University of Central Florida

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$4,478

2024 Average Net Price

$13,351

After Financial Aid

2022 Default Rate

0.0092%

on Student Loans

2024 Acceptance Rate

40.1%

61,456 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

69,713

68% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

78%

5,501 Graduates

About

University of Central Florida is a higher education institution located in Orange County, FL. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at University of Central Florida were General Psychology (1,644 degrees awarded), General Health Services (923 degrees), and General Interdisciplinary Studies (747 degrees).

In 2024, 18,869 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of Central Florida. 59.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 40.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (8,610 degrees), 1.67 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (5,143 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at University of Central Florida is $4,478, which is $−27,442 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

In 2022 the default rate for borrower's at University of Central Florida was 0.0092%, corresponding to 1 out of the 10,875 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at University of Central Florida is $4,478, which is $27,442 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $13,351.

In 2024, 69% of undergraduate students attending University of Central Florida received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 23% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$4,478

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at University of Central Florida was $4,478. The cost of tuition at University of Central Florida is $−27,442 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

This chart compares the tuition costs of University of Central Florida (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$13,351

2024 Value

1.84%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 University of Central Florida had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $13,351. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of University of Central Florida grew by 1.84%.

This chart compares the average net price of University of Central Florida (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$12,070

Room and Board

$1,000

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at University of Central Florida was of $12,070 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 4.97% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,000. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 16.7% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at University of Central Florida (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

69%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

23%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

69% of undergraduate students at University of Central Florida received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2023, when 69% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at University of Central Florida (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

0.0092%

2022 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2022 the default rate for borrower's at University of Central Florida was 0.0092%, which represents 1 out of the 10875 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

University of Central Florida received 61,456 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 1.37% annual growth. Out of those 61,456 applicants, 24,653 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 40.1% acceptance rate.

There were 69,713 students enrolled at University of Central Florida in 2024. 71% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

University of Central Florida has an overall enrollment yield of 33.5%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

40.1%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

24,653

Accepted Out of 61,456

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of University of Central Florida was 40.1% (24,653 admissions from 61,456 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 39.5%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 1.37%, while admissions grew by 2.89%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of University of Central Florida (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

71%

Submission Percentage (2024)

5,690

Scores Submitted (2024)

71% of enrolled first-time students at University of Central Florida in 2024 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

University of Central Florida had a total enrollment of 69,713 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at University of Central Florida is 47,398 students and the part-time enrollment is 22,315. This means that 68% of students enrolled at University of Central Florida are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at University of Central Florida, both undergraduate and graduate, is 42.5% White, 30.2% Hispanic or Latino, 8.83% Black or African American, 7.65% Asian, 4.63% Two or More Races, 0.109% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0861% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at University of Central Florida in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (23.5%), followed by White Male (20.9%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (16.4%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (22.5%), followed by White Male (15.6%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (10.6%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

68%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of Central Florida in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 69,713 students. The full-time enrollment at University of Central Florida is 47,398 and the part-time enrollment is 22,315. This means that 68% of students enrolled at University of Central Florida are enrolled full-time compared with 77.3% at similar Doctoral Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at University of Central Florida (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

92%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at University of Central Florida was 92%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (82%), University of Central Florida had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at University of Central Florida (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
29,662 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
21,070 enrolled students
Black or African American
6,153 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at University of Central Florida is 42.5% White, 30.2% Hispanic or Latino, 8.83% Black or African American, 7.65% Asian, 4.63% Two or More Races, 0.109% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0861% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Doctoral Universities is 46.2% White, 16.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 10.4% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 915 students (1.31%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 3,677 more women than men received degrees from University of Central Florida. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at University of Central Florida is white (8,610 degrees awarded). There were 1.67 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (5,143 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at University of Central Florida is General Psychology (1,644 degrees awarded), followed by General Health Services (923 degrees) and General Interdisciplinary Studies (747 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at University of Central Florida, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are English (405 degrees awarded), Psychology (1,721 degrees), and Engineering (1,548 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Other managers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Central Florida are Other managers (568,445 people), Software developers (563,405 people), Miscellaneous engineers, including nuclear engineers (378,735 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (347,913 people), and Civil engineers (318,028 people).

The most specialized majors at University of Central Florida in 2024 are English (405 degrees awarded), Psychology (1,721 degrees), Engineering (1,548 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (1,175 degrees), and Interdisciplinary Studies (951 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Central Florida are Surgeons, Podiatrists, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, Physicians, and Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

The most specialized majors at University of Central Florida are English (405 degrees awarded), Psychology (1,721 degrees), Engineering (1,548 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (1,175 degrees), and Interdisciplinary Studies (951 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Central Florida are Elementary & secondary schools (944,588 people), Computer Systems Design (703,586 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (640,645 people), Architectural, engineering & related services (519,417 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (439,866 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by University of Central Florida.

Liberal Arts & Sciences

Most Common (2024)

405 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common associates degree concentration at University of Central Florida was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 405 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at University of Central Florida according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

7,596

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

11,273

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 7,596 degrees were awarded to men at University of Central Florida, which is 0.674 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (11,273).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at University of Central Florida by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 548 degrees were awarded to men at University of Central Florida in General Computer & Information Sciences, which is 4.03 times more than the 136 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 1,375 degrees were awarded to men at University of Central Florida in General Psychology, which is 4.55 times more than the 302 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

48%

100% Completion Time

76%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 48% of students graduating from University of Central Florida completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 76% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 78% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Doctoral Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (83.6%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2024 at University of Central Florida is Female and Asian (83.6% graduation rate). Across all Doctoral Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (75.5%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0.582% of graduates (32 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
8,610 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
5,143 degrees awarded
Black or African American
1,884 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of Central Florida is white (8,610 degrees awarded). There were 1.67 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (5,143 degrees).

0.922% of degree recipients (174 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
5,677 degrees awarded
White Female
5,630 degrees awarded
White Female
5,537 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of Central Florida is white female (5,677 degrees awarded). There were 1.01 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (5,630 degrees).

Operations

University of Central Florida has an endowment valued at nearly $202M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 56.6M (28%) compared to the 9.4% average return (23.7M on 252M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2024, University of Central Florida had a total salary expenditure of 1.45B. University of Central Florida employs 363 Professors, 358 Associate professors and 350 Lecturers. Most academics at University of Central Florida are Male Professor (259), Male Associate professor (221), and Female Lecturer (200).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Central Florida are: Business and Financial Operations, with 726 employees, Management, with 558 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 543 employees.

Endowment

$202M

2024 Endowment

8.54%

growth from 2023

University of Central Florida has an endowment valued at about $202M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of University of Central Florida grew 8.54% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $50.2M lower than than the median endowment of Doctoral Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at University of Central Florida (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Doctoral Universities: Highest Research Activity Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$142M - Federal
$9.34M - State
$556k - Local

As of 2024, University of Central Florida received $142M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $9.34M from state grants and contracts, and $556k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$631M

2024 Salaries

4.77%

growth from 2023

In 2024, University of Central Florida paid a median of $631M in salaries, which represents 43.5% of their overall expenditure ($1.45B) and a 4.77% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 1.26% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 3.57% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$166M

Instructional Salaries

1,532

Number of Employees

In 2024, University of Central Florida paid a total of $166M to 1,532 employees working as instructors, which represents 26.3% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $4.1M (2.29%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Central Florida were Business and Financial Operations with 726 employees, Management with 558 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 543 employees.

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