Your chances of getting into University of Central Florida
Admission Rate & Difficulty
Acceptance Rate
The acceptance rate at UCF is 41%. Its admission rate is the 9th lowest in Florida and the 167th lowest the nation.
Admission Selectivity
How hard is it to get into UCF and can you get accepted?
UCF is a more competitive school to get into. You have a good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission criteria. Last year, 22,560 out of the 54,977 who applied were admitted.
University of Central Florida typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.64. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top quarter of their high school class. 33% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.
Can you get into UCF?
41% are accepted, can you get in? Use the admission calculator to see if you have the grades and test scores needed to get in. See your admission chances based on your extracurriculars, intended major, background, and more.
Admission Requirements in Brief
To have the best chance of getting into to University of Central Florida you should:
- Have a high school GPA of 3.64 or better
- Earn B+ grades in high school
- Score 1280 on the SAT
- Score 27 on the ACT
- Graduate in the top 25% of your high school class
UCF GPA
GPA Requirements & Average GPA
What GPA do you need to get into University of Central Florida?
GPA Requirements
The GPA requirements for getting into UCF are to have around a 3.64 high school GPA. You are required to have very good grades in high school.
Even with a competitive GPA, admission to UCF will be challenging as the school denies more applicants than it admits.
Average GPA
The average unweighted GPA at UCF is 3.64 on the 4.0 scale. 68% of students who get in have perfect 4.0 GPA's in high school. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn B+ letter grades and regularly score around 87-89 percent on tests and assignments in high school. The school ranks #16 in Florida for highest average GPA.
See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.6 GPA range.
Competitiveness by GPA Ranges
The table below outlines the number of admitted freshmen by GPA range as well as how competitive your GPA will be as compared with other applicants.
*This school has not published high school GPA data for its incoming freshman class. In these cases, CollegeSimply uses an algorithm to predict GPA based on this school's test scores and a large sample of college GPA data. 3.64 is a prediction of the school's average incoming freshman GPA.
UCF SAT Scores
SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score
| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| Reading 25th Percentile | 610 |
| Math 25th Percentile | 590 |
| Composite 25th Percentile | 1200 |
| SAT Test | 75th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| Reading 75th Percentile | 680 |
| Math 75th Percentile | 680 |
| Composite 75th Percentile | 1360 |
| Average SAT Score | 1280
|
SAT Scores you need to get in
What are the SAT requirements for you to be admitted to University of Central Florida?
Average Score & Range
The average SAT score at UCF is 1280 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 1200-1360. Students who get into University of Central Florida score in the top 24 percent of all SAT test takers.. UCF ranks #4 in the state of Florida and #209 in the nation for highest average SAT composite score.
Score for Acceptance
You should target scoring 1280 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. UCF regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 1200 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 1200, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 1120, but scores this low are outside the normal range. A competitive SAT score is very important as 72 percent of applicants submit SAT scores to the school.
View other colleges which accept students in the 1280 SAT score range.
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting classChance of Acceptance by SAT Score
The table below outlines your predicted admission chances based on SAT score alone. If you are an average applicant with a score of 1280, you have around a 41% chance of being admitted. A 1360 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 57% chance of getting in.
UCF ACT Scores
ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score
| ACT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| Reading 25th Percentile | 24 |
| Math 25th Percentile | 23 |
| Composite 25th Percentile | 25 |
| ACT Test | 75th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| Reading 75th Percentile | 30 |
| Math 75th Percentile | 27 |
| Composite 75th Percentile | 29 |
| Average ACT Score | 27
|
ACT Scores needed to get accepted
What are the ACT requirements for students to get into UCF?
Score Range
The average ACT score for admitted students to UCF is 27, while the middle 50% of students (25th to 75th percentile) score between a 25 and 29. The school ranks #4 in Florida for highest average ACT composite score.
Score for Acceptance
For the best chance of admission, you should have an ACT of 27. This will place you in solid competition against other applicants. At a minimum, you should aim for a 25 and score in the score in the top 22 percent nationally. The lowest ACT score likely to be admitted is a 23.
29 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to University of Central Florida.
Find other colleges with similar ACT score requirements
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting classChance of Acceptance by ACT Score
Here are your predicted chances of getting into UCF for different ACT score ranges. A typical applicant with a 27 score has around 41% chance of getting in. Your odds increase to about 57% with a 29 ACT score.
High School Class Rank
71% of University of Central Florida freshman are in the top twenty five percent of their high school graduating class and 35% are in the top ten percent.
| High School Class Rank | Freshmen Within Range |
|---|---|
| Top 10% of class | 35% |
| Top 25% of class | 71% |
| Top 50% of class | 96% |
Applying
Admission Statistics
Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.
| Women | Men | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applied | 31,991 | 22,985 | 54,977 |
| Accepted | 13,026 | 9,534 | 22,560 |
| Acceptance Rate | 41% | 41% | 41% |
| Enrolled | 3,979 | 3,536 | 7,515 |
| Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) | 31% | 37% | 33% |
Fall 2024 Application Deadline
Applications Due
Days left to Apply
Applicants have 175 days left until the Fall 2024 term applications are due on May 1, 2025.
Application Fee
The cost for prospective students to apply to University of Central Florida is $30.
Application Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to University of Central Florida and what student information is used for admission decisions?
| Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission |
| High School GPA | Required to be considered for admission |
| High School Class Rank | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Required to be considered for admission |
| Recommendations | Not considered for admission, even if submitted |
| Demonstration of Competencies | Not considered for admission, even if submitted |
Credits Accepted
| AP Credit | Yes |
| Dual Credit | Yes |
| Credit for Life Experiences | Yes |
Admission Requirements Summary
Because UCF is fairly competitive, you have a decent chance of acceptance with the right GPA and test scores. If you have a 3.64 GPA, you have a good shot at getting in. An SAT score of 1280 will further improve your application. If you can get a 1360 on the SAT you will have a very good chance on getting in. Additionally a 27 on the ACT places you in a strong position.
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=132903 IPEDS survey data for University of Central Florida.
Last updated February 24, 2024