In-state vs. out-of-state tuition at UCF
The University of Central Florida charges $6,368 a year in published tuition and fees for Florida residents, about $3,184 a semester, and $22,467 a year for students from other states, about $11,234 a semester. That is a difference of $16,099 a year. About 6% of first-year students came from out of state. You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships. Compare out-of-state tuition at 100 public universities →
What makes UCF different
- Space roots. UCF was founded to supply talent for the space program, and its faculty include NASA veterans.
- A coach for every student. Every UCF student has an academic success coach to help choose classes and stay on track.
- A transfer pathway. DirectConnect gives community college students a guided path to UCF.
What UCF students study
The most common bachelor's degrees (class of 2024): psychology (1,642), health sciences (923), interdisciplinary studies (747), nursing (711), business (610) and computer and information sciences (501). Source: IPEDS Completions, first majors only.
You may thrive at UCF if…
- You want a very large university with many majors.
- You're drawn to space science, engineering, health or digital media.
- You'd like an Orlando-area campus with industry connections.
Worth asking about
- How does DirectConnect work if I start at a community college?
- What scholarships are open to out-of-state students?
How UCF compares with the other Big 12 schools
UCF joined the Big 12 in 2023 and is one of its largest universities. See how the 16 Big 12 schools differ.
FAQ
What is the University of Central Florida's acceptance rate? 42.8% for fall 2025: 25,522 of 59,629 first-year applicants were admitted, according to its Common Data Set 2025–26. Source For fall 2024 it was 40.1%.
What is UCF's out-of-state acceptance rate? 27.9% for fall 2025, compared with 47.4% for Florida residents. UCF admitted 3,124 of 11,215 out-of-state applicants and 21,823 of 46,049 Florida residents, according to UCF's Common Data Set for 2025–26. Source International applicants are counted separately. Out-of-state tuition and fees are $22,467 a year before aid; you may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships. Compare out-of-state acceptance rates at public universities →
How much is UCF tuition per semester? About $3,184 a semester for Florida residents and $11,234 for out-of-state students, based on published yearly tuition and fees of $6,368 and $22,467 before aid.
Is UCF an R1 university? Yes. In the 2025 Carnegie Classifications, the University of Central Florida is an R1 university, the group with the highest research spending and doctoral degrees. What R1 means →
How many students go to UCF? About 59,100 undergraduates (fall 2024).
What is UCF known for? Space science, its size, and its Orlando location.
How much does UCF cost? Published tuition and fees are $6,368 a year in-state and $22,467 out-of-state, before any aid.
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