Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
U. Central Florida admits about 1 in 2 applicants (40%). That puts it in the "Very selective" tier, more selective than 89% of the 1,547 colleges that report admissions.
Out of every 100 applicants…
The funnel
$30 to apply
Can be waived for applicants with financial need.
Grants credit for AP exams
Men and women
Women were admitted at 38%, men at 43%.
Yield
34% of admitted students enroll, in the typical range nationally.
Wait list: 2,500 offered a place, 1,300 accepted, 50 admitted (3.8% of those who accepted)
Applying early
Restrictive early action (not binding): apply by Oct 15; decisions by Nov 15
Restrictive early action: applicants agree not to apply to other colleges' early plans, with exceptions the college sets.
Where you stand
How U. Central Florida reads a record
, GPA, and tests are all very important; class rank is considered. This college reports (average 4.16), which pile most students into the top band; the bands can't show how crowded unweighted GPAs are. Scores are required for some applicants. 71% of first-years sent an SAT and 28% an ACT. Of the 80% whose high school reported a rank, 33% were in the top tenth. Requires 4 years of English, 4 of math, 3 of science, and 3 of social studies. See the years by subject
What they look at
| Very important | Important | Considered | Not considered | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academic | |||||
| Rigor of high school record | Very important | ||||
| Class rank | Considered | ||||
| Academic GPA | Very important | ||||
| Test scores | Very important | ||||
| Essay | Important | ||||
| Recommendations | Not considered | ||||
| Personal | |||||
| Interview | Not considered | ||||
| Extracurricular activities | Considered | ||||
| Talent or ability | Considered | ||||
| Character and personal qualities | Considered | ||||
| First generation | Considered | ||||
| Alumni relation (legacy) | Not considered | ||||
| Geographic residence | Considered | ||||
| State residency | Considered | ||||
| Religious affiliation | Not considered | ||||
| Volunteer work | Considered | ||||
| Work experience | Considered | ||||
| Demonstrated interest | Considered | ||||
From the federal survey: high school record required; college-prep program required
Transferring in
67% of transfer applicants were admittedvs. 40% of first-year applicants
12,234 applied · 8,249 admitted · 5,480 enrolled
Transfers may start in the fall, spring, and summer.
At least 12 credits completed to apply as a transfer.
Minimum college GPA: 2.0
Grants credit for course work completed at another college
Dates
- Fall entry: priority date July 1, decisions on a rolling basis
- Spring entry: priority date November 1, decisions on a rolling basis
- Summer entry: priority date March 1, decisions on a rolling basis
What the application needs
- High school transcript
- Not required
- College transcripts
- Required
- Essay or personal statement
- Not required
- Interview
- Not required
- Standardized test scores
- Not required
- Statement of good standing from a prior college
- Required
Applying
The regular round, as the college reports it. Early rounds have their own dates.
- Apply by May 1 for fall 2025.
- Priority date: October 15. Applying by then can matter for scholarships, programs, or housing.
- Decisions are sent on a rolling basis starting January 15.
- Admitted students must reply by May 1, or within 2 weeks if admitted later.
- The housing deposit is non-refundable.
- Admitted students may postpone enrollment for a gap year.
What you'll need in high school
Requires a high school diploma; accepts the GED.
Requires a college-preparatory program in high school.
| Years of | Required |
|---|---|
| English | 4 |
| Math | 4 |
| Science (lab: 2) | 3 |
| Foreign language | 2 |
| Social studies | 3 |
| Academic electives | 2 |
| Total | 18 |
A unit is a year of the subject; lab science is part of science.
Recent change: Requires the SAT or ACT of some applicants, for students entering in fall 2026.
On the admissions map
↑ SAT midpoint (higher = higher scores)
Fall 2024 first-years
First-years' high school GPA
Average GPA 4.16, weighted
This average gives extra points for honors and AP courses, so it runs above 4.0 and can't be compared with an unweighted GPA.
High schools grade differently, and colleges recalculate or weight GPAs their own way, so compare this college only with itself.
First-years by high school GPA (4.0 scale)
At colleges with a weighted average, the “4.0” band seems to hold every GPA of 4.0 or more.
- 4.068%
- 3.75–3.9919%
- 3.50–3.7412%
- 3.25–3.491%
- 3.00–3.240%
- below 3.00%
The middle half had GPAs of 3.75–4.0.
All nine bands
| GPA | All |
|---|---|
| 4.0 | 67.9% |
| 3.75–3.99 | 18.5% |
| 3.50–3.74 | 12.0% |
| 3.25–3.49 | 1.4% |
| 3.00–3.24 | 0.1% |
| 2.50–2.99 | 0.1% |
| 2.0–2.49 | 0.0% |
| 1.0–1.99 | 0.0% |
| below 1.0 | 0.0% |
33% were in the top tenth of their high school class, 69% in the top quarter, of the 80% whose high school reported a rank.
Source:University of Central Florida Common Data Set 2024–25, Fall 2024About the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Test scores
What enrolled first-years scored
The typical enrolled first-year who sent scores is around 1275 on the SAT, 105 points above the median for colleges that report scores.
Required for some applicants
Some applicants must send scores. For students entering in fall 2026.
“The Classic Learning Test (CLT) can be submitted as an alternative to the SAT and ACT. All three options (SAT/ACT/CLT) can be used for admission consideration. TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo may be require…”
Where would you land?
Middle 50% of enrolled first-years who sent scores This college's median National median midpoint
These scores are from the class that entered in fall 2024, before the change.
Score bands
23% of enrolled first-years who sent an ACT scored 30 or higher.
26% of enrolled first-years who sent an ACT scored 30 or higher.
12% of enrolled first-years who sent an ACT scored 30 or higher.
Shares of the 28% of first-years who sent an ACT; students who didn't send scores aren't in these bands.
Who submitted scores?
submitted SAT
submitted ACT
At least half of students submitted a score, so the ranges are reasonably representative.
Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey, 2023–24;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey (athletics, programs, services, religious affiliation), 2025–26;University of Central Florida Common Data Set 2024–25, Fall 2026 applicants;University of Central Florida Common Data Set 2024–25, Fall 2024;University of Central Florida Common Data Set 2024–25, 2024–25;University of Central Florida Common Data Set 2024–25, Fall 2025 cycleAbout the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)