Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $23,133. College Scorecard.
Net price by family income
Average after grants and scholarships for Florida residents receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year
Sticker price, line by line
| Per year, living on campus | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $6,368 | $22,467 |
| Housing & meals | $12,070 | $12,070 |
| Books & supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Personal & travel | $5,230 | $5,230 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$1,535 | −$1,535 |
| Total cost of attendance | $23,133 | $39,232 |
Cost items: IPEDS 2023-24, on-campus budget. Total: College Scorecard, which averages students living on and off campus; the adjustment row reconciles the two. Out-of-state total = in-state total with out-of-state tuition.
Debt after graduation
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
Who gets aid
Florida residents: students may also qualify for Bright Futures, the state's merit scholarship, at eligible Florida colleges. Award amounts by school are coming to this page.
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UCF net price compared with other Florida colleges
UCF has the 31st-lowest average net price of 80 Florida colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Avg. net price | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 | Polk State College | $9,427 | 35% | $40,624 |
| 28 | University of South Florida | $9,812 | 77% | $57,743 |
| 29 | University of North Florida | $10,154 | 69% | $56,343 |
| 30 | Baptist University of Florida | $10,372 | 52% | $42,836 |
| 31 | University of Central Florida | $10,411 | 78% | $58,308 |
| 32 | Santa Fe College | $11,098 | 53% | $41,631 |
| 33 | Florida State University | $11,297 | 86% | $61,675 |
| 34 | Florida Polytechnic University | $11,853 | 55% | — |
| 35 | Bethune-Cookman University | $12,030 | 31% | $38,518 |
College Scorecard, latest year. Average for all aided students; your price depends on income. All Florida colleges →
Why UCF costs more or less than similar schools
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Central Florida | 40% | $10,411 | 78% | $58,308 | This school |
| University of South Florida | 43% | $9,812 | 77% | $57,743 | |
| Florida International University | 55% | $9,288 | 74% | $60,249 | |
| Florida State University | 24% | $11,297 | 86% | $61,675 | |
| University of Florida | 24% | $6,541 | 91% | $71,588 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
University of Central Florida would cost you $599 more per year than University of South Florida, on average.
- Higher sticker price at University of Central Florida, mostly from more University of South Florida students living at home, which lowers its average (+$1,231).
- University of South Florida gives aided families $325 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, Florida resident | UCF | University of South Florida | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $6,368 | $6,410 | −$42 |
| Books & supplies | $1,000 | $770 | +$230 |
| Housing & meals | $12,070 | $13,595 | −$1,525 |
| Personal & travel | $5,230 | $4,850 | +$380 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$1,535 | −$2,766 | +$1,231 |
| Sticker price | $23,133 | $22,859 | +$274 |
| Average grants | −$12,722 | −$13,047 | +$325 |
| You pay | $10,411 | $9,812 | +$599 |
“+” means UCF costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
UCF cost questions
How much is tuition at UCF?
Tuition and fees are $6,368 a year for Florida residents and $22,467 for out-of-state students.
What is the total cost of attending UCF?
The total cost of attendance, including housing, meals, books and personal costs, is $23,133 a year for Florida residents living on campus and about $39,232 for out-of-state students.
What do families actually pay at UCF?
After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $10,411 a year on average. Families earning $0–30k pay $5,816; $48–75k pay $10,128; $110k+ pay $17,681. These figures are for Florida residents.
How much debt do UCF graduates have?
The median federal loan debt at graduation is $15,000, and 3.7% of borrowers defaulted within three years of entering repayment (2017 cohort).
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By). Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote; confirm with the school's net price calculator. Back to University of Central Florida overview