University of Central Florida

If you want to apply to UCF, the regular decision application deadline is May 1 and the fee for the application costs $30.

Students who apply to UCF for fall semester should receive an admissions decision no later than September 1.

UCF Admissions Stats at a Glance

The following is an overiew of some of UCF's admissions stats.

UCF 2022	Admissions Statistics
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	35%
Admissions Test Policy	Not optional and are considered
Applicants Who Submit SATs	72.9%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	27.1%
Waitlist	Yes

University of Central Florida Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for University of Central Florida.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	No	––	––
Early Decision II	––	––	––
Early Action	No	––	––
Regular Decision	Yes	May 1	September 1

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Considering Applying Early to UCF?

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UCF does not offer early decision or early action.

➡️ Find a list of some competetive colleges that accept significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

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More on University of Central Florida Admissions

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Transferring to University of Central Florida

Transfer student admissions is moderately difficult.

For Students Waitlisted to UCF

In 2022, UCF waitlisted 4,986 students and 3,411 accepted a place on the waitlist. Of those, 33 eventually got off the waitlist.

What's Most Important for Getting Into UCF?

Colleges consider a range of factors when determining who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college determines which factors are are most important when choose which applicants to admit, and which to deny. When creating your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and apply to colleges that put the most emphasis on the areas where you're strong.

Admissions Factors at UCF

Wondering what factors are considered by UCF during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Academic GPA	Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Very Important
Standardized Test Scores	Very Important
Application Essay	Important
Alumni/ae Relations	Considered
Character/Personal Qualities	Considered
Geographical Residence	Considered
Class Rank	Considered
Work Experience	Considered
Extracurricular Activities	Considered
Level of Applicant's Interest	Considered
First Generation	Considered
State Residency	Considered
Talent/Ability	Considered
Volunteer Work	Considered

Make sure to check with UCF for more information on admission factors.

UCF 2022-2023 Application Requirements

To apply to UCF, all applicants must submit the following items. Make sure to check in with UCF's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Written Essay or Personal Statement
Minimum High School GPA (On 4.0 Scale)			2.5
Interview
Other Requirements				Written essay or personal statement is Recommended for Some. College Transcripts and SAT/ACT scores are Required for Some.
Transcript(S) of College Record
Transcript of High School Record			√
Standardized Test Scores
Statement of Good Standing From Prior Institution(S)

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into UCF?

UCF has not provided an information about GPAs of accepted students. Any questions regarding applicant expectations should be addressed directly with the school. UCF considers weighted GPA scores from incomging students.

Out of all students that were admitted, 79.5% submitted a class rank. At UCF 35% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 71% were in the top 25% and 96% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At University of Central Florida, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA	Percent of Students
4.0 GPA	68.3%
3.75 and 3.99	18.4%
3.50 and 3.74	10.6%
3.25 and 3.49	2.1%
3.00 and 3.24	0.4%
2.50 and 2.9	0.2%
2.00 and 2.49	––

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to UCF directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that reflects your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

UCF considers standardized tests scores during the admissions process.

UCF does not have a test optional admissions policy. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2022, 72.9% of UCF's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 27.1% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

What is a Good SAT Score for UCF?

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of UCF students scored 670 or higher and 75% of students scored 600 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of UCF students scored 680 or higher, and 75% scored a 600 or higher.

What is a Good ACT Score for UCF?

To be most competitive at UCF, you should strive to earn between 25 and 30 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 30 means you fall in the 75th percentile for UCF's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 30, and three out of four students scored lower than 30 on the ACT.

A 25 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for UCF students. Only one out of every four students scored below 25.

Want To Bring Up Your ACT Score? Access ACT practice tests and study tips and see upcoming ACT test dates.

More Information on Transferring to University of Central Florida

For transfer students, it is moderately difficult to get admitted to UCF.

For transfer students wishing to start in the fall, the deadline to apply is July 1.

Transfer students can enroll in UCF during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Spring Term

• Summer Term

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UCF Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to UCF?

❌ Students who are admitted to UCF must attend in the term they start. Deferring admissions is not encouraged. If you have a unusual circumstance, contact the admissions department.

Does UCF accept transfer credits?

✅ UCF accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. UCF accepts:

• CLEP subject tests • DSST/DANTES • Excelsior College Examinations

Does UCF accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ UCF accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits and Advanced Placement (AP) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to UCF?

✅ UCF is not test optional. You must submit test scores as part of the application.

What is UCF's acceptance rate?

✅ UCF has an acceptance rate of 36%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at UCF?

❌ UCF does not offer early decision.

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