What SAT score do I need for University of Central Florida?

University of Central Florida's middle 50% SAT range is 1200 to 1350. A score in or above that band keeps you in the conversation; below it, the rest of your application has to do more work.

What ACT score do I need for University of Central Florida?

Middle 50% ACT range is 25 to 29. The top of that range or above is what most admitted students submit when they choose to send a score.

What is the acceptance rate at University of Central Florida?

University of Central Florida admits roughly 40% of applicants. An acceptance rate above 40% means a strong application can land here without high-end stats.

What does University of Central Florida actually cost after financial aid?

Average net cost (after institutional aid) is about $10,411 per year. Net cost varies enormously by family income; run the school's net price calculator for an estimate that reflects your situation.

Is University of Central Florida a reach, match, or safety for me?

Compare your stats to the middle 50% above. If you are at or below the 25th percentile, treat University of Central Florida as a reach. If you are in the middle 50%, it is a match. Above the 75th percentile and the school accepts above 25% overall, it is closer to a safety. Selectivity below 20% should be treated as a reach for everyone, period.

University of Central Florida

Orlando, FL · South

Acceptance rate: 40.1%
SAT mid-50: 1200-1350
Cost after aid: $10,411
Graduation rate: 78%

What University of Central Florida says matters

How University of Central Florida rates each admissions factor in its Common Data Set, with the full published numbers below.

Acceptance rate: 45%; 24,651 of 55,135
Yield: 33%; 8,256 enrolled
SAT mid-50: 1210-1340
ACT mid-50: 25-29
CDS year: 2024-25

Acceptance rate by gender

Men: 47%11,175 of 23,823
Women: 43%13,475 of 31,307

Very important

Rigor of secondary school record
Academic GPA
Standardized test scores

Important

Application essay

Considered

Class rank
Extracurricular activities
Talent or ability
Character or personal qualities
First generation
Geographical residence
State residency
Volunteer work
Work experience
Level of applicant's interest

Not considered

Recommendations
Interview
Alumni relation
Religious affiliation or commitment

The full Common Data Set

Every figure University of Central Florida published for 2024-25, section by section.

First-Time, First-Year Admission150

Entrance Exams

In addition, does your institution use applicants' test scores for academic advising?: No
AP: X
CLEP: X
Institutional Exam: X
Does your institution make use of SAT or ACT scores in admission decisions for first-time, first-year, degree-seeking applicants?: Yes

Applications

Total first-time, first-year men who applied: 23,823
Total first-time, first-year women who applied: 31,307
Total first-time, first-year another gender who applied: 9,608
Total first-time, first-year unknown gender who applied: 5
Total first-time, first-year men who were admitted: 11,175
Total first-time, first-year women who were admitted: 13,475
Total first-time, first-year another gender who were admitted: 2,774
Total first-time, first-year unknown gender who were admitted: 1
Total full-time, first-time, first-year men who enrolled: 3,313
Total part-time, first-time, first-year men who enrolled: 875
Total full-time, first-time, first-year women who enrolled: 3,652
Total part-time, first-time, first-year women who enrolled: 416
Total first-time, first-year students who applied: 55,135
Total first-time, first-year students who were admitted: 24,651
Total first-time, first-year students who enrolled: 8,256
Total first-time, first-year who applied: 43,637
Total first-time, first-year who were admitted: 21,435
Total first-time, first-year who enrolled: 7,604
Total first-time, first-year who applied: 9,608
Total first-time, first-year who were admitted: 2,774
Total first-time, first-year who enrolled: 537
Total first-time, first-year who applied: 1,890
Total first-time, first-year who were admitted: 442
Total first-time, first-year who enrolled: 115

Wait List

Do you have a policy of placing students on a waiting list?: Yes
Number of qualified applicants offered a place on waiting list:: 2,500
Number accepting a place on the waiting list:: 1,300
Number of wait-listed students admitted:: 50

Admissions Requirements

Total academic units: 18
English: 4
Mathematics: 4
Science: 3
Of these, units that must be lab: 2
Foreign language: 2
Social studies: 3
History: 2

