University of Central Florida acceptance rate, scores and deadlines
Source: Common Data Set 2025–26 · deadlines from UCF's admissions site.
Acceptance rate
UCF acceptance rate by year
25,522 of 59,629 applicants admitted for Fall 2025, against 40.1% for Fall 2024.
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| Entering class | Applied | Admitted | Rate | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2025 | 59,629 | 25,522 | 42.8% | Common Data Set |
| Fall 2024 | 61,456 | 24,653 | 40.1% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2023 | 60,627 | 23,961 | 39.5% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2022 | 54,977 | 22,560 | 41.0% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2021 | 48,929 | 17,797 | 36.4% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2020 | 47,957 | 21,661 | 45.2% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2019 | 45,118 | 20,016 | 44.4% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2018 | 41,816 | 17,786 | 42.5% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2017 | 37,693 | 18,810 | 49.9% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2016 | 34,886 | 17,441 | 50.0% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2015 | 35,572 | 17,279 | 48.6% | IPEDS |
2026–27 applications
UCF deadlines for 2026–27
Apply with UCF Undergraduate Application or Common App. Checked October 24, 2026 on UCF's admissions site. Dates can change; confirm them there before you submit.
- Early action Apply by Decisions December 4
- Regular decision Apply by Decisions Rolling, beginning in January
Early rounds
Early decision and early action at UCF
UCF offers early action for 2026–27. It does not publish separate early admit rates in its Common Data Set.
Scores and GPA
Test scores and GPA at UCF
Scores are for enrolled students who sent them, not for everyone admitted.
- 4.070.0%
- 3.75–3.9917.8%
- 3.50–3.7410.3%
- 3.25–3.491.5%
- 3.00–3.240.2%
- 2.50–2.990.1%
What counts
What UCF weighs
From section C7 of UCF's Common Data Set 2025–26.
Very important
- Course rigor
- GPA
- Test scores
Important
- Essays
Considered
- Class rank
- Activities
- Talent or ability
- Character
- First-generation status
- Where you live
- State residency
- Volunteer work
- Work experience
- Demonstrated interest
Not considered
- Recommendations
- Interview
- Alumni relation
- Religious affiliation
Waitlist
UCF waitlist
2,966 students were offered a place on the waitlist for Fall 2025, 2,157 accepted it, and 343 were admitted from it (15.9% of those who stayed on).
Cost
What UCF costs
From the College Scorecard. For your own estimate, use UCF's net price calculator.
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Colleges with a similar acceptance rate
Close to UCF's 42.8%, from the same official data.
FAQ
Questions about UCF admissions
What is UCF's acceptance rate?
UCF admitted 25,522 of 59,629 first-year applicants for Fall 2025, an acceptance rate of 42.8%. That is up from 40.1% for Fall 2024. Source: Common Data Set 2025–26.
Is UCF test-optional for 2026–27?
No. UCF requires the SAT or ACT from first-year applicants for 2026–27.
When are UCF's application deadlines for 2026–27?
Early action: October 15, 2026; Regular decision: May 1, 2027. Check UCF's admissions site before you apply, as dates can change.
What SAT score do you need for UCF?
There is no cutoff. The middle 50% of enrolled first-years scored 1220–1350 on the SAT (Fall 2025), and 73.9% of them sent a score. A score at or above 1350 is in the top quarter of enrolled students.
Where the numbers come from
Sources
- University of Central Florida Common Data Set 2025–26
- College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education), IPEDS admissions 2015–2024
- UCF first-year admissions, checked October 24, 2026
Odds are estimates from public data, shown as a range. An estimate, not a guarantee.
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