So, you’re thinking about applying to the University of Central Florida (better known as “UCF”), and you’re curious about your chances of admission. There are a lot of factors in the admissions process. However, the most important factors in the admissions game are your GPA and test scores.

With an acceptance rate of 50%, admission to UCF is extremely competitive. Based on our analysis, to have a good chance of being admitted, you need to be at the very top of your class and have an SAT score of close to 1400, or an ACT score of around 31.

Not quite there? Try taking our SAT prep course and you’ll still have a chance of getting in, but it’s in the single digits. Let’s take a closer look at UCF admission statistics.

2019 UCF Admissions Statistics: Class of 2023

• UCF’s acceptance rate in 2019 was 50%
• For the class of 2023, out of 34,886 applicants, UCF admitted 17,441
• The average GPA of admitted applicants was 4.15
• The average ACT score was 29
• The average SAT score was 1330

For students who took the ACT, the 25th percentile score of successful applicants was 24, and the 75th percentile score was 28.

For students who took the SAT, the 25th percentile score was 1160. The 75th percentile score was 1340.

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If you’re somewhere in the middle of these numbers, remember that a high test score can compensate for a slightly lower GPA, and vice versa. If you’re at the lower end, it helps if you’re a diverse applicant, the child of an alum, or have incredible personal achievements.

Other aspects of your application, such as athletics, extracurricular and recommendations, are important, but will likely only make a difference for admission if you’re in the 75th percentile range for your GPA and SAT/ACT scores.

Even if UCF is your dream school, and even if you’re in the 75th percentile, you’ll still want to make sure you apply to a wide variety of schools to ensure you’ll gain admission somewhere.

Generally, you should have:

• Three safety schools (where you are in the 75th percentile of GPA/test scores)
• Three reach schools (where you are in the 25th percentile of GPA/test scores)
• Three target schools (where you are near the average for GPA/test scores)

OK, so you’ve decided to apply. We took a look at UCF’s admissions requirements to help you get everything in order.

2020 UCF Application Requirements: Class of 2024

Here’s a full list of application requirements:

• Fill out the UCF Online Application
• Submit an ACT score or SAT score
• Pay the $30 application fee
• Submit your high school transcript
• The application deadline is May 1st.

Have you been admitted to UCF? Congratulations! Below is a glimpse of what your classmates will be like.

2019 UCF Admitted Students Profile: Class of 2023

If you matriculate at UCF, you’ll be joining a diverse class, with students from all over the U.S. and the world, and have a chance to study in dozens of fields.

Here are some interesting facts about the recently admitted class:

• Roughly 45% are male and 55% are female
• 1.3% of students are international

UCF has a diverse class, as well, with a large number of people of color. The ethnicities of admitted applicants are:

• International: 1.3%
• Underrepresented minority: 0.6%
• Two or more races: 3.9%
• White: 52%

What do these admitted students plan to study? UCF offers dozens of majors, and students matriculating there pursue a wide number of subjects. Here is a list of some of the top programs:

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• Psychology
• Health Sciences
• Nursing

Now, how are you going to pay for this?

UCF Tuition Figures

At $37,586, UCF’s cost of attendance is astronomical. Most incoming students receive some form of financial aid, and the average award is $5,656.

Here’s a fuller look at UCF tuition and financial aid in 2017:

• Total budget: $37,586
• Average financial aid package: $5,656
• The average student debt of a UCF graduate is $21,911

Now, what is life like at UCF? Let’s take a look.

UCF Location

UCF’s main campus is located in Orlando, Florida.

The campus’s layout is unique in that it is one of only two that has a concentric circle design, similar to Walt Disney’s original plans for EPCOT.

Remember, you’re going to UCF for its excellent academics! Below is a look at what academic life will be like.

UCF Academics

UCF has dozens of majors. Some of the school’s more interesting majors are:

• Advertising
• Biomedical Sciences
• Criminal Justice
• Digital Arts
• Economics
• Forensic Science and Technology
• General Studies
• History
• Industrial Engineering
• Journalism
• Laser and Optical Engineering
• Marketing
• Philosophy
• Radio and Television
• Sociology
• Tourism and Travel Services Management

Now, let’s take a look at life outside the classroom at UCF.

Student Life at UCF

UCF has hundreds of student organizations, covering academic interests, creative and performing arts, cultural and racial initiatives, gender and sexuality affinity groups, government and politics interests, and various media and publications.

Here’s a sampling of UCF’s student activities:

• 4Ever Knights
• Art and Drawing Club
• Dreamers at UCF
• Elements of Hip Hop
• Film Producers Guild at UCF
• Game Development Club
• Graphic Design Student Association
• Crown to Crown
• Collegiate Cyber Defense Club
• First Generation American Knights
• Knights Overseas
• Ballroom Dance Club
• Central Florida Trumpet Guild
• FACES Modeling Troupe Inc.
• Harry Potter Club
• Joust Records
• Photography Club

Are you an athlete? UCF’s got plenty of options for you.

UCF Athletics

UCF offers a large number of intercollegiate sports, with extensive varsity, as well as club, offerings, for both men and women. 

UCF’s sports include:

• Baseball
• Basketball
• Football
• Golf
• Soccer
• Tennis

Who might you become with a UCF degree? Let’s take a look at some well-known and successful alums:

Notable Alums

UCF has produced politicians, business tycoons, entertainers, musicians, media figures, and leaders in dozens of other fields.

Here’s a list of some particularly well-known alums:

• Actress Cheryl Hines
• NASA astronaut Nicole Stott
• Comedian Daniel Tosh
• Filmmaker Eduardo Sanchez
• WhatsApp founder Brian Acton
• NASCAR CEO Brian France
• Raymond James CEO Theresa Schefstad
• Syndicated columnist Cindy Elavsky
• NFL quarterback Daunte Culpepper

And this is only a partial list!

Remember!

Getting into UCF is very competitive. Don’t despair if you get a no.

If you have a strong GPA and high test scores, you have a great chance of getting into at least one of the more competitive schools. And if you don’t, remember: where you go is NOT who you are.

If you need to boost your GPA or test scores before application time rolls around, you should consider signing up for a course with Prep Expert. We offer one-on-one tutoring and classes, both in-person and online, at locations throughout the United States.

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