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University of Central Florida

Type 4 year, Public
Campus locale Suburb: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Large
Common app member Yes
Dormitory capacity 8,182
Student to faculty ratio 30 to 1
Acceptance rate 36%
Students retention rate 92%
On-time graduation rate 75%

Located in Orlando, Florida, UCF is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

University of Central Florida is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

UCF boasts an impressive student retention rate of 92% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 85% and 72%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

36.4%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$6,368

Cost of attendance at University of Central Florida in 2022 for students from Florida.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Florida's average $3,874
National average $8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$22,467

Cost of attendance at University of Central Florida in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Florida's average $14,069
National average $18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 90 of freshman students at University of Central Florida received on average $10,078 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$10,078
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 2,147 28% $5,794 $12,439,504
Other Federal Grant 3,710 49% $4,494 $16,672,603
State Grant/Scholarships 6,294 83% $6,724 $42,323,597
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 4,252 56% $2,404 $10,221,036
Total Grant & Scholarships 6,868 90% $10,078 $69,217,236

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of University of Central Florida students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of University of Central Florida students is 74.9%. Female students graduated at a rate of 79.1%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 70.1%.

74.9%

  • asian 79.9% 345 students
  • African American 71.6% 439 students
  • white 76.2% 2,621 students
  • unknown 91.7% 22 students
  • hawaiian 75.0% 6 students
  • hispanic 72.8% 1,050 students
  • International Students 62.2% 28 students
  • Mixed Race 71.2% 198 students

Sport Conferences

  • Football American Athletic Conference
  • Baseball American Athletic Conference
  • Basketball American Athletic Conference
  • Track and Cross Country American Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

  • NCAA
    National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

University of Central Florida provides the following additional services to its students
  • On-campus day care for students' children
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

University of Central Florida offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification
  • ROTC - Army
  • ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)