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University of Central Florida

Orlando, FL

University of Central Florida, founded in 1963, is a public, comprehensive, metropolitan research university. Its 1,415-acre campus is located in Orlando.

Tuition & Fees

$6,368

$22,467

not including room and board

in-state out-of-state
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SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshmen in each score range

reading math writing
700-800
13%
600-699
62%
500-599
24%
400-499
1%
700-800
15%
600-699
49%
500-599
34%
400-499
2%
700-800
4%
600-699
25%
500-599
52%
400-499
18%
300-399
1%
composite english math
30-36
37%
24-29
40%
18-23
22%
12-17
1%
30-36
17%
24-29
53%
18-23
27%
12-17
3%
30-36
28%
24-29
57%
18-23
15%
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undergraduateRatios

45%

male

55%

female

1

teacher

30

students

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Selective

44%

acceptance rate

Accepted 20,016
Declined + 25,102
Total Received 45,118
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Public

59,483

undergraduate students

10,042

graduate students

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Most Popular Majors

  1. Psychology
  2. Healh Sciences/pre-Clinical
  3. Integrated Business
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Codes

SAT 5233
ACT 0735

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Fun Facts

  • At the University of Central Florida, students take "Spirit Splash" literally, as they charge into the school's Reflecting Pond during homecoming weekend. The marching band even cheers them on while they do it!

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School Facts

University of Central Florida, founded in 1963, is a public, comprehensive, metropolitan research university. Its 1,415-acre campus is located in Orlando.

Public/private Public
Campus Enrollment 69,525
Established in 1963
Coeducational Coeducational College, Founded Coeducational College
Accredited by •   CAHIIM (Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education)
•  AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business)
•  ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc.)
•  CAATE (Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education)
•  CCNE (Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education)
•  CSWE (Council on Social Work Education)
•  NAACLS (National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences)
•  NASM (National Association of Schools of Music)
•  NAST (National Association of Schools of Theatre)
•  SACS (Southern Assn. of Colleges and Schools)

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Orlando, FL

1,415-acre campus in Orlando (population: 280,257); branch campuses in Altamonte Springs, Cocoa, Daytona Beach, Leesburg, Ocala, Palm Bay, Sanford/Lake Mary, South Lake, and Valencia East/Osceola/West. Served by air, bus, and train. Public transportation serves campus.

University of Central Florida
4000 Central Florida Boulevard
Orlando, FL 32816

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
17%
Percent of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
72%
Percent of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus
yes
Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age

Greek Life

 
21 fraternities 5% of male students
 
20 sororities 6% of female students
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% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10
36%
Top 1/4
74%
Top 1/2
97%
Bottom 1/2
3%
Bottom 1/4
0%
SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshmen in each score range

reading math writing
700-800
13%
600-699
62%
500-599
24%
400-499
1%
700-800
15%
600-699
49%
500-599
34%
400-499
2%
700-800
4%
600-699
25%
500-599
52%
400-499
18%
300-399
1%
composite english math
30-36
37%
24-29
40%
18-23
22%
12-17
1%
30-36
17%
24-29
53%
18-23
27%
12-17
3%
30-36
28%
24-29
57%
18-23
15%

Admissions Facts

Application fee $30
(waived through SAT/ACT/NACAC fee waivers, documentation of free/reduced lunch, recent family tax returns)
Common application accepted yes
Application deadline January 1 (priority deadline)
May 1
School has early decision program no
School has early action program no
Admissions interview
(required or recommended)		 Neither
SAT/ACT requirements SAT Subject Tests Not used
SAT or ACT Required

Selective

44%

acceptance rate

Accepted 20,016
Declined + 25,102
Total Received 45,118

Admissions Factors

Very Important

Secondary school record
Standardized test scores

Important

Essay

Considered

Alumni/ae relationship
Character/ personal qualities
Class rank
Extracurricular activities
Geographical residence
Particular talent/ability
State residency
Volunteer Work
Work Experience

Not Considered

Interview
Minority affiliation
Recommendations
Religious affiliation/commitment

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Admissions Contact

Gordon Chavis, Jr.
Associate Vice President, Enrollment Services
P: 407 823-3000
F: 407 823-5625
admission@ucf.edu

Financial Aid

64%

Of students' needs
were fully met

$10,852

Average financial aid

Cost

in-state out-of-state
Tuition $6,368
Room $4,940
Board $4,047
Books & supplies $1,200
Total $16,555
Average Financial Aid - $10,852
Total with Avg. Aid $5,703

Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Federal $108,379,005
State $23,421,663
Institutional $31,158,023
Other external $358,758
Total $163,317,449

Non-need-based

Federal $5,042,822
State $91,543,715
Institutional $17,907,834
Other external $13,173,000
Total $127,667,371

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Financial Aid Deadline

FAFSA
June 30

Required Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA

Financial Aid Office

P: 407 823-2827
F: 407 823-5241
finaid@ucf.edu

Financial Aid Officer

Alicia Keaton
Director, Financial Aid
alicia.keaton@ucf.edu

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Varsity Sports

M W
baseball
basketball
crew
cross-country
football
golf
soccer
softball
tennis
track and field (indoor)
track and field (outdoor)
volleyball

Club Sports - Men's

badminton, baseball, bowling, crew, equestrian sports, fencing, golf, ice hockey, judo, lacrosse, racquetball, rock climbing, roller hockey, rugby, running, sailing, scuba diving, soccer, surfing, swimming, table tennis, tae kwon do, tennis, triathlon, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball, water polo, wrestling

