More selective than 89% of Florida colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
73% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 27% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose UCF over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
UCF SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, UCF is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 610 | 680 |
| SAT math | 590 | 670 |
| ACT composite | 25 | 29 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1200 | 1350 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
UCF admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 40% | 610–680 | 590–670 | 25–29 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 40% | 610–680 | 580–670 | 25–29 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is UCF compared with other Florida colleges?
UCF has the 6th-lowest acceptance rate of 47 Florida colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University | 21% | 53% | $13,739 |
| 3 | University of Florida | 24% | 91% | $6,541 |
| 4 | Florida State University | 24% | 86% | $11,297 |
| 5 | Baptist University of Florida | 36% | 52% | $10,372 |
| 6 | University of Central Florida | 40% | 78% | $10,411 |
| 7 | The University of Tampa | 40% | 64% | $36,211 |
| 8 | Ave Maria University | 41% | 54% | $24,860 |
| 9 | Warner University | 43% | 42% | $19,748 |
| 10 | University of South Florida | 43% | 77% | $9,812 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Florida colleges →
Who enrolls at UCF
College Scorecard; IPEDS
UCF admissions questions
What is the UCF acceptance rate?
University of Central Florida accepts 40% of applicants, about 1 in 2. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 23,961 of 60,627 applicants were admitted.
Does UCF require the SAT or ACT?
University of Central Florida requires SAT or ACT scores for admission, according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 73% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 27% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for UCF?
The middle 50% of University of Central Florida first-year students scored 1200–1350 on the SAT and 25–29 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at UCF?
34% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (8,196 of 23,961).
Is UCF getting harder to get into?
University of Central Florida accepted 40% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 40% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to University of Central Florida overview