University of Central Florida Acceptance Rate & Test Scores

Orlando, FL · Public · 4-year

  • Acceptance rate: 40% for fall 2024
  • SAT, middle 50%: 610–680 reading and writing, 590–670 math
  • ACT, middle 50%: 25–29 composite
  • Average net price: $13,110 a year (2022–23)

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University of Central Florida GPA requirements

University of Central Florida requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and University of Central Florida hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.

University of Central Florida acceptance rate

University of Central Florida admitted 24,653 of 61,456 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 40%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

University of Central Florida is a public 4-year university in Orlando, Florida, with 59,552 undergraduates.

SAT and ACT scores

Scores of the first-year students who entered University of Central Florida in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:

Test25th percentileMedian75th percentile
SAT Reading and Writing610640680
SAT Math590620670
ACT Composite252729
ACT English242630
ACT Math232527
71% submitted SAT scores and 28% submitted ACT scores, as University of Central Florida reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1269 for admitted students.

Admission requirements

What University of Central Florida looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:

Admission factorStatus
High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average.Required
High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned.Required
College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school.Required
Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores.Required
High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class.Considered if submitted
Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application.Considered if submitted
Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work.Considered if submitted
RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors.Not considered
Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III.Not considered
Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations.Not considered
Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college.Not considered
Requirements can differ by program and applicant type, so check with University of Central Florida's admissions office before you apply.

AP credit

University of Central Florida awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.

Average net price

First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $13,110 a year at University of Central Florida in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Frequently asked questions

How hard is it to get into UCF?

Selective: fewer than half of applicants got in. University of Central Florida admitted 40% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.

How important is GPA for getting into UCF?

A lot: University of Central Florida requires high school GPA, high school record, college preparatory program and test scores. It considers high school class rank, essay or personal statement and work experience if you send them. It doesn't consider recommendations, other tests, demonstration of competencies and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

What GPA do you need to get into UCF?

University of Central Florida requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.

What is UCF's acceptance rate?

University of Central Florida's acceptance rate was 40% for fall 2024: it admitted 24,653 of 61,456 first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education.

Do you need SAT or ACT scores to apply to UCF?

Check University of Central Florida's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. University of Central Florida required SAT or ACT scores from first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 71% sent SAT scores and 28% sent ACT scores.

What SAT and ACT scores do UCF students have?

The middle 50% of University of Central Florida's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 610–680 in reading and writing and 590–670 in math; ACT composite 25–29, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.

Can I get into UCF with a 3.0 GPA?

GPA alone can't tell you here. University of Central Florida admitted 40% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.

Can you get college credit for AP scores at UCF?

Yes. University of Central Florida awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

How much does UCF cost after financial aid?

First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $13,110 a year at University of Central Florida in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Does UCF consider legacy status?

No. University of Central Florida doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

Before you apply, check UCF's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.

Sources

  1. College Navigator: University of Central FloridaU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
  2. College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).

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