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#14 Best value colleges in the South in AmericaUniversity of Central Florida
Orlando, FL · Public · 4-year
Your real cost
Average price after aid $10,411 a year
Median debt at graduation: $18,190 (all students)
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Upcoming admissions events
- "Knight for a Day" Open HouseNovember 7, 2026 · 9:00 AM–3:00 PM · On campusMore about "Knight for a Day" Open HouseAdd to calendar
- "Knight for a Day" Open HouseJanuary 23, 2027 · 9:00 AM–3:00 PM · On campusMore about "Knight for a Day" Open HouseAdd to calendar
View all upcoming events · From the college's admissions website.
Campus tour
UCF's Biggest Campus Tour (Ever) | The College Tour · From the college’s official YouTube channel. Plays from YouTube when you tap it.
Rankings
Where this college places on our top lists. Lists are worked out from official data and our own research; places in the top quarter of each list are shown. See every list
In America
- Best colleges for criminal justice in America#28 of 1,046
- Most affordable colleges with strong academics in America#22 of 690
- Best colleges for social work in America#28 of 605
- Colleges with the best earnings for the price in America#32 of 681
- Best colleges for exercise science and kinesiology in America#45 of 950
- Best colleges for nursing in America#53 of 1,068
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- Best colleges for accounting in America#59 of 1,132
- Best colleges for marketing in America#49 of 834
- Best colleges for business in America#106 of 1,563
- Best colleges for finance in America#51 of 744
- Best value colleges in America#47 of 674
- Best colleges for communications and journalism in America#89 of 1,238
- Best colleges for education in America#98 of 1,318
- Best value colleges in the South in America#14 of 153
- Lowest net price for middle-income families in America#63 of 682
- Best colleges in America#170 of 1,829
- Best colleges for psychology in America#138 of 1,418
- Best colleges for biology and pre-med in America#140 of 1,358
- Best colleges for English in America#137 of 1,283
- Best colleges for history in America#140 of 1,247
- Best colleges for art and design in America#135 of 1,187
- Best colleges for mathematics in America#143 of 1,215
- Best colleges for chemistry in America#142 of 1,162
- Best colleges for political science and pre-law in America#139 of 1,116
- Colleges with the highest graduation rates in America#228 of 1,829
- Best colleges for music in America#135 of 1,063
- Best colleges for engineering in America#109 of 749
- Colleges with the lowest student debt in America#114 of 684
- Best colleges for economics in America#138 of 788
- Best large colleges in America#45 of 256
- Most selective colleges in America#125 of 683
- Colleges where the most freshmen return in America#140 of 693
- Best colleges for NCAA Division I athletes in America#81 of 367
In Florida
- Best colleges for business in Florida#5 of 51
- Best colleges in Florida#6 of 61
- Best colleges for psychology in Florida#5 of 44
- Colleges with the highest graduation rates in Florida#7 of 61
- Best colleges for accounting in Florida#4 of 32
- Best colleges for marketing in Florida#4 of 32
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- Best colleges for education in Florida#5 of 40
- Best colleges for communications and journalism in Florida#5 of 39
- Best colleges for criminal justice in Florida#5 of 38
- Best colleges for history in Florida#4 of 30
- Best colleges for art and design in Florida#4 of 29
- Best colleges for English in Florida#4 of 29
- Best colleges for finance in Florida#4 of 29
- Best colleges for mathematics in Florida#4 of 29
- Best colleges for music in Florida#4 of 29
- Best colleges for political science and pre-law in Florida#4 of 29
- Best colleges for social work in Florida#2 of 14
- Best colleges for biology and pre-med in Florida#5 of 35
- Best colleges for chemistry in Florida#4 of 25
- Best colleges for nursing in Florida#6 of 35
- Best colleges for exercise science and kinesiology in Florida#5 of 29
- Best colleges for economics in Florida#4 of 22
- Best colleges for engineering in Florida#5 of 27
- Most selective colleges in Florida#4 of 20
- Colleges with the best earnings for the price in Florida#6 of 21
- Colleges where the most freshmen return in Florida#6 of 21
- Lowest net price for middle-income families in Florida#6 of 21
- Best large colleges in Florida#4 of 13
Academic Excellence
Each measure counts for the share shown.
- Graduation rate 35% of scoreThis measure counts for 35% of the Academic Excellence score.78%
- First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.92%
- Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.SAT 1,269 · ACT 27
- Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.28 to 1
- Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$7,831
Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed.
Source: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026))
What families pay, by income
Average yearly price after grants and scholarships, for students who receive federal aid.
| Family income | Price after aid |
|---|---|
| Up to $30,000 | |
| $30,001–$48,000 | |
| $48,001–$75,000 | |
| $75,001–$110,000 | |
| Over $110,000 |
Full cost of attendance before aid: $23,133 a year.
Use the college’s net price calculator for your own estimate.
