A-
Overall Niche Grade
How are grades calculated?
  1. Academics
    A-
  2. Value
    A-
  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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University of Central Florida is ...
Public
Athletic Division
NCAA Division I-FBS
Athletic Conference
American Athletic Conference
Address
4000 Central Florida Blvd
Orlando, FL 32816
Website
ucf.edu

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
49%
SAT Range
1080-1270
ACT Range
24-28
Application Fee
$30
SAT/ACT
Required
High School GPA
Required
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Test Scores and GPA for University of Central Florida

Cost

Net Price
$14,366/ year
National
$15,403
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Net Price by Household Income
  • <$30k
    $11,028/ year
  • $30-48k
    $12,570/ year
  • $49-75k
    $15,062/ year
  • $76-110k
    $17,636/ year
  • $110k+
    $18,045/ year

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
57%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.1,379 responses
66%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.1,375 responses

Majors

Most Popular Majors
  • Liberal Arts and Humanities
    1,150 Graduates
  • Psychology
    1,129 Graduates
  • Hospitality and Tourism Management
    866 Graduates
  • Nursing
    741 Graduates
  • Health Service Preparatory Studies
    624 Graduates
  • Finance
    487 Graduates
  • Criminal Justice and Safety Studies
    445 Graduates
  • Elementary Education
    430 Graduates
  • Marketing
    413 Graduates
  • Health Care Management
    411 Graduates

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
37,661Undergrads
Undergrads Over 25
11%
Pell Grant
33%
Varsity Athletes
1%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 567 responses
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  • Diverse
    27%
  • Motivated
    19%
  • Motivated,Diverse,Involved,Passionate,Proud, Happy
    17%
  • Happy & involved
    14%
  • Laidback
    12%
  • Stressed but hard working
    4%
  • What am I even doing here?
    3%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
—
Poll
56%
of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join.1,556 responses
Poll
66%
of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life.1,942 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 621 responses
Report
  • Opportunity (i.e. you create your own opportunity)
    24%
  • Diverse student body who excels in whatever we try
    20%
  • Prideful underdog that keeps prevailing
    13%
  • Highly school spirited with the utmost pride.
    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
$43,000/ year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
70%
National
48%
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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University of Central Florida Reviews

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I enjoyed the camaraderie at UCF and the abundant amount of resources that was available to me. UCF really does promote itself on diversity and I definitely felt that I was apart of the family here. Fortunately, UCF also has a plentiful amount of connections, which could be used by students to find a future job prospect via internship opportunities. This is due to the fact that UCF is a partnership university, forming contracts with fortune 500 companies, thus fostering many careers. Although I expected this, I really did not appreciate the large class sizes that UCF had to offer, it was quite difficult to get one on one interactions with the professor. Furthermore, it was difficult to make meaningful connections with colleagues in class due to its interpersonal atmosphere created in auditorium style classes, thus I made most of my friends through work and clubs. Overall, UCF was a great University and I do not regret attending this great school. Go Knights!
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UCF is a great school! It is the perfect mix of old and modern style, which makes for a beautiful campus. Classes and professors are great and there are so many opportunities for students not only in academics, but in extracurricular activities too. There are many clubs and organizations to join or starting a new one is always an option. Being involved on campus is made fun, especially when concerts, shows, parties, and other large events are held on campus. Opportunities range from studying abroad one summer to graduating with a dual degree. With over 60,000 students attending, it can be difficult to imagine that one is making a difference or having an impact on the university, but in reality, each student is a part of a much larger unit that all-together can make that difference in the community and even the world. Getting an education is made enjoyable at UCF!
I am a returning student after taking a long break from school. This is my first experience at a four-year college and I am finding it to be somewhat amazing. The school is built with walkability in mind and keeps the traffic to the outside. Classes are not choked with students, allowing the professors to learn your name. They seem concerned with you learning the concepts of the course and genuinely want you to succeed. The campus offers a wide variety of activities and things to do on your own. Sports does not dominate the campus, academics does. If you want a great place to attend class and learn new skills, then UCF should be the place for you. Fellow students are welcoming as I have not seen nor encountered discrimination. UCF offers a wide variety of disciplines, so you should be able to find the perfect career path for you. To your bachelors and beyond!