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University of Central Florida

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Orlando, FL

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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

Admit rate40%
SAT range1200–1350
ACT range25–29
Undergrads59,146
Yield (admits who enroll)33%
Next deadlineMay 1, 2027 (RD)

Cost & outcomes

Cost of attendance$23,133
4-year grad rate77%
Median earnings, 10yr out$58,308

From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.

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How University of Central Florida weighs your application

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?

Academic factors
Rigor of secondary school recordVery important
Class rankConsidered
Academic GPAVery important
Standardized test scoresVery important
Application essayImportant
RecommendationsNot considered
Nonacademic factors
InterviewNot considered
Extracurricular activitiesConsidered
Talent/abilityConsidered
Character/personal qualitiesConsidered
First generationConsidered
Alumni relation (legacy)Not considered
Geographical residenceConsidered
State residencyConsidered
Religious affiliationNot considered
Volunteer workConsidered
Work experienceConsidered
Level of interest (demonstrated interest)Considered
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Paying it back

Undergrads taking federal loans23%
Loan balance still growing, 3yrs out59%

"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

Architecture and Related Services
Architecture$64,826/yr
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology, General$51,313/yr
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Finance and Financial Management Services$82,007/yr
Accounting and Related Services$79,563/yr
Business/Managerial Economics$74,103/yr
Marketing$72,440/yr
Real Estate$72,063/yr
Business Administration, Management and Operations$69,111/yr
Business/Commerce, General$66,912/yr
Hospitality Administration/Management$54,921/yr
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication$62,140/yr
Journalism$60,887/yr
Communication and Media Studies$58,783/yr
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication$48,753/yr
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Computer and Information Sciences, General$98,526/yr
Education
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas$53,197/yr
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods$51,784/yr
Engineering
Computer Engineering$106,680/yr
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering$99,442/yr
Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering$96,972/yr
Industrial Engineering$91,630/yr
Mechanical Engineering$89,663/yr
Civil Engineering$86,803/yr
English Language and Literature/Letters
English Language and Literature, General$46,532/yr
Health Professions and Related Programs
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$83,737/yr
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions$77,675/yr
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General$56,148/yr
Health and Medical Administrative Services$56,075/yr
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services$51,149/yr
History
History$48,896/yr
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services
Security Science and Technology$61,633/yr
Criminal Justice and Corrections$52,447/yr
Legal Professions and Studies
Legal Support Services$61,853/yr
Non-Professional Legal Studies$59,715/yr
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities$52,862/yr
Mathematics and Statistics
Statistics$76,372/yr
Mathematics$69,005/yr
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
International/Globalization Studies$69,568/yr
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General$51,959/yr
Physical Sciences
Chemistry$57,313/yr
Psychology
Psychology, General$49,760/yr
Public Administration and Social Service Professions
Public Administration$55,259/yr
Social Work$51,153/yr
Social Sciences
Economics$76,360/yr
Political Science and Government$64,056/yr
Sociology$52,197/yr
Social Sciences, General$46,388/yr
Anthropology$39,319/yr
Visual and Performing Arts
Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management$59,649/yr
Visual and Performing Arts, General$52,922/yr
Fine and Studio Arts$46,779/yr
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft$42,954/yr
Film/Video and Photographic Arts$41,255/yr
Music$39,898/yr

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

On-campus housingYes
Required to live on campusNo
Dormitory capacity7,582
Typical room charge$5,670
Typical board charge$4,600

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

GPARequired
Class rankConsidered, not required
RecommendationsNot considered

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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