The University of Central Florida (UCF) is a public, progressive, and renowned academic institution committed to its students and society since its founding in 1963. Initially established to nurture young talent for Central Florida and the United States' space program, UCF has since become a leader in numerous academic fields, partnerships, and research, educating over 70,000 students annually. International students at UCF hail from more than 150 countries, and nearly 50% of all enrolled freshmen represent an ethnic minority.

Tuition Fees

• Yearly Tuition: Ranges from USD $7,000 to $30,000 for most undergraduate and certificate programs, depending on the student's status as a Florida resident or non-resident.
• Debt-Free Graduates: 50% of first-time college students at UCF graduate without any educational debt.

More than 230 degree programs are available across UCF’s 13 distinct colleges:

• College of Arts and Humanities
• College of Business
• Burnett Honors College
• College of Community Innovation and Education
• College of Engineering and Computer Science
• College of Health Professions and Sciences
• College of Medicine
• College of Nursing
• College of Optics and Photonics
• Rosen College of Hospitality Management
• College of Sciences
• College of Undergraduate Studies

Bachelor’s Degrees, Master’s Degrees, Doctoral Degrees, Online Degrees, and a variety of certificate programs are available for UCF students. In 2020, UCF’s 10 most popular majors by enrollment were:

1. Psychology
2. Health Sciences (Pre-Clinical Track)
3. Computer Science
4. Biomedical Sciences
5. Nursing
6. Biology
7. Mechanical Engineering
8. Finance
9. Integrated Business
10. Hospitality Management

In 2020, UCF’s five most popular online bachelor’s degrees by enrollment were:

1. Psychology – Bachelor of Science
2. Nursing – Bachelor of Science
3. Health Services Administration – Bachelor of Science
4. Criminal Justice – Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science
5. English – Bachelor of Arts

The main campus of the University of Central Florida (UCF) is located in the scenic city of Orlando. Additionally, UCF has several other campuses to cater to various specialized fields:

• Rosen College of Hospitality Management: Located near Orlando’s tourist area and convention centers.
• Lake Nona Medical City: Home to the College of Health Professions and Sciences, College of Medicine, and Burnett School of Biomedical Sciences, located near Orlando International Airport.
• Additional Campuses: Situated in Florida communities including Cocoa, Clermont, Daytona Beach, Kissimmee, Leesburg, Ocala, Palm Bay, and Sanford.
• Partnerships: UCF offers courses in collaboration with Eastern Florida State College, Lake-Sumter State College, Seminole State College, and Valencia College.

UCF is renowned for its exemplary education through a comprehensive curriculum and numerous partnerships with research leaders in diverse fields such as optics, modeling and simulation, computer science, hospitality management, and video game design.

Notable Accolades (2020):

• Graduate Game Design: Ranked number 1 in North America (The Princeton Review, PC Gamer)
• Emergency and Crisis Management: Ranked number 2 graduate program in the United States (U.S. News and World Report)
• Hospitality School: Ranked number 4 in the world (CEOWORLD Magazine)
• Nonprofit Management: Ranked number 5 graduate program in the United States (U.S. News and World Report)

These accolades highlight UCF's commitment to providing top-tier education and research opportunities in a wide array of disciplines.