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University of Central Florida

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Overview

Established in 1963, the University of Central Florida is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the small city of Orlando (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Florida. This institution also has a branch campus in Daytona and Cocoa. Officially accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, University of Central Florida (UCF) is a very large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: over-50,000 students) coeducational US higher education institution. University of Central Florida (UCF) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 60-year-old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 30-39% making this US higher education organization a very selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UCF also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

University of Central Florida's Control Typepublic

Entity

University of Central Florida's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

University of Central Florida' Size by Total Enrollmentvery large-sized

Selectivity

University of Central Florida's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratevery selective

University Identity

Name
Acronym UCF
Founded 1963
Motto Reach for the Stars
Colours Black and old gold
Mascot Knightro the Pegasus
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University Location

Address 4000 Central Florida Boulevard
Orlando
32816 Florida
United States
University of Central Florida's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
University of Central Florida Phone Number +1 (407) 823 2000
University of Central Florida Fax Number +1 (407) 823 5625
Other locations Daytona and Cocoa

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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following University of Central Florida's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify University of Central Florida's academic range and degree level offering.




Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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You can also explore our new A-Z Guide to 8,100 University Programs, Courses and Degrees to learn more about study outlines and typical duration, tuition ranges, career prospects, salary expectations of each course/program/degree.

Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This University of Central Florida's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay at University of Central Florida.

University of Central Florida: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
5,000-7,499 US$
(4,555-6,830 Euro)
7,500-9,999 US$
(6,830-9,110 Euro)
International
students
20,000-24,999 US$
(18,225-22,780 Euro)
25,000-29,999 US$
(22,780-27,340 Euro)

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Admissions

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission Information

uniRank publishes below some basic University of Central Florida's admission information.

University of Central Florida's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


University of Central Florida's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has University of Central Florida a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

University of Central Florida's acceptance rate range is 30-39% making this institution a very selective higher education institution.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

  • Secondary school GPA is required
  • Secondary school rank is recommended
  • Secondary school record is required
  • Completion of college-preparatory program is recommended
  • Recommendations are recommended
  • Formal demonstration of competencies is neither required nor recommended
  • Admission test scores are required
  • TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is neither required nor recommended
  • Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) is neither required nor recommended

Source: IPDES


University of Central Florida's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.

University of Central Florida has more than 3100 international students.

University of Central Florida's Admission Office Admission Office

Box 160111
Orlando 32816-0111
(407) 8233000


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Size and Profile

Introduction

University size and profile can be important factors to consider when choosing a university. Here are some potential reasons why University size and profile can affect students when choosing a university.


Size and Profile

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for University of Central Florida.

University of Central Florida's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

University of Central Florida has an enrollment range of over-50,000 students making it a very large-sized institution.


University of Central Florida's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 1,500-1,999 academic employees (Faculty).


University of Central Florida's Control Type Control Type

University of Central Florida is a public higher education institution.


University of Central Florida's Entity Type Entity Type

University of Central Florida is a non-profit higher education institution.


University of Central Florida's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a Suburban setting.


University of Central Florida's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

University of Central Florida does not have any religious affiliation.


Carnegie Classification

Introduction

The Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education is a framework for categorizing colleges and universities in the United States...


The classification was first created by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching in 1970, and it has been updated periodically since then. The Carnegie Classification is based on a set of criteria, such as the level and types of degrees offered, research activity and enrollment size. Institutions are classified into one of several categories based on these criteria, ranging from "doctoral universities" with very high research activity to "special focus institutions" that primarily award degrees in a specific field, such as the arts or health professions. The classification allows for quick comparisons between institutions within and across categories.

Carnegie Classification

uniRank provides below the official University of Central Florida's Carnegie classification.

Basic Classification Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity
Size & Setting Four-year, large, primarily nonresidential institution
Enrollment Profile High undergraduate
Undergraduate Profile Four-year, medium full-time , selective, higher transfer-in institution
Undergraduate Instructional Program Balanced arts & sciences/professions, high graduate coexistence
Graduate Instructional Program Research Doctoral: Comprehensive programs, with medical/veterinary school

Facilities and Services

Introduction

What are the most common University facilities and services? Read our two guide articles about University Facilities and University Services to learn more.


University Facilities

uniRank provides below an overview of University of Central Florida's main facilities:


University of Central Florida's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library. Visit University of Central Florida's Library

University of Central Florida's library has 4 branches. The library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium, etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2021 the library reported 1,702,376 physical volumes, 27,884 physical media, 24,164 digital/electronic media and 515 licensed digital/electronic databases. The library is managed by a total number of 134 full-time employees, including 52 librarians. University of Central Florida's library has a total library expenditure greater than $100,000 per year. Source: IPDES.

University of Central Florida's Housing University Housing

This institution provides housing services such as on-campus residences or dormitories.

In particular, the University of Central Florida provides on-campus housing and the total dormitory capacity, whether on or off campus, was about 8,182 students in the 2021 academic year. Source: IPDES.

University of Central Florida's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.



University Services

uniRank provides below an overview of University of Central Florida's main services:


University of Central Florida's Financial Aid Financial Aid

This institution offers one or more of the following financial aid for eligible students: scholarships, grants, loans, tuition waivers, emergency financial aid etc.

University of Central Florida's Study Abroad Study Abroad

This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.

University of Central Florida's Distance Learning Distance Learning

This institution provides a distance learning mode for certain programs or courses.

In particular, this institution offers some programs fully via distance education at the undergraduate level and at the graduate level. Source: IPDES.

University of Central Florida's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

This institution offers students academic guidance and support to assist them in their academic pursuits.

University of Central Florida's Career Services Career Services

This institution offers career counseling, career assessments, job and internship postings, career events, alumni networking or other career-related services to assist students transition successfully from academic life to professional life.


Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


University of Central Florida's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

University of Central Florida is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1970


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important University of Central Florida's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • American Academy of Forensic Sciences, Forensic Science Education Programs Accreditation Commission
  • American Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education
  • American Psychological Association, Commission on Accreditation
  • Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business
  • Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education
  • Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education
  • Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education
  • Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
  • Commission on English Language Program Accreditation
  • Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET
  • Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs
  • American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Council on Academic Accreditation
  • Council on Social Work Education, Board of Accreditation
  • Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET
  • Liaison Committee on Medical Education
  • National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences
  • National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation
  • National Association of Schools of Theatre, Commission on Accreditation
  • Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs, and Administration, Commission on Peer Review and Accreditation
  • Planning Accreditation Board


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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

University memberships and affiliations to external organizations can be important for several reasons... read our article about university affiliations and memberships to learn more.


Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important University of Central Florida's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • State University System of Florida (SUSF)
  • American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU)
  • Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities (APLU)
  • Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU)
  • National Athletic Association (NAA)
  • National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of fields of study and disciplines a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Structure

uniRank shows a structural diagram of the first-level academic divisions of the University of Central Florida 's organizational structure; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.


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Social Media

Introduction

Social media can be a powerful tool for Universities to communicate with current students, alumni, faculty, staff and the wider community. But how can social media be important for prospective students? Read our article about the importance of Social Media for universities and prospective students to learn more.


Social Media

uniRank publishes brief reviews, rankings and metrics of some University of Central Florida's social media channels as a starting point for comparison and an additional selection tool for potential applicants.


Facebook Facebook

University of Central Florida's Facebook page University of Central Florida's official Facebook page

Twitter X (Twitter)

University of Central Florida's X (formerly Twitter) page University of Central Florida's official Twitter page

YouTube YouTube

University of Central Florida's YouTube channel University of Central Florida's official YouTube channel

Instagram Instagram

University of Central Florida's Instagram page University of Central Florida's official Instagram channel

LinkedIn LinkedIn

University of Central Florida's main LinkedIn profile

TikTok TikTok

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Free Online Courses

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