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UCF Admission Requirements

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UCF Admission Overview

UCF admission requirements are competitive. Last year UCF admitted 40.1% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen who sent tests typically scored SAT 1200-1350 / ACT 25-29. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

UCF Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

40.1%

Admission Standards

Difficult

Applicant Competition

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Admission difficulty for University of Central Florida

Acceptance Rate

The UCF acceptance rate is 40.1%. Last year, 24,653 of 61,456 applicants were admitted. That is the 6th lowest acceptance rate in Florida and the 159th lowest in the nation.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into UCF and can you get accepted?

UCF is a competitive school to get into, turning away a substantial share of applicants. You have a good chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.

Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top quarter of their high school class. 34% of those admitted chose to enroll.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

UCF GPA

GPA of enrolled freshmen

Estimated High School GPA

3.64*

Typical High School Grades

A-

Estimated GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.64*

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Average GPA

UCF has not published an average GPA for enrolled freshmen. CollegeSimply estimates about a 3.64 GPA (A-) on a 4.0 scale, based on this school's test scores and GPA data from similar colleges. That is an estimate, not a school-reported average.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.6 GPA range.

*3.64 is a CollegeSimply estimate, not a school-reported average. It is modeled from this school's test scores and GPA data from similar colleges.

UCF Test Policy

Test Submission Requirements

UCF requires first-year applicants to send official SAT, ACT, or Classic Learning Test (CLT) scores for Summer and Fall 2027 admission. UCF does not accept self-reported scores; official reports must come from the testing agency by the materials deadline, which is November 15 for Early Action. UCF superscores the SAT and the ACT. The ACT Science section is not required, and if you send any ACT taken in April 2025 or later, UCF calculates the composite from English, Mathematics, and Reading only.

Cycle: 2026-27. Source: https://www.ucf.edu/admissions/undergraduate/freshman/

UCF SAT Scores

SAT scores of enrolled freshmen

SAT Range

1200-1350

Freshmen who sent SAT

71%

25th Percentile Scores

  • Reading 610
  • Math 590
  • Composite 1200
SAT 25th percentile scores for University of Central Florida

75th Percentile Scores

  • Reading 680
  • Math 670
  • Composite 1350
SAT 75th percentile scores for University of Central Florida

Average SAT

Enrolled testers at UCF typically score around a 1280 SAT (middle 50% 1200–1350) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 86th percentile nationally. UCF ranks #4 in the state of Florida and #232 in the nation for highest average SAT composite score.

SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 1200 to 1350

800 1000 1200 1400 1600

SAT policy

You must send SAT or ACT for 2026-27. Confirm current rules on the school's site.

View other colleges which accept students in the 1280 SAT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission.

SAT ranges vs last year's enrolled testers at University of Central Florida
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness Admission Chances
1350 and Above Above 75th >56%
1280 to 1350 Avg + 41%-56%
1200 to 1280 Avg - 26%-41%
Below 1200 Below mid-50 <26%

What do these figures mean?

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

UCF ACT Scores

ACT scores among enrolled freshmen

ACT Range

25-29

Freshmen reporting ACT

28%

25th Percentile Scores

  • English 24
  • Math 23
  • Composite 25
ACT 25th percentile scores for University of Central Florida

75th Percentile Scores

  • English 30
  • Math 27
  • Composite 29
ACT 75th percentile scores for University of Central Florida

Average ACT

Incoming testers at UCF typically have around a 27 ACT (mid-50 25–29) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 85th percentile of ACT takers nationwide. UCF places #4 among colleges in Florida for highest average ACT composite.

ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 25 to 29

1 9 18 27 36

ACT policy

ACT or SAT is required for 2026-27. Check the school's site for current rules.

See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 27.0 ACT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How ACT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares ACT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. They are not your individual odds.

ACT bands compared with last year's enrolled testers at University of Central Florida
ACT Score (36 scale) Competitiveness Admission Chances
29 and Above Above 75th >56%
27 to 29 Avg + 40%-56%
25 to 27 Avg - 26%-40%
Below 25 Below mid-50 <26%

How to read these figures

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

High School Class Rank

Class Rank of Admitted Students

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 for admitted University of Central Florida students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 35%
Top 25% of class 71%
Top 50% of class 96%

Data Source, Peterson's Data

Estimate How You Compare

See how your GPA and SAT or ACT compare with last year's enrolled class. This is not a personal probability of admission.

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Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.

University of Central Florida admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 35,187 26,263 61,456
Accepted 13,476 11,176 24,653
Acceptance Rate 38% 43% 40%
Enrolled 4,071 4,188 8,259
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 30% 37% 34%

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to University of Central Florida and what student information is used for admission decisions?

University of Central Florida application requirements
Requirement Used for Admission
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

Test scores: school admissions site, 2026-27. Other fields: IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Fall 2027 Application Deadline

Applications Due

May 1, 2027

Days left to Apply

244

Applicants have 244 days left until the Fall 2027 term applications are due on May 1, 2027.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to University of Central Florida is $30.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Credits Accepted

High school credits accepted at University of Central Florida
Credit Type Accepted
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences Yes

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Admission summary

UCF is test-required for 2026-27. Last year it admitted 40.1% of applicants. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=132903.

GPA calculator: University of Central Florida GPA calculator.

Last updated: August 2026