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University of Central Florida

UCF

Orlando, Florida 32816

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Known for business — major research university

University of Central Florida is a public institution in Orlando with particular strength in business and health sciences. With an average SAT of 1277, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A large campus of 59.1K undergraduates with a 29:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.

75% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $58,308 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $10,650.

Established
1963
Motto
"Reach for the Stars"
Mascot
KnightroPegasus and the Golden KnightCitronaut (Legacy)
Type
Public research university
Conference
Division I of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)
Division
Division II

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40%Acceptance
1277SAT Avg
59,095Students
29:1Student:Faculty
75%Grad Rate
$58,308Earnings 10yr
$10,650Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

University of Central Florida Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate39.5%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1277

Reading & WritingMid: 640
610680
MathMid: 620
580670

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 28
2529

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

39.5%

Trend

SAT Avg

1277

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$6,368
Tuition (out-of-state)$22,467
Room & Board$12,070
Books & Supplies$1,000
Total Cost of Attendance$22,819
Average Net Price$10,650
Median Debt at Graduation$18,190
Monthly Payment (10yr)$193

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$6,170
$30–48K$7,610
$48–75K$10,684
$75–110K$15,473
$110K+$17,821

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$10,650

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

7600.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$15,000

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

421

Peer Average

240

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

24/7 campus police department, blue-light phone network, emergency mass notification system

Programs (223)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
59,095
Gender Split
54% / 46%
Women / Men
First Generation
35%
Pell Grant Recipients
33%

Race & Ethnicity

White 44%
Black 9%
Hispanic 31%
Asian 8%
Two+ 5%
Int'l 3%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate75.1%
Freshman Retention92.2%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$47,137
8 Years$52,921
10 Years$58,308

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$45,900
Men
$58,900

Rankings

U.S. News
#117
Forbes
#156
Wall Street Journal
#29
Washington Monthly
#17

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Varsity Sports — Knights Plaza

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

103Above Average

Estimated from FL state average + suburban adjustment

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 0"Sunny days: 240Rainy days: 85

Nearest Cities

Orlandopop. 310K
12 mi(21 min)
Tampapop. 390K
89 mi(154 min)
Miamipop. 440K
206 mi(357 min)

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