University of Central Florida

Orlando, FL · public

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Admissions

Admit rate44.7%
Applicants55,135
Middle-50% SAT1210–1340
Middle-50% ACT25–29
Avg GPA
Test policy
Avg net price / yr$10,650
Grad rate75%
Median earnings (10 yr)$58,308
Sourcecds · 2024

Application requirements

Early Action2025-10-15
Regular / RollingRolling
Application fee$30 (US) · $30 (intl)
Personal essayNot required
Test policyalways required

Source: Common App first-year Requirements Grid, 2025-26 cycle. Confirm on the college's site — requirements can change mid-cycle.

Supplemental essays

  1. If there has been some obstacle or bump in the road in your academic or personal life, please explain the circumstances.
  2. How has your family history, culture or environment influenced who you are?
  3. Why did you choose to apply to UCF?
  4. What qualities or unique characteristics do you possess that will allow you to contribute to the UCF community?

Copied verbatim from the school's official admissions page (2025-26 cycle).