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University of Central Florida

Orlando, FL·Public·~40% acceptance

University of Central Florida is a public university in Orlando, FL. It admits about 40% of applicants. Students pay an average net price of about $10,411 per year after financial aid. About 77% of students graduate, and alumni earn a median of about $58,308 ten years after enrolling.

Average cost
$10,411/yr avg net price after aid
Full cost $23,133
Aid cuts ~$12,722/yr on average

Average across all aided students (U.S. College Scorecard). Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take the free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.

Deadlines
ED
EA
Oct 15
RD
May 1

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Admissions
GPA range3.41–4
SAT (middle 50%)1200–1350
ACT (middle 50%)25–29
Test policyConsidered
Programs
Computer Science
Data Science / Statistics
Information Systems / IT
Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Environmental Science
Outcomes
77%
graduation rate
92%
freshman retention
$47,137
median earnings, 6yr
$58,308
median earnings, 10yr
How Central Florida reads an application

What Central Florida values

Very important
Course rigorGrades (GPA)Test scores
Important
Application essays
Also considered
Class rankExtracurricularsTalent / abilityCharacter / personal qualitiesFirst-generation statusGeographic residenceState residencyVolunteer workWork experienceDemonstrated interest

From Central Florida’s Common Data Set. Put your effort where it counts most.

What Central Florida requires

Required
Grades (GPA)Course rigorCollege-prep programTest scores
Considered
Class rankApplication essaysWork experience

From federal IPEDS data — what Central Florida requires vs considers (not how heavily each is weighed).

Frequently asked questions
What is University of Central Florida's acceptance rate?
University of Central Florida admits about 40% of applicants.
How much does University of Central Florida cost?
At University of Central Florida, the average net price after aid is about $10,411 per year, and the full cost of attendance is about $23,133 per year before aid. Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for University of Central Florida?
The middle 50% of admitted students score 1200–1350 on the SAT and 25–29 on the ACT.
What are University of Central Florida's application deadlines?
University of Central Florida's deadlines are Early Action around Oct 15, Regular Decision around May 1. Always confirm exact dates on the school's official site.
What does University of Central Florida value most in applicants?
In its most recent Common Data Set, University of Central Florida rates Course rigor, Grades (GPA), and Test scores as "very important" in admissions decisions, and also weighs Application essays. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker to see how your profile lines up.

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