University of Central FloridaSchool Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition Information, and More

$6,368
Avg in-state tuition
$22,467
Avg out-of-state tuition
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The University of Central Florida is a large public university located on a suburban campus in Orlando, Florida. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 69,402, and admissions are very selective, with an acceptance rate of 44%. The university offers 88 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 72%, and a student-faculty ratio of 30:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $6,368, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $22,467.
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230+ Degree Programs
100+ Online Degrees Offered
91% Student Satisfaction Rate (measured by freshman return rate)
100+ Study Abroad Programs
11 On-Campus Housing Communities (or Residence Halls)
650+ Student Clubs and Organizations
Admissions Breakdown
This school has a competitive acceptance rate.
This school is a little more selective about its students. Competitive acceptance schools welcome 15-50% of all applicants.
Acceptance Rate Insight
44% of students were accepted during the 2019-2020 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.
Students remain enrolled in this school at a higher rate than other schools.
This typically means students are happy with their school selection and wish to continue their education there.
Learn more about how we determine school awardsRetention Rate Insight
91% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2018 and returned in Fall 2019.
Graduation Rate Insight
72% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2013. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
SAT & ACT
Students who attend this school typically have higher standardized test scores than students at other schools.
While test scores can be an important aspect of college applications, schools determine admission based on several factors, and these test scores are only a suggested range.
Learn more about how we determine school awardsSAT 25th-75th Percentile 1170-1340
ACT 25th-75th Percentile 25-30
SAT & ACT
Students who attend this school typically have higher standardized test scores than students at other schools.
While test scores can be an important aspect of college applications, schools determine admission based on several factors, and these test scores are only a suggested range.
Learn more about how we determine school awardsSAT 25th-75th Percentile 1170-1340
ACT 25th-75th Percentile 25-30
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
This school has a student body of more than 15,000 students.
Learn more about how we determine school awards69k
Number of Students Enrolled
59%
Online Student Enrollment
30:1
Student to Faculty Ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
47%
Hispanic
27%
Black
11%
Asian
6%
Two or more races
4%
Non-U.S. Citizen
4%
Unknown
1%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Female student population
55%
Socio-economic diversity
30% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
31%
State Grant Aid
81%
Institution Grant Aid
52%
Pell Grant
30%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$40k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
$19k
Average student debt after graduation
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How Does Online College Accreditation Work?Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2019-2020]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.