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University of Central Florida
University of Central Florida is a public four-year school in Orlando, FL, with its campus in a suburb. It was founded in 1963[1]. It has about 59,146 undergraduates[7].
Founding year: Wikidata (community-edited) · Other facts: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard- 1963Founded
- 2026Today
Academics
Costs
What a year at University of Central Florida costs in 2026-27, for non-resident students and for in-state students[2].
Where the money goes
$19,006 more a year than an in-state student, all of it tuition[2]
In-state figures are for U.S. residents, 2026-27. They are not what an international student pays.
Help paying, for students from abroad
Housing and food
The Scorecard does not say whether first-year housing is guaranteed or how many students live on campus. Check the school’s housing page.
Scorecard averages · reference only
These averages include U.S. students and the aid they receive. They are not an international student’s net price.
Getting in
An official SAT is expected; an ACT or CLT score can be sent instead. International applicants may also need TOEFL or IELTS results.
The page says: “All freshmen must submit an official SAT”
When to apply
- Early Action (Summer, Fall)October 15[5]Materials due November 15
- Regular, SummerMarch 1[5]
- Regular, FallMay 1[5]
- Regular, SpringNovember 1[5]Earlier dates apply to applicants abroad; see the school's international page
Dates can change. Check the school’s page before you apply.
Your application checklist
Filled marks come from the school. Dashed marks are not filled in yet.
Scores in detail
What the school asks for, and where its students land.
English test
Stated as a minimum[3]
TOEFL 4 for iBT January 2026 and later, 80 for earlier. PTE not mentioned.
Waiver or exemption: Country where English is only official language; prior US/English-language degree; 4 yrs English at US high school; qualifying SAT/ACT/CLT; UCF Global English programs.
TOEFL iBT moved to a 1–6 scale for tests taken from 21 January 2026.
SAT and ACT
You do not have to send one. If you do, the gold bar shows where the middle half of enrolled students land.
Extra steps for students from abroad
How many get in
Living in Orlando
Clubs, sports and activities
For information only. Confirm every figure with the school before you make decisions.