Basis for Selection

Rigor of secondary school record: Very Important
Class rank: Considered
Academic GPA: Very Important
Standardized test scores: Very Important
Application Essay: Important
Recommendation(s): Not Considered
Interview: Not Considered
Extracurricular activities: Considered
Talent/ability: Considered
Character/personal qualities: Considered
First generation: Considered
Alumni/ae relation: Not Considered
Geographical residence: Considered
State residency: Considered
Religious affiliation/commitment: Not Considered
Volunteer work: Considered
Work experience: Considered
Level of applicant’s interest: Considered

First-time, first-year Profile

Submitting SAT Scores: 0.04
Submitting ACT Scores: 0.284
Submitting SAT Scores: 5,686
Submitting ACT Scores: 2,266
SAT Composite: 25th Percentile: 1,210
SAT Composite: 50th Percentile: 1,260
SAT Composite: 75th Percentile: 1,340
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 25th Percentile: 610
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 50th Percentile: 640
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 75th Percentile: 680
SAT Math: 25th Percentile: 590
SAT Math: 50th Percentile: 620
SAT Math: 75th Percentile: 670
ACT Composite: 25th Percentile: 25%
ACT Composite: 50th Percentile: 27%
ACT Composite: 75th Percentile: 29%
ACT Math: 25th Percentile: 23%
ACT Math: 50th Percentile: 25%
ACT Math: 75th Percentile: 27%
ACT English: 25th Percentile: 24%
ACT English: 50th Percentile: 26%
ACT English: 75th Percentile: 30%
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 700-800: 16.99
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 600-699: 67.5
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 500-599: 15.34
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 400-499: 0.16
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 300-399: 0.01
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: Total: 100
SAT Math: 700-800: 16.83
SAT Math: 600-699: 52.62
SAT Math: 500-599: 30
SAT Math: 400-499: 0.53
SAT Math: 300-399: 0.02
SAT Math: Total: 100
SAT Composite: 1400-1600: 12.61
SAT Composite: 1200-1399: 67.89
SAT Composite: 1000-1199: 19.28
SAT Composite: 800-999: 0.21
SAT Composite: 600-799: 0.01
ACT Composite: 30-36: 22.69
ACT Composite: 24-29: 69.06
ACT Composite: 18-23: 7.9
ACT Composite: 12-17: 0.35
ACT Composite: Total: 100
Percent in top tenth of high school graduating class: 33%
Percent in top quarter of high school graduating class: 69%
Percent in top half of high school graduating class: 94%
Percent in bottom half of high school graduating class: 6.0%
Percent in bottom quarter of high school graduating class: 100%
Percent of total first-time, first-year students who submitted high school class rank:: 80%
Percent who had GPA of 4.0: 68%
Percent who had GPA between 3.75 and 3.99: 19%
Percent who had GPA between 3.50 and 3.74: 12%
Percent who had GPA between 3.25 and 3.49: 1.4%
Percent who had GPA between 3.00 and 3.24: 10%
Percent who had GPA between 2.50 and 2.99: 10%
Percent who had GPA between 2.0 and 2.49: 0
Total: 100
Percent who had GPA of 4.0: 14%
Percent who had GPA between 3.75 and 3.99: 7.2%
Percent who had GPA between 3.50 and 3.74: 7.1%
Percent who had GPA between 3.25 and 3.49: 14%
Percent who had GPA between 3.00 and 3.24: 36%
Percent who had GPA between 2.50 and 2.99: 14%
Percent who had GPA between 2.0 and 2.49: 7.1%
Total: 100
Percent who had GPA of 4.0: 68%
Percent who had GPA between 3.75 and 3.99: 19%
Percent who had GPA between 3.50 and 3.74: 12%
Percent who had GPA between 3.25 and 3.49: 1.4%
Percent who had GPA between 3.00 and 3.24: 10%
Percent who had GPA between 2.50 and 2.99: 10%
Percent who had GPA between 2.0 and 2.49: 0
Total: 100
Average high school GPA of all degree-seeking, first-time, first-year students who submitted GPA:: 4.16
Percent of total first-time, first-year students who submitted high school GPA:: 100%

