University of Central Florida

Complete Guide to Admissions, Courses, Scholarships & Housing

Overview

The University of Central Florida (UCF) is one of the largest universities in the United States, located in Orlando, Florida. Known for its innovation and research programs, UCF offers a vibrant campus life with state-of-the-art facilities.

Quick Facts

Founded: 1963
Location: Orlando, Florida
Students: 70,000+
Acceptance Rate: 36%
Student-Faculty Ratio: 30:1
Mascot: Knightro (The Knights)

Admissions

Undergraduate Requirements

  • GPA: 3.7 average (weighted)
  • SAT: 1170-1350 (middle 50%)
  • ACT: 25-30 (middle 50%)
  • Application Fee: $30
  • Deadlines: May 1 (Fall), Nov 1 (Spring)

Graduate Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree from accredited institution
  • GPA: 3.0 minimum
  • GRE/GMAT scores (program dependent)
  • Letters of recommendation
  • Statement of purpose

Application Tips

UCF uses a holistic review process. While test scores and GPA are important, they also consider:

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Academic Programs

UCF offers over 230 degree programs across 13 colleges. Some of the most popular majors include:

College Popular Programs Notable Features
College of Engineering Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering Partnerships with NASA and Lockheed Martin
College of Business Finance, Marketing, Hospitality Management AACSB accredited, Disney partnerships
College of Medicine MD Program, Biomedical Sciences State-of-the-art medical city campus
College of Arts & Humanities Digital Media, Psychology, English Creative campus with film production facilities

Tuition & Scholarships

Tuition Costs (2023-2024)

Student Type In-State Out-of-State
Undergraduate $6,368/year $22,467/year
Graduate $8,872/year $27,715/year

Notable Scholarships

Pegasus Scholarship

Amount: Full tuition + $10,000 stipend

Requirements: Top 1% of applicants, leadership experience

Provost Scholarship

Amount: $12,000/year

Requirements: 4.0 GPA, 1400+ SAT or 31+ ACT

International Student Scholarship

Amount: Up to $10,000/year

Requirements: 3.5+ GPA, demonstrated leadership

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Student Housing Guide

UCF offers a variety of housing options both on-campus and in the surrounding area:

On-Campus Housing

Traditional Residence Halls

Price Range: $2,500 - $3,500/semester

Features: Shared rooms, community bathrooms, social atmosphere

Apartment-Style Housing

Price Range: $3,800 - $5,200/semester

Features: Private bedrooms, shared kitchen/living space

Off-Campus Housing

Popular student housing complexes near UCF:

Housing Tips

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Student Life

Campus Facilities

  • Recreation and Wellness Center (with lazy river)
  • 63,000-seat football stadium
  • On-campus arboretum
  • Modern student union with food court

Student Organizations

  • 650+ student clubs
  • Fraternity and sorority life
  • Professional organizations
  • Cultural and diversity groups