Cost and value
Federal data: what families pay after aid, what graduates earn, and what they owe.
| Undergraduate students Fall enrollment (IPEDS) | 59,470 |
|---|---|
| Men and women College Scorecard, fall 2023 | Men 47% · Women 53% |
| First-generation students College Scorecard | 35% |
| First-year students from another state IPEDS, fall 2023 | 8% |
| Total students | 69,233 |
| Average net price (per year) After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid | $10,411 |
| Cost of attendance (per year) | $23,133 |
| Median federal debt at graduation | $18,190 |
| Graduation rate First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time | 78% |
| Graduation rate for Pell grant recipients College Scorecard, within 6 years | 56% |
| Graduation rate for first-generation students College Scorecard, within 6 years | 55% |
| Borrowers paying down their loans within 3 years College Scorecard, within 3 years | 59% |
| First-year retention | 92% |
| Median earnings 10 years after entry | $58,308 |
| Admission rate | 40% |
| Application fee IPEDS, 2023–24 | $30 |
| Early action deadline College website, 2026-27 | November 15 |
| Typical rent HUD fair market rent, FY2026 | About $1,731 a month for a one-bedroom |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 32% |
| Average SAT | 1269 |
|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 610–680 |
| SAT math | 590–670 |
| ACT composite | 25–29 |
| Test policy | Required |
Value: Exceptional · Top 5% (how it’s computed)
Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.
Earnings by major
Median earnings of bachelor’s graduates a few years after finishing, by major (College Scorecard).
| Major | Median earnings |
|---|---|
| Computer engineering | |
| Electrical engineering | |
| Computing and information science | |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering | |
| Industrial Engineering | |
| Mechanical engineering | |
| Civil engineering | |
| Nursing | |
| Finance | |
| Accounting | |
| Clinical laboratory science | |
| Statistics | |
| Economics | |
| Managerial economics | |
| Marketing | |
| Real Estate | |
| Global studies | |
| Business administration | |
| Mathematics | |
| Business (general) | |
| Architecture | |
| Political science | |
| Public relations | |
| Paralegal studies | |
| Security science | |
| Journalism | |
| Pre-law and legal studies | |
| Arts management | |
| Communication studies | |
| Chemistry | |
| Health sciences | |
| Health administration | |
| Public administration | |
| Hospitality management | |
| Secondary education | |
| Visual and performing arts | |
| Liberal arts | |
| Criminal justice | |
| Sociology | |
| General studies | |
| Teacher education | |
| Biology | |
| Social work | |
| Speech-language pathology | |
| Psychology | |
| History | |
| Broadcasting | |
| Fine arts | |
| English | |
| Social sciences | |
| Theatre | |
| Film and video | |
| Music | |
| Anthropology |
Also offered (no earnings published yet): Allied health, Area studies, Biotechnology, Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences, Data Science, Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering, Homeland Security, Kinesiology and exercise science, Management science, Materials Engineering, Microbiological Sciences and Immunology, Natural resources and conservation, Philosophy, Physics, Religious studies, Romance languages, Special education, Writing and rhetoric.
What students study most
Share of bachelor’s degrees by field, first majors in 2023–24 (IPEDS).
| Field | Share of degrees |
|---|---|
| Business | |
| Health professions | |
| Psychology | |
| Engineering | |
| Visual and performing arts |
Campus life
| School colors | |
|---|---|
| Setting | Suburb |
| Part-time undergraduates | 29% |
| Undergraduates aged 25 and older | 14% |
| On-campus room and board (per year) | $12,452 |
| Sports | NCAA Division I · Big Twelve Conference |
| ROTC | Army · Air Force |
| Study abroad | Offered |
| Students per faculty member | 28 to 1 |
| Faculty who are full-time | 99%College Scorecard, fall 2023 |
| Endowment per student | $3,351IPEDS, 2023, per student |
| Dorm space | For about 13% of studentsBeds per undergraduate; not who lives on campus |
| Nearest airport with airline service | Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB)About 12 miles away · about 25 minutes by car |
| Nearest major airport | Orlando International Airport (MCO)About 14 miles away |
| Town population | 319,758Census, 2020–2024 |
| Nearest city of 250,000 people or more | OrlandoAbout 14 miles away · about 35 minutes by car |
| Typical weather | 62°F in January · 84°F in JulyNOAA, 1991–2020, from Orlando Executive Airport, FL, about 9 miles away |
Federal data (IPEDS and College Scorecard), except school colors.
Campus safety reports
On-campus crimes reported in 2024, per 1,000 students.
| Category | This campus | U.S. rate |
|---|---|---|
| Rape | 0.02 | 0.07 |
| Robbery | 0.00 | 0.01 |
| Aggravated assault | 0.01 | 0.04 |
| Burglary | 0.04 | 0.08 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 0.06 | 0.15 |
Numbers reflect what each campus reported. They differ with campus size and how reporting is done, so compare with care. U.S. rate: total reported offenses divided by total students at every institution in the report.
Questions families ask
- What is University of Central Florida’s Compass Score?
- Exceptional (grade A). It ranks in the top 10% of rated colleges. The grade comes from outcomes (40%: graduation, retention and earnings), entering students (40%: test scores and selectivity), cost (15%: debt and price after aid) and teaching (5%: class size), all from federal data.
- How much does University of Central Florida cost after financial aid?
- The average net price is $10,411 a year for students who receive federal aid, after grants and scholarships. What your family pays depends on income; the college’s net price calculator gives your own estimate.
- How hard is it to get into University of Central Florida?
- University of Central Florida admitted 40% of applicants in the most recent federal data.
- How do University of Central Florida’s graduates do?
- 78% of first-time, full-time students graduate within six years; the median earnings of former students ten years after entry are $58,308; the median federal debt at graduation is $18,190.
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- IPEDS unit ID 132903
- Carnegie classification: Doctoral university (very high research)
- Accreditation: Higher Learning Commission; Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges d.b.a. Commission on Colleges and Universities (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
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