Admission Policies

Does your institution have an application fee?: Yes
Amount of application fee:: 30
Can it be waived for applicants with financial need?: Yes
Same fee: X
Free: Yes
Does your institution have an application closing date?: Yes
Application closing date (fall): 5
Priority Date: 1
Are first-time, first-year students accepted for terms other than the fall?: Yes
Yes, on a rolling basis:: X
Other Date: 2
Does your institution allow students to postpone enrollment after admission?: Yes
Does your institution allow high school students to enroll as full-time, first-time, first-year students one year or more before high school graduation?: Yes
Does your institution offer an early decision plan (an admission plan that permits students to apply and be notified of an admission decision well in advance of the regular notification date and that asks students to commit to attending if accepted) for first-time, first-year applicants for fall enrollment?: Yes
Do you have a nonbinding early action plan whereby students are notified of an admission decision well in advance of the regular notification date but do not have to commit to attending your college?: Yes

Transfer Admission26

Fall Applicants

Does your institution enroll transfer students? (If no, please skip to Section E): Yes
Men: 5,151
Women: 7,083
Unknown: 12,234
Total: 3,431
Men: 4,818
Another Gender: 8,249
Unknown: 2,335
Total: 3,145
Women: 5,480

Application for Admission

Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Must a transfer applicant have a minimum number of credits completed or else must apply as an entering first-year student?: Yes
High school transcript: Required of Some
College transcript(s): Required of All
Essay or personal statement: Not Required
Interview: Not Required
Standardized test scores: Not Required
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s): Not Required
If a minimum college grade point average is required of transfer applicants, specify (on a 4.0 scale):: 2.0
List any other application requirements specific to transfer applicants:: For complete transfer admission requirements, visit our website https://www.ucf.edu/admissions/undergraduate/transfer/
Fall: 7
Winter: 1
Fall: 11
Winter: 1

Academic Offerings and Policies19

Special Study Options

Accelerated program: X
Comprehensive transition and postsecondary program for students with intellectual disabilities: X
Distance learning: X
Double major: X
Dual enrollment: X
English as a Second Language (ESL): X
Honors Program: X
Independent study: X
Internships: X
Study abroad: X
Teacher certification program: X
Undergraduate Research: X

Required Course Work

English (including composition): X
History: X
Humanities: X
Intensive writing: X
Mathematics: X
Sciences (biological or physical): X
Social science: X

Student Life40

Percent Participating

Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator): 6.6%
Percent of men who join fraternities: 3.7%
Percent of women who join sororities: 8.6%
Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing: 68%
Percent who live off campus or commute: 32%
Percent of students age 25 and older: 0
Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator): 6.7%
Percent of men who join fraternities: 4.0%
Percent of women who join sororities: 5.7%
Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing: 12%
Percent who live off campus or commute: 88%
Percent of students age 25 and older: 13%

Average Age

Average age of full-time students: 18
Average age of all students (full- and part-time): 18
Average age of full-time students: 20.7
Average age of all students (full- and part-time): 21.7

Activities Offered

Campus Ministries: X
Choral groups: X
Concert band: X
Dance: X
Drama/theater: X
International Student Organization: X
Jazz band: X
Literary magazine: X
Marching band: X
Model UN: X
Music ensembles: X
Musical theater: X
Opera: X
Pep band: X
Radio station: X
Student government: X
Student newspaper: X
Student-run film society: X
Symphony orchestra: X
Television station: X

Housing

Coed dorms: X
Apartments for single students: X
Fraternity/sorority housing: X
Living Learning Communities: X

Financial Aid104

Students Awarded Non-need-based Aid

N. Number of students in line a who had no financial need and who were awarded institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid (exclude those who were awarded athletic awards and tuition benefits): 893
O. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based scholarship and grant aid awarded to students in line n: 3,534
P. Number of students in line a who were awarded an institutional non-need-based athletic scholarship or grant: 79
Q. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based athletic scholarships and grants awarded to students in line p: 25,708
N. Number of students in line a who had no financial need and who were awarded institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid (exclude those who were awarded athletic awards and tuition benefits): 3,600
O. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based scholarship and grant aid awarded to students in line n: 3,375
P. Number of students in line a who were awarded an institutional non-need-based athletic scholarship or grant: 360
Q. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based athletic scholarships and grants awarded to students in line p: 25,559
N. Number of students in line a who had no financial need and who were awarded institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid (exclude those who were awarded athletic awards and tuition benefits): 163
O. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based scholarship and grant aid awarded to students in line n: 1,705
P. Number of students in line a who were awarded an institutional non-need-based athletic scholarship or grant: 10
Q. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based athletic scholarships and grants awarded to students in line p: 12,955

