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University of Central Florida
The University of Central Florida is a public, multi-campus, metropolitan research university, dedicated to serving its surrounding communities with their diverse and expanding populations, technological corridors, and international partners. The mission of the university is to offer high-quality undergraduate and graduate education, student development, and continuing education; to conduct research and creative activities; and to provide services that enhance the intellectual, cultural, environmental, and economic development of the metropolitan region, address national and international issues in key areas, establish UCF as a major presence, and contribute to the global community.
General Information
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Contact Information 4000 Central Florida Blvd, Orlando, FL 32816 www.ucf.edu/ admission@mail.ucf.edu |
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| Degrees Offered
Associate's Degree Bachelor's Degree Master's Degree Doctor's Degree | Type of Institution Public, 4-year or above |
| Certificates Offered Postbaccalaureate certificate Post-master's certificate | Carnegie Classification Research Universities (high research activity) |
| Special Learning Opportunities ROTC (Army, Air Force) Teacher certification Distance Learning opportunities Study abroad | Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Stafford Loan) or scholarships. Students will not be eligible for federal aid without completing the FAFSA Financial Aid Application. University of Central Florida FAFSA School Code |
| Credit Accepted Dual Credit Credit for life experiences Advanced placement (AP) credits | Religious Affiliation Not applicable |
| Student Population 47,226 (39,964 undergraduate) | Campus Setting Suburb: Large |
| Undergraduate Student Age 78% under 25, 17% over 25 | Campus Housing Yes |
Admissions Information
| Undergraduate Application Fee (2006-2007) Click here to apply online | $30 |
| UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS: FALL 2006 | |||
| TOTAL | MEN | WOMEN | |
| Number of applicants | 24,345 | 10,554 | 13,791 |
| Percent admitted | 52 | 53 | 50 |
| Percent admitted who enrolled Full-time | 51 | 53 | 49 |
| Percent admitted who enrolled Part-time | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| ADMISSIONS CONSIDERATIONS | ||
| REQUIRED | RECOMMENDED | |
| Secondary school GPA | X | |
| Secondary school rank | X | |
| Secondary school record | X | |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | X | |
| Recommendations | X | |
| Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) | X | |
| TEST SCORES: FALL 2006 (ENROLLED FIRST-TIME STUDENTS) | ||
| STUDENTS SUBMITTING SCORES | NUMBER | PERCENT |
| SAT | 4011 | 61 |
| ACT | 2607 | 39 |
| TEST SCORES | 25TH PERCENTILE* | 75TH PERCENTILE** |
| SAT Critical Reading | 520 | 610 |
| SAT Math | 540 | 640 |
| ACT Composite | 22 | 27 |
| ACT English | ||
| ACT Math | ||
| * 25% of students scored at or below ** 25% of students scored above Data applies to first-time degree/certificate-seeking students. Institutions are asked to report test scores only if they are required for admission. | ||
Student Expenses
| UNDERGRADUATE ACADEMIC YEAR PRICES | |||
| DETAILED EXPENSES | 2006-2007 | 2005-2006 | 2004-2005 |
| Tuition and fees | |||
| In-State | $3,492 | $3,339 | $3,180 |
| Out-of-State | $17,017 | $16,471 | $15,686 |
| Books and Supplies | $888 | $860 | $828 |
| Living Arrangement | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $8,528 | $8,246 | $7,398 |
| Other | $3,802 | $3,676 | $3,542 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $8,528 | $8,246 | $7,398 |
| Other | $3,802 | $3,676 | $3,542 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other | $3,802 | $3,676 | $3,542 |
| TOTAL EXPENSES | 2006-2007 | 2005-2006 | 2004-2005 |
| In-State | |||
| On Campus | $16,710 | $16,121 | $14,948 |
| Off Campus | $16,710 | $16,121 | $14,948 |
| Off Campus with Family | $8,182 | $7,875 | $7,550 |
| Out-Of-State | |||
| On Campus | $30,235 | $29,253 | $27,454 |
| Off Campus | $30,235 | $29,253 | $27,454 |
| Off Campus with Family | $21,707 | $21,007 | $20,056 |
| All student expenses data apply to first-time degree/certificate-seeking students. | |||
Blog
Sep 7 2008
I got a great talk lined up for UCFers on the 9th for their Global Perspective Lecture Series about an Expanding Role for Youth in Climate Change. There’s a lot of great energy coming from everyone, so I’m really looking forward to this particular talk. The Focus the Nation UCF crew has also been tre cool in helping out on a few logistical items after the discussion. (Note: We’ll have...
Sep 5 2008
First of all, this headline made me feel old. Then it made me sad. He’s only 31! Daunte put my little school - that’s actually not so little - on the map. And now, his career has been cut short by injuries. Here’s the story: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2008/football/nfl/specials/preview/2008/09/04/culpepper.ap/index.html?section=si_latest This weekend, UCF will face off with USF. This rivalry is getting fierce - I hope we decimate them. I particulary dislike...
