University of Central Florida

Orlando, Florida
4-year Public university
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Overview

University of Central Florida is a public institution established in 1963 with urban setting located at Orlando. It is ranked 124 in National Universities in 2024 edition of Best Colleges. Its in-state tuition and fees are $6,368; out-of-state tuition and fees are $22,467. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 58,749. It practices semester-based academic calendar.

#124 in National Universities
Setting
Urban
Location Orlando, Florida
Type 4-year Public
Year Founded 1963
Selectivity Moderate
Size Large
58,749 Undergraduates
Website http://www.ucf.edu

Learning

29:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Business/marketing
Most Popular Major

Majors Available

  • Architecture And Related Services
  • Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies
    Program offered through an exclusively distance-education program
  • Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
  • Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
    Program offered through an exclusively distance-education program
  • Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Education
    Program offered through an exclusively distance-education program
  • Engineering
  • English Language And Literature/Letters
    Program offered through an exclusively distance-education program
  • Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
  • Health Professions And Related Programs
    Program offered through an exclusively distance-education program
  • History
    Program offered through an exclusively distance-education program
  • Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services
    Program offered through an exclusively distance-education program
  • Legal Professions And Studies
  • Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
    Program offered through an exclusively distance-education program
  • Mathematics And Statistics
  • Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
    Program offered through an exclusively distance-education program
  • Philosophy And Religious Studies
    Program offered through an exclusively distance-education program
  • Physical Sciences
  • Psychology
    Program offered through an exclusively distance-education program
  • Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Social Sciences
    Program offered through an exclusively distance-education program
  • Visual And Performing Arts

Cost

$38,637
Cost of Attendance
For out-of-state students
$14,221
Average Student Contribution
Instate Tution Fee $6,368
Outstate Tuition Fee $22,467
Room and Board Fees $10,000
$39,293 Median Salary After 2 years of Graduation

Applying

41% (Moderate Selectivity) Acceptance Rate
Admission Difficulty: Difficult
$30 Application Fee
Application Fee Waiver Available
3.9 Average High School GPA

Application Requirements

SAT/ACT Required
SAT/ACT Writing (essay) Not Required
SAT Subject Test Not Required
Essay or Personal Statement Not Required
SAT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range
ACT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range

How to Apply?

Accepts CommonApp
Apply College's Own Application Portal

For International Students

80 Minimum TOEFL Score
TOEFL Requirement: Required
IELTS Other English Language Tests Accepted
(in lieu of TOEFL)
TOEFL Waived if

English is a first language

Deadlines for Fall Intake Applications
May
01
Regular Decision Deadline
Rolling Admission
Jan
01
Priority Application Deadline
Transfer Applications
Jul
01
Transfer Applications Deadline
For Financial Aid
Nov
01
Financial Aid Priority Application Deadline
Jun
30
Financial Aid Application Deadline

Scholarships and Financial Aid

$12,277 Average Financial Aid

Need-based Aid

$7,245 Average Need-based Aid
Cost of Attendance for out-of-state students: $38,637
52% Students with need received Financial Aid
13.9% Students had their need fully met
Deadline for need-based financial application June 30
Forms to be submitted FAFSA

Merit Scholarships

Available
Florida Academic Scholars
Total Worth $212.28 per credit hour.
Eligibility --
Minimum Criteria --
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed --
Application deadline N/A
Academic Top Scholars Award
Total Worth $44 per credit hour.
Eligibility --
Minimum Criteria --
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed --
Application deadline N/A
Merit Scholarships
Total Worth $4,000 – $30,000 for Florida Residents, $30,000 – $100,000 for non-Florida Residents
Eligibility --
Minimum Criteria --
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed Yes
Application deadline N/A

Other Scholarships

Not Available
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Students

58,749 Total Undergraduate Enrollment
School Size: Large
90% Freshmen return to Sophomore Year
48% Students graduate within 6 years