Official NCES IPEDS & Common Data Set Admissions Statistics (2025-2026 Cycle)
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University of Central Florida Acceptance Rate

Comprehensive admissions statistics, middle 50% SAT/ACT test score percentiles, GPA requirements, deadlines, and cost of attendance according to official NCES IPEDS and Common Data Set reports.

Official Acceptance Rate
41%

41 admitted per 100 applicants

Total Applicants
55,000
Undergraduate pool
Total Admitted
22,550
Offers extended
Enrolled Freshmen
8,200
Yield: 36.4%
Middle 50% SAT
1210-1370
25th-75th Percentile
Middle 50% ACT
25-30
Composite score
Average High School GPA
3.81
Unweighted 4.0 scale

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3.85
Composite SAT Score 1480
Harvard University
Institutional Acceptance Rate: 3.4%
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Estimated Admission Likelihood
6% - 10% (~2.4x baseline rate)
Reach (<35%) Target (35%-70%) Safety (>70%)
Academic Profile vs Middle 50% Benchmarks:
Your GPA vs School Avg
3.85 vs 3.98 Below Avg
Your SAT vs Mid-50%
1480 vs 1490-1580 Near 25th %
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UCF Standardized Test Score Distributions

Breakdown of the 25th percentile (bottom quarter) vs 75th percentile (top quarter) of matriculated students.

SAT Middle 50% Distribution

1600 Scale
Composite Total Range 1210 – 1370
Reading & Writing (EBRW) 610 – 680
Math Section 590 – 690
Current Testing Policy Test-Required

ACT & GPA Academic Benchmarks

36 Scale / 4.0 GPA
ACT Composite 25th Percentile 25
ACT Composite 75th Percentile 30
Average High School Unweighted GPA 3.81 / 4.00
Estimated Class Rank Top 10% of high school graduating class

Application Deadlines & Admissions Plans

Regular Decision (RD) Deadline May 1
Early Application Deadline November 1
Early Admissions Plan Type Priority Rolling
Application Fee $30 (Fee waivers accepted)

Tuition & Estimated Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees $6,368 / year
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees $22,467 / year
Institutional Type Public research university
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University of Central Florida Admissions FAQ

Frequently asked questions regarding admission requirements, GPA, and test percentiles for UCF.

What is the acceptance rate for University of Central Florida?

The official undergraduate acceptance rate for University of Central Florida (UCF) is approximately 41.0%. For every 100 applicants, around 41 students are admitted, according to latest NCES IPEDS and Common Data Set reports.

What GPA do you need to get into UCF?

Admitted students to UCF typically have an average unweighted high school GPA of around 3.81 on a 4.0 scale. Most successful applicants take rigorous AP, IB, or Honors courses and rank in the top quartile of their graduating class.

What are the middle 50% SAT and ACT scores for UCF?

The middle 50% SAT score range for admitted students is 1210 to 1370. For the ACT, the middle 50% composite score is 25 to 30. Scoring in the upper 75th percentile significantly increases your admissions chances.

What is the application deadline for University of Central Florida?

The regular decision application deadline for University of Central Florida is May 1. Early applicants typically submit their materials by November 1 under the Priority Rolling admissions plan.

Is UCF test-optional in 2025-2026?

University of Central Florida's testing policy status: Test-Required. Please verify program-specific requirements on the official admissions portal before submitting.