University of Central Florida
UCF
Orlando, Florida 32816
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Known for business — major research university
University of Central Florida is a public institution in Orlando with particular strength in business and health sciences. With an average SAT of 1277, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A large campus of 59.1K undergraduates with a 29:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.
75% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $58,308 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $10,650.
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Varsity Sports — Knights Plaza
History & Fun Facts
- •Shands and Senator Beth Johnson, on June 10, 1963, the legislature passed and Governor Farris Bryant signed into law Senate Bill No.
- •The university was founded as a non-segregated and coeducational university, with the mission of educating students for space-age careers in engineering and other technological professions.
- •In December 1965, the board of regents appointed Charles Millican the first president of the new university.
- •Millican and then-Governor Claude Kirk presided over FTU's groundbreaking in March 1967.
- •On October 7, 1968, the inaugural classes were held in the school's first academic building.
Source: Wikipedia
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Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1277
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
76.0%
Median Debt at Grad
$15,000
Programs (223)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
92%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
421
Peer Average
240
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
24/7 campus police department, blue-light phone network, emergency mass notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from FL state average + suburban adjustment