Orlando, 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
Test scores for the Fall 2025 entering class come from University of Central Florida's own 2025-26 Common Data Set: 74% submitted SAT scores, 26% submitted ACT scores.
Application deadlines for Fall 2027 entry
- Early Action: Oct 15, 2026 (passed)All Early Action materials are due Nov 15, 2026. Meeting both dates gets priority merit-scholarship consideration.
- Regular Decision: May 1, 2027
Confirm on University of Central Florida's own admissions site before you apply.
Cost & outcomes
Out-of-state students pay $16,099 more per year in tuition and fees (3.5x the in-state rate).
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field. Tuition & fees are the sticker price for a full-time first-year undergrad, before financial aid, and don't include room and board.
Paying less as an out-of-state student
University of Central Florida takes part in this regional program, which can cut the out-of-state rate for students from nearby states.
Academic Common Market
Residents of Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia and West Virginia can pay in-state tuition for a specific major that no public college in their home state offers. You need admission to that major and approval from your home state's coordinator.
Where do you stand against University of Central Florida's numbers?
Check your chances hereHow University of Central Florida weighs your application
From University of Central Florida's own Common Data Set, 2025-26, Section C7 -- not a generic admissions checklist. What is a Common Data Set?
See full profile -- financial aid, campus life, and what University of Central Florida weighs in your application
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?
Per University of Central Florida's own 2025-26 Common Data Set, the middle 50% of enrolled first-years scored 1220–1350 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile, among students who submitted scores).
What ACT score do I need for University of Central Florida?
Per University of Central Florida's own 2025-26 Common Data Set, the middle 50% of enrolled first-years scored 25–30 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile, among students who submitted scores).
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.
Does University of Central Florida offer reduced tuition for out-of-state students?
Yes -- University of Central Florida takes part in the Academic Common Market, a regional program that lets qualifying out-of-state students pay less than the full out-of-state rate. Eligibility depends on your home state, and the school sets its own requirements.
What is out-of-state tuition at University of Central Florida?
For 2024-25, University of Central Florida's published tuition and required fees were $22,467 for out-of-state students and $6,368 for in-state students -- $16,099 more per year for out-of-state students. That's before financial aid, and room and board are extra.
When is the application deadline for University of Central Florida?
University of Central Florida's deadlines are Early Action Oct 15, 2026; Regular Decision May 1, 2027, 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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