University of Central Florida
Founded 1963
President Alexander Cartwright (President)
Fees USD 6,368
Acceptance Rate Moderate (50–75%)
Campus Setting Suburban
The University of Central Florida (UCF) is a public research university founded in 1963 in Orlando. The second-largest university in the United States by enrollment with 71,000+ students, UCF was originally founded to support the NASA space program and has deep roots in aerospace, simulation, and technology. Orlando’s extraordinary concentration of theme parks, defense contractors, and technology companies creates unparalleled career opportunities for UCF graduates.
Colleges
- Rosen College of Hospitality Management — #1 in the world for hospitality research
- College of Engineering and Computer Science — NASA and defense industry ties
- Florida Interactive Entertainment Academy — Simulation and gaming programs
- College of Business Administration — AACSB-accredited
- College of Medicine — MD program for Central Florida
- College of Nursing — CCNE-accredited nursing programs
How to Apply
- Application: Common App
- Test Scores: Required; middle 50% SAT 1230–1390
- Acceptance Rate: ~44%
- In-State Tuition: ~$6,368
Key Deadlines
- Priority: December 1
- Regular Decision: May 1