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University of Central Florida
University of Central Florida admits a bit under 50% of applicants; strong grades put you in the conversation at University of Central Florida, and the data below says what "strong" means.
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University of Central Florida occupies suburban Orlando, FL — a public campus quieter than a downtown one, closer to one than a rural seat.
Its highest-earning path is Computer Engineering, where graduates median $106,680 four years out. 32.3% of undergraduates carry Pell grants — a plain read on who the campus actually serves. Most of its 59,146 undergraduates commute — campus empties by evening — yet 92.3% of first-years return, which says something about what daytime here is worth.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 1190 and 1350 — above the FL middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on University of Central Florida's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
In the Fall 2023 cycle, University of Central Florida received 60,627 applications and admitted 23,961 (39.5%), with 8,196 enrolling.
Test scores are a required part of every application here. That makes the 1190–1350 range unusually informative: everyone admitted is in the data.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 610 | 644 | 680 |
| SAT Math | 580 | 628 | 670 |
| ACT Composite | 25 | 27 | 29 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
How University of Central Florida compares
| University of Central Florida | Florida median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 40.1% | 64.8% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $6,368 | $19,975 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $58,308 | $48,082 | $53,781 |
Earnings data favors University of Central Florida: $58,308 median at year ten, versus $48,082 across Florida institutions.
Cost, size & completion
In-state students pay $6,368 in tuition; crossing a state border raises that to $22,467. For non-residents, University of Central Florida's $22,467 is the number to weigh against private options before assuming public means cheaper.
University of Central Florida is a big school: 59,146 undergraduates at last count.
78% of University of Central Florida students finish a bachelor's within six years — 23.2 points above the national 54.9% — and the single best predictor that the $6,368 price above buys a degree, not just enrollment.
Top majors by earnings at University of Central Florida
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Computer Engineering | $106,680 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | $99,442 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | $98,526 |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering | $96,972 |
| Industrial Engineering | $91,630 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $89,663 |
| Civil Engineering | $86,803 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $83,737 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $82,007 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $79,563 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | $77,675 |
| Statistics | $76,372 |
| Economics | $76,360 |
| Business/Managerial Economics | $74,103 |
| Marketing | $72,440 |
| Real Estate | $72,063 |
| International/Globalization Studies | $69,568 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $69,111 |
| Mathematics | $69,005 |
| Business/Commerce, General | $66,912 |
| Architecture | $64,826 |
| Political Science and Government | $64,056 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | $62,140 |
| Legal Support Services | $61,853 |
| Security Science and Technology | $61,633 |
| Journalism | $60,887 |
| Non-Professional Legal Studies | $59,715 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management | $59,649 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $58,783 |
| Chemistry | $57,313 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | $56,148 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $56,075 |
| Public Administration | $55,259 |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | $54,921 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $53,197 |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | $52,922 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $52,862 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $52,447 |
| Sociology | $52,197 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General | $51,959 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $51,784 |
| Biology, General | $51,313 |
| Social Work | $51,153 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $51,149 |
| Psychology, General | $49,760 |
| History | $48,896 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | $48,753 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $46,779 |
| English Language and Literature, General | $46,532 |
| Social Sciences, General | $46,388 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $42,954 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | $41,255 |
| Music | $39,898 |
| Anthropology | $39,319 |
Median earnings for these 54 University of Central Florida programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $58,308 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 18 additional University of Central Florida programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for University of Central Florida?
Among the admitted class, the middle 50% scored 1190–1350 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 40.1% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is University of Central Florida's acceptance rate?
39.5% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 23,961 admitted from 60,627 applicants.
How much does University of Central Florida cost?
In-state tuition is $6,368; out-of-state students pay $22,467. Fees, housing and aid move the real total in both directions.
What do University of Central Florida graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $58,308 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Florida
- Baptist University of Florida — 36% admitted
- Florida Institute of Technology — 57.7% admitted
- Florida International University — 54.7% admitted
- Jacksonville University — 56.9% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.