University of Central Florida

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$4,478

2023 Average Net Price

$13,110

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

0.00838%

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

39.5%

60,627 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

69,233

67.3% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

75.1%

5,020 Graduates

About

University of Central Florida is a higher education institution located in Orange County, FL. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at University of Central Florida were General Psychology (1,510 degrees awarded), General Health Services (854 degrees), and General Interdisciplinary Studies (772 degrees).

In 2023, 19,434 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of Central Florida. 58.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 41.4% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (9,201 degrees), 1.74 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (5,291 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at University of Central Florida is $4,478, which is $−26,525 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,004).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at University of Central Florida was 0.00838%, corresponding to 1 out of the 11,939 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at University of Central Florida is $4,478, which is $26,526 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,004).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $13,110.

In 2023, 69% of undergraduate students attending University of Central Florida received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 24% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$4,478

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at University of Central Florida was $4,478. The cost of tuition at University of Central Florida is $−26,526 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,004).

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

Average Net Price

$13,110

2023 Value

0.0153%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 University of Central Florida had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $13,110. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of University of Central Florida grew by 0.0153%.

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

$11,498

Room and Board

$1,200

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at University of Central Florida was of $11,498 in 2023. The cost of room and board did not change between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,200. The cost of books and supplies did not change 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

24%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

69% of undergraduate students at University of Central Florida received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 14.8% with respect to 2022, when 81% 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.

0.00838%

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at University of Central Florida was 0.00838%, which represents 1 out of the 11939 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 60,627 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 10.3% annual growth. Out of those 60,627 applicants, 23,961 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 39.5% acceptance rate.

There were 69,233 students enrolled at University of Central Florida in 2023. 73% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

University of Central Florida has an overall enrollment yield of 34.2%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

39.5%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

23,961

Accepted Out of 60,627

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of University of Central Florida was 39.5% (23,961 admissions from 60,627 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 41%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 10.3%, while admissions grew by 6.21%.

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

73%

Submission Percentage (2023)

5,945

Scores Submitted (2023)

73% of enrolled first-time students at University of Central Florida in 2023 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 69,233 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at University of Central Florida is 46,570 students and the part-time enrollment is 22,663. This means that 67.3% 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 43.5% White, 29.2% Hispanic or Latino, 9.23% Black or African American, 7.51% Asian, 4.55% Two or More Races, 0.111% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.103% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at University of Central Florida in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (24.1%), followed by White Male (21.1%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (16.2%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (24.1%), followed by White Male (15.9%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (9.87%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

67.3%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of Central Florida in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 69,233 students. The full-time enrollment at University of Central Florida is 46,570 and the part-time enrollment is 22,663. This means that 67.3% of students enrolled at University of Central Florida are enrolled full-time compared with 77.9% 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%

2023 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 (84%), 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 (2023)

White
30,088 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
20,246 enrolled students
Black or African American
6,390 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at University of Central Florida is 43.5% White, 29.2% Hispanic or Latino, 9.23% Black or African American, 7.51% Asian, 4.55% Two or More Races, 0.111% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.103% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Doctoral Universities is 46.5% White, 15.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 9.78% 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, 815 students (1.18%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 3,358 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 (9,201 degrees awarded). There were 1.74 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (5,291 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at University of Central Florida is General Psychology (1,510 degrees awarded), followed by General Health Services (854 degrees) and General Interdisciplinary Studies (772 degrees).

In 2023, 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 Engineering (1,707 degrees awarded), English (407 degrees), and Visual & Performing Arts (1,155 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 (551,382 people), Software developers (530,057 people), Miscellaneous engineers, including nuclear engineers (368,795 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (334,519 people), and Civil engineers (302,929 people).

The most specialized majors at University of Central Florida in 2023 are Engineering (1,707 degrees awarded), English (407 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (1,155 degrees), Psychology (1,588 degrees), and Interdisciplinary Studies (901 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Podiatrists

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 Podiatrists, Surgeons, Physicians, Nurse anesthetists, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at University of Central Florida are Engineering (1,707 degrees awarded), English (407 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (1,155 degrees), Psychology (1,588 degrees), and Interdisciplinary Studies (901 degrees) (as of 2023).

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 (879,432 people), Computer Systems Design (634,695 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (602,543 people), Architectural, engineering & related services (484,777 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (403,991 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.

Most Common (2023)

General Psychology
1,510 degrees awarded
General Health Services
854 degrees awarded
General Interdisciplinary Studies
772 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at University of Central Florida was General Psychology with 1,510 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

8,038

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

11,396

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 8,038 degrees were awarded to men at University of Central Florida, which is 0.705 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (11,396).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 547 degrees were awarded to men at University of Central Florida in General Computer & Information Sciences, which is 4.68 times more than the 117 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 1,232 degrees were awarded to men at University of Central Florida in General Psychology, which is 4.11 times more than the 300 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

46%

100% Completion Time

75%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 46% 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, 75% 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 (83.5%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at University of Central Florida is Female and Asian (83.5% graduation rate). Across all Doctoral Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

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, 0.418% of graduates (21 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
9,201 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
5,291 degrees awarded
Black or African American
1,904 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of Central Florida is white (9,201 degrees awarded). There were 1.74 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (5,291 degrees).

0.942% of degree recipients (183 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
5,219 degrees awarded
White Male
3,982 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
3,282 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of Central Florida is white female (5,219 degrees awarded). There were 1.31 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (3,982 degrees).

Operations

University of Central Florida employs 373 Associate professors, 353 Professors and 337 Lecturers. Most academics at University of Central Florida are Male Professor (254), Male Associate professor (232), and Female Lecturer (194).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Central Florida are: Business and Financial Operations, with 684 employees, Management, with 542 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 501 employees.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$126M - Federal
$21.5M - State
$1.09M - Local

As of 2023, University of Central Florida received $126M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $21.5M from state grants and contracts, and $1.09M from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$602M

2023 Salaries

1.26%

growth from 2022

In 2023, University of Central Florida paid a median of $602M in salaries, a 1.26% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 3.57% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 1.63% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Doctoral Universities is 246M (41.5% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$159M

Instructional Salaries

1,492

Number of Employees

In 2023, University of Central Florida paid a total of $159M to 1,492 employees working as instructors, which represents 26.5% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $6.13M (2.35%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

373 Employees

Business and Financial Operations

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

684 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at University of Central Florida were Associate professor with 373 employees, Professor with 353 employees, and Lecturer with 337 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Central Florida were Business and Financial Operations with 684 employees, Management with 542 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 501 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Professor
Male Associate professor
Female Lecturer

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at University of Central Florida was Male Professor with 254 employees, Male Associate professor with 232 employees, and Female Lecturer with 194 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at University of Central Florida.

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