University of Central Florida
Orlando, Florida
Public
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Admissions Policies
Deposit & decision deadline (class of 2024)
May 1
Test-optional admissions ('20-'21)
No
Paying for University of Central Florida
To start the process of paying for UCF, students must fill out and submit the FAFSA. Students eligible to receive financial aid will receive it in the form of grants, scholarships, federal loans, and federal work-study. Financial aid packages are awarded by using a combination of these different awards.
Grants that are available to help meet student financial need include federal, state and university grants. Federal grants include the Pell Grant, the Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant, and the TEACH Grant. State grants include Florida Student Assistance Grant and First Generation Matching Grant Program. Institutional grants include the UCF Grant, the UCF Scholars Award, and the Charge On! 15 Grant.
Scholarships are available through a variety of sources. Students will need to fill out a separate one-time application during their senior year in high school and can apply for multiple from various departments and organizations. You are encouraged to check out the scholarship database for a variety of potential scholarship opportunities along with the Scholarship FAQ Page and Scholarship Resource Page to get answers to questions you may have. There are also scholarships available for transfer students.
Students may also qualify for federal student and/or parent loans. For students who may need additional funds there are other optional private loans available. Students are encouraged to check out the Loan FAQ page for more information and answers to questions.
Some students will receive the ability to participate in the federal work study (FWS) program as part of their financial aid package. Both students who are eligible and those who are not and wish to find a job to help subsidize the cost of their education can access Handshake as a helpful tool.
Other financial benefits and programs that are available are need-based non-resident waivers, undergraduate veteran benefits, and financial aid information for international students. There may also be help for students who need funds for textbooks before financial aid awards come in. These include the Short-Term Advance for Books or the Textbook Purchase Program.
Students should check out the Financial Aid Videos, the student budget calculator sheet and the undergraduate viewbook to learn about additional opportunities and access helpful hints during their financial aid application process.
University of Central Florida Cost Breakdown
The total cost of attendance includes tuition and fees, books and supplies, and living expenses.
Tuition (in-state)
$6,368
Tuition (out-of-state)
$22,467
Room and board
$9,852
Books and supplies
$1,200
Fees
$484
Other
$4,970
University of Central Florida Financial Aid
The average student pays this amount per year.
Percentage of freshman students who receive some form of financial aid.
This school's financial aid meets 61 % of student's demonstrated need.
University of Central Florida Merit Scholarships
The average University of Central Florida merit scholarship for students without financial need
of University of Central Florida students without financial need receive a merit scholarship
University of Central Florida provides incoming freshman with an assortment of merit scholarship opportunities. In order to be eligible for these academic-based scholarships, students must fill out a one-time scholarship application during their admissions application process. They are available to Florida (awards ranging from $4,000 to $30,000) and non-Florida residents (awards ranging from $30,000 to $42,000). The primary UCF merit scholarships available to incoming freshman are:
- Freshman Pegasus Awards
- Freshman Provost Award
- National Merit Scholarship Program
- National Hispanic Merit Scholarship Program
- Knights Achievement Program
- Bright Futures Scholarship Program
- Benacquisto Scholarship Program
- All-Florida Academic Team Scholarship
Students may also seek out specific merit scholarships through the scholarship database for additional scholarship opportunities, including application and eligibility guidelines.
University of Central Florida Average Cost
Very few students pay the full price. Here's the average cost for students in different income brackets:
University of Central Florida Financial Health
Resources
Endowment (2019)
$164,721,845
Endowment per enrolled student (FTE)
$2,775
State financial support per student
$7,109
This is lower than the national average ( $7,523).
University of Central Florida Online Education
Share of Students Studying Online (Graduate and Undergraduate)
Equity
Likelihood that a student moved up two or more income quintiles.
Percent of first-time students receiving Pell Grants.
This is higher than the national average 31.0%
Relative to the market of potential students
Underrepresented
Black
Representative
Native American
Hawaiian
White
Multi-racial
Overrepresented
Asian
Hispanic
University of Central Florida Student Loans
The average student takes out this amount in student loans.
The percentage of students that repay their loans within 5 years.
The percentage of students that repay their loans within 7 years.
The percentage of families that default on their loans after 3 years.
University of Central Florida After College Salaries
After graduation, here's how the average salary of a University of Central Florida graduate grows over time:
University of Central Florida Admissions
SAT range:
1160 - 1340
ACT range:
25 - 29
Application fee:
$30
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- - FairTest (testing policies)
- - National Association of College and University Business Officers (NACUBO) (endowment data)
- - National Center for Education Statistics
- - Opportunity Insights at Harvard University (mobility rates)
- - Peterson's
- - Public college-maintained websites
- - State Higher Education Executive Officers Association (SHEEO) (state funding data)
- - Urban Institute (racial representation data)
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