University of Central Florida Acceptance Rate
Orlando, Florida · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 60,627
- Admitted
- 23,961
- Yield
- 34.2%
- Test policy
- Test scores required
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, University of Central Florida's acceptance rate has fallen from 49.6% in 2014–15 to 39.5% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 33,226 to 60,627 (+82%) over that period.
Its 39.5% rate makes University of Central Florida more selective than about 90% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 44 tracked Florida schools, it is more selective than about 86%.
In 2023–24, men were admitted at a higher rate (38.3% for women vs 41.3% for men, a 3-point gap). University of Central Florida requires SAT/ACT scores for admission. Of admitted students, 34.2% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 33,226 | 16,483 | 49.6% | 6,470 |
| 2015–16 | 35,572 | 17,279 | 48.6% | 6,553 |
| 2016–17 | 34,886 | 17,441 | 50% | 6,416 |
| 2017–18 | 37,693 | 18,810 | 49.9% | 6,879 |
| 2018–19 | 41,816 | 17,786 | 42.5% | 7,233 |
| 2019–20 | 45,118 | 20,016 | 44.4% | 7,323 |
| 2020–21 | 47,957 | 21,661 | 45.2% | 8,043 |
| 2021–22 | 48,929 | 17,797 | 36.4% | 7,090 |
| 2022–23 | 54,977 | 22,560 | 41% | 7,515 |
| 2023–24 | 60,627 | 23,961 | 39.5% | 8,196 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 35,158 | 13,452 | 38.3% |
| Men | 25,467 | 10,508 | 41.3% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test scores required.
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 610–680 | 73% |
| SAT Math | 580–670 | |
| ACT Composite | 25–29 | 27% |
How University of Central compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is University of Central Florida's acceptance rate?
University of Central Florida's acceptance rate is 39.5% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (23,961 admitted of 60,627 applicants).
Is University of Central Florida test optional?
University of Central Florida requires SAT or ACT scores for admission.
How many people apply to University of Central Florida?
University of Central Florida received 60,627 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 23,961.
What SAT score do you need for University of Central Florida?
Admitted students at University of Central Florida typically scored 610–680 on SAT Reading/Writing and 580–670 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is University of Central Florida getting harder to get into?
University of Central Florida has become harder to get into: its acceptance rate went from 49.6% in 2014–15 to 39.5% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.ucf.edu/.