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The campus of Central Florida is in Orlando, Florida, which is a large suburb. The school is a public institution. Degrees at Central Florida include, at the school's highest level, the Doctoral degree.
The school is known for its programs in hospitality.
Admission at Central Florida is selective, not open to all who apply. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 520. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 530 and 620. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at Central Florida is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
In 2005, the school had 44,856 students enrolled (36,757 full-time equivalent).
Central Florida offers students meal plans. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Conference USA.
Central Florida is a relative bargain, with lower tuition and fees than most schools offering similar degrees.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The University of Central Florida is a public, multi-campus, metropolitan research university, dedicated to serving its surrounding communities with their diverse and expanding populations, technological corridors, and international partners. The mission of the university is to offer high-quality undergraduate and graduate education, student development, and continuing education; to conduct research and creative activities; and to provide services that enhance the intellectual, cultural, environmental, and economic development of the metropolitan region, address national and international issues in key areas, establish UCF as a major presence, and contribute to the global community."
More complete details are provided below.
University Of Central Florida
4000 Central Florida Blvd
Orlando, FL 32816
General Phone: (407) 823-2000
Admissions Phone: (407) 823-3000
Financial Aid Phone: (407) 823-2827
http://www.ucf.edu/
Central Florida awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 2,066 | business, business management, marketing, finance, accounting, MIS, managerial economics, taxation, ... |
| Liberal Arts | 1,432 | liberal arts and sciences, political science, English, speech and rhetoric, history, sociology, anthropology, Spanish language, ... |
| Education And Teaching | 1,149 | elementary school teaching, educational administration, early childhood education, special ed, physical education teaching, social science teaching, school counseling, English teaching, ... |
| Therapy And Counseling | 783 | psychology, physical therapy, organizational psychology, school psychology, clinical psychology |
| Engineering | 588 | electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, civil engineering, engineering, industrial engineering, various engineering courses, environmental engineering, aerospace engineering, ... |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 458 | criminal justice and safety, forensic science |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 387 | computer and info science, computer engineering, information technology |
| Media | 348 | mass communication, advertising, radio and television, journalism |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 345 | audiology and speech pathology, health service and sciences, respiratory care tech, radiation therapist, clinical lab tech |
| Family And Social Work | 307 | social work, public administration, social service professions |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 295 | registered nursing |
| Hospitality | 256 | hospitality management |
| Science | 252 | bacteriology, biology, physics, chemistry courses, chemistry, biochem/biophysics/molecular biology |
| Law | 207 | legal assistant |
| Medical Adminstration | 155 | health care administration, medical records admin |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 152 | multimedia, cinematography, photography |
| Engineering Technician | 90 | computer systems tech, electronics tech, mechanical engineering related tech |
| Mathematics | 75 | statistics, systems science and theory, applied mathematics, mathematics |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 65 | drama |
| Fine Arts | 55 | fine arts |
| Art Studies | 39 | art studies |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 28 | sports and fitness management |
| Religion And Philosophy | 19 | philosophy |
| Music | 14 | music performance |
Number of programs and degrees for Central Florida in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 7,259 | 78 |
| Master's degree | 1,903 | 61 |
| Associate's degree | 223 | 1 |
| Doctor's degree | 154 | 18 |
| Post-master's certificate | 26 | 3 |
In 2005, Central Florida had a total enrollment of 44,856 students (36,757 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 47% |
| Women | 53% |
| Full-Time | 95% |
| Part-Time | 5% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 78% |
| Graduate | 22% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 68% |
| Black | 8% |
| Hispanic | 11% |
| Asian | 5% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 4% |
| (Foreign Students) | 3% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 22% |
| 20-21 | 26% |
| 22-24 | 24% |
| 25-29 | 13% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 5% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Florida | 68% |
| Foreign countries | 28% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 82 % |
| Part-Time | 75 % |
Central Florida offers campus housing for 8,333 of its 36,757 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Orlando, Florida for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school offers students a meal plan with 23 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 20,265 | 12,542 | 62% | 6,387 | 51% |
| Men | 8,833 | 5,555 | 63% | 2,980 | 54% |
| Women | 11,432 | 6,987 | 61% | 3,407 | 49% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 520 | 610 |
| SAT Math | 530 | 620 |
| ACT Composite | 22 | 26 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 68% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 32% |
Admissions Phone Number: (407) 823-3000
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 3,339 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 16,471 |
| Room and board | $ 8,246 |
| Room charge | $ 4,300 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,100 |
| Books and supplies | $ 860 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,676 |
Financial Aid:
Central Florida participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 395400)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (407) 823-2827
Central Florida has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 364 | 133 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 183 | 102 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 188 | 216 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 33 | $136,454 | 9 | $119,836 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 12 | $107,344 | 2 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 6 | $58,701 | 23 | $55,256 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 53 | $118,104 | 34 | $75,477 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 164 | $92,193 | 20 | $85,746 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 189 | $66,990 | 107 | $61,530 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 183 | $56,530 | 109 | $51,636 |
| Instructor | academic year | 99 | $37,288 | 144 | $35,648 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 13 | $46,457 | 5 | $46,015 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 648 | $65,465 | 385 | $50,105 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Conference USA |
| Basketball | Conference USA |
| Baseball | Conference USA |
| Track | Conference USA |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 111 | 94 | 205 |
| Football | 56 | 0 | 56 |
| Track | 4 | 18 | 22 |
| Basketball | 8 | 11 | 19 |
| Baseball | 17 | 0 | 17 |
| All Other Sports | 26 | 65 | 91 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Actuarial Science
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Business/Managerial Economics
Finance, General
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Taxation
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Engineering, General
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Information Technology
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Curriculum and Instruction
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, General
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Educational/Instructional Media Design
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Foreign Language Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Reading Teacher Education
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Social Science Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Levels & Methods, Other
Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
Trade and Industrial Teacher Education
ENGINEERING
Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering
Civil Engineering, General
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Engineering, General
Engineering, Other
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
Industrial Engineering
Materials Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians, Other
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Public Administration
Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General
HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Anthropology
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
French Language and Literature
History, General
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
MATHEMATICS
Applied Mathematics
Mathematics, General
Statistics, General
Systems Science and Theory
MEDIA
Advertising
Journalism
Mass Communication/Media Studies
Radio and Television
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Cinematography and Film/Video Production
Intermedia/Multimedia
Photography
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
SCIENCE
Biochemistry/Biophysics and Molecular Biology
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Chemistry, Other
Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology
Physics, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Forensic Science and Technology
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Clinical Psychology
Industrial and Organizational Psychology
Physical Therapy/Therapist
Psychology, General
School Psychology
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Central Florida Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 6% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in medical assistant and technician (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 12% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in medical adminstration (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in hospitality (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in photography and commercial art (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services On-campus day care Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, air force) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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