Reporting Year

2023-2024 Final: X

Methodology

Both FM and IM: 113958776

Need-based Aid Awarded

Federal: 24058838
State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located: 26328672
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).: 256639
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college: 164602925
Total Scholarships/Grants: 47149676
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans): 2681757
State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.): 49831433
Athletic Awards: 4629681

Non-need-based Aid Awarded

Federal: 122224871
State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located: 18932186
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).: 22917919
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college: 168704657
Total Scholarships/Grants: 61285867
State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.): 61285867
Total Self-Help: 11418945
Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.: 9330659

Students Awarded Aid

A. Number of degree-seeking undergraduate students (CDS Item B1 if reporting on Fall 2024 cohort): 7,226
B. Number of students in line a who applied for need-based financial aid: 6,335
C. Number of students in line b who were determined to have financial need: 3,345
D. Number of students in line c who were awarded any financial aid: 3,272
E. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based scholarship or grant aid: 2,269
F. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based self-help aid: 807
G. Number of students in line d who were awarded any non-need-based scholarship or grant aid: 2,763
H. Number of students in line d whose need was fully met (exclude PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans): 877
I. On average, the percentage of need that was met of students who were awarded any need-based aid. Exclude any aid that was awarded in excess of need as well as any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans): 75%
J. The average financial aid package of those in line d. Exclude any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans): 13440
K. Average need-based scholarship and grant award of those in line e: 8801
L. Average need-based self-help award (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f: 4002
M. Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f who were awarded a need-based loan: 3821
A. Number of degree-seeking undergraduate students (CDS Item B1 if reporting on Fall 2024 cohort): 41,433
B. Number of students in line a who applied for need-based financial aid: 29,359
C. Number of students in line b who were determined to have financial need: 20,432
D. Number of students in line c who were awarded any financial aid: 19,664
E. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based scholarship or grant aid: 15,287
F. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based self-help aid: 7,203
G. Number of students in line d who were awarded any non-need-based scholarship or grant aid: 10,329
H. Number of students in line d whose need was fully met (exclude PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans): 2,983
I. On average, the percentage of need that was met of students who were awarded any need-based aid. Exclude any aid that was awarded in excess of need as well as any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans): 65%
J. The average financial aid package of those in line d. Exclude any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans): 11814
K. Average need-based scholarship and grant award of those in line e: 8483
L. Average need-based self-help award (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f: 4849
M. Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f who were awarded a need-based loan: 4727
A. Number of degree-seeking undergraduate students (CDS Item B1 if reporting on Fall 2024 cohort): 17,721
B. Number of students in line a who applied for need-based financial aid: 11,572
C. Number of students in line b who were determined to have financial need: 9,195
D. Number of students in line c who were awarded any financial aid: 8,321
E. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based scholarship or grant aid: 7,035
F. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based self-help aid: 3,000
G. Number of students in line d who were awarded any non-need-based scholarship or grant aid: 1,892
H. Number of students in line d whose need was fully met (exclude PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans): 418
I. On average, the percentage of need that was met of students who were awarded any need-based aid. Exclude any aid that was awarded in excess of need as well as any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans): 46%
J. The average financial aid package of those in line d. Exclude any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans): 6549
K. Average need-based scholarship and grant award of those in line e: 4956
L. Average need-based self-help award (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f: 4246
M. Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f who were awarded a need-based loan: 4188

Graduating Cohort

Provide the number of students in the 2024 undergraduate class who started at your institution as first-time students and received a bachelor's degree between July 1, 2023 and June 30, 2024. Exclude students who transferred into your institution.: 6,575

Source Type Loan

A. Any loan program: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized, institutional, state, private loans that your institution is aware of, etc. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.: 1,990
B. Federal loan programs: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.: 1,947
E. Private student loans made by a bank or lender.: 268
A. Any loan program: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized, institutional, state, private loans that your institution is aware of, etc. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.: 30.00
B. Federal loan programs: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.: 30.00
E. Private student loans made by a bank or lender.: 4.00
A. Any loan program: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized, institutional, state, private loans that your institution is aware of, etc. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.: 20529
B. Federal loan programs: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.: 17681
E. Private student loans made by a bank or lender.: 23985

Aid to Nonresidents

Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is available: X
If institutional financial aid is available for undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents, provide the number of undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents who were awarded need-based or non-need-based aid:: 358
Average dollar amount of institutional financial aid awarded to undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents:: 928
Total dollar amount of institutional financial aid awarded to undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents:: 332,265

Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA: X

Financial Aid Deadlines

Priority date for filing required financial aid forms:: X
Deadline for filing required financial aid forms:: 2
No deadline for filing required forms (applications processed on a rolling basis): 15

Aid Available

Federal Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans: X
Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans: X
Federal Direct PLUS Loans: X
Federal Nursing Loans: X
Federal Pell Grants: X
Federal SEOG: X
State scholarships/grants: X
Private scholarships: X
College/university scholarship or grant aid from institutional funds: X

Institutional Aid

Academics: X
Alumni affiliation: X
Athletics: X
Leadership: X
Music/drama: X
State/district residency: X
Academics: X
If your institution has recently implemented any major financial aid policy, program, or initiative to make your institution more affordable to incoming students such as replacing loans with grants, or waiving costs for families below a certain income level please provide details:: UCF has a robust financial aid packaging strategy that seeks to equitably distribute institutional aid to students to assist with the educational expenses associated with attending the university. Institutional Research

Disciplinary Areas of Degrees Conferred28

Diploma/Certificates

TOTAL (should = 100%): 0

Associate

TOTAL (should = 100%): 0

Bachelors

Natural resources and conservation: 0.7
Architecture: 0.2
Communication/journalism: 4.2
Computer and information sciences: 5.7
Education: 3.4
Engineering: 8.1
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics: 0.1
Law/legal studies: 1.3
English: 2.2
Liberal arts/general studies: 0.1
Biological/life sciences: 6
Mathematics and statistics: 0.7
Military science and military technologies: 28
Interdisciplinary studies: 5.4
Parks and recreation: 2.8
Philosophy and religious studies: 0.2
Physical sciences: 0.5
Psychology: 11
Homeland Security, law enforcement, firefighting, and protective services: 3.4
Public administration and social services: 0.8
Social sciences: 4.7
Visual and performing arts: 7.5
Health professions and related programs: 14.6
Business/marketing: 15.5
History: 0.9
TOTAL (should = 100%): 100%

Enrollment And Persistence107

Institutional Enrollment

Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: men: 3,312
Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: women: 307
Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: another gender: 15,831
All other degree-seeking: unknown: 3
Total degree-seeking: unknown: 0
Total undergraduate Full-Time Students: unknown: 0
Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: women: 3,655
Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: another gender: 262
Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: unknown: 18,758
Total degree-seeking: unknown: 0
All other undergraduates enrolled in credit courses: unknown: 7
Total undergraduate Part-Time Students: unknown: 0
Total undergraduate students: unknown: 0
Degree-seeking, first-time: unknown: 1
All other degree-seeking: unknown: 2
Degree-seeking, first-time: unknown: 3
All other degree-seeking: unknown: 59,649
All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: men: 9,689
All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: women: 69,819
Total graduate Part-Time Students: unknown: 0
Total Graduate Students: unknown: 0
Total All Students: unknown: 0

All

Total graduate Full-Time Students: unknown: 0

Enrollment by Racial/Ethnic Category

Nonresidents: 117
Hispanic/Latino: 2,473
Black or African American, non-Hispanic: 463
White, non-Hispanic: 3,858
American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic: 11
Asian, non-Hispanic: 747
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic: 5
Two or more races, non-Hispanic: 425
Race and/or ethnicity unknown: 160
TOTAL: 8,259
Nonresidents: 1,734
Hispanic/Latino: 18,788
Black or African American, non-Hispanic: 5,125
White, non-Hispanic: 25,251
American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic: 62
Asian, non-Hispanic: 4,647
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic: 54
Two or more races, non-Hispanic: 2,887
Race and/or ethnicity unknown: 621
TOTAL: 59,169
Nonresidents: 1,968
Hispanic/Latino: 18,856
Black or African American, non-Hispanic: 5,151
White, non-Hispanic: 25,355
American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic: 62
Asian, non-Hispanic: 4,670
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic: 55
Two or more races, non-Hispanic: 2,895
Race and/or ethnicity unknown: 637
TOTAL: 59,649

Persistence

Certificate/diploma: 970
Associate degrees: 404
Bachelor's degrees: 14,923
Postbachelor's certificates: 337
Master's degrees: 2,692
Doctoral degrees – research/scholarship: 290
Doctoral degrees – professional practice: 220

