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University of Central Florida
Admission Chances & Acceptance Rate

📍 Orlando, FL🏛️ Public university📝 Test-required

Located in Orlando, Florida, this large public university enrolls over 68,000 students and admits about 40% of applicants. It's most recognized for business, health professions, and psychology programs. With a 92% first-year retention rate and 78% six-year graduation rate, it shows solid student persistence. In-state tuition runs $24,036 annually, and graduates earn a median of $58,308 ten years after entry.

Acceptance rate
40.1%
Enrollment
68,346
Test policy
required
Grad rate (6-yr)
78%

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Admitted Student Profile

The middle 50% of admitted students (25th–75th percentile), self-reported by the school.

SAT (combined)
1200 – 1350
ACT (composite)
25 – 29
GPA
2.81 – 3.16

$ What You'll Actually Pay

Average yearly net price after grants & scholarships, by family income (federal cohort averages — not a personal quote).

$0–30k
$5,816
family income
$30–48k
$7,174
family income
$48–75k
$10,128
family income
$75–110k
$14,902
family income
$110k+
$17,681
family income
32% receive Pell grants
23% take federal loans

Strongest Programs

The fields University of Central Florida graduates the most students in — a signal of depth, faculty, and alumni networks.

Business & Marketing
15.0%
Health Professions
14.3%
Psychology
10.8%
Engineering
7.9%
Visual & Performing Arts
7.4%

Outcomes

School-level averages across all students who enrolled (College Scorecard). Not a personal forecast.

Earnings (10 yr)
$58,308
Earnings (6 yr)
$47,137
Completion
78%
Retention
92%
Median debt
$18,190

? Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at University of Central Florida?

University of Central Florida has an acceptance rate of 40.1%, making it selective.

What GPA do you need to get into University of Central Florida?

Admitted students at University of Central Florida typically have a GPA between 2.81 and 3.16 (25th–75th percentile). Use UniversityOdds to see how your exact GPA, SAT, and ACT compare.

What SAT score do you need for University of Central Florida?

The middle 50% of admitted students scored between 1200 and 1350 on the SAT. The ACT range is 25–29.

How much does University of Central Florida actually cost?

After grants and scholarships, the average net price for the lowest income band is $5,816 per year, rising to $17,681 for families earning $110k+. These are federal cohort averages, not a personal quote.

What are my chances of getting into University of Central Florida?

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Data sourced from IPEDS, the Common Data Set, and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Acceptance probabilities calculated by UniversityOdds are estimates based on published academic data and are not a guarantee of admission. Net price figures are federal cohort averages, not personalized quotes — run the school's official net price calculator for your own estimate.