Club Sports - Women's

badminton, bowling, cheerleading, equestrian sports, golf, lacrosse, racquetball, rock climbing, roller hockey, rugby, running, sailing, scuba diving, soccer, softball, surfing, swimming, table tennis, tae kwon do, tennis, triathlon, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball, water polo, wrestling

Intramural/Recreational Sports

badminton, baseball, basketball, Bhakti yoga, bowling, cricket, flag football, golf, racquetball, roller hockey, soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball

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Athletic Directors

Danny White (men's)
Athletic Director
email

Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
American Athletic Conference (Division I, Football FBS)
Mascot
Knightro
School colors
black and gold

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Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Accounting
Actuarial Science
Advertising/Public Relations
Aerospace Engineering
Anthropology
Applied Learning/Instruction
Applied Sociology
Art
Athletic Training
Big Data Analytics
Biology
Biomedical Engineering
Biomedical Sciences
Biotechnology
Business Administration
Business Economics
Career/Technical Education
Chemistry
Civil Engineering
Clinical Psychology
Communication
Communication Science/Disorders
Communication Sciences
Communication/Conflict
Computer Engineering
Computer Science
Conservation Biology
Construction Engineering
Counselor Education
Creative Writing
Criminal Justice
Curriculum/Instruction
Data Analytics
Design in Architecture
Digital Forensics
Digital Media
Digital Media
Doctor of Medicine
Early Childhood Development/Education
Economics
Education
Education Leadership
Educational Leadership
Electrical Engineering
Elementary Education
Emergency Management
Emergency/Crisis Management
Emerging Media
Engineering Management
English
Entertainment Management
Environmental Engineering
Environmental Studies
Event Management
Exceptional Student Education
Film
Finance
Forensic Science
French
Golf/Club Management
Health Informatics/Information Management
Health Sciences
Health Services Administration
Healthcare Informatics
History
Hospitality Management
Hospitality/Tourism Management
Human Communication
Human Factors/Cognitive Psychology
Humanities
Industrial Engineering
Industrial Organizational Psychology
Industrial/Organizational Psychology
Information Technology
Instructional Design/Technology
Integrated Anthropological Sciences
Integrated Business
Integrative General Studies
Interactive Entertainment
Interdisciplinary Studies
International/Global Studies
Journalism
K-8 Mathematics/Science Education
Kinesiology
Latin American Studies
Legal Studies
Management
Marketing
Marriage/Couple/Family Therapy
Materials Science/Engineering
Mathematical Sciences
Mathematics
Mechanical Engineering
Medical Laboratory Science
Modeling/Simulation
Music
Music Education
Music Performance
Nanotechnology
Non Profit Management
Nursing
Nursing Practice
Optics/Photonics
Philosophy
Photography
Photonic Science/Engineering
Physical Therapy
Physics
Political Science
Psychology
Public Administration
Public Affairs
Public Policy
Radio/Television
Reading Education
Real Estate
Religion/Cultural Studies
Research Administration
Restaurant/Food Service Management
School Psychology
Secondary Education
Security Studies
Senior Living Management
Social Sciences
Social Work
Sociology
Spanish
Sport Business Management
Sport/Exercise Science
Statistical Computing
Statistics
Strategic Communication
Studio Art
Systems Engineering
Teacher Education
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
Technical Education/Training
Texts/Technology
Theatre
Theatre Studies
Travel Technology/Analytics
Urban/Regional Planning
Writing/Rhetoric
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Most Popular Majors

  1. Psychology
  2. Healh Sciences/pre-Clinical
  3. Integrated Business

Programs Offered

  • Accelerated study
  • Certificate programs
  • Distance Learning
  • Double majors
  • Dual degrees
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships

Cooperative Education Programs

  • Other

Pre-professional Programs

  • Pre-law
  • Pre-medicine

69,525

total students

93%

in-state

7%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

86%

59,483
students

Female
55%
32,445

Male
45%
27,038

14%

10,042
students

Female
59%
5,890

Male
41%
4,152

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

71%

42,468
students

Female
55%
23,095

Male
45%
19,373

29%

17,015
students

Female
55%
9,350

Male
45%
7,665

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Student Break-down

3%
Nonresident aliens
11%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
6%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
28%
Hispanic/Latino
46%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
4%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Admissions

59%

Transfer applicants accepted

71%

Applicants accepted who enroll

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements High School GPA: 2.50
College GPA: 2.00
High school transcript Required of Some
College transcript(s) Required of All
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Required of Some
Interview Not Required/Recommended
Standardized test scores Required of Some
Essay or personal statement Not Required/Recommended

Transfer Application Deadlines

Fall: July 1

Spring: November 1

Summer: March 1

Transfer Credits

Minimum transfers must complete

30

semester hours

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Birth control
  • Career
  • Minority student
  • Personal
  • Psychological
  • Veteran student

Remedial services offered

Not Reported

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Career/job search classes
  • Co-op education
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

97%

Additional services

  • Day care
  • Health insurance
  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Women's Center

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Braille services
  • Interpreters for hearing-impaired
  • Note-taking services
  • Reader services
  • Special housing
  • Talking books
  • Tape recorders
  • Tutors
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International Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens 120
Countries most often represented Brazil
China
India
Oman
Venezuela
Vietnam
Special services offered for international applicants ESL program/classes
International student center
Other
Special counselors/advisors
Special orientation

International Student Contact

International Admissions
407 823-3000
uainternational@ucf.edu

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