University of Central Florida: Acceptance Rate and Admissions Statistics

Dr. Allen Grove is an Alfred University English professor and a college admissions expert with over 20 years of experience helping students transition to college.

The University of Central Florida is a public research university with an acceptance rate of 44%. UCF has the largest enrollment of any Florida college and is one of the nation's largest public universities. University of Central Florida offers over 225 degree programs with top majors including engineering, computer science, psychology, and biology. The UCF Knights compete in the NCAA Division I American Athletic Conference.

Considering applying to UCF? Here are the admissions statistics you should know, including average SAT/ACT scores and GPAs of admitted students.

Acceptance Rate

During the 2018-19 admissions cycle, University of Central Florida had an acceptance rate of 44%. This means that for every 100 students who applied, 44 students were admitted, making UCF's admissions process competitive.

The admissions data in the graph is self-reported by applicants to University of Central Florida. GPAs are unweighted. Find out how you compare to accepted students, see the real-time graph, and calculate your chances of getting in with a free Cappex account.

Admissions Chances

The University of Central Florida, which accepts fewer than half of applicants, has become increasingly selective. Most accepted students have above average test scores and grades. The difference between a rejection and an acceptance might be the result of your high school preparation or the specific requirements of your planned program of study. UCF gives extra weight to AP, IB, AICE, and Dual Enrollment courses as well as other advanced college preparatory classes. If your grades and test scores are borderline for UCF, it is worth submitting the optional application essay. Whether you use the Common Application or the University of Central Florida application, make sure you put time and care into your essay so that it strengthens your overall application.

In the graph above, the blue and green dots represent accepted students. You can see that most successful applicants had "B" or higher averages, SAT scores of 1100 or above, and ACT composite scores of 22 or higher.