Each infographic will provide the same information about each of the SUS universities. This helps students compare and contrast each of the university’s entrance requirements, retention rates, financial aid and scholarships awards, special programs, and other key factors in determining a school’s student success.
For more information on what specifically these key terms mean for students and why they are important information to know- visit Chapter 2 (p.29) and Chapter 5 (p.94-97) in the College UnMazed workbook.
University of Central Florida
The University of Central Florida offers 99 bachelor’s, 89 master’s, 31 research doctorates, 3 professional doctorates and 3 specialist degree programs, and it leads all universities in Florida in conferring almost 17,000 degrees a year. UCF is committed to innovative community partnerships, world-class research with local impact, and the integration of technology and learning.
UCF is the 2nd largest university in the United States (Texas A & M University is 1st) with over 69,000 students. The size allows for a campus that has a many resources, options and activities. In the heart of Florida, UCF is a great option for many Florida students.
Fall 2019 freshman class set UCF records with an average SAT score of 1332 and an average high school GPA of 4.17 (recalculated weighted- see Chapter 1 of College UnMazed for more importation on how this works)
UCF set records for diversity in Fall 2019: 47.8 percent of students are minorities and 26.7 percent are Hispanic.
UCF is the largest university by enrollment in Florida with 69,525 students, including 59,483 undergraduates, 9,553 graduate students and 489 M.D. students.
UCF ranks second among Florida’s state universities with 340 National Merit Scholars enrolled.
UCF’s six-year graduation rate is 72 percent.
UCF awarded $88.6 million to Bright Futures students (3rd largest amount in Florida).
UCF awarded $575.6 million in financial aid.
Burnett Honors College - Honors curriculum and thesis
Direct Connect- 2+2 with College of Central Florida, Daytona State College, Eastern Florida State College, Lake Sumter State College, Seminole State College & Valencia State College
Disney Aspire- 72 degree programs for eligible Disney employees- free tuition program (Disney Aspire website- more than just UCF!)
Accelerated Programs- UCF has many 4+1 type of programs- including Aerospace Engineering, Computer Engineering, Nursing, Communication Sciences, History, and more!
