University of Central Florida
PublicOrlando, FL
University of Central Florida is a public very large school in Orlando, FL, enrolling about 59,146 undergraduates. It's moderately selective, admitting about 40% of applicants. Among reported majors, Computer Engineering shows the strongest outcomes -- $106,680/year in median earnings four years after graduation. On-campus housing isn't required, so many students live off campus.
Admissions
Cost & outcomes
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.
Where do you stand against University of Central Florida's numbers?
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From University of Central Florida's own Common Data Set, 2024-25, Section C7 -- not a generic admissions checklist. What is a Common Data Set?
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Paying it back
"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.
Majors & earnings
Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.
Campus life
Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.
What matters in your application
From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.
Frequently asked questions
What does University of Central Florida look for in applicants?
Per University of Central Florida's own Common Data Set (Section C7), it rates academic GPA, rigor of secondary school record, standardized test scores as "very important" in admissions decisions -- its own stated top factors, not a generic guess.
What is University of Central Florida's acceptance rate?
University of Central Florida in Orlando, FL admits approximately 40% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.
What SAT score do I need for University of Central Florida?
Admitted students at University of Central Florida typically score between 1200–1350 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
What ACT score do I need for University of Central Florida?
Admitted students at University of Central Florida typically score between 25–29 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does University of Central Florida cost?
University of Central Florida's total cost of attendance is reported at $23,133 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.
When is the application deadline for University of Central Florida?
University of Central Florida's earliest deadline is May 1, 2027 (RD), per its own published admissions calendar.
Does University of Central Florida require students to live on campus?
No -- University of Central Florida doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.
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