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UCF acceptance rate
The acceptance rate at University of Central Florida is 39.5% for fall 2023. Out of 60,627 applicants, 23,961 were admitted and 8,196 enrolled.
The application numbers
| Figure | Fall 2023 |
|---|---|
| Applicants, fall 2023 | 60,627 |
| Admitted, fall 2023 | 23,961 |
| Acceptance rate, fall 2023 | 39.5% |
| Admitted students who enrolled, fall 2023 | 8,196 |
How this rate compares
Against the Florida pilot school average of 47.2%, the rate at University of Central Florida is 7.7 points lower, which means a smaller share of applicants were admitted.
Against the national pilot school average of 53.0%, the rate at University of Central Florida is 13.5 points lower, which means a smaller share of applicants were admitted.
Averages here are simple averages across the pilot schools that publish a rate, 10 schools in Florida and 235 schools nationwide on this site.
What the acceptance rate does and does not mean
The acceptance rate is the share of applicants who were offered a place. It is worked out by dividing the number of students admitted by the number who applied, for fall 2023.
A low rate means many more people applied than the school could admit. It does not by itself prove that a school is better, that teaching is stronger, or that graduates earn more. Some schools draw very large applicant pools because applying is free or simple, and some excellent schools admit a large share of a smaller, well matched pool.
A high rate does not mean admission is automatic. Schools still set entry requirements, and popular programs inside a school can be far harder to enter than the overall rate suggests. The rate also says nothing about cost. Read it beside the total cost, the average net price, and the outcomes on the cost page for University of Central Florida.
Similar schools to compare
- Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, Florida. Total cost $24,845 for one year.
- Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University, Tallahassee, Florida. Total cost $24,153 for one year.
- University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida. Total cost $25,625 for one year.
- Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida. Total cost $25,952 for one year.
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at UCF?
The acceptance rate at University of Central Florida is 39.5% for fall 2023. It is the number admitted, 23,961, divided by the number who applied, 60,627.
How many students apply to UCF each year?
In fall 2023, 60,627 students applied to University of Central Florida, 23,961 were admitted, and 8,196 admitted students enrolled.
How selective is UCF compared with other schools in Florida?
The average acceptance rate across the pilot schools in Florida that publish a rate is 47.2%, and the national average across the pilot schools on this site is 53.0%. The rate at University of Central Florida is 39.5%.
Does a low acceptance rate mean a school is better?
No. A low rate means far more people applied than the school could admit. It says nothing on its own about teaching quality, cost, or graduate earnings, which is why this site prints the rate beside cost and outcomes figures.
How much does UCF cost?
The total cost for one year at University of Central Florida is $24,668 for in state students. The cost page on this site breaks that total into tuition, fees, books and supplies, room and board, and other expenses.
What is the graduation rate at UCF?
The graduation rate at University of Central Florida is 75%, measuring the share of a starting cohort that finished within one and a half times the normal program length.
Sources: the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System, United States Department of Education. Admissions figures are for fall 2023. See the methodology page for full detail.