Graduation Rates

Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 2,133
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 597
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 4,327
Total: 7,057
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 3
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 1
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 1
Total: 5
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 2,130
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 596
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 4,326
Total: 7,052
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 1,156
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 305
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 2,402
Total: 3,863
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 101
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 843
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 1,324
Total: 1,324
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 98
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 23
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 193
Total: 314
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 1,634
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 429
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 3,438
Total: 5,501
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 77
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 72
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 79
Total: 78
Total: 0
Total: 0
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 0
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 0
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 0
Total: 0
Total: 0
Total: 0
Total: 0
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 0
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 0
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 0
Total: 0
2021 Cohort: 0
2020 Cohort: 0

Instructional Faculty And Class Size39

Instructional Faculty

A. Total number of instructional faculty: 1,678
B. Total number who are members of minority groups: 562
C. Total number who are women: 761
D. Total number who are men: 906
E. Total number who are nonresidents (international): 70
F. Total number with doctorate, or other terminal degree: 1,447
G. Total number whose highest degree is a master’s but not a terminal master’s: 203
H. Total number whose highest degree is a bachelor’s: 11
I. Total number whose highest degree is unknown or other (Note: Items f, g, h, and i must sum up to item a.): 17
J. Total number in stand-alone graduate/professional programs in which faculty teach virtually only graduate-level students: 0
A. Total number of instructional faculty: 726
B. Total number who are members of minority groups: 235
C. Total number who are women: 417
D. Total number who are men: 307
E. Total number who are nonresidents (international): 8
F. Total number with doctorate, or other terminal degree: 346
G. Total number whose highest degree is a master’s but not a terminal master’s: 311
H. Total number whose highest degree is a bachelor’s: 48
I. Total number whose highest degree is unknown or other (Note: Items f, g, h, and i must sum up to item a.): 21
J. Total number in stand-alone graduate/professional programs in which faculty teach virtually only graduate-level students: 0
A. Total number of instructional faculty: 2,404
B. Total number who are members of minority groups: 797
C. Total number who are women: 1,178
D. Total number who are men: 1,213
E. Total number who are nonresidents (international): 78
F. Total number with doctorate, or other terminal degree: 1,793
G. Total number whose highest degree is a master’s but not a terminal master’s: 514
H. Total number whose highest degree is a bachelor’s: 59
I. Total number whose highest degree is unknown or other (Note: Items f, g, h, and i must sum up to item a.): 38
J. Total number in stand-alone graduate/professional programs in which faculty teach virtually only graduate-level students: 0

Student to Faculty Ratio

Fall 2024 Student to Faculty ratio: 28.3

Undergraduate Class Size

2-9: 316
10-19: 316
20-29: 579
30-39: 760
40-49: 397
50-99: 344
100+: 472
Total: 328

Source: University of Central Florida's Common Data Set 2024-25

About University of Central Florida

University of Central Florida is a large public university in Orlando, FL, in a city setting.

What University of Central Florida looks for

University of Central Florida admits the majority of applicants who meet its baseline academic profile. For most students applying here, the work is in writing applications that reflect real fit rather than treating the application as a checklist. Demonstrated interest matters more here than at the most selective schools. Visiting, attending an info session, and asking real questions of admissions all move the needle.

Frequently asked

What SAT score do I need for University of Central Florida?
University of Central Florida's middle 50% SAT range is 1200 to 1350. A score in or above that band keeps you in the conversation; below it, the rest of your application has to do more work.
What ACT score do I need for University of Central Florida?
Middle 50% ACT range is 25 to 29. The top of that range or above is what most admitted students submit when they choose to send a score.
What is the acceptance rate at University of Central Florida?
University of Central Florida admits roughly 40% of applicants. An acceptance rate above 40% means a strong application can land here without high-end stats.
What does University of Central Florida actually cost after financial aid?
Average net cost (after institutional aid) is about $10,411 per year. Net cost varies enormously by family income; run the school's net price calculator for an estimate that reflects your situation.
Is University of Central Florida a reach, match, or safety for me?
Compare your stats to the middle 50% above. If you are at or below the 25th percentile, treat University of Central Florida as a reach. If you are in the middle 50%, it is a match. Above the 75th percentile and the school accepts above 25% overall, it is closer to a safety. Selectivity below 20% should be treated as a reach for everyone, period.

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