33%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$6,851
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$3,000
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
80%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$6472
26%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$6,851
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$164,602,928
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$168,704,657
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
20%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$6,955
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$15,000
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$179
Students receiving federal loans
19%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,430
Average Other Loans Per Year
$14,907
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Public
- Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Aware
This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
60627
Students Applied
68%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
5480
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
Yes
ACT
Yes
Transcript
Yes
Test Optional
No
SAT Subject Tests
Yes
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Early Action Acceptance is not binding, but student will receive admissions decision earlier. | October 15 | |
| Fall Regular Decision | May 1 | |
| Spring Regular Decision | November 1 | |
| Other | January 1 |
Application Fee
$30
Fee waivers availableApplications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
27%
Submitting ACT
73%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 28
Average SAT Composite: 1264
SAT Percentiles
Math
Reading
4.0
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA
Students Enrolled By Class Rank
Students Enrolled By Household Income
Admissions Resources
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
69,233
Total Number of Undergrads
59,470
0
100
46%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
75%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
29:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
- Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
- Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
- ROTC Army
- ROTC Air Force
- Study Abroad
- Honors Program
- Teacher Certification Offered
Classroom Sizes
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
120
Faculty Overview
0
100
74%
Faculty With Terminal Degree US National: 36%
Gender
Ethnicity
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Size of Town
Suburb or town
US States Represented
54
Countries Represented
134
Ethnicity
Percent of First Generation Students
35%
Student Organizations
600
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
0
100
17%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
No
0
100
12%
Freshman Living on Campus
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Golden Knights
School Colors
black and gold
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Big Twelve Conference
Total Male Athletes
219
Total Female Athletes
218
Intramural Sports
6
Sports Club
17
Sports Team (Men)
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cheerleading-Dance Team
- Football
- Golf
- Soccer
- Tennis
Sports Team (Women)
- Basketball
- Cheerleading-Dance Team
- Cross Country
- Crew-Rowing
- Golf
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
University of Central Florida Athletics: visit page
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$51,200
Top 5 Cities
Orlando
Melbourne
Miami
Tampa
Daytona Beach
Top 5 Employers
Lockheed Martin
Orange County Public Schools
Walt Disney World
Florida Hospital
Orlando Health
Top 5 Sectors
Business Development
Operations
Education
Sales
Engineering
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$15,000
Loan Default Rate
4%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$179
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