UNIVERSITY · CDS 2022-2023
University of Central Florida (UCF)
Orlando, FL 58,749 undergrad Updated 2026-04-22
FloridaLarge Public
Accept
41.0%
Yield
33.3%
Test
Required
Academic Profile · CDS C9 / C11
The numbers a parent will ask about first.
SAT Total (mid 50%, computed)
1200–1360
SAT EBRW (mid 50%)
610–680
SAT Math (mid 50%)
590–680
ACT Composite (mid 50%)
25–29
GPA
Not reported
GPA NOTEAverage GPA of 4.19; 72% with 4.0
METHODTotal SAT range is computed by summing the reported EBRW and Math mid-50% ranges from the school’s CDS (Section C9). Use as an approximation — a student’s actual total places them within, not at, the summed endpoints.
Decision Plans · CDS C1 / C21
When and how the school reads applicants.
| Plan | Deadline | Accept rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plan details not yet recorded. | |||
Cost & Aid · CDS H Series
What it costs and what families actually pay.
Tuition
$22,482
Total COA
$42,324
Avg need-based aid
$8,559
Avg merit award
$3,804
Net price after avg need aid
$33,765
UCF meets 0.75% of demonstrated need on average.
Named merit programs
Pegasus Scholarship (Gold, Silver, Bronze)
$1,500 – $7,500 / yr (renewable)
Provost Scholarship
$1,500 – $7,500 / yr (renewable)
National Merit Scholarship
$12,600 / yr (renewable)
AP Impact Calculator
What the student's APs are actually worth here.
UCF's AP Policy
UCF awards credit for AP scores of 3, 4, or 5, with a maximum of 45 credit hours. The amount of credit and specific course equivalencies vary by exam and score. Higher scores often result in more credit or placement into higher-level courses.
Min score
3
Credit cap
45 credits
Mode
Credit + placement
Per-score grid
Exam-level
Add the student's APs
No APs selected. Click Add AP exam to start, or use the sample profile to see what a strong student might recover.
What They Value · CDS C7
Every CDS factor, weighted exactly as the admissions office files it.
- Rigor of secondary school recordVery Important
- Class rankConsidered
- Academic GPAVery Important
- Standardized test scoresVery Important
- Application EssayImportant
- Recommendation(s)Not Considered
Mission & Narrative
What this school says it is — in their own words.
UCF is a public research university invested in unleashing the potential within every individual, enriching the human experience through inclusion, discovery, and innovation.
Distilled Themes
unleashing potentialenriching human experienceinclusiondiscoveryinnovation
The Coach's Read
What 'what they value' actually means at the table.
- 01UCF is a massive school, so students need to be self-starters to succeed.
- 02They are very numbers-driven in admissions, so strong grades and test scores are key.
- 03Their engineering and computer science programs are top-notch and a big draw for students.
Application Targets
What a strong application here should signal.
- 01Demonstrate a strong academic record with a challenging curriculum.
- 02Highlight any STEM-related extracurriculars or projects.
- 03Show enthusiasm for the school and its programs in the application.
Quiet Disqualifiers
Things that hurt applicants here, even when they look fine on paper.
- A low GPA or test scores will likely lead to a rejection
- A lack of demonstrated interest in the school can hurt an applicant's chances
- Essays that are generic and not tailored to UCF will not stand out
Signature Programs
Where this school is genuinely best-in-class.
Computer Science; Hospitality Management; Engineering; Optics and Photonics; Nursing
Application calendar
Every date the family needs to know.
Deadlines & Decision Dates · 2025-2026
Family deadline matrix
Plan
Deadline
Decision release
Early Action
Non-binding
Applies to Summer and Fall terms.
Oct 15, 2025
→ Dec 5, 2025
Regular Decision
Non-binding
Decisions are released on a rolling basis starting in early January through May 1.
May 1, 2026
Rolling Admission
Non-binding
For regular decision applications.
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Early Decision I
Not offered
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Early Decision II
Not offered
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Restrictive Early Action
Not offered
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CDS C7 · Level of applicant's interest
Does effort toward this school move the needle?
Demonstrated Interest·CDS C7 (2023-2024)
TrackedWeight: Considered
UCF considers applicant interest, but does not explicitly state which channels are tracked. The waitlist is used to gauge interest.
Coach action
Since UCF considers interest, engage with the university in common ways, but don't expect specific actions to be tracked.
Provenance