School Information

79.9
Total Cost $18,100
Total Enrollment 53,401
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 31 : 1

University of Central Florida

http://www.ucf.edu/
4000 Central Florida Blvd, Orlando, Florida 32816
(407) 823-2000

The University of Central Florida is a public, multi-campus, metropolitan research university, dedicated to serving its surrounding communities with their diverse and expanding populations, technological corridors, and international partners. The mission of the university is to offer high-quality undergraduate and graduate education, student development, and continuing education; to conduct research and creative activities; and to provide services that enhance the intellectual, cultural, environmental, and economic development of the metropolitan region, address national and international issues in key areas, establish UCF as a major presence, and contribute to the global community.

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Public
Special Learning Opportunities ROTC (Army, Air Force)
Teacher certification
Distance learning opportunities
Study abroad
Student Services Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
On-campus day care for students' children
Credit Accepted Dual credit
Credit for life experiences
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation Not applicable
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
Post-master's certificate
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship
Doctor's degree - professional practice
Campus Setting Suburb: Large
Disability Services Student 3% or less
 
School Costs

At University of Central Florida, 97.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 68.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $4,201), and 30% receive loans ($6,977 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $8,574. Off campus it is around $8,574.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending University of Central Florida is $12,200 per year.

Yearly Tuition
University of Central Florida Tuition Costs
Tuition Undergrad in State $4,526
Tuition Undergrad Out of State $20,005
Tuition Graduate in State $5,701
Tuition Graduate Out of State $23,820
Living Costs
University of Central Florida Total Costs
Total Expense in State on Campus $18,100
Total Expense Out of State On Campus $33,579
Total Expense In State Off Campus $18,100
Total Expense in State off Campus With Family $9,900
Total Expense Out of State Off Campus $33,579
Total Expense Out of State Off Campus With Familhy $25,379
 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 32,335 people applied to University of Central Florida. Of the applicants, 47.0% were admitted (48.0% male & 46.0% female ) and 42.0% accepted (45.0% male and 40.0% female)

Of the 45,371 undergraduate students at University of Central Florida, 25.0% are part-time. A majority (82.0%) of the undergrad students are under 25 years of age. And 58.0% of the 8,030 graduate students are part-time.

Percent of In-State Undergrads     90.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     87.0%
Part Time Retention Rates     77.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     31.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     59.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     63.0%
 
Admissions
Admissions Office Phone 407.823.2000
Admissions Office Email admission@mail.ucf.edu
Admissions Office Address Undergraduate Admissions P.O. Box 160111 Orlando, FL 32816-0111
Admissions Website http://www.ucf.edu/admissions/ (find financial aid info here)
Application Website http://www.admissions.ucf.edu/apply-now.asp
Application Fee $30

In order to be accepted to University of Central Florida, you should have:

  • A High School GPA
  • A High School Record
  • SAT and ACT test scores
 
Test Scores
University of Central Florida SAT SCORES
SAT Reading (25th Percentile) 530
SAT Reading (75th Percentile) 620
SAT Math (25th Percentile) 560
SAT Math (75th Percentile) 650
SAT Writing (25th Percentile) 510
SAT Writing (75th Percentile) 600
ACT Composite (25th Percentile) 23
ACT Composite (75th Percentile) 28
 
University of Central Florida Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Biological and biomedical sciences 396 31 7
Biochemistry/Biophysics and Molecular Biology 5
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 138 17
Biotechnology 13
Conservation Biology 2
Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology 245 14
Business, management, marketing, and related support services 2 449 12
Accounting 323 88
Actuarial Science 11
Business Administration and Management, General 347 2 12
Business/Commerce, General 226 246
Business/Managerial Economics 50 5
Finance, General 416
Hospitality Administration/Management, General 477 24
Management Information Systems, General 102 26
Marketing/Marketing Management, General 362
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management 38
Real Estate 28
Taxation 20
Tourism and Travel Services Management 105
Communication, journalism, and related programs 517 34
Advertising 121
Journalism 41
Mass Communication/Media Studies 266 34
Radio and Television 89
Computer and information sciences and support services 143 39 8
Computer and Information Sciences, Other 12
Computer and Information Sciences, General 75 27 8
Information Technology 68
Education 8 1 392 42
Art Teacher Education 14 6
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services 54
Curriculum and Instruction 4 9
Early Childhood Education and Teaching 105 10
Education, General 34
Educational Leadership and Administration, General 4 55 8
Educational/Instructional Media Design 20
Elementary Education and Teaching 547 25
English/Language Arts Teacher Education 28 16
Foreign Language Teacher Education 3
Mathematics Teacher Education 32 23
Music Teacher Education 10 5
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 98 17
Reading Teacher Education 45
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education 19 13
Social Science Teacher Education 55 12
Special Education and Teaching, General 55 49
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Levels & Methods, Other 5
Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor 20
Trade and Industrial Teacher Education 36 8
Engineering 457 222 69
Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering 47 4
Civil Engineering, General 113 30 2
Computer Engineering, General 42 24 6
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering 88 43 11
Engineering, Other 27 12
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering 15 13 5
Industrial Engineering 23 59 17
Materials Engineering 10 8
Mechanical Engineering 126 12 8
Structural Engineering 3
Engineering technologies/technicians 132
Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology 58
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician 31
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians, Other 43
English language and literature/letters 209 21 6
Creative Writing 10
English Language and Literature, General 196 11
Speech and Rhetorical Studies 13
Technical and Business Writing 6
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics 35 5
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General 5
French Language and Literature 5
Spanish Language and Literature 25 5
Health professions and related clinical sciences 912 217 3
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist 121 68
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist 17
Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator 19
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 103 37
Health/Health Care Administration/Management 225
Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling 8
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist 17
Nursing Science (MS, PhD) 3
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) 363 74
Physical Therapy/Therapist 30
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist 47
History 148 3
History, General 148 3
Legal professions and studies 224
Legal Assistant/Paralegal 224
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 202 600 12
Humanities/Humanistic Studies 22
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 202 578 12
Mathematics and statistics 21 26 8
Applied Mathematics 8 8
Mathematics, General 18
Statistics, General 3 18
Multi/interdisciplinary studies 17 5
Systems Science and Theory 17 5
Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies 30
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 30
Philosophy and religious studies 29
Philosophy 22
Religion/Religious Studies 7
Physical sciences 17 6 4
Chemistry, General 9 3
Chemistry, Other 2
Physics, General 8 4 1
Psychology 13 773 28 18
Clinical Psychology 14
Industrial and Organizational Psychology 11
Psychology, General 773 3 18
School Psychology 13
Public administration and social service professions 110 121 6
Public Administration 54 43
Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other 6
Social Work 56 78
Security and protective services 395 83
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 359 81
Forensic Science and Technology 36 2
Social sciences 401 39 4
Anthropology 73 11
Economics, General 19
Political Science and Government, General 259 12
Social Sciences, General 14
Sociology 36 16 4
Visual and performing arts 405 73
Art/Art Studies, General 43
Cinematography and Film/Video Production 77
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 55 13
Film/Cinema Studies 9
Fine/Studio Arts, General 70 10
Intermedia/Multimedia 123 31
Music Performance, General 20
Music, General 10
Photography 17
 
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