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University of Central Florida

#4 in Top Public Universities in Florida
  • A-
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • Orlando, FL
  • 20,588 reviews
A-
Overall Niche Grade
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  1. Academics
    A-
  2. Value
    B+
  3. Diversity
    A
  4. Campus
    A
  5. Athletics
    A
  6. Party Scene
    A+
  7. Professors
    B+
  8. Location
    A
  9. Dorms
    A-
  10. Campus Food
    A
  11. Student Life
    A+
  12. Safety
    B-
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Central Florida is a highly rated public university located in Florida. It is a large institution with an enrollment of 38,508 undergraduate students. Admissions is fairly competitive as the Central Florida acceptance rate is 50%. Popular majors include Psychology, Liberal Arts and Humanities, and Hospitality and Tourism Management. Graduating 69% of students, Central Florida alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $35,100.
About University of Central Florida...
Athletic Division
NCAA Division I-FBS
Athletic Conference
American Athletic Conference
Address
4000 Central Florida Blvd
Orlando, FL 32816
Website
ucf.edu
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University of Central Florida Rankings

Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

Admissions

Acceptance Rate
50%
Application Deadline
May 1
SAT Range
1080-1270
ACT Range
24-28
Application Fee
$30
SAT/ACT
Required
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
No
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Cost

Net Price
$15,533/ year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Net Price by Household Income
  • <$30k
    $12,270/ year
  • $30-48k
    $13,493/ year
  • $49-75k
    $16,163/ year
  • $76-110k
    $18,882/ year
  • $110k+
    $19,274/ year
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Academics

Professors
B+
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
30:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
77%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.1,357 responses
58%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.1,424 responses
66%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.1,420 responses
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Majors

Most Popular Majors
  • Psychology
    1,118 Graduates
  • Liberal Arts and Humanities
    1,066 Graduates
  • Hospitality and Tourism Management
    808 Graduates
  • Health Service Preparatory Studies
    771 Graduates
  • Nursing
    672 Graduates
  • Health Care Management
    488 Graduates
  • Criminal Justice and Safety Studies
    479 Graduates
  • Finance
    459 Graduates
  • Elementary Education
    412 Graduates
  • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
    373 Graduates

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
38,508Undergrads
Undergrads Over 25
10%
Pell Grant
31%
Varsity Athletes
1%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 454 responses
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  • Motivated,Diverse,Involved,Passionate,Proud, Happy
    27%
  • Motivated
    24%
  • Happy & involved
    18%
  • Laidback
    15%
  • Stressed but hard working
    5%
  • What am I even doing here?
    4%
  • Motivated and Happy
    3%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
—
Poll
55%
of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join.1,601 responses
Poll
67%
of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life.1,987 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 666 responses
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  • Opportunity (i.e. you create your own opportunity)
    24%
  • Diverse student body who excels in whatever we try
    21%
  • Highly school spirited with the utmost pride.
    13%
  • Prideful underdog that keeps prevailing
    13%
  • We just won the Fiesta Bowl--woohoo!
    6%
  • Going the distance and then some
    5%
  • We can't win a single football game.
    5%

After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$43,300/ year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
69%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
92%
National
83%
82%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.708 responses
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The University of Central Florida is one giant campus filled with students and faculty from all around the world. I transferred to UCF from my home in southern California. After my first semester at UCF i've fallen in love with my choice on schools. UCF is giving me the opportunity to follow my dreams by having my Human Health Science major available with helpful Academic advisors who are helping me reach my next goal in life of going to grad school and eventually preparing me for my ultimate goal of becoming a physician assistant. UCF also has a wide range of student activities like clubs, sports, and fun exercise classes that me and my friends have found helpful for making connections, releasing stress and for finding more ways to learn outside the classroom. Overall coming to UCF has been one of the best choices of my life and it gives me pride to believe in the slogan: " U Can Finish"!
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My experience at the University of Central Florida is everything that any student that ever dreamed of going to college to ever imagine. Taking into consideration that UCF is the second largest University in the United States of America, you could say that it is a pretty intimidating start of a new begining. Although, with my professors, student life, leadership opportunities, clubs/organizations, and the overall structure of the campus itself has made my experience thus far absolutely amazing. I could never picture myself spending these four years anywhere else!
My experience at the University of Central Florida is everything that any student that ever dreamed of going to college to ever imagine. Taking into consideration that UCF is the second largest University in the United States of America, you could say that it is a pretty intimidating start of a new begining. Although, with my professors, student life, leadership opportunities, clubs/organizations, and the overall structure of the campus itself has made my experience thus far absolutely amazing. I could never picture myself spending these four years anywhere else!