UCF acceptance rate, cost and outcomes
University of Central Florida · Public · Orlando, FL · 59,470 undergraduates (IPEDS fall 2023)
UCF admitted 39.5% of applicants for fall 2023, down from 48.9% in 2013. Florida residents pay $6,368 in tuition and fees for 2025-26; out-of-state students pay $24,076.
Admit rate, 2013 to 2023
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| Fall | Admit rate | Applicants | Admitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 48.9% | 31,820 | 15,572 |
| 2014 | 49.6% | 33,226 | 16,483 |
| 2015 | 48.6% | 35,572 | 17,279 |
| 2016 | 50.0% | 34,886 | 17,441 |
| 2017 | 49.9% | 37,693 | 18,810 |
| 2018 | 42.5% | 41,816 | 17,786 |
| 2019 | 44.4% | 45,118 | 20,016 |
| 2020 | 45.2% | 47,957 | 21,661 |
| 2021 | 36.4% | 48,929 | 17,797 |
| 2022 | 41.0% | 54,977 | 22,560 |
| 2023 | 39.5% | 60,627 | 23,961 |
Applications went from 31,820 in fall 2013 to 60,627 in fall 2023. Admit rate = admitted ÷ applicants. Source: IPEDS fall admissions.1
What families actually pay
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| Family income | Net price / year, 2024-25 |
|---|---|
| $0 to $30,000 | $7,870 |
| $30,001 to $48,000 | $7,841 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $9,881 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $13,858 |
| Over $110,000 | $19,416 |
| Tuition and fees, in-state (2025-26) | $6,368 |
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state (2025-26) | $24,076 |
| Cost of attendance (2024-25) | $24,965 |
| Average net price, students with federal aid (2024-25) | $11,516 |
Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants, for first-time full-time students with federal aid paying the in-state rate, 2024-25. Tuition is 2025-26. Source: College Scorecard.2
SAT and ACT
Middle 50% (25th to 75th percentile) of enrolled first-year students who submitted scores: 73% submitted the SAT, 27% the ACT. Source: IPEDS fall 2023.1
Similar public colleges
| College | Admit rate | Tuition and fees |
|---|---|---|
| USF FL | 41.0% | $6,410 in-state |
| FSU FL | 25.4% | $5,656 in-state |
| University of Florida FL | 24.0% | $6,381 in-state |
Same state and type first, then the nearest admit rate. Fall 2023 and 2025-26 figures.
What the numbers say
For fall 2023, UCF reported 60,627 applicants and 23,961 admitted students, giving an admit rate of 39.5%.1 The fall 2013 rate was 48.9%, which means the latest number is 9.4 percentage points lower.1 The rate fell in 5 of the 10 yearly changes, with the lowest value of 36.4% in 2021.1 Applications grew 91% while the count of admitted students grew 54%.1
Test scores are required. Middle 50% ranges were 610 to 680 on SAT reading and writing, 580 to 670 on SAT math, and 25 to 29 on the ACT composite.1
In 2025-26, tuition and fees are $6,368 for Florida residents and $24,076 for out-of-state students.2 The in-state price is close to the $6,360 median among 13 public bachelor's colleges in Florida.2 The average net price for 2024-25 rose with family income, from $7,870 at $0 to $30,000 to $13,858 at $75,001 to $110,000 and $19,416 over $110,000.2
Among 2019 entrants, 78% graduated within 6 years, and the state median across 65 bachelor's colleges is 58%.2 Median earnings reached $63,483 10 years after entry, and median debt for graduates who borrowed was $17,065.2
Every number on this page, with its source field
| Figure | Value | File, field, year |
|---|---|---|
| Applicants | 60,627 | IPEDS ADM2023, APPLCN, fall 20231 |
| Admitted | 23,961 | IPEDS ADM2023, ADMSSN, fall 20231 |
| Enrolled first-years | 8,196 | IPEDS ADM2023, ENRLT, fall 20231 |
| Undergraduates | 59,470 | IPEDS DRVEF2023, EFUG, fall 20234 |
| Admission policy | Selective (not open admission) | IPEDS IC2023, OPENADMP, 2023-243 |
| Test policy | Test required | IPEDS ADM2023, ADMCON7, fall 20231 |
| SAT reading/writing, 25th percentile | 610 | IPEDS ADM2023, SATVR25, fall 20231 |
| SAT reading/writing, 75th percentile | 680 | IPEDS ADM2023, SATVR75, fall 20231 |
| SAT math, 25th percentile | 580 | IPEDS ADM2023, SATMT25, fall 20231 |
| SAT math, 75th percentile | 670 | IPEDS ADM2023, SATMT75, fall 20231 |
| ACT composite, 25th percentile | 25 | IPEDS ADM2023, ACTCM25, fall 20231 |
| ACT composite, 75th percentile | 29 | IPEDS ADM2023, ACTCM75, fall 20231 |
| Enrolled students submitting SAT | 73% | IPEDS ADM2023, SATPCT, fall 20231 |
| Enrolled students submitting ACT | 27% | IPEDS ADM2023, ACTPCT, fall 20231 |
| Tuition and fees, in-state | $6,368 | College Scorecard, TUITIONFEE_IN, 2025-262 |
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state | $24,076 | College Scorecard, TUITIONFEE_OUT, 2025-262 |
| Cost of attendance | $24,965 | College Scorecard, COSTT4_A, 2024-252 |
| Average net price, students with federal aid | $11,516 | College Scorecard, NPT4_PUB, 2024-252 |
| Net price, income $0 to $30,000 | $7,870 | College Scorecard, NPT41_PUB, 2024-252 |
| Net price, income $30,001 to $48,000 | $7,841 | College Scorecard, NPT42_PUB, 2024-252 |
| Net price, income $48,001 to $75,000 | $9,881 | College Scorecard, NPT43_PUB, 2024-252 |
| Net price, income $75,001 to $110,000 | $13,858 | College Scorecard, NPT44_PUB, 2024-252 |
| Net price, income over $110,000 | $19,416 | College Scorecard, NPT45_PUB, 2024-252 |
| Graduation rate within 6 years | 78% | College Scorecard, C150_4, 2019 entrants2 |
| First-year retention | 92% | College Scorecard, RET_FT4, fall 2023 entrants2 |
| Undergraduates with a Pell grant | 37% | College Scorecard, PCTPELL, 2024-252 |
| Median earnings 10 years after entry | $63,483 | College Scorecard, MD_EARN_WNE_P10, 2022-232 |
| Median federal debt of graduates | $17,065 | College Scorecard, GRAD_DEBT_MDN, FY2024-252 |
| Median in-state tuition and fees, public colleges, Florida (N = 13) | $6,360 | College Scorecard, median TUITIONFEE_IN, public bachelor's institutions, 2025-262 |
| Median graduation rate within 6 years, Florida (N = 65) | 58% | College Scorecard, median C150_4, bachelor's institutions, 2019 entrants2 |
Sources
- National Center for Education Statistics (NCES): IPEDS admissions files, fall 2013 to fall 2023 (IC2013, ADM2014, ADM2015, ADM2016, ADM2017, ADM2018, ADM2019, ADM2020, ADM2021, ADM2022, ADM2023). Checked 26 Oct 2026.
- U.S. Department of Education: College Scorecard, Most Recent Institution-Level Data (Most-Recent-Cohorts-Institution (release of 15 Oct 2026)). Data years: 2019 entrants, 2022-23, 2024-25, 2025-26, FY2024-25, fall 2023 entrants. Checked 25 Oct 2026.
- National Center for Education Statistics (NCES): IPEDS Institutional Characteristics 2023-24 (IC2023.zip). Data years: 2023-24. Checked 26 Oct 2026.
- National Center for Education Statistics (NCES): IPEDS Fall Enrollment, derived variables, fall 2023 (DRVEF2023.zip). Data years: 2023. Checked 26 Oct 2026.
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