University of Central Florida is a public, state institution in the suburb of Orlando, Florida. UCF was founded in 1963. The college currently enrolls around 70,406 students a year, including 60,075 undergrad students.
It is moderately difficult to get into UCF. UCF admitted 36% of all applicants in 2022. Out of 48,927 applications received in 2022, 17,797 students were offered admission.
University of Central Florida Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
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Overall Acceptance Rate | 36% |
Early Decision Acceptance Rate | ED not offered |
Early Action Acceptance Rate | EA not offered |
Test Optional | May require tests |
Applicants Submitting SAT scores | 72.9% |
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University of Central Florida is located in the city of Orlando.
If you would like to see UCF for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 4 to Orlando, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Orlando International.
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First-Year Applications are Due
Transfer Applications are Due
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to UCF is May 1.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to UCF is Jul 1.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
ACT Range
ACT Score
Estimated Chance
30 and Above
25 to 30
25 and Less
The median ACT score of an admitted student to UCF is 27. Students with an ACT score of 30 and above have a good chance of getting into UCF. Students with an ACT score that falls between 25 and 30 have an average chance of getting admitted, and students with an ACT score of 25 or below have a low chance of being offered admission.
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Tuition & Fees
$19,077
In State$35,177
Out-of-StateWondering what life at UCF is like? There are approximately 70,406 students enrolled at UCF, including 60,075 undergraduate students and 10,331 graduate students. 70% percent of students attend school full-time, 93% percent are from FL and 7% percent of students are from other states.
70%
Full Time30%
Part Time93%
In State7%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
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