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University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL · Public · Large suburb · Website
- Admission rate
- 40%
- Selective
- Average net price
- $11,516
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 78%
- Median earnings
- $63,483
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
University of Central Florida is a public college in Orlando, FL with 59,146 undergraduates. It admits 40% of applicants, and admitted students average 1269 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $11,516 per year ($7,870 for families earning under $30,000). 78% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $63,483 ten years after enrolling.
public college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 40%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test scores required
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 60,627
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 23,961
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 34%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing610–680
200800
SAT Math590–670
200800
ACT Composite25–29
136
What University of Central Florida looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkRequired
- Class rankConsidered
- Essay or personal statementConsidered
- RecommendationsNot considered
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceConsidered
- English proficiency testNot considered
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $24,965
- sticker price, per year
- In-state tuition
- $6,368
- Out-of-state tuition
- $24,076
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$7,870
- $30–48k$7,841
- $48–75k$9,881
- $75–110k$13,858
- $110k+$19,416
Get a personal estimate with University of Central Florida's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 78%
- Freshman retention
- 92%
- Median earnings
- $63,483
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $17,065
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 59,146
- Student–faculty ratio
- 28:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 37%
- White43%
- Hispanic32%
- Black9%
- Asian8%
University of Central Florida FAQ
What is University of Central Florida's acceptance rate?+
University of Central Florida admits 40% of applicants, which makes it selective.
What SAT score do you need for University of Central Florida?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 610–680 on SAT Reading and Writing and 590–670 on SAT Math; the average total is 1269.
What ACT score do you need for University of Central Florida?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 25–29.
Is University of Central Florida test optional?+
Test scores required.
How many students apply to University of Central Florida?+
In Fall 2023, 60,627 students applied to University of Central Florida and 23,961 were admitted; 8,196 enrolled.
Does University of Central Florida consider legacy status?+
No. University of Central Florida reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does University of Central Florida require an essay?+
University of Central Florida reported that an essay or personal statement is considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does University of Central Florida cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $24,965 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $11,516.
What is University of Central Florida's graduation rate?+
78% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 132903 · How we use this data
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