University of Central Florida

Orlando, FL · Large suburb

AskSchool #172 of 300PublicDoctoral university – very high research (R1)Test required
Acceptance rate
40.1%
Most recent year reported
Average net price
$10,411
Sticker price $23,133
Graduation rate
78%
Within 6 years
Median earnings
$58,308
10 years after starting

Admissions

Acceptance rate (most recent year)
40.1%
Applicants (fall 2023)
60,627
Admitted (fall 2023)
23,961
Enrolled freshmen (fall 2023)
8,196
Yield (admitted who enroll)
34%
Acceptance rate – women (fall 2023)
38%
Acceptance rate – men (fall 2023)
41%
SAT reading, middle 50%
610–680
SAT math, middle 50%
590–670
ACT composite, middle 50%
25–29
Enrollees who sent SAT / ACT
73% / 27%

Source: IPEDS Admissions survey, fall 2023 entering class; test ranges and rate from U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

What they look at

High school GPA
required
High school class rank
considered
High school record (transcript)
required
College-prep program completed
required
Recommendations
not considered
Demonstration of competencies
not considered
SAT/ACT scores
required
English proficiency test (TOEFL etc.)
not considered
Other test
not considered
Work experience
considered
Personal statement or essay
considered
Legacy status
not considered

“Considered” means the college uses it if you submit it, but it isn’t required.

Source: IPEDS Admissions survey, fall 2023 entering class

What families actually pay

Average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) for first-time, full-time students who got aid, by family income.

Family income $0–30k$5,816
Family income $30–48k$7,174
Family income $48–75k$10,128
Family income $75–110k$14,902
Family income $110k+$17,681
Full sticker price (per year)
$23,133
Tuition & fees – in-state
$6,368
Tuition & fees – out-of-state
$22,467
Median debt at graduation
$18,190
Students with federal loans
23%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Outcomes

Graduate within 6 years
78%
Freshmen who return for year 2
92%
Median earnings, 1 year after graduating
$41,960
Median earnings, 10 years after starting
$58,308

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Students & campus

Undergraduates
59,146
Graduate students
10,161
Student-to-faculty ratio
28 : 1
Women
53%
Students receiving Pell grants
32%
Full-time faculty
99%

Undergraduate diversity

White43%
Hispanic32%
Black8.7%
Asian7.8%
Two or more4.9%
International2.9%
Unknown1.1%
American Indian/Alaska Native0.1%
Pacific Islander0.1%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Most popular majors

Business & Marketing14%
Health Professions13%
Psychology10%
Visual & Performing Arts7.9%
Engineering7.6%
Computer & Information Sciences6.3%
Biology & Biomedical Sciences5.9%
Interdisciplinary Studies5.9%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release) (share of bachelor’s degrees awarded)

Contacts & links

President
Dr. Alexander Cartwright
Main phone
(407) 823-2000
Address
4000 Central Florida Blvd, Orlando, FL 32816

Source: IPEDS Institutional Characteristics, 2024–25

How to apply

We haven’t verified this college’s deadlines and requirements yet. Check